to temper their excitement, I usually love games where you have to figure things out for yourself, but that one had me completely stumped. I eventually uninstalled, with a bitter taste in my mouth because I really wanted to figure it out (and the mechanics are fun, the entire thing is lovingly crafted...). That's coming from a guy who finished most of the Myst games.
Just saying because that suggestion doesn't really mesh well with your OP statement