Less Interactivity than before?

[The Raining Brains]

It does seem like very questionable design choice. Basic object interaction is pretty much a given standard now, regardless of whether it directly compliments a gameplay mechanic or not.

One criticism I can see arising of TCR is their somewhat forced approach to storytelling. In Dear Esther you weren't able to interact with objects either. I appreciate that they value storytelling, but I don't like being sheep-herded like that. I don't like being able to sense the restrictions of the gaming world.