He nailed it. That's why I hate most modern games. I freaking loved Machinarium and Botanicula cos it just drops you in a world and says 'ok figure it out' ...the pleasure of finding things out, as Feynman said.
QFI is pretty much that, it's all about learning the environment, and the freedom of being able to explore the whole map before you even talk to anyone just makes it feel that much more special.