Thank you HappyNE! Yes, this is the ongoing trend it seems. Certainly a learning lesson. In case you don't want a spoiler and wish to revisit this project in the future, I've added to the description the disclaimer that the game does include 4th wall type solutions such as interacting with the UI or interacting with things you typically wouldn't interact with.
Regardless, when I'm back home, this will be my top priority to make it so that the solutions are more apparent. Thanks again!