Hi lewdev, sorry about the confusion and the bugs! :(
We completely agree with you that the game is not beginner friendly right now and some of the UI prompts are not as intuitive as we had initially thought. We are currently working on a UI rework and a short tutorial sequence to gently introduce all the mechanics and controls of the game. There's a lot going on and we realize that new players should be eased into them.
We think there is a high skill ceiling to this game and a lot of different play styles. That along with the different constellations (which get progressively harder) and the different endings should definitely give the player a sense of accomplishment if they're able to finish them.
Thanks for taking the time to play the game and leaving constructive feedback. Really appreciate it!