i wandered until my torch ran out without encountering anything but plants and stones.  i managed to get home in the dark and recharge the torch, but i could not understand any objective?  my second time out of the house i just headed south and again ecountered nothing?

This was a fun game to play. Once I figured out my objective I enjoyed collecting everything

I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be doing. Am I picking up the items? If so, how? I've tried pressing a lot of different buttons.

Lastly I would add that I think the very tiny rocks on the floor that block your path could have been visual only as they interupt the walking and feel a bit frustrating.