There is a balance between "every clue goes to a problem" and just too many clues that aren't part of the problem and don't even add to the narrative of the sto

There is a balance between "every clue goes to a problem" and just too many clues that aren't part of the problem and don't even add to the narrative of the story. I like the ones that reward you for exploring a little more but guide you towards what is solvable.