>>58451010
ZA had a better gameplay loop than Paldea and Arceus combined. Although I agree with your opinion about the map. It started with Paldea though. The map would have felt much more fleshed out if we were able to actually enter buildings. It would be cool having fights in office buildings.
After playing the game fully I come to the decision that this game would have been more enjoyable if it leaned into film noir style.
Your player character should have been an apprentice or aid for Emma’s Detective Agency and the story should have progressed like a film noir mystery being solved.
AZ’s death was kinda cool though.