Legends Z-A Has Abandoned Pokémon's Coolest Idea, But It Could Replace It With A Better One

Pokémon Legends Z-A is changing the franchise's core gameplay loop a lot. Some of these changes are for the better and are helping to elevate it, while others seem potentially detrimental. Of course, it all remains to be seen as the game isn't out yet, but there are some changes that we already know will be either for the worse or the better. For example, the game's single-setting location as opposed to exploring an entire region is a significant change that will completely alter how players approach exploration, something that has been at the core of Pokémon since the start.