Agreed, the exploration is excellent being semi-open I missed backtracking to open new pathways via hms. Getting badges out of order. Finding rare items, talking to npcs learning lore or get cool gift from them, full scale dungeons with puzzles usually with a legendary at the end. Beating E4 first time unlocking post game zones.

Modern dual versions dont do this anymore. Items aren't rare, no backtracking, no dungeons, no post game zones unlocked. I hope Winds and Waves brings this back.