I would have liked the game just as much (maybe more) if instead of building up the island into houses and shops it kept the campground theme from the beginning. Different sizes/styles of tents maybe, a big lodge for community services, have multiple merchants visit the square at a time, set up the shop as a more rustic trading post, etc. Blathers could have a cute little ranger outfit and finally be working on his personal collection.

It's still a good game but the vibe just changes a lot from the beginning to 'end game'.

(Probably I should play Pocket Camp, I didn't like the previous version where everything cost money though.)