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>after finishing Rustboro, there is a shortcut/alternate path in Petalburg Woods using cut
>after meteor falls, there is a shortcut through route 115 and rusturf tunnel with rock smash to get back to mt chimney
>after lavaridge, the desert that you passed by multiple times is now open and right next to the city
>after Petalburg you have the option of the quick way through route 103 or the long way full of trainers and treasure on routes 105-109 with surf
>passing by Mauville after the preceding introduces you to New Mauville
>after getting to Lilycove, a shortcut back to Mauville is introduced on Route 123, a one way route that would be shit, but you obtain HM fly right before
>after lilycove, you can explore the entirety of the ocean right from the start, including Mossdeep, Shoal Cave, Pacifidlog, and the currents back to Slateport
>obtaining dive practically doubles the area in the sea
>all of this and not even mentioning the hidden areas like the route 115 grass with Jigglypuff, the Abandoned Ship with 2 great TMs, the Regi Quest, and Sky Pillar
>the only thing lacking is an exploration heavy postgame, which is made up for with the Battle Frontier in Emerald and the Mirage Spots/Soaring in ORAS
Yep, Hoenn is certified kino
