>>43633026gen 7 has more optional locations to explore than gen 8, and, not only that, more locations on the map overall. Thus, gen 7 has more freedom
gen 7's optional locations
>mele sea>ten carat hill>kala'e bay>hau'oli cemetery>sandy cave>the section of route 1 where you catch munchlax>hano beach>malie city outer cape>blush mountain>haina desert>a couple of other places where you backtrack with ride mns to get items like Will-O-Wisp TM or Energy Ball TMgen 8's optional locations
>the lake on route 2>the water sections of galar mine no 2.that's literally all gen 8 has
