>>51123445>No overworld encountersGood
>No diagonal movementWould serve no purpose
>No camera controlWould serve no purpose
>No trainer customizationGood
>No rideable PokemonGood
>No party PCThank fucking God
>No raidsThank fucking God
>Low quality spritesHigher quality than the models GF has been using ever since
Don't forget other such "downsides" as
>No battle gimmicks>No Fairy type>No always on EXP All>No affinity mechanic>Actual difficulty