1.) too many characters, you're constantly bombarded with yet another person to know that has very little difference from the other person. For example, meet Ghetis. No, he's not the leader... the 7 sages are! Yes, now meet them one by one! But wait, no it's N who is the leader! Ah yes, professor juniper? I'm her dad! Forget about her, i'll take her roll now. Oh but dont forget about her, because she'll still pop up! What? 1 rival? No, you have 2 ahah! Oh and guess what, every single gym leader has to be involved in the story hehehe and they all refuse to battle you until you do X haha