I don't get the hate. It's a step down from Sky, sure, but so is everything else the franchise has ever produced. I have a great time with this, even if the starter roster and postgame are a bit underwhelming, The core of PMD, a great story with a fun cast of characters and a wide variety of dungeons to explore, still stands.

Also, the Gilded Hall is my favourite dungeon in all of PMD. It feels other-worldly in all the best ways, as if it's hidden between dimensions or something.