Feels like the comments have turned really negative lately. Just wanted to chime in that while I haven't played a new version for a while, I really enjoy this game for what it is.
I can understand some people's frustration with the RNG. I can understand how some people can feel that the amount of wandering in the game is boring or "pointless", too. I can't even claim I haven't felt it myself at various points, but at the end of the day its part of the experience, and overall I enjoy it.