Literally anyone would look at the tags in any game, there here too tell you what the game is like and what to expect, and even then the game never said anywhere that it was a sandbox, that's on you lol.
And if you pay attention to the dialogue, the game will tell you where you are in some places. Apply that knowledge to the map and it does actually make sense. and is useful, I didn't need to use it though so maybe that's just me.
If you don't like the game then by all means don't play it but if your going to give criticism at least do it right.