When I arrived in the city to sell my fish, I caught a glimpse of something bigger in your game. It felt like the start of an adventure, with real potential waiting to be uncovered. I think you're onto something here, but it needs deeper exploration.
My suggestion would be to keep that cozy vibe—definitely. But perhaps draw inspiration from classics like Pokémon Red & Blue, Mount & Blade (for navigation and character interaction/stats), and Kingdom (to double down on atmosphere).
This could become something truly special. Believe in it.