I hope it keeps grid based movement. I don't like the sound the circle pad makes. I know that sounds weird but I just don't. XD Especially when you're running back and forth. But idk, Pokemon works so well grid based. I can't imagine being able to run all over the place in any direction I wanna go.
I second this. At least wait till we move on to bigger better things (aka better quality 3D game-play, similar to the likes of Gale of Darkness and what not) to introduce free roaming movement system .-.