Actually, decoding those old maps is what makes the adventure for me. It's not missing the point, it's like the mall itself is giving you a game to play. Skipping the maps means you might walk right past a hidden spot or cool old store. Using clues and your gut together just makes exploring feel more complete. Sure, sometimes getting lost is fun, but solving the map's puzzle is its own kind of win. That balance is what keeps it interesting.

My arteries just saw this and panicked.