Interesting game, wouldn't mind seeing it with actual money behind it but in no way a threat to Pokemon and I don't think they want to be.
You don't have to oversimplify Pokemon because you don't like the games. Status changes, weather, abilities, etc. are more in depth than a stamina system and move buffs dependent on your partner. Then he's complains about grinding in Temtem and at this point he doesn't even know what he wants. You didn't take the time out to explore meta because a stamina bar is easier to comprehend on the surface so that means its more in depth, but then it's too hard.
As much as Game Freak's been criticized for design Temtem monsters look too shytty to take seriously. We agree on the framerate and pop-in, that shouldn't happen in 2020.