Criticisms for the interlude is misplaced as the real problem is DPC's stubbornness in hiring help.
Introducing a new LI through an interlude or through a season's episode is exactly the same thing except that an episode with other content will distract the player from the content they don't like or are skipping.
This interlude was basically a way to not have to go through flashbacks in season 3. Everyone who dislike Zoey should be grateful it was in an interlude you will not have to go through again (or ever, really).
Again, the issue is that new content is so rare that it feels really bad when it's about a part of the story you don't care for. DPC needs to hire to push out content a little quicker or the fans' criticisms will only trend up with time.
Introducing a new LI through an interlude or through a season's episode is exactly the same thing except that an episode with other content will distract the player from the content they don't like or are skipping.
This interlude was basically a way to not have to go through flashbacks in season 3. Everyone who dislike Zoey should be grateful it was in an interlude you will not have to go through again (or ever, really).
Again, the issue is that new content is so rare that it feels really bad when it's about a part of the story you don't care for. DPC needs to hire to push out content a little quicker or the fans' criticisms will only trend up with time.