Regardless of fancy navigation mechanics I don't think I've ever played a 3D environment game where after some time I didn't memorize the map to some degree. I assume this is the case for most people that play games.
I'm more concerned for people that drive around using a GPS in an actual car and somehow never learn the city layout.
Same. Sad thing is, as many of these virtual spaces that I have memorized, I've never utilized them for directed memorization efforts for other information using the "Method of the Loci" or "Mind Palace" techniques.
I'm more concerned for people that drive around using a GPS in an actual car and somehow never learn the city layout.