Good game overall and a step in the right direction, but needs major improvements art direction wise and with the shot composition of cutscenes. The gameplay is different enough to be fun while still keeping the usual Pokemon system intact. Animations for moves look amazing here and catching Pokemon is addicting. It's taken a lot of inspiration from Monster Hunter games with how the areas work.

Music is the best part though, it's kinda insane how good it is after so many years of mediocre soundtracks. When I could hear pieces of D/P/P music throughout the game, I felt like a giddy 8-year-old. Knowing modern Game Freak though, I doubt they'll make a game that improves on this.