If it wasn't for the performance issues I would say this game rekindled the joy of Pokemon I haven't felt since Gen 4. The open world was a little bit improved on from Sword/Shield but the utilization of a legendary unknown creature as your vehicle led to adventuring in new ways or brute forcing my way to tougher regions. I honestly didn't think the story was compelling until the very end where it all came together. I was concerned The Pokemon Company were playing it safe per usual but I enjoyed the twist they used in this game. Terraforming reminds me a little bit of mega evolutions but I didn't hate it.