It isn't really that different from Pokémon Sapphire, which I have played many times, so this playthrough is mostly just because. I guess I will judge it based on the differences, and I think the roster in this game is pretty great. Maybe even better than in Sapphire; I certainly prefer Zangoose over Seviper, and Shiftry over Ludicolo for instance. So, if you wanna know my opinion, go to my Sapphire review, it basically still holds true.