Best story in the series, hands down. Regional forms were a genius idea and the new mons were great too. I love the starters here. Don't tell me this game is too easy when Totem Lurantis is here. Ultra SM ruined the story but had some quality of life and extra content aspects that are the only things keeping this from being the perfect pokemon game. I wish instead of USUM and LGPE, those teams worked together on an improved remaster of SM on the switch in HD with all of the benefits that came with USUM like the expanded dex, 8th trial, bigger soundtrack, and rainbow rocket campaign. This game has the most effective use of a silent protagonist, because you aren't the main character. Lillie (and kinda Hau) is. You are the first champion, not some rando. This game is super special to me and the hype train before release was such a wonderful experience.