Part of what made this game great is what it did for longtime fans of the main series Pokémon games: an indication that the call for change has been listened to. That alone, as showcased in the gameplay loop, gave many reason to rejoice. I would consider this game a step in the right direction, meaning that there is still more that can be done, but comparatively, it's more than the standstill the series has performed over the last couple decades.