One issue I have with the Pokemon games is that they have an extremely slow pace, so this game was very refreshing with how quickly you get into the game and how soon you have access to the advanced game systems. The monster breeding is very deep and addicting and makes catching monsters really compelling. Even though the game is short there is an extensive and challenging end game that utilizes random dungeons and worlds. My only issue with the game is that the monster catching economy is very frustrating. You don't get any money from winning random battles, but there are also aren't many training battles in the main game to get you money. You're dependent on what the games gives you out in the wild (which I found very stingy) or selling treasures that you find in the dungeon. I found myself out of money pretty often and not able to afford the bait necessary to catch monsters. This can make catching a specific monster for a specific skill very frustrating. I know that this game has been remade (I haven't played it), so there may be some quality of life adjustments in those versions that fix this issue. A big recommendation for anyone who loves monster trainer games.