Who could've predicted it from just looking at this game, but Game Freak has made one of the best Pokémon games in years. It actually innovates on the formula and delivers on what fans have been asking for since at least the DS era. It's a shame it took so long for this to happen, but it's a joy to play something so fresh in this world. If only they had spent some more time smoothing out the rough edges and this game would have left an even more positive lasting impression.