ignoring the controversy that has let people (mostly Twitter nerds with no other hobbies) and their nostalgia color their opinions on the game, it's solid. it's not particularly innovative and the graphics style could use some work, especially after Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee and it's rough around the edges, but I personally feel most of the hate is very overblown. the monster design is also pretty solid and the DLC makes the game better. the characters are pretty nice too