First off, the negatives:
- There are some technical issues with the graphics at times.
- Your character is a student with an assigned uniform, so clothing options for shirts/shorts/pants are limited.
The positives:
- The open world looks great.
- After the opening tutorial portion of the game, you have the freedom to choose how your journey goes.
- The new Pokémon are interesting, and there are plenty of interesting Pokémon to choose from for your team.
- Due to new mechanics, leveling up your Pokémon is easier than before.
- The characters, along with their designs, are fantastic and unique.
- This game has one of the better stories for a Pokémon game, and is a refreshing departure from the franchise's typical playthroughs.
I enjoyed this game immensely; if this is the direction Pokémon is taking, then the franchise is in good hands.