This game is absolutely delightful. I haven’t played a Pokémon game since gen 1. This game is so different but still really feels like the original experience. It is so much fun and there is a ton of stuff to do. I’ve played for 16 hours and just got my 4th gym badge. Sure, you could go faster if you want but why would you?
The game is cute. It’s funny. It looks great. People online are in an uproar because there are trees in the wild area with bad textures. Trust me, it won’t matter. For a Pokémon game, this is fantastic.
It’s definitely not the most difficult game. Some trainers and wild Pokémon will give you a tough time but for the most part if you have a balanced team of 6 you should have no problem advancing. I might recommend changing your team up every now and then to avoid getting overleveled. But yeah I’m 16 hours is and I feel like there’s quite a bit more to see.