The mechanics and battle animations are really showing their age now. Scale and certain graphics are nothing compared to the substance lacking in this game, which was obviously rushed out to meet market deadlines. A little more time, care and polish towards the game would have gone a very long way. Can’t say I’m not disappointed with the franchise I have loved since the original games released and Pokemania swept the nation many years ago. Not even the newly found and since deflated popularity of Pokemon go can hide the repetitive and by-the-numbers gameplay that has fatigued players for many years now. The music, however is incredible and at it’s best within the series. Please don’t force me to wear a football uniform again. Thanks.