Honestly, as a long time fan of the pokemon video games, I believe that sword and shield is a magical experience. It brings graphics to the next level, a mind-blowing soundtrack, an awesomely immersive story, and tons of new features and mechanics. I would give it a 100, but I hope that the next game will--somehow--surpass this one. Not to mention, the post game is delightfully rediculous. All in all, sword and shield is enjoyable for players of all ages.