The amount of new pokemon and how they interact with each other surpasses its predecessor, despite it removed evolution. The game can get a bit repetitive like its predecessor, but there’re puzzles for every single pokemon where you get rare pictures of them. We also got a free dlc with new zones and pokemons which were nice. Another good thing is how accessible it is to share pictures online, which can also inspire you to take those too!
The only downside is the price - $60. I don’t recommend buying this game with full price on Nintendo store.