They fixed all my issues with Johto here, this is a beautiful game and the region feels so vibrant and lived in. It's so polished and there is probably more content in this game than any other in the series, as well as aesthetic details like the following Pokémon that add a lot of charm. The level curving is still really weird though lol. Narrative still isn't always so engaging but I can see why so many people hold this as peak.