pokemon sv at its best. feels weird reviewing right now when i know i'm just gettin started but the main story at least is over.

the double battle format is great and should be the new standard, the open world story stuff is frankly handled better than the main game, the new multiplayer mechanics are fun and addicting, the music is a nostalgia sucker punch, the story is quite fun with lots of new instant classic characters, and i can tell the postgame is going to keep me occupied probably until the next game is out.

if only it shipped in a finished state!