At a time where Game Freak repeatedly showed me that I have no reason to expect them to make good games again - a time that made me question why I ever liked Pokemon - Palworld came along and relit the fire I used to feel when playing Pokemon. Despite being the funny "Pokemon with guns" game, it has so many things I always wanted Pokemon to have for the longest time. More ways to interact with them, a life outside of battle and minigames, having them be an actual part of daily life. It's so much fun.
The fact that this early access game did all that and Game Freak still can't be assed is honestly embarrassing. But then again, I guess GF doesn't have to try.
Do wish there were more actual cities/towns, but that can still come.