this could've easily been a 4 or maybe even a 4.5, the open world formula is fun and refreshing, most of the new pokemon designs are great, the story is actually good and the music slaps, but man this game really needed atleast one more year in the oven
Gripping story, rich compact world with plenty of things to do, sidequests that make you laugh and cry, and sometimes both. One hell of a first impression for an amazing franchise.