+ Innovative entry for the franchise
+ Great difficulty for Pokemon
+ Story and twists are good
+ Interesting region that's fun to explore
+ Completing the dex is extremely fun thanks to being able to catch Pokemon without battling them
+ Agile/Strong moves are a great yet simple innovation
- Some Pokemon locked behind owning BDSP, which prevent people who don't from catching the mascot of the game
- Not being able to buy necessities such as Ultra Balls and Max Potions without completing certain quests
- UI is annoying to navigate when it comes to items and the map