The last pokemon game i really played before quitting the series. It many regards, it's great. The Megaevolutions it introduced were wonderful, although the start of generational gameplay mechanics that would get dumped by the wayside until it's convenient. Lackluster rivals, as well as forgettable gym leaders and towns make going through the game a bit of a slog. But the elite 4 was presented so well and the music is some of the most peak pokemon music we've gotten, outside of gen 2 and 3.