This was my first "real" Pokémon game. The first I ever played was Alpha Sapphire but that was a remake, this was an original story featuring new Pokémon. The story and setting in this game are just okay, the new Pokémon are pretty good, and I like the legendary Xerneas. This game's coolest features are the ability to get Gen 1's starter Pokémon and Mega Evolution. Mega Evolution is still the coolest battle mechanic the series has ever introduced and it's a shame they did away with it so quickly. Overall this game is pretty weak and Mega Evolution is its only saving grace.