I tried playing this game several months ago and much to my dismay just couldn't get into it. I wrote it off as one of the worst Pokemon experiences I've had. Despite that, I gave it another shot recently and was pleasantly surprised. This game is in fact, my favorite 3D Pokemon experience post B2W2. There's a lot I could say but it's ultimately a game full of love for the legacy of the Sinnoh region and I am enraptured by it. Its focus on story, characterization and making the world feel alive was absolutely fantastic. I'm hoping for more entries in the Legends series.

I do want to note some things I wish they would change for sequel entries:
1) make turn order visible throughout the entire fight
2) give moves with a wide animation range, such as Draco Meteor, either AoE damage or splash damage to allow for better control in fighting multiple enemies at once
3) allow the phenomenal OST to shine more in the over world and play more often