I had a great time with Pokemon Scarlet. Yes it doesnt run well, but that complaint took a backseat the moment the game opened up with the three main objectives you can tackle. The gameplay loop has been shaken up since the previous entry, and it feels extremely fresh and fun to play - I'd say the best pokemon has felt for me, ever!

The game brings many QoL features, so catching pokemon and battling doesn't feel like chore.

The story doesn't bore you with long expositions, and the encounters you have near the end are well executed.

Nemona was a fun rival and a stand out for me. Her positivity and competitive spirit is infectious!

I plan to to continue with the post game and complete my dex next. Excited to see what they do with the dlc!