>>32771463For me, Sky is definitely my favorite for all the reasons you stated. I've played all the games except GTI (I know the plot of the game, though) and while Super did add some good features it also took away from and detracted some of the concepts that were introduced in Sky (Such as replacing muh orbs with fuggin' wands and the connection orb being a thing), but I still love all of the games.
There is also a more personal reason for me loving Sky beyond the others and cherishing it as I do. When I was younger, I got really sick and had to go to the hospital numerous times. Comfy Pokémon shenanigans helped me bear through it.
Also I'm going to post a revised version of First Contact on AO3 tonight with the fourth chapter following shortly after. Be ready gents.
