>>46164830It is, and I'm tired of pretending it's not.
I really really wanted to like them, but there isn't a single thing they did that I can say that any of the older games didn't do better.
They also started the trend of obligatory regional gimmicks that conveniently can't ever be used outside of their home. Between that and the gameplay not giving the player any freedom whatsoever it's just so hard to call them likeable.
I'd have forgotten everything about Alola if the entire game didn't keep reiterating the same words over and over again through Hau and Lillie. The only memorable character was Nanu and that's just because he does le funny Yokai Watch pose.
