>>43785017>most of the dex is viable, allowing you to pick the designs you like while still having a good time>you can get really good items if you explore and fight optional trainers like route masters>gym leader fights aren't based on level grinding or choosing super effective moves, but planning out a strategy and using held items to your advantage>the game encourages you to use held items by not removing them after battle>the entire post-game is scaled to your level making it a great challenge>new game plus allowing you to take any 5 pokemon you want for a fresh experiencepokemon clover is difficulty done right, prove me wrong