>>45371338>cast of characters feels like they matter for the first time in a pokemon gameLillie's story was great, and resonated with me.
Totem battles were also a step in the right direction which was good.
The region is absolutely a step down in every aspect though. Kalos hit all the right notes without bogging down the actual gameplay.
>>45371360>sm has surf areas on an the islandsNobody is saying they don't exist, there are far less of them any the only substantial areas to go back to in SM are on Melemele. For optional areas it's just Haina desert which while it has a cool gimmick is ultimately bland. Despite that it's the most soulful legendary get which still doesn't compare to Terminus Cave.
