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Doesn't need to be 'mature'. No need for adult themes.
Just internally consistent. No over-the-top evil team. No handholding at all. Limited items. A genuine main story that isn't standard 'heros journey' or 'get all the gym badges'.
And raise the ages of all protagonists and NPC characters by at least 5 years. Bam, one amazing Pokemon side-game delivered.