>my bro gets in
>we got more gyms in (somehow given the map, maybe some other area post game?)
>we only have a few "new" mons revealed
>something something useless curry game
>better trainer customization.

I feel.. BETTER about the games but I don't feel quite convinced yet. maybe starter evo's would help since I ended up being fully disappointed in the last two gens starters and decided to shove em straight into a box the first chance I got.