>>45464731the setting, music, and atmosphere is top notch, especially for such a departure. the new mons and alola forms fit the setting really well. ultra space and ultra beasts and the corp were cool story points, and trials were a very good and thematic change-of-pace from gyms. 3d also looks a lot better than Gen 6's style. elite four and champion were great.
the story was told at an awful, garbage pacing, completely ruining replayability. routes were hallways, barely any exploration, and the later parts of the story were fan fiction tier. ultimately the ultra versions are the definitive way to play, despite the story differences, but man this game had potential.
If someone spent the time to make this region/music/Pokemon in a better Pokemon game it would be one of the best ever. 
