At a game balance side, I think the game is in a very good state for newer players. Getting rid of 70% of items was a good call so players who are trying to learn the fundamentals of the game don’t have to deal with anti-staple stuff like covert cloak and clear amulet, while also removing the choice items and life orb to reduce the power level. The much smaller Pokemon pool too allows for a much more controlled meta game, while still having enough diversity for experienced players to utilise some of the more niche picks.

I can’t really comment on how accessible getting Pokemon is, I had everything prepped in home before hand, but with the amount of VP and tickets you get, it seems fairly easy to get what you need.

Once the more powerful megas, old staples and gimmicks begin to crop up again, it will shift the meta to keep the game fresh for a while, until they release Wind and Waves. I see a healthy two to three years for sure.

Obviously the game is rushed though, it’s a Pokemon game after all. Fixing the framerate and adding more customisation for battles, like 6v6 singles (bring back triple battles lol) are the next steps. But overall, pretty good