Feign
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I honestly was very impressed with Generation 7's starters and their evolutions, it was the first time my expectations were shattered and was surprised as a player, introducing a starter that looses its secondary typing and gains another upon evolution, and basing its final evolution off an extinct Hawaiian native species was something that really surprised me, it forever breaks the pattern for all future predictions now. . Also taking homage from Hawaiian wresting culture for Incineroar and the motive of the Selkie which isn't gendered like a mermaid plays nicely with Primarina. That level of thought and design consideration is what I would like for Gen 8 starters, would love to see them being based off the country they are representing and some thought into their design lore.
Gen 7 is so thought out and inspired. It probably helps that it was a smaller, but distinct region. I know exploration is really lacking, but it's one of the most immersive experiences I've had with a game. My only qualm is that I can't recommend between the originals or Ultra, as both have unique story beats and character development that enrich Alola and its inhabitants. Also, a third version which went into Solgaleo and Lunala's existence and shared evolution would have really helped cement a combined third version. There's so much we just don't know, which is both fun and frustrating.