Sun And Moon — Pokemon

At first, I wasn’t sure about removing Gyms. Trials felt weird. But honestly? were way more challenging than most Gym Leaders in past games. That Lurantis with Castform’s Sunny Day support? Pure evil 😂

The most immediate difference in Pokemon Sun and Moon is the setting. Unlike previous regions based on regions of Japan (Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh), New York (Unova), or France (Kalos), Alola is a direct love letter to . Pokemon Sun and Moon

: After finishing an island’s trials, you must defeat the Island Kahuna in a final test of strength. At first, I wasn’t sure about removing Gyms

For new players: The cutscenes are frequent, but the charm of Alola—the food, the music, the bizarre Ultra Beasts, and the heart-wrenching story of Lillie and her mother—is unmatched. It is a Pokemon game about family, found family, and leaving your comfort zone. were way more challenging than most Gym Leaders

In its place, Game Freak introduced the Island Challenge, a series of trials presided over by Captains and Kahunas. Instead of a straightforward battle, players had to endure tests of endurance, detective work, and item retrieval, culminating in battles against Totem Pokémon.