The Year of Pokemon - Generation VII
First and foremost, I must pay tribute to Alola, the gorgeous new region in which Pokemon Sun and Moon are set. Alola is my favorite region in the franchise by a good margin, and it's due to both the aesthetics and the intelligent design. Alola is based on Hawaii, bringing the franchise to a tropical setting that it had never tackled before. Everything from the climate to the food to the clothes and shops is Hawaiian, showcasing both the lives of the native islanders and the tourist side. Vibrant greens, yellows, reds, pinks, and purples round every corner, with an ardent blue ocean lapping ...