So I finally completed the Bidoof puzzle, so I can say for the most part completed this release. Very good, it's plot hooked me off the bat. The only character I like so far is Connor because he's a likable Fern. He actually grows a little bit because he lost. He actually helps us out because he knows it's the right thing to do. He's cocky but not an asshole. Nothing wrong with the pure asshole type of character, those give us motivation to beat them. It's just there is no redeeming Fern regardless of his personal motivations revealed in episode 15. The first gym was pretty easy, it could have been harder if I didn't have a Spheal or Monferno, but I did so I blew through his team. That's not to say that you should buff him. I say just get rid of one Vulpix and add a new fire type that's fair and not stupid at this point in the game. The story has me pretty hooked. I enjoyed the native arc where you free a tribe from hypnotism and manipulation. Looking forward to what's to come. Now I'll this, don't go over board with cryptic puzzles. If you're going to make it hard, at least include prompts to let the player know he/she is doing it right. Like how in Mario 64 if you pressed the right treasure chest instead of the wrong one you get a little jingle. Puzzles are fun, but if you have absolutely no hints on what to do visually or sound wise, it can really frustrate the experience in an unnecessary way. The spriting is the weakest point. You should focus on improving that in the next little while. Connors' is okay, I think you need to make a new one and not base it off Fern. Also fix the shading and what not. Especially on the native characters. Kuiki should have his own sprite instead of a recolor of the regular NPCs. Overall this release is a 7.5/10. Just up the presentation and we're in for something special. This could be the next Rejuvenation if you try hard enough. edt: ALSO, having the choice between 26 starter pokemon, and picking two was a REALLY good idea. It adds more variety in choice and that's always welcome.