10 Years Later, Pokemon X and Y’s Sheer Potential Remains Unfilled

The Pokemon series has evolved a lot over the past 10 years, moving from traditional pixel art graphics into full 3D-rendered models for its characters and critters and introducing a handful of new mechanics that have shaped the way players interact with the games’ world. While each generation has iterated upon its predecessors, Pokemon X and Y can be seen as an important point in the series as they formed the foundation of what modern games in the franchise would become. However, even 10 years after their release, Pokemon X and Y still feel like odd outliers in the greater franchise.