Pokémon: Let's Go

[ShiraNoMai]

Yeah queen is absolutely right--it really is the Pokemon Safari system, just expanded to the whole game. They added the EXP system to add some level of progression into the game because otherwise, the battle system would need some fundamental changes to make it work properly (and enjoyably).
The whole point of these games is to bridge the player base from Go! into the mainline series, and once you see it as that, the game becomes quite enjoyable, I find. It's a very relaxing and no-brains experience that I continuously find myself being impressed and intrigued by the minimal changes and additions they add onto the familiar game of Pokemon Yellow.
Besides, I can ride around on my fluffy Arcanine like a horsey and it is the best thing ever =3