> Huge region (checkx2 Johto+Kanto is bigger) > Each character is given distinct personality (Check) > Lots of pokemon to catch (check, biggest amount available ATT) > Awesome starters (2nd gen starters>3rd gen starters) > Cool characters (We got blue) > Expansive post game (but not nearly as much as HGSS, you can finish Delta really quick) > Contests (what a joker, it isn't that good)