[Xyphlan]

I thought that the story was one of the best things about Black and White. It didn't really have much else going for it, because it didn't really bring about much of a change in mechanics. 2nd gen added two new types and split the "special" stat into special attack and defense. RBE added abilities, EVs, IVs, natures, and a lot of new items that had a profound impact on the game. 4th gen brought the "physical-special split", which made it so that moves were not physical or special based on their type. Before that, any Pokemon whose offensive stats didn't match its type was screwed.

And then Black and White brought... Dream World? Perhaps I'm just bitter that I'm too technologically incompetent to access it, but it seems like a step down to me. It also added automatic sun and rain. Screw that.

I hope that X and Y have an even more satisfying story, because I'm not really sure what else they could add. I guess they could give Flareon some moves.

Wait a second... this isn't the competitive battling forum. Ummm... carry on.