Iam in LOVE on the difficulty level of this game. Some parts really kicks some ass and i love the occasional high lvl pkmn battles (my bigglesworth, spectral kiki, giant steelix etc.) theyre like 25 more levels or higher than you. something you dont see in a nintendo game. and yes, strategy in this game is required, i think my hardest battle in the entire episode nine has to be Shade.. BECAUSE HE MADE ME GET AN ENTIRELY NEW TEAM.. thus the born of my clan.. but yes. Ep 10 i cant wait!!