This has nothing to do with Bethesda but,
Update on my Ultra Sun playthrough (if anyone reads this . . . lol):
Just beat Lana's trial. At first I was a little worried about the Totem Pokemon, but two of my team members are flying type (even though one's quad-weak to ice), so that battle didn't take too long.
Also, my Golbat just evolved into a Crobat. Even though it evolved from a Zubat to a Crobat only about 1 or 2 levels ago.
So that's cool.
As for how I feel about the game itself so far, it hasn't felt overly different from Sun and Moon, but it's been a while since I played them, so I'm not too bothered by it. There are some changes that are a nice touch though. Overall, I'm having fun with it.
Also, TIL that I could have caught a Zorua back at the Trainer's School.
Well, it looks like I know one of the first things I'm doing once I get the ability to fly with Charizard.
And my current team, for those curious:
Dartrix (nicknamed Takumi), Level 24
Crobat, Level 23
Crabrawler, Level 22
Herdier, Level 20
Growlithe, Level 21
An egg( placeholder for either Alolan Persian (Level 20) or Zorua if I manage to catch one).