Pokemon Alpha Sapphire

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  • Summary: Pokemon players first enjoyed Pokemon Ruby Version and Pokemon Sapphire Version when it launched in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance. Now, a whole new generation of Pokemon fans will experience the storyline that unfolds in Pokemon Omega Ruby and Pokemon Alpha Sapphire.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 52
  3. Negative: 0 out of 52
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Jan 12, 2015
    90
    While I wish a few things were done differently and the difficulty increased a little bit, these are still two very enjoyable outings.
  2. God is a Geek
    Nov 18, 2014
    90
    Perfect for long time fans and new ones.
  3. IGN Italia
    Nov 18, 2014
    90
    Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire take the best from two worlds: the challenging and compelling approach of the original Ruby and Sapphire for GBA, and the new 3D engine and cinematic visuals from X and Y, with new interesting contents and megaevolutions on top.
  4. Eurogamer Italy
    Nov 20, 2014
    80
    Ruby Omega and Sapphire Alpha aren’t some random remakes but an interesting hybrid between a remake and a brand new chapter. Unfortunately, they are not as revolutionary as X and Y but the fans will still love these games.
  5. DarkStation
    Jan 19, 2015
    80
    If you have any interest at all in Pokémon this game will surpass your expectations.
  6. Eurogamer
    Nov 27, 2014
    80
    As tired as the series can often seem, these games have a strong emotive core laced with pieces of refined mechanical slices that, while often repetitive, still accomplish far more than newer series with weaker creative underpinnings.
  7. RPGamer
    Dec 10, 2014
    60
    Aside from dropping the popular Friend Safari, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire bring all the improvements and features from X/Y to the world of Ruby/Sapphire as expected. The presentation has minor issues, mechanics retained from Ruby/Sapphire are still not fun, and the diminished difficulty and lack of any draw for newcomers make this a less appealing game than X/Y for those who are picky about which Pokémon titles they play.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 89
  3. Negative: 5 out of 89
  1. BocciasBattles
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just finished this game, and I have to say this is hands down one of the best Pokémon games I've ever played, let alone of the greatest Nintendo games of recent years! This game pays so much homage to the beloved Ruby/Sapphire titles for the Gameboy Advance whilst keeping the game relevant for newer players with a sizeable amount of new mega evolutions, all of which are amazing fun to use. The introduction of Primal Evolution is an interesting mechanic and is executed well within the story, I just wish it had been expanded upon a bit more. Music wise, I have to say this game sticks faithful to the original games' roots while extending the themes with orchestral remixes that perfectly fit the tone. Overworld wise, not a huge deal has changed, except the world looks so much more alive in 3D, with the newly bustling Mauville being a particular highlight of the adventure, and the new Gym Puzzles being incredibly satisfying. While the game may seem easy to fans of the original game due to the Exp. Share buff to spread to all party members, this may be switched off and on at will, allowing fans of the original games to experience the same difficulty. For those who are worried about there being "too much water", I can reassure you that surfing speed is vastly increased in OR/AS and water routes feel smaller, so you don't feel as swamped by water as you did in Ruby and Sapphire. New mechanic wise, sneaking up on a Pokémon is a small, but welcome addition that allows access to rare Pokémon with increased stats and rare moves, and allows you to discover new Pokémon in previously explored areas. Lastly, the "Delta Episode" in the aftergame links perfectly with Pokémon X and Y, tying up loose ends, and ending a few hours worth of extra gameplay for old and new fans alike to enjoy, culminating in two incredible legendary captures at the end, and the announcement that all the other non-event legends are now catchable, vastly increasing replayability. Add to that the return of the PSS, Pokémon Amie, and Super Training, and you have a well-rounded package that is the perfect difficulty for newcomers, whilst holding enough depth to keep dedicated Pokémon fans hooked for months. Simply put this game is near flawless. (My only problem with this game I could find was it seemed to easy, but with Ruby and Sapphire being my favourite games, I cannot make a value judgement as to whether this is due to experience with the original titles or not).

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  2. GenkiYokota
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    Overriding over everything that got X and Y right
    This remake knows how to revive the glory of the third generation and take it to its    Overriding over everything that got X and Y right
    This remake knows how to revive the glory of the third generation and take it to its greatest possible exponent.    … Expand
  4. SortOfCritic
    Jan 1, 2018
    10
    Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire take full advantage of the 3d mechanic introduced by X and Y. And this game doesn't disappoint,Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire take full advantage of the 3d mechanic introduced by X and Y. And this game doesn't disappoint, definitely one of the best Pokemon games, as it possessed an incredible post game we haven't seen since Black and White 2… Expand
  5. yangfanhong
    Apr 17, 2022
    8
    It is wonderful to play the game which gives me great memories when I was a child, and all in a full remake version.
  6. Tsukibluemoon
    Mar 20, 2020
    8
    Las cosas claras, es mejor que los originales. Tal vez no se vea tan bonito, pero los cambios eran necesarios.
  7. dislexicpotato
    Nov 2, 2018
    8
    With gorgeous graphics, plenty of things to do and see and amazing music Pokemon Alpha Sapphire is a great game that every Pokemon fan shouldWith gorgeous graphics, plenty of things to do and see and amazing music Pokemon Alpha Sapphire is a great game that every Pokemon fan should experience.… Expand
  8. TemplarGR
    Sep 10, 2016
    0
    The only nice thing i can tell about it, is that it is better than X and Y. But that is small praise, considering this is a remake of anThe only nice thing i can tell about it, is that it is better than X and Y. But that is small praise, considering this is a remake of an archaic handheld jrpg.

    Nintendo has milked the same 8-bit gameplay for decades, and has made billions out of it. For the love of God, stop buying this.    … Expand

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#8 Best 3DS Game of 2014
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#5 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2014
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#11 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2014