Pokemon Omega Ruby

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  • Summary: Pokemon gamers initially experienced Pokemon Ruby Version and Pokemon Sapphire Version when it launched in 2003 for the GBA. Now, a new generation of Pokemon people can experience the storyline that unfolds in Pokemon Omega Ruby and Pokemon Alpha Sapphire.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. NZGamer
    Dec 1, 2014
    96
    Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire aren’t going to turn anyone who doesn’t like Pokemon into a believer, but then, that isn’t their goal. Instead, they set out to take the Pokemon that we know and love, and deliver the best version of it .
  2. Nintendo Life
    Nov 18, 2014
    90
    Overall, Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire seem very similar to Pokémon X & Y, as you might expect, but the story and the environments you encounter feel – despite the fact that they are remakes – very fresh and unique.
  3. 3DJuegos
    Nov 21, 2014
    90
    This is more than a remake, this is a completely new videogame, a big renovation both in visual and gameplay terms. A great surprise.
  4. COGconnected
    Nov 21, 2014
    81
    And now I find myself in 2014 with a shiny new 3D remake and everything is okay. Everything is more than okay. I can finally go out into the Hoenn region and discover the magic that it was supposed to have all of those years ago. And believe me, from one Pokémon master to another, the magic is there.
  5. GamingTrend
    Dec 3, 2014
    80
    Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire is a good remake, but new features and graphical updates make it a hard sell for those who have already invested many hours in the originals.
  6. Digital Spy
    Nov 25, 2014
    80
    Perhaps unsurprisingly, Pokemon: Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby don't innovate, but they do a good job of bridging the gap between old and new.
  7. Kill Screen
    Nov 26, 2014
    65
    Considered in this way, Pokémon looks kind of like a Le Corbusier chair: everything in its right place, nothing without purpose, all parts contributing toward a clear, singular end. Then again, also like a Le Corbusier chair, it's a lot more comfortable in theory than in practice.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 116 out of 153
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 153
  3. Negative: 12 out of 153
  1. ShadowRose
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
    What can I say it is a great Pokémon remake which is just all round great. I definitely recommend this game.
  2. Bboybrayden1707
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    While the previous Pokemon games were all pixelated, Satoshi Tajiri really stepped up his game this year, giving you the player a fresh newWhile the previous Pokemon games were all pixelated, Satoshi Tajiri really stepped up his game this year, giving you the player a fresh new type of graphical design. And while the game lacks in new cool Pokemon, it makes up for it in actual gameplay by giving you a flight system and even going ahead and giving you 10x better graphics,setting up for some exciting gameplay. It is overall a fun game to play and now I will talk to you about the major aspects of the game.

    Pokemon Omega Ruby added something huge when they added being able to fly around on Latias or Latios depending on which game you played. They made it so you could finally fly around in the skies of Pokemon, something I know many people wanted in previous games. Plus they made it so whenever you're flying around at the speed of sound you could run into a Pokemon battle mid air. So maybe you can tell why fans were so happy with the latest game!

    But as with so many good things there are always bad things. So when some of the new Pokemon came out, I was heavily disappointed. Some were okay but others looked like they had just fought Terminator using a bubble gun from Just Cause 2. Some had reason in the game while others just sat there pointlessly staring at the wall. Plus when was the last time you used a dancing flower as a Pokemon? Point is, while gameplay is great they need to step up their new Pokemon.    … Expand
  4. Sir_Rage
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    amazing, this game brings back memories of the gen 3 trio. the exp share is again over powered and makes an unwanted return. alot of theamazing, this game brings back memories of the gen 3 trio. the exp share is again over powered and makes an unwanted return. alot of the starting trainers seem to have full restores which is a bit ridiculous for the starting area. The music is still awesome, and all the trainers we remember are still here. This game is definitely a must own.… Expand
  5. smf-smf
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    - best game in the hoenn region
    - everything that made ruby and sapphire good is back or better
    - story and characters are enhanced -    - best game in the hoenn region
    - everything that made ruby and sapphire good is back or better
    - story and characters are enhanced
    - secret basis were enhanced and way more fun to use and play as, sharing them was amazing too    … Expand
  6. Sploolordcam
    Jan 12, 2015
    8
    Pokemon was my first game back in 1998, and I've kept up with the series ever since. I put around 800 hours between my Ruby, Sapphire, andPokemon was my first game back in 1998, and I've kept up with the series ever since. I put around 800 hours between my Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald games back in the day. As such my score is likely a bit inflated due to my love of the series and the nostalgia factor that remakes imbue in me. (I teared up at the start screen, for example) I purchased both versions, but Omega Ruby was the first I completed, and this review serves to cover both games. Considering all the base content from Ruby and Sapphire is present, there isn't much to say about that which wasn't already said back in 2003. What can be said is that the improvements made provided a great experience. The addition of the Dexnav and its ability to capture special Pokemon in shaking grass greatly adds to the variety in moves that can be used throughout the game. Not only are there the hundreds of moves for the various Pokemon which were already available, but now hidden abilities and egg moves are accessible during the story portion of the game. The addition of the route capture completion map actually inspired me to catch every Pokemon on each route, something I haven't done for a long time. One of the things I was most impressed by was the additions to the story in ORAS. The main series Pokemon games flirted with heavier story in X and Y, and it came back in full force for ORAS. Team Magma and Team Aqua are both much more fleshed out, and the admins are much more like their manga counterparts than before. The addition of "Episode Delta" after the Elite Four also was a pleasant surprise, and one which I didn't expect myself to enjoy so much. The Hoenn region looks great in 3D, and even the water routes didn't seem as monotonous as Ruby and Sapphire. It may just be my mind playing tricks on me due to the 3D, but that's the feeling I gathered from it. Saving the best for last, the always loved secret bases return with a bang. This time players can stay online through the 3DS and visit other player's bases which can be arranged to be mini-gyms of sorts. I can't describe how many times I would be trekking up a route and pop into a secret base to shake things up with an unfamiliar battle. Overall I think the additions to the games made them worthy of being true remakes to Ruby and Sapphire.… Expand
  7. Flounder
    Mar 29, 2022
    8
    Es ist einfach ein sehr solides Remake und ein großartiges Pokémon-Spiel, randvoll mit Inhalten, die sehr daran erinnern, wie alt Pokémon war.
  8. BvS_NarutoU
    Feb 7, 2015
    0
    Bought this on a whim, and was hoping for some big changes, like being able to travel to other regions... I'm not into the contests, and whenBought this on a whim, and was hoping for some big changes, like being able to travel to other regions... I'm not into the contests, and when I got to Sootopolis City, I kinda stopped playing, and haven't since...… Expand

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#6 Best 3DS Game of 2014
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#2 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2014
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#2 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2014