Pokemon Alpha Sapphire

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  1. YoshiPilot
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    A great gem in the pokemon series, this game is beautiful and takes the original great game and makes it even better with improved graphics, beautiful sound, awesome gameplay, an epic post game, and a great competitive sene.
  2. pokeheart328
    Mar 13, 2015
    10
    This was an amazing remake!! People are constantly complaining about the amount of water, but let's not forget: Hoenn has always meant surfing and diving! (I love diving!)
  3. Kiraki1120
    Nov 16, 2019
    8
    This one has more content and better post-game compared to X and Y. It gives a good remake of the Ruby Sapphire, but few things improved from R-S or Emerald especially. The post-game was quite good for me, but the lack of the Battle Frontier from Emerald was quite disappointing for me.
  4. Ademafan
    Jan 31, 2020
    8
    I had enjoyed it really good. Spent over 100 hours trying to get all the pokemon. It has nice addition of delta episode, so you can catch few more legendary pokemon. It does give you ability to get few older (and newer) starters as well. Overall enjoyable experience.
  5. Vataro
    Mar 30, 2015
    10
    Ich hatte selten wieder so viel Spaß gehabt und verbrachte wirklich viel Zeit mit Onlinekämpfen , Wundertäuschen und Experimenten ... Mein Pokedex zeigt die Ergebnisse ;D
  6. Titannumber20
    Mar 15, 2015
    10
    I've played nearly every single Pokemon game out there, but I have to say that this is my favorite Pokemon game ever. This game retains the charm that the originals had, while improving on them in nearly every aspect. This game may be far from a masterpiece, but it's the most fun I've ever had with a game in over a year.
  7. Kobeissi2
    May 1, 2015
    10
    Absolutely perfect! Only thing is that it is too easy but other than that, it is the second best Pokemon game after Heart Gold/Soul Silver! Get this game!
  8. iipotato
    Jul 22, 2015
    9
    Even if you played the original RSE versions many times, you NEED to get this game because there are PLENTY of additions in ORAS that will make you feel like you're exploring an entire new story and adventure once again.

    New features include - Scanning for specific Pokemon in the wild - Strengthening the bonds with your Pokemon in Amie - Horde battles. - Mega Evolution. What's    Even if you played the original RSE versions many times, you NEED to get this game because there are PLENTY of additions in ORAS that will make you feel like you're exploring an entire new story and adventure once again.

    New features include
    - Scanning for specific Pokemon in the wild
    - Strengthening the bonds with your Pokemon in Amie
    - Horde battles.
    - Mega Evolution.

    What's returned from RSE?
    - Pokemon Contests have once again got you raging over the NPCs, haha!
    - Secret Bases, no explanation needed.
    - Trick House, with the good ole HM dependency
    - The Characters, now with better designs and livelier personalities!
    - Unlike the letdown of HGSS music, ORAS's soundtrack does not disappoint. It still contains the hype feeling from RSE, back when you were a child and all.

    This game is worth it! It is everything you could desire from a Pokemon game. Until there's a new main game, ORAS will satisfy you for a while.

    Also, it has Mega Swampert. The most important Pokemon of the game. Done.    … Expand
  9. Men553
    Nov 19, 2016
    9
    Amazing remake! Features that have to be mentioned is new mega evolutions; new, second type of Pokemon hunting with Dex nav and most fun is flying on Latios or Latias ( depends of game version you choose ). Delta episode is very interesting and add some variety to the game story. Game looks very good and soundtrack is superior. The battle frontier was replaced by the battle resort - theAmazing remake! Features that have to be mentioned is new mega evolutions; new, second type of Pokemon hunting with Dex nav and most fun is flying on Latios or Latias ( depends of game version you choose ). Delta episode is very interesting and add some variety to the game story. Game looks very good and soundtrack is superior. The battle frontier was replaced by the battle resort - the much smaller version of his predecessor, but this is the perfect place for Masuda breed.… Expand
  10. MattPokeFan
    Aug 18, 2017
    8
    Good Game Nice Graphics And Overall An Awesome Game That's A Very Nice Throwback But Not Without A Few Flaws. There Is Too Much Water, Too Much Grass, Too Much Pokemon, Too Much Pokeballs, Too Much Gyms, Too Much PokeCenters, To Much Online Features, Too Much Pokeballs, Too Much Trolling On Wondertrade, Too Much Sky, Too Much HM's, Too Much Shinys, Too Much Ledgendarys And Finally Too MuchGood Game Nice Graphics And Overall An Awesome Game That's A Very Nice Throwback But Not Without A Few Flaws. There Is Too Much Water, Too Much Grass, Too Much Pokemon, Too Much Pokeballs, Too Much Gyms, Too Much PokeCenters, To Much Online Features, Too Much Pokeballs, Too Much Trolling On Wondertrade, Too Much Sky, Too Much HM's, Too Much Shinys, Too Much Ledgendarys And Finally Too Much RPG Elements… Expand
  11. MzMazzaire
    Dec 11, 2017
    8
    Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire are nicely remade renditions of two mediocre GBA entries in the series. I enjoyed them, but not quite as much as Sun/Ultra Sun.
  12. brendo214
    May 21, 2019
    8
    I never played the original generation 3 games, but I can say that I had a ton of fun with this game.
  13. new2dsxl
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    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. They’re not an extensive upgrade from their other 3DS counterparts, but any Poké-fan who’s played one of the series remakes in the past knows that expecting an enormousOverall, 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. They’re not an extensive upgrade from their other 3DS counterparts, but any Poké-fan who’s played one of the series remakes in the past knows that expecting an enormous upgrade is a fool’s errand. These titles should be considered as games that belong alongside X & Y, rather than successors. — they've successfully surpassed X & Y, however, by building on the tremendous features available on the 3DS and pushing new ideas such as the Soar ability. Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are a must-buy for any Poké-fan, even if you already own X or Y.… Expand
  14. Nerocz1
    Jan 22, 2015
    8
    Nothing new. Just another fantastic Pokémon game which you will love to play and episode after finishing the game is long and epic, great game. A must-buy for true fan of Pokémon.
  15. Tsubaki
    Jan 10, 2015
    8
    Really Really good story was perfect loved the original RS games just hate the way they took out the battle frontier which sucks hopefully we get DLC!
  16. beckybabe
    Dec 24, 2015
    10
    Tears. Such a beautiful game, a heartwarming beginning and a bittersweet ending. As a long time Pokemon fan, especially with Sapphire being my favorite game as a child, there's been few other Pokemon games that have brought me this much joy. The underlying messages. The music. Just everything. Not to mention fantastic graphics and super secret bases being great as well. Love the contestTears. Such a beautiful game, a heartwarming beginning and a bittersweet ending. As a long time Pokemon fan, especially with Sapphire being my favorite game as a child, there's been few other Pokemon games that have brought me this much joy. The underlying messages. The music. Just everything. Not to mention fantastic graphics and super secret bases being great as well. Love the contest spectaculars. Ugh. Just so happy and in tears at the same time because it makes me sad as well that it's over.… Expand
  17. garciaxm
    Jan 13, 2016
    8
    Overall, Pokemon Alpha Sapphire was an enjoyable game. It was a very typical installment in the Pokemon RPG. The story and overall development of the plot was enjoyable and different enough from previous Pokemon games to be refreshing enough for a buy. One thing I wasn't a big fan on was the game's lack of emphasis on fights with your rival. Having played Pokemon games since the originals,Overall, Pokemon Alpha Sapphire was an enjoyable game. It was a very typical installment in the Pokemon RPG. The story and overall development of the plot was enjoyable and different enough from previous Pokemon games to be refreshing enough for a buy. One thing I wasn't a big fan on was the game's lack of emphasis on fights with your rival. Having played Pokemon games since the originals, I've developed an anxious reaction each time I'm faced with my rival, but it's unfortunate to say that this generation's rival is severely underwhelming. Regardless of this, the game is still fun enough to warrant a purchase, but perhaps a used one.… Expand
  18. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    This is a really good remaster of a Pokemon classic. It's pretty much business as usual here with all the same classic gameplay etc. A must buy for the 3DS.
  19. Rising94
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    Una gran maravilla de remaster! No se que decir mas, la mejor región de pokemon junto a kanto. Es sorprendente como cambia el argumento y las texturas y sobre todo una historia mas larga y con mas dificultad. Me gustan los pokemon difíciles.
  20. Sakamoto_San
    Apr 28, 2016
    9
    Un grandioso juego llevalos efectos visuales que vimos en X Y a la region de Hoen con una historia algo distinta a la original y el agregado del episodio delta realmente un juego que se disfruta muchisimo
  21. 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 should experience.
  22. MonkiReviews
    Mar 12, 2017
    8
    This game wasn't as great as I expected, but that isn't that bad. I expected a game like Pokemon X, new and exciting, but it wasn't. I loved the water elements and the Pokemon but the story lacked. The game still was great and I recommend it.
  23. Diegochocho
    Jul 6, 2018
    8
    Remake del pokémon Ruby y Zaphiro, mejora notablemente en los gráficos, se le agrega contenido nuevo y la música es fenomenal.
  24. Dragonfly44
    Nov 27, 2017
    9
    This game was godly. Fantastic graphics and an entertaining story make for this masterpiece of a video game. Great features like soaring secret bases make for more entertainment beyond the main story.
  25. kiank
    Jan 15, 2018
    10
    I never played the original but I enjoyed this game a lot. I played it so much and it was one of my favorite pokemon games of all time. I really don't mind that it was in 3D. Super training was a pretty cool edition.
  26. 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, definitely one of the best Pokemon games, as it possessed an incredible post game we haven't seen since Black and White 2
  27. H0000-Halves
    Jan 31, 2018
    9
    Brought Hoenn to the 3ds era and made it beautiful. Pros include both things that the series as a whole got since Ruby/Sapphire, like the physical/special split and the fairy type, and completely new things like soaring.
  28. yggSSparappRR
    Feb 14, 2018
    9
    Back when it came out I was worried they were remaking Ruby and Sapphire instead of Emerald, one of my old favorites, but my worries were for nothing: the game turned out way better than platinum. It properly brings all the beautiful routes and cities of Hoenn to 3ds, fleshes out the characters, adds in modern mechanics like pokemon amie and wi-fi online, and the post-game has a new storyBack when it came out I was worried they were remaking Ruby and Sapphire instead of Emerald, one of my old favorites, but my worries were for nothing: the game turned out way better than platinum. It properly brings all the beautiful routes and cities of Hoenn to 3ds, fleshes out the characters, adds in modern mechanics like pokemon amie and wi-fi online, and the post-game has a new story that connects to many characters and legendaries in a new way. A must-have.… Expand
  29. Gallade21
    Apr 19, 2018
    9
    Very enjoyable, I can recommend. Keeps the spirit of the originals but makes it better, secret bases are fun, better than before. There's a new postgame story
  30. 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
    - secret basis were enhanced and way more fun to use and play as, sharing them was amazing too
  31. W-Lights
    Dec 2, 2018
    9
    Hoenn, already a vibrant region with an amazing new species catalogue, develops even better with a 3d world, the story is enhanced while keeping all the original beats, new content like super training is implemented with such ease that you'd think it was always there, the secret bases are more interactive and fun, you even have fully new additions like the pokenav turing into the dexnavHoenn, already a vibrant region with an amazing new species catalogue, develops even better with a 3d world, the story is enhanced while keeping all the original beats, new content like super training is implemented with such ease that you'd think it was always there, the secret bases are more interactive and fun, you even have fully new additions like the pokenav turing into the dexnav and including way more than the original item ever came close too. While in emeral it would only give you some flavor text calls with a couple characters, the dexnav does so much more, from helping you find good pokemon with extra moves, to organize your secret bases, to keep track on how your dex is going route-to-route. This is a game that cannot be ever skipped by anyone who likes pokemon… Expand
  32. ShawnEXE
    May 3, 2019
    8
    Music: 4.5/5
    Game Play: 4.5/5
    Graphics: 4/5
    Story: 4/5
    Time-Value: 5/5
    Overall: 4.0/5
  33. Sonicfan10193YT
    Nov 19, 2019
    8
    I never played the first games, but I thoroughly enjoyed the remakes and would gladly play through them again.
  34. kodaK
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
    This game is a definition of what makes Pokemon one of the best video-games franchise ever. One of the most complete and well-made Remake I've ever seen.
  35. Dylan117
    Jan 6, 2020
    8
    This is THE pokémon game for me. I played the heck out of the demo when this game first released. Finally a year later I bought it. And wow. I had never had this much fun with a pokémon game before. I was loving the soundtracks (Rustoboro city was my favourite) and I couldn't stop playing. Great game. Note I haven't played the originals so I don't know if its better.
  36. GamePlayer77
    Sep 20, 2020
    8
    An extremely memorable game in my life. Greatly-produced soundtrack, with good designs of characters and Pokemon.
  37. Reed_Reviews
    Apr 7, 2021
    8
    Disclaimer: Pokémon Emerald is my most treasured game, so I write this review with the humble acknowledgement that nostalgia may bias my impression of Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.

    Pokémon Alpha Sapphire (and Pokémon Omega Rub for that matter) are amazing games, yet surface-level remakes. They faithfully recreate the Hoen region in 3D, offering an enjoyable trip down memory lane. However,    Disclaimer: Pokémon Emerald is my most treasured game, so I write this review with the humble acknowledgement that nostalgia may bias my impression of Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.

    Pokémon Alpha Sapphire (and Pokémon Omega Rub for that matter) are amazing games, yet surface-level remakes. They faithfully recreate the Hoen region in 3D, offering an enjoyable trip down memory lane. However, Game Freak did very little in terms of expansion beyond that fresh coat of paint.

    The Good

    The geography: The Hoen region is perhaps Pokémon's greatest region of all. It features a variety of areas, including an active volcano with a nearby soot-covered walkway, a bright dark cave with an ethereally lunar atmosphere, a cozy treehouse town living codependently with Pokémon, etc. These settings are believable given their internal logic. For example, an NPC comments how the area around the volcano is cool due to the ash above blocking sunlight. The player cannot travel into the desert until he/she gets protective eyewear to block the sandstorm. Rustboro, the town built upon mining rocks within the nearby Rusturf Tunnel, features stone-based architecture, the Rock-type gym, and the fossil decorations within the Devon corporation. These examples illustrate how each area strives for believable realism.

    Mega evolution: Expanding upon the mega evolution mechanic that Pokémon X and Y introduced was a smart move. It further expanded competitive play, made more Hoen Pokémon viable team members, and added well appreciated variety and difficulty to the Elite Four battles.

    Theming: Pokémon Alpha Sapphire has a simple, yet consistently delivered theme of people, Pokémon, and nature symbiotically coexisting. It connects this theme to geography, like with Pacifilog Town being built on the sea upon colonies of Corsola. Additionally, half of the game's routes are land-based, and half are sea-based to embody the rightful balance between land and see. The game's plot also emphasizes this theming, with Team Aqua attempting to disbalance the relationship between people, Pokémon, and nature by flooding the world to reset nature to its beginnings. And with no large-scale transportation system (like the subway system in the Urban setting of Pokémon Black and White), people often travel over nature with the help of Pokémon, like Mr. Briney sailing the sea with his Peeko or the player flying on Latias. The consistency of this theming creates adds believability and depth to the Hoen world.

    The Bad

    Lack of content: Unfortunately, Game Freak did not include the Battle Frontier in this remake. This omission is the game's greatest sin, as the Battle Frontier may be the single best addition to a Pokémon game. While Pokemon Alpha Sapphire features a copy-pasted version of the Battle Chateau from Pokémon X and Y, it left me wanting a real Battle Frontier with seven unique facilities to overcome, each with unique gameplay mechanics.

    Bad new content: After defeating the Pokémon League, the player gains access to additional story content: The Delta Episode. This Delta Episode is nothing more than a mindless and lazily designed fetch quest built upon a contrived and illogical story while being delivered by an annoying character (Zinnia). It tasks the player with scouring the Hoen region for various plot McGuffins with no inherent value. It, at one point, "educates" the player how destroying one's own world is better than the small chance of potentially destroying another world. And it offers no continued interaction or deep character development of its main new character, Zinnia. Ultimately, the Delta Episode is a desperate attempt to pad gameplay time through added content before addressing if said content is inherently meaningful or fun.

    The Consensus

    While not a strong remake, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire is still a remarkable game given its amazing foundation. It did my heart well to revisit my favorite region with my favorite Pokémon. While it is lacking in meaningful new content, the game nonetheless delivers a strong entry in the Pokémon franchise.    … Expand
  38. JohannLink
    Dec 20, 2020
    9
    This game shows exactly the way remakes should be made. Better visuals, same gameplay with added pokémon, its almost the perfect pokémon experience.
  39. Eierpilot07
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    Game Freak's fantastic remake of the third Pokémon generation brings classic features to life in Hoenn, a stunning and vibrant region. New character models and dynamic battles enhance the experience, though some players might find the low difficulty disappointing. New mega evolutions add variety and strategy, while optional activities like beauty contests and PokémonAmi offer limitedGame Freak's fantastic remake of the third Pokémon generation brings classic features to life in Hoenn, a stunning and vibrant region. New character models and dynamic battles enhance the experience, though some players might find the low difficulty disappointing. New mega evolutions add variety and strategy, while optional activities like beauty contests and PokémonAmi offer limited impact. Customize your hideout with the return of secret bases, and use the handy Pokènavi to track progress and catch 'em all. An intriguing post-game story uncovers secrets about Rayquaza and Deoxys. Pokémon Alpha Sapphire is a must-play for fans.… Expand
  40. MATOUTOU
    Jun 23, 2022
    9
    9.2 Loved this game as a kid. Sunk over 300 hours in it which was a lot for me. Unlike most losers i have a life and a job and a wife and several children who need taking care of just as much or even more then these pokemon. Whoever if i could trade my second youngest son ryan for a rayquaza or even a lotad I most definitely would. Hes even more useless then an HMslave after gen 7
  41. SuperWooper
    Nov 21, 2014
    8
    It wasn't nearly as great as I expected it to be, but I'm not at all disappointing in it. A lot of interesting changes were made to the Hoenn region, while a lot stayed the same as well, which is expected in any remake of a Pokemon game.

    Some things that have disappointed me are that the berry blender game is no longer available and are made for you, which is really disappointing    It wasn't nearly as great as I expected it to be, but I'm not at all disappointing in it. A lot of interesting changes were made to the Hoenn region, while a lot stayed the same as well, which is expected in any remake of a Pokemon game.

    Some things that have disappointed me are that the berry blender game is no longer available and are made for you, which is really disappointing because it was a mini game that I really enjoyed. Also, the contests arn't nearly as good as the first game and were more confusing, at least I think so. And lastly, I feel that they really made the game much to easy compared to the first game.

    As for things I loved about the game, it still has the original feel as the first game that brought back many good memories of when I played 12-13 years ago. The music is virtually the same (with less blaring trumpets might I add), there are several new features added in that I enjoy, such as the primals, the new characters, such as Lisia and Ali, the new designs of Archie and Maxie, and the BuzzNav.

    Overall, I think that Alpha Saphire and Omega Ruby were worth the wait. Getting to experience my "home region" in 3D is breathtaking and ACTUALLY getting to sit on the beach chairs on Route 109. Also, not too much water, and not too many HM's!!!    … Expand
  42. 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).

    10/10    … Expand
  43. Javo64
    Nov 24, 2014
    9
    The game is amazing in its self, but the only thing I would have liked to be changed is some of the battle animations, especially in the contests. Besides that, it is an amazing game and I'm glad its back and in better graphics. That's my review, but Sapphire was my first actual Pokemon game that I put my heart and soul into it. When I heard about Alpha Sapphire, my hopes, excitement, andThe game is amazing in its self, but the only thing I would have liked to be changed is some of the battle animations, especially in the contests. Besides that, it is an amazing game and I'm glad its back and in better graphics. That's my review, but Sapphire was my first actual Pokemon game that I put my heart and soul into it. When I heard about Alpha Sapphire, my hopes, excitement, and expectations shot up immensely while November 21 slowly crawled closer. When I got the game and played it, memories poured in faster than a Quick Attack.… Expand
  44. Kenmei
    Feb 23, 2015
    8
    This is a remake of what were the first two pokemon games on the GBA. It was also the one game they seemingly hadn't remade yet from the pre-DS era of Pokemon games. There's alot of pokemon goodness here but there's also the fact that many people considered these two games the worst in the series. In OS in particular, almost half of the trainers in the game use water pokemon. The diversityThis is a remake of what were the first two pokemon games on the GBA. It was also the one game they seemingly hadn't remade yet from the pre-DS era of Pokemon games. There's alot of pokemon goodness here but there's also the fact that many people considered these two games the worst in the series. In OS in particular, almost half of the trainers in the game use water pokemon. The diversity of creatures you go up against here is pretty low and, while Omega Ruby does a bit better with this since they focus on a fire/ground evil faction, it becomes very boring after awhile seeing all the people you face have the same two to three pokemon.
    But the remake itself is still pretty good. This game has the most legendaries to capture out of any pokemon game than ever before and the new Delta episode you go on after you beat the Elite Four for the first time is fairly neat too. This is still a tried and true pokemon game and the formula still works. However, X and Y were clearly better games as they were developed with the 3DS in mind. These games, while still good, will never be as good as those two were and maybe not even as good as the Silver and Gold remakes on the DS. I personally would recommend someone looking at these games to get Omega Ruby as that game at least deviates from the "water all the time!" mentality the game seems to have. I would still recommend this to any pokemon fan. And to the haters out there, at this point in time, pokemon is not going to change and this certainly won't do anything for you.    … Expand
  45. omkar333
    Jul 21, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like the game alot.The main character has to go to different cities and do gym battles.But That is not the only thing you can do.In the story you have to do lots of missions and usually fight team aqua or team magma.the starter pokemon is mudkip torchic and trecko.Overall the game is just excellent!… Expand
  46. ninjaman003
    Nov 21, 2014
    8
    It was really good. Pokemon is always good and this game is no exception. The graphics were upscaled nicely and the gameplay is as classic as ever. It did have too much water though. 7.8/10
  47. montero
    Jan 9, 2015
    10
    +10 just for the new Pokedex organization.
    I love the building design, the new way to approach rare pokemons by slightly moving the circlepad, the PokeNav+ really shines identifying nearby creatures... This game is excellent. The 6th-gen Pokemon versions are very nice!

    I'd only ask for a little bit more of 3D effects.
    They are not *that* striking.
  48. Natharaga
    May 30, 2015
    10
    After the disappointment with Kalos this game is perfect to bring you back into Pokemon. The 3d world of pokemon feels a lot better than it did when I originally played the game. There are also ample opportunities to get legendary pokemon from the other generations. Now that I am older and thanks to the breeding tricks from Kalos (see, it wasn't all bad), I can form the pokemon party IAfter the disappointment with Kalos this game is perfect to bring you back into Pokemon. The 3d world of pokemon feels a lot better than it did when I originally played the game. There are also ample opportunities to get legendary pokemon from the other generations. Now that I am older and thanks to the breeding tricks from Kalos (see, it wasn't all bad), I can form the pokemon party I want in this game. While I bought a 3ds for Pokemon X, this is the game which makes the arthritis I am getting from the poorly designed console worth it.… Expand
  49. thefishslap
    Jan 12, 2015
    10
    T͠h͞is g̀a̴me ͘w͡as̸ pre͠ţt͠ỳ good͘! ͝I̢ h͘ad ͞a ̴lòt̀ o͝f҉ ̧fu̢n҉ w̡ith̸ ít (ca҉ught͡ ͢ky̡og̢ŗe̕ ̶i̵n̵ ̸a p͟i͡ckle ͡L̷O҉L) ̨a̷n͘ḑ ad͟di̢n͠g ̛in̵ t͝he shi̛ny ̛b͘eld̀um ͏a̴t̢ ͠t̡h͞e bȩgi͡nn̡ing̕ ̕w͜as a ̨p͟re̕t̶ty͏ nic҉e̷ g͏i̸f̧t fro̧m҉ you̷ g̢uys!̡ ̶W̧h͢a̸t͏ a̴ ͞g͞ame!͘
  50. Frankazar
    Dec 19, 2014
    8
    This game is an awesome installment to the Pokemon franchise. The graphics are amazing, the story is true to its original game with some cool tweaks to involve mega evolution etc. I really like how they bring back the bottom screen features (P.S.S, Pokemon-amie and Super Training) back to ORAS and I really the Cosplay Pikachu that they give to you. My only concerns are that characterThis game is an awesome installment to the Pokemon franchise. The graphics are amazing, the story is true to its original game with some cool tweaks to involve mega evolution etc. I really like how they bring back the bottom screen features (P.S.S, Pokemon-amie and Super Training) back to ORAS and I really the Cosplay Pikachu that they give to you. My only concerns are that character customization is missing, there is no battle frontier and the amount of HMs is annoying. Still a great game though.… Expand
  51. Matias8654
    Jun 1, 2018
    9
    El juego es un remake excelente transportándonos a ese Pokemon Zafiro de antaño, claro que con diferencia debido a la remodelación de Malvalona, el safari o la nueva y extraordinaria forma de volar, donde podemos ver el mapa de Hoenn en todo su esplendor. El que te den a latias muy en el principio hace que el juego no cumpla con esa consigna final que se tenia al ganar la liga
  52. Flutterflybear
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    I've just got this along with both Pokémon Omega Ruby, and the new Super Smash Brawls game today, and so far I'm impress with it!:D

    Although I've just got started and still have a long ways to go, I'm still very pleased of how both Gamefreak and Nintendo, made this remake of my classic Pokémon Sapphire game!:D
  53. guanguan
    Nov 26, 2014
    10
    This game is legit. As a huge Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald fan, this game was a blast of nostalgia mixed with the innovative features of X/Y. The gameplay is tight, changing from the single square minimum movement to complete freedom of movement. The sneaking controls/pokéfinder tool is very useful to find pokémons that have egg moves learnt. Plus, the minimap has the original Sapphire/RubyThis game is legit. As a huge Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald fan, this game was a blast of nostalgia mixed with the innovative features of X/Y. The gameplay is tight, changing from the single square minimum movement to complete freedom of movement. The sneaking controls/pokéfinder tool is very useful to find pokémons that have egg moves learnt. Plus, the minimap has the original Sapphire/Ruby graphics. Buy it.

    srsly    … Expand
  54. KingWhirlWind
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    I absolutely love this game. My first Pokemon game was Emerald so the nostalgia I felt when I dove through the seas, battled the Elite Four and defeated Team Aqua was astounding. This is by far my GOTY, best game of this year. I recommend this game to everyone who likes Pokemon, it's simply THE BEST POKEMON GAME EVER MADE! 100/100! Gotta catch 'em all!
  55. TheOldReality
    Dec 8, 2014
    8
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire retains the nostalgia and glory of Pokemon's 3rd Generation, but fails to change the Pokemon formula enough to create a truly distinguished experience. Of course, having a nostalgic attachment to Gen 3 will increase your fondness for the remakes, but out of context, we at TheOldReality think that Pokemon X/Y remains to be the superior 3DS Pokemon title. We do,Pokemon Alpha Sapphire retains the nostalgia and glory of Pokemon's 3rd Generation, but fails to change the Pokemon formula enough to create a truly distinguished experience. Of course, having a nostalgic attachment to Gen 3 will increase your fondness for the remakes, but out of context, we at TheOldReality think that Pokemon X/Y remains to be the superior 3DS Pokemon title. We do, however, have no complains about the abundance of water. ;)… Expand
  56. Zero5842
    Dec 22, 2014
    10
    This game is a the best remake I have ever played, even better then The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker HD. Heck, it's my favorite game period! Here are my reasons for liking the game.

    Art style: They payed very close attention to detail while making this game. Now many people will tell you that graphics don't matter while making a game, and I agree. But there is a difference between    This game is a the best remake I have ever played, even better then The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker HD. Heck, it's my favorite game period! Here are my reasons for liking the game.

    Art style: They payed very close attention to detail while making this game. Now many people will tell you that graphics don't matter while making a game, and I agree. But there is a difference between graphics and art style. Graphics are there simply to make it visually appealing (Which isn't bad, just not something important.) while art style is what allows you to feel what the world your exploring is like. It really does feel like your exploring a world your exploring. It's something your going to have to experience for yourself in order to truly understand.

    Graphics: It's on the 3ds, a console criticized for being underpowered. Regardless, I think the graphic hold up and nothing looked bad to me. Things didn't look pixilated at all unless I looked really closely.

    Level cap: This is an issue gold and silver suffered a lot from and people still loved those games, so I guess most people don't mind it as much as me. One complaint I had with the original was that the level cap was a little bit low. This however, is not only fixed, but made what I think is perfect. The exp share is a key item again and it works just like it did in X and Y. It gives your entire team half the experience your lead pokemon got effectively eliminating grinding. It does make the game a cakewalk, but who plays a pokemon game for challenge? Actually, if you turn the exp share off (Yes you can still tun it off) and don't grind at all the game is actually a bit challenging. I actually found myself needing to use more competitive tactics in order to beat the game on my first play through.

    Gameplay: It's pokemon! You know the gameplay is good. Next!

    Content: There is a lot to do in the region, however unless your into competitive battling there might not be that much for you. It depends on what you like to do in the post game. If you like raising new teams (none competitively) Many new pokemon become available to you after you beat the pokemon league. Including tons of legendary pokemon. If you want to catch them all (Which isn't hard, it's just very time consuming as event legendaries are not required to get your certificate.) Get ready to work your pants off. There is lots of stuff for competitive battling so if you are into that, get ready because you have a lot of new features to explore.

    Story: They made the story seem actually interesting and made me understand exactly what was at risk. I won't spoil anything, but the villain team actually seemed intimidating at first. The leader could wipe you out anytime he pleases, this is the feeling I got while playing the game.

    Disappointments: Anything bad I have to say is really personal and nit picky, I may as just not complain about it. However, I would like to address my stance on the "Too Much Water" complaint. One, this is a personal complaint. Not something inherently wrong. This is why some people love gen 3 and some people hate gen 3. I loved exploring the vast ocean as a kid but hated getting lost. Which has been fixed thanks to the area nav.

    Conclusion: The game might not be for you, but it's a great game if it is. Sure, it might not be perfect but no game is. People love ocarina of time despite it's issues such as the water temple, or navi. I would say it's worth your money even if you did play the originals. the originals haven't aged very well and the games are really fun. If you love pokemon, get the game now. If you like pokemon, wait for a price drop.

    I hope this helped you decide of you would like to get the game or not. Have a good day! :)    … Expand
  57. LordDoran
    Mar 29, 2015
    8
    My favourite Pokemon game has to be without a doubt, Pokemon Soul Silver. The amount of hours and the collection of Pokemon I racked up on the game seems unreal to me. So when Pokemon X came out, I was a little bit skeptical, but interested in how they were going to do it. In my opinion, they did not do badly, and the fact that they are continuing the 3D series i something I think we canMy favourite Pokemon game has to be without a doubt, Pokemon Soul Silver. The amount of hours and the collection of Pokemon I racked up on the game seems unreal to me. So when Pokemon X came out, I was a little bit skeptical, but interested in how they were going to do it. In my opinion, they did not do badly, and the fact that they are continuing the 3D series i something I think we can all look forward to.

    Played a little bit of Ruby and Sapphire, so when I saw they were making the 3D renditions of them both, so I happily picked up a copy, and I have to say, I have no complaints. At the end of the day it is still a Pokemon game, just with upgraded graphics. The games stick to a particular formula, and for fans of the series, it works.

    2 minor complaints though. Given the actual new age of the fan base for Pokemon, I think in later games that it could be an awesome change of the made the main story a tiny bit darker and a bit more adult. What I mean by that is it could push the age rating up a little bit, without alienating the new fan base.

    The other little complaint I have is that the frame rate drops a lot when you send in your pokemon, depending on how much movement is happening on the screen. Usual frame rate doesn't really bother me, but it does start to bug you after a while when you keep noticing it happen.

    All in all it is a Pokemon game, and a good one at that. Can't wait until they bring out a Kanto version. It's fun and good to have in the collection.    … Expand
  58. 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 greatest possible exponent.
  59. Cynthetik
    Dec 9, 2014
    6
    This is NOT the Pokemon I have played 11 years ago.

    I pre-ordered pokemon Alpha Sapphire since august, and sacrificed quite a few games at GameStop to get it. Played it for the first few days and find myself dissapointed. Although this was the remake of Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire, there were too many changes made to the game that completely butchered my childhood memories. It no longer feels    This is NOT the Pokemon I have played 11 years ago.

    I pre-ordered pokemon Alpha Sapphire since august, and sacrificed quite a few games at GameStop to get it. Played it for the first few days and find myself dissapointed. Although this was the remake of Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire, there were too many changes made to the game that completely butchered my childhood memories. It no longer feels like the Ruby and Sapphire version I knew when I was a kid. Just another X and Y with a linear RS story line. Ruby and Sapphire from the old days used to be much less linear than their so called remakes.

    Here are the features that Nintendo completely butchered from the Original Ruby and Sapphire.

    -They removed the berry blender we had from the Original Ruby/Sapphire. It was an extremely fun minigame to make pokeblocks with. Pokeblocks arent that huge of a necessity unless 1. You want to evolve Feebas. or 2.) You want to participate in the pokemon contests, which haven't had that much improvement since the original.

    -Game Corner is now removed from the game. All to cater to one country that complained about Childhood gambling, Nintendo decides to ruin it for the rest of the countries. Game Corner was a very fun, time wasting feature to do when you're bored. You could spend hours at the slot machines until you had enough coins to get your TM or pokemon doll.

    -New Mauville is innaccessible until you obtained the 7th badge. In addition to this, the wild pokemon levels in New Mauville were not raised or boosted to compensate for how late in the game one can enter. In Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, you just needed to defeat the 5th gym leader and obtain Surf.

    -Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire has become much more linear than their original counterparts. In Ruby and Sapphire, you would run into small roadbloacks before exploring further, it wasn't a big deal, and one would explore quite a bit and discover newer routes and catch new pokemon without any issues. I could get to Dewford Cave, talk to Steven and deliver the goods before I challenge the 2nd Gym, or Reach Lilycove, buy a Thunder TM, or catch a Pikachu in the Safari Zone before I challenge the 6th gym. Now I have to beat X gym leader to go any further and explore the game. It's annoying mechanic that was never an issue prior to 5th Gen where you can explore a lot of areas without any issues, now from 5th Generation versions on, exploration becomes completely gated. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire is sadly no exception, where you could explore side areas with no issues.

    My expectations weren't all that high, but I expected it to be the same as Heart Gold/Soul Silver, and Fire Red/Leaf Green. What made these games so amazing? They added more fun features to the game without taking away what made their originals what they were.

    Onega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire on the other hand? Took away too much that it no longer feels like the game I used to play 11 years ago.    … Expand
  60. OctolingRift
    Feb 28, 2018
    8
    Although it lacked the Battle Frontier, it DID bring new stuff to the table, including the DexNav, which I thought was a great way to hunt for shiny Pokemon. For shiny hunters, this game is a must-buy
  61. Cruzi
    Oct 6, 2015
    0
    Fondly remembering the memories of playing Pokémon on the GBC (and later GBA) in the backseat of the car and on rain days I bought this to experience at least some of that magic again.

    Sadly this is not the Pokémon I remember, calling this game easy would be insult to injury... surely children of today can't be THIS stupid. The whole ride from start to end is a straight line with no    Fondly remembering the memories of playing Pokémon on the GBC (and later GBA) in the backseat of the car and on rain days I bought this to experience at least some of that magic again.

    Sadly this is not the Pokémon I remember, calling this game easy would be insult to injury... surely children of today can't be THIS stupid. The whole ride from start to end is a straight line with no challenge whatsoever, even if you disable the exp share option the gym leaders still are severely under leveled compared to their GBA counterparts. Trainers often carry one or two pokémon and it isn't until post game when that will change.

    It feels more like a chore getting through the game, no more hidden secrets or exploring, hidden moves obtained from the story and you are constantly reminded where to go next.

    All the extra stuff they added, pokémon cosplay and what not else, personally I couldn't give a crap about it and completely skipped it, if I want to play time wasting smartphone trash I'd use my smartphone...    … Expand
  62. Evergreen00
    Jun 13, 2015
    7
    It was very fun and nostalgic to replay my favorite region of the Pokemon franchise in 3D. That being said, I was very disappointed that GameFreak gave ORAS the The Sims 4 treatment and took out the stuff that made the prequels (RSE and XY) great.

    - Removing the character customization. Why tease us with this feature in XY if you weren't going to keep it for ORAS? They could've spent    It was very fun and nostalgic to replay my favorite region of the Pokemon franchise in 3D. That being said, I was very disappointed that GameFreak gave ORAS the The Sims 4 treatment and took out the stuff that made the prequels (RSE and XY) great.

    - Removing the character customization. Why tease us with this feature in XY if you weren't going to keep it for ORAS? They could've spent their time making new customization items instead of focusing on the Mega-Evolution fad.
    - Where is the Battle Frontier? This is Hoenn region, not XY. Copying and pasting the Battle Maison from XY is just lazy. Again, could've made a Battle Frontier instead of stupid Mega-Evolutions.
    - Pokemon Contest animations were disappointing. Wish they would've taken advantage of the 3DS tech and made it more visually appealing.    … Expand
  63. 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 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.
  64. Otaku_Nation
    Feb 4, 2015
    7
    7.8 too much water..............................................................review 150 long damn..................................................
  65. TheDarkMudkip47
    Jun 27, 2015
    7
    it's pretty good but 1st of all most of the cool features from x/y were just put into this game randomly like pokeamie, super training, the PSS, the battle masion, battling and trading stayed exactly the same and loads of more features that were in x/y also everything from ruby/sapphire stayed the same like pokemon contests and secret bases but still ok game but not the best pokemon game
  66. Bigyellowrat
    Apr 22, 2017
    1
    Context for me: I haven't touched a Gamefreak game in 8 years. I loved emerald generation because it did so many things right - it added alternate stories for the villains, it gave us secret bases, and MOST of all it was the genesis of the Battle Frontier. After a brief stint in Diamond and Pearl I decided Gamefreak was better left untouched.
    Actual review: Alpha Sapphire has no reason    Context for me: I haven't touched a Gamefreak game in 8 years. I loved emerald generation because it did so many things right - it added alternate stories for the villains, it gave us secret bases, and MOST of all it was the genesis of the Battle Frontier. After a brief stint in Diamond and Pearl I decided Gamefreak was better left untouched.
    Actual review: Alpha Sapphire has no reason to get anything over a five from generous reviewers. The difficulty is non existent (your rival has turned into a mobile WAAAmbulance to prevent you from every feeling nervous) The new animations have ugly frame rate drops, the grid movement has been half-lobotomized to leave us with awkward 3DS joystick control, and Gamefreak spent so much time adding megalutions that there is NO endgame content. Battle frontier was replaced with a shoddy Battle Tower replica that's apparently just a clone from X and Y.
    A lot of reviews I've read say that Gamefreak did what they could to meet budget and time constraints, but that's pretty half-assed when they are only cloning an existing game to have updated mechanics. I ain't mad that they can't even get one good thing done right - that is par for Gamefreak and Nintendo these days - I am quite saddened that the fanboys will just applaud anything they touch, though.    … Expand
  67. IM-NOT-DEADPOOL
    Jul 6, 2017
    6
    Awesome Remake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like this remake!!!!! Now you may be wondering "But person. You scored this game 6 out of 10. You don't like this." But the only reason it's at 6 out of 10 is because it has too much water.
  68. Tuneison
    Dec 23, 2017
    5
    Yet another Pokémon game that doesn't try much new and, is more or less X & Y in Ruby & Sapphire. I played it and, it just felt like another game in the pack of ever growing, overhyped Pokémon releases. Everything I thought about X & Y I think about this game because they feel one in the same. If you liked X & Y you'll like this game.
  69. ReedYT
    Nov 8, 2020
    7
    7.8/10 too much water like holy cow that’s insane how much h2o contaminates this game
  70. JoePapaReviews
    Jan 13, 2020
    7
    Sevan point eight out of ten too much watar also me team of 6 magikarps can not beat game I thought it was best poke mon.
  71. Shunior
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    La mejor experiencia en Pokémon para la 3DS! Las megaevoluciones estan mejores trabajadas, la mecanica cayó como un guante en Hoenm.
  72. DolphinReviews
    Jul 20, 2022
    3
    This game is painfully boring. There are a few redeeming features, such as, the ability to ride Latios/Latias. The new mega's are mostly nice. The game just feels slow, bland, and repetitive. It's a waste of time and my least favorite entry in the series.
  73. Gaz
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    Remakes of previous Pokemon generations are nothing new, and thankfully, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (commonly referred to as ORAS on the internet) are another pair of older Pokemon games brought into the modern era with plenty of polish and care. The upgrade given to Ruby and Sapphire puts them on par with the 6th Generation of games, Pokemon X and Y, in the graphics and animationRemakes of previous Pokemon generations are nothing new, and thankfully, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (commonly referred to as ORAS on the internet) are another pair of older Pokemon games brought into the modern era with plenty of polish and care. The upgrade given to Ruby and Sapphire puts them on par with the 6th Generation of games, Pokemon X and Y, in the graphics and animation department. It also adds in most the quality-of-life improvements the series has undergone over the past several iterations.

    The story is a similar (but not exactly the same) journey through the Hoenn region with new life breathed into each location, some of which have undergone radical transformations. In fact, some locations are entirely new. The same goes for the characters you'll meet along the way. Relationships are deeper and more fleshed out with the main cast this time around. Some faces make their debut appearance while you'll recognize one or two from previous games. This all contributes toward ORAS feeling like its own fresh experience despite being remakes of GBA games.

    Another aspect that's gotten a facelift is the postgame. Completing the game starts the all-new Delta Episode, which sees you attempting to stop a meteor from crashing into the Hoenn region. There's also an all-new Battle Resort which takes the place of the Battle Frontier. Finally, it should be noted that ORAS features a stunning number of legendary Pokemon to find, some of which are version-specific. Essentially every legendary that isn't an event-exclusive Pokemon or a legendary Pokemon that appeared in X/Y is available to catch in this game, which is fantastic.

    Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are fantastic remakes that succeed in delivering the best of the original games while innovating in thoughtful and meaningful ways. As good as Pokemon X and Y were, I actually prefer ORAS when it comes to Generation 6. I recommend ORAS wholeheartedly to any fan of the Pokemon series, be you someone who loved the originals or if you want to experience the magic of the third generation for the first time.    … Expand
  74. guiletheguiles
    Jun 17, 2021
    8
    It's been a while since I played a Pokemon game until the end. Lord knows I've been postponing my trip through Hoenn for a long time. Well, I decided to take this trip and I'm really glad I did.

    AlphaSapphire managed to rekindle my love for Pokemon. Starting by the presentation, I know that Pokemon games are very simple and hardly ever bring anything cutting edge to the table, but    It's been a while since I played a Pokemon game until the end. Lord knows I've been postponing my trip through Hoenn for a long time. Well, I decided to take this trip and I'm really glad I did.

    AlphaSapphire managed to rekindle my love for Pokemon.
    Starting by the presentation, I know that Pokemon games are very simple and hardly ever bring anything cutting edge to the table, but where it lacks in novelty, it compensates in winsomeness.
    From the cities, to the map, gyms, monster design, environments and even those repetitive dungeons and fights - This game is adorable and it throws the cutesy factor in your face. And it works!
    It blends well with the classic turn-based battle system and fits like a glove with its monster design. Gen 3 Pokemon are amazing and it made want to catch, hunt and seek almost every Pokemon on this Pokedex.

    A few quality of life improvements helped the game to become more agile. AlphaSapphire makes some old Pokemon games seem like a chore. It's a bit fast, slicker, and even more accessible than before. Its new gameplay quirks made the loop even more addictive. For example EXP Share, which is a godsend mechanic.
    All in all, AlphaSapphire was one of the chillest Pokemon games I've played. And that casual design philosophy didn't bother me at all. I loved battling gym leaders, elite four, the aqua team and hunting legendary creatures. I took my time with it and I was rewarded for it.

    But not everything is flowers in Hoenn. AlphaSapphire may have improved on the classic formula, but forgot to fix a few flaws. They masked them well, but they're there.
    This game is still a grind fest, especially if you want to rematch Elite 4, catch legendary Pokemon or even battle online. The story sucks, as usual, and although the amount of content make up for it, even Delta Episode felt a bit dull. HMs are still a thing here and there are LOTS of them. And the soundtrack... My god, it's BAD!
    Also, why the Mirage Spots mechanic? Were they really necessary? I get that it's a way to cram many legendary monsters into this game, but it ended up being a confusing, complex and uninviting hot mess!
    A few other things slowed down my experience. Useless systems like 'super training', 'fashion show', 'planting berries'. Those were some of the things that were so unnecessary that I forgot them halfway through the game. I mean, was the 'secret base' system THAT fun and useful? I didn't think so...

    AlphaSapphire brought my heart back to Pokemon. It's not only a great game in the series, but a good JRPG, in general.
    Old flaws and conservative design mechanics do weigh down and the grind makes the experience repetitive, but nothing broke it for me.
    My trip to Hoenn was worth it and I'll won't forget it so soon.    … Expand
  75. Federx
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    what can i say? it's hoenn. they took a great game and made it even better. with the frontier it would have been THE perfect game
  76. tukumalu
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Amazing remake! Features that have to be mentioned is new mega evolutions; new, second type of Pokemon hunting with Dex nav and most fun is flying on Latios or Latias ( depends of game version you choose ). Great ending with rival battle. Game looks very good and soundtrack is superior. The battle frontier was replaced by the battle resort - the much smaller version of his predecessor,Amazing remake! Features that have to be mentioned is new mega evolutions; new, second type of Pokemon hunting with Dex nav and most fun is flying on Latios or Latias ( depends of game version you choose ). Great ending with rival battle. Game looks very good and soundtrack is superior. The battle frontier was replaced by the battle resort - the much smaller version of his predecessor, botched this one.… Expand
  77. Hochbichler
    Sep 5, 2022
    8
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire was release in 2014 as Gen VI remake of the classic 2003 Gen III Pokemon Sapphire game. Released together with Pokemon Omega Ruby in a classic Pokemon fashion. There are some changes in both story and gameplay, mostly expansive on the original game. I must say, I really like the Hoenn region and its map quite a lot. It is really big and quite complex. The storyPokemon Alpha Sapphire was release in 2014 as Gen VI remake of the classic 2003 Gen III Pokemon Sapphire game. Released together with Pokemon Omega Ruby in a classic Pokemon fashion. There are some changes in both story and gameplay, mostly expansive on the original game. I must say, I really like the Hoenn region and its map quite a lot. It is really big and quite complex. The story before the Pokemon League is really long and it is a nice change. After the Poke League, you get the Delta Episode, which is almost standalone DLC like story regarding mega evolution, which was obviously not there at all in the original game. The graphics of the Gen VI is very nice, the music is classic Pokemon. One downside I see is the completely changed mechanics of the Exp. Share feature. It is no longer a held item, but rather a key item, which you can turn on and off as you like. The big change though, is that now all Pokemon in your party get 50 % of the Exp the active pokemon gets. Furthermore, all Pokemon that take part in the battle, get 100 % Exp, regardless of whether Exp. Share is turned on or off. That is a huge, enormous change. So in total your party gets 350 % to 600 % of the exp in every battle. The wild/enemy pokemon levels do not reflect this at all, so even if you do a speed run, you will overlevel everyone very quickly. That is ridiculous. Of course you can turn the Exp. Share off and I suggest you do, but then you do not have any Exp. Share, which was always one of the key features in Pokemon games. This is a big oversight and complicate things very much.

    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire is a decent remake with nice story additions, but one stupid mechanics decision brings the whole game down a notch. Final Verdict: 76%    … Expand
  78. fanmadeendings
    Apr 11, 2022
    8
    An interesting take on the idea of a remake: Instead of remaking the definitive Emerald version, it added fitting content to the base games. Definitely good games, but the loss of the battle frontier stings a little.
  79. 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.
  80. manuel812
    May 29, 2021
    3
    como a la gente le gusta esto el primer error del juego es que no se basa en esmeralda que es claramente el mejor juego de la 3ra generación sino que se basa en pokemon zafiro un juego bastante inferior a esmeralda solo para poder sacar 2 juegos y ganar dinero segundo error la dificultad es FACILISIMO no presenta ningún reto y el 3er error es el desperdicio no solo no mejora NADA de elcomo a la gente le gusta esto el primer error del juego es que no se basa en esmeralda que es claramente el mejor juego de la 3ra generación sino que se basa en pokemon zafiro un juego bastante inferior a esmeralda solo para poder sacar 2 juegos y ganar dinero segundo error la dificultad es FACILISIMO no presenta ningún reto y el 3er error es el desperdicio no solo no mejora NADA de el juego original y el episodio delta es demasiado simple y corto creo que lo unico bueno del juego es el ultravuelo o el megavuelo como se llame que es una muy buena idea… Expand
  81. ND-Bringer
    Nov 30, 2022
    6
    Like Pokemon X and Y, it's pathetically easy to complete. It has a lot of great side content for customization and exploration. On top of that, their's a lot rare Pokemon to collect in the post game. It's just a pretty bland adventure. Its hard to appreciate the lore they added into this remake when every trainer crumbles like a stone hit by a thousand waves. Not a terrible remake, but aLike Pokemon X and Y, it's pathetically easy to complete. It has a lot of great side content for customization and exploration. On top of that, their's a lot rare Pokemon to collect in the post game. It's just a pretty bland adventure. Its hard to appreciate the lore they added into this remake when every trainer crumbles like a stone hit by a thousand waves. Not a terrible remake, but a disappointing one. Raise your hand if you're tired of fighting Swimmer Trainers.… Expand
  82. CaptainCharisma
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    I havent been able to enjoy a Pokemon game for 10 years until this came out. Gen 3 was the last good Pokemon generation for me and this adequately filled my nostalgic needs.
  83. Cinept
    Mar 7, 2022
    5
    5/10. One of my favourite mainline Pokemon games. Entertained me as a child, but doesn't hold up too great today.
  84. Toasttt
    Mar 26, 2022
    6
    meh .
  85. ZangBang
    Oct 30, 2022
    5
    50/100
    Pokémon Alpha Sapphire makes the bold choice of retelling and reinterpreting the story, characters and lore of the Hoenn games with new lenses, drawing from the ideas and concepts that X and Y introduced. This undoubtably makes them lesser products as mere remakes, but the changes made ultimately make these a much more varied and deep experience than the originals'. The changes    50/100
    Pokémon Alpha Sapphire makes the bold choice of retelling and reinterpreting the story, characters and lore of the Hoenn games with new lenses, drawing from the ideas and concepts that X and Y introduced. This undoubtably makes them lesser products as mere remakes, but the changes made ultimately make these a much more varied and deep experience than the originals'. The changes made to some characters' motivations make them less childish in concept, and a new original story after the main campaign gives certain characters a more compelling conclusion to their arcs while diving deeper into the lore of the original games. Additions made by XY like the Petting of Pokémon, the Super Training and the Megaevolutions make a return, the latter even being integrated in the narrative in ways that expand on original concepts. Pokémon Contests and Secret Bases are visually revamped with a lot of new content to make them even richer side-activities, but also new features that allow players to hunt Pokémon with more precision or soar the skies of the region while uncovering new secrets in the clouds, which is visually breathtaking and an amazingly immersive concept. Even with the usually repetitive core gameplay, ORAS had the potential to become the best main games in the franchise but are held back by underwhelming care put in the battle aspect of the game, being excessively easy with the Battle Frontier being replaced by an inferior facility with less content.    … Expand
  86. BalamP
    Jul 14, 2022
    7
    Mantiene muy bien la esencia de el juego original, y sinceramente me encanta la inclusión de las "mega-evoluciones", pero al mimo tiempo parte de ahí mi problema con el juego, ya que el desbalance de la dificultad es absurdo, de por si sin "mega-evoluciones" el juego es muy fácil con ellas es un juego regalado, aunque entiendo que esté problema viene desde toda la saga. Aún con estéMantiene muy bien la esencia de el juego original, y sinceramente me encanta la inclusión de las "mega-evoluciones", pero al mimo tiempo parte de ahí mi problema con el juego, ya que el desbalance de la dificultad es absurdo, de por si sin "mega-evoluciones" el juego es muy fácil con ellas es un juego regalado, aunque entiendo que esté problema viene desde toda la saga. Aún con esté problema es un gran juego y muy recomendado para alguien que ansía un remake de un gran juego como lo es Ruby.… Expand
  87. AlexMakesToast
    Dec 16, 2022
    5
    Alpha Sapphire = 5/10
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  88. kristinaformer
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    I cried at the opening it was that beautiful everything about this game was top tier perfection to me.
  89. LBoomsky
    May 16, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Banger music only beaten by d&p and b&w
    So much fun to hunt down all the legendaries
    The primal reversions are the coolest improvements to add to any remake games main plot,
    and are an epic parallel to the 6th generation's primary feature: mega evolution.
    (not fairy type we don't talk about that)
    It gave me nostalgia for a game I haven't even played...

    7.8/10 - too much water!    … Expand
  90. miguellopez99
    Jun 1, 2023
    9
    86/100 underrated remake .
  91. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    9
    An incredible remake that further reworks the superb original game. It brings new graphics, new content, and a reworked central story. Its a ton of fun from start to finish with a great balance of pokemon to catch, and a solid amount of postgame content.
  92. WorldFF
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    A nostalgia desse jogo pra mim o coloca num lugar especial no meu coração.
  93. SevenRemove
    Jul 17, 2023
    9
    Um excelente remake de uma das melhores gerações da franquia. Pra mim ainda é o mais nostálgico e significativo.
  94. Lukart59
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best Pokémon games I have ever played, and my favourite 3ds Game. I enjoyed every single thing about this game.
  95. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Trash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 52 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 52
  3. Negative: 0 out of 52
  1. Atomix
    Jan 28, 2015
    85
    A much better experience than what was expected. The change in the rhythm and the emphasis in the story elements manage to captivate the player in a way that the Game Boy Advance versions couldn’t.
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  2. DarkStation
    Jan 19, 2015
    80
    If you have any interest at all in Pokémon this game will surpass your expectations.
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  3. Eurogamer Poland
    Jan 14, 2015
    70
    Another good game with pocket monsters, providing hours of fun for fans. But it does not offer the same breath of fresh air as last year's X and Y.
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