Pokemon Omega Ruby

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  1. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Trash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. Alarchou
    Sep 5, 2023
    9
    Mon Pokemon préféré, j'en garde des souvenirs inoubliables et j'éspere que les prochains remakes seront aussi bons. 18/20
  3. sathvik_
    Aug 1, 2023
    5
    This game is hilarious and for all the wrong reasons.
    The mega evolutions are kinda better and thats probably the only thing keeping it from being a 4
  4. AnthonyStf
    Jun 18, 2023
    9
    This is not my pick for the best pokemon game(it's platinum!) Not even in the top 3(B2W2 & USUM) But you good make a pretty good argument on why it's the best. 9/10
  5. Marioipod13
    May 25, 2023
    8
    Good remake but is missing several feautures such as Gym Leader rematches and the Battle Frontier. I like the new mechanic where you can ride Latias/Latios however.
    They should have also implemented HM alternatives this generation. Surf, Dive, etc were fun in the originals but this game has too many teambuilding options to feel restricted in what you can use just because of field moves.    Good remake but is missing several feautures such as Gym Leader rematches and the Battle Frontier. I like the new mechanic where you can ride Latias/Latios however.
    They should have also implemented HM alternatives this generation. Surf, Dive, etc were fun in the originals but this game has too many teambuilding options to feel restricted in what you can use just because of field moves.
    They took Ruby and Sapphire and ported it to 3D excellently, though I think character customization should have been added. I wanted to customize May instead of having her adorable bandana style replaced with a cute but silly bow.    … Expand
  6. galacticgaming8
    May 25, 2023
    10
    This game is a fun ride through and through the postgame has more to do than the original.
  7. romapavlov
    May 15, 2023
    7
  8. Garde_Mystik
    Apr 27, 2023
    10
    Pokemon XY + ORAS allowed you to complete the entire Gen 6 National Pokedex, all the way up to 721 (after mythical events). The competitive scenes were absolutely revolutionary for their time. Gen 6 featured a bigger Smogon than ever and the two most recognizable VGC tours to this date. The Vs. Recorder was a sandbox that allowed you to create matches against AIs in any way you wanted.Pokemon XY + ORAS allowed you to complete the entire Gen 6 National Pokedex, all the way up to 721 (after mythical events). The competitive scenes were absolutely revolutionary for their time. Gen 6 featured a bigger Smogon than ever and the two most recognizable VGC tours to this date. The Vs. Recorder was a sandbox that allowed you to create matches against AIs in any way you wanted. This worked especially if you had 2 consoles with 2 compatible games. Gen 6 had the best online system to this date with the PSS having extremely convenient interface. Gen 6 introduced 3D models and advanced interaction with your Pokemon, allowing you to connect with them more. The 3DS games had some of the deepest lore in the series to talk about with other people. Super Secret Bases in ORAS ensured the Hoenn region was kept alive with something new and refreshing potentially coming every day. The introduction of megas were amazing and they gave the series so much life. This mechanic aimed to focus more on connecting the player to the Pokemon they have, unlike Dynamax and Terastallization. Gen 6 also expanded on shinies to make them more feasible to obtain, which gave rise to a dedicated shiny hunting community. Gen 6 was a time where the entire Pokemon community was at its most united since Gen 1, all because it mastered the fundamentals of what made Pokemon stand out while also leaving a lot to play with and discuss. You could really catch them all and aim to be the very best, like no one ever was.

    I'm putting this up just for Omega Ruby in case I want to use Alpha Sapphire to elaborate on my thoughts on ORAS specifically. atm I just wanted to give this game a score.    … Expand
  9. Jesus_Saves
    Apr 18, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When I played this game, I was not really into the Pokémon franchise as I had been years ago. I nonetheless wanted to give it a try, and I was not disappointed. Even nearly a decade later, the graphics are still quite good. The music is great as always, and if you enjoyed the originals then you'll love this remaster with new mechanics.

    My favorite part of this game is the fact that it is a political statement about the balance of nature and industrialization aimed at a child audience. This is why even as an adult I appreciate this game, since it has a mature message behind it. This theme of the balance of nature and humanity is developed thoroughly, as can be seen in the ideals of Team Magma, and the lesson they learn at the end about how expanding the land for the sake of furthering human civilization can be catastrophic, Fortree city, where people live in tree houses, in the berry planting mechanic, where it shows you how if you take care of nature (in this case by planting berries), it will take care of you in turn (by giving you more berries than you originally planted,) and in the dialogue of the NPCs. I wish this game delved more into the cons of not removing nature or furthering urbanization. It briefly addresses this idea in Sea Mauville, with a letter saying something like how the restrictions on the company led to reduced profits, and eventually putting the workers out of a job. That may be incorrect, but it was something like that. Speaking of which, I thought the inclusion of exploited workers and having said workers talk about their jobs was quite cool too.

    Unfortunately, this game stays a little too close to the original in some ways (not having character customization and not having the battle frontier), and adds on to the original in others (namely with some of the features in the bottom screen, as well as having the physical-special split, the new fairy type, Mega-Evolution, etc.) In addition, the characters are mostly flat, with maybe a few exceptions. Nonetheless, this game is a must play for fans of the franchise, and for anyone interested in getting into it.    … Expand
  10. waddle_dee
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
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  11. Ardho
    Feb 23, 2023
    8
    This is more than a remake, this is a completely new videogame, a big renovation both in visual and gameplay terms
  12. saplign
    Feb 2, 2023
    7
    not bad‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
  13. amonium
    Feb 1, 2023
    8
    Well, I liked the fact that they introduced more of the Mega Evolutions. I loved the character redesigns and the expanding of plot that Rayquaza got. Just... if Delta Emerald ever came out.. that would be soo cool
  14. Beatsaberzzz
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    Absolutely incredible Remaster of the Gameboy Advance game Ruby. And though quite a bit has been added and the graphics have changed (improved), it still captures that same magic that Ruby showed all of us. I just hope Nintendo remasters all these 3ds games someday in a future consoles so more people can experience it.
  15. ND-Bringer
    Dec 19, 2022
    6
    I have a lot of fond memories playing the Hoenn remakes back in middle school. I was so good at the game that I even managed to complete the Delta Episode and capture multiple Legendary Pokemon. Though looking back, I've come to realize that those accomplishments were nothing impressive. For Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire were the second easiest games in the core series.

    I know that    I have a lot of fond memories playing the Hoenn remakes back in middle school. I was so good at the game that I even managed to complete the Delta Episode and capture multiple Legendary Pokemon. Though looking back, I've come to realize that those accomplishments were nothing impressive. For Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire were the second easiest games in the core series.

    I know that Pokemon games are aimed towards children, but it almost feels insulting that generation six offers no challenge whatsoever. Like in X and Y, barely anyone even uses a full team and the majority of the opposing trainers rely on outdated strategies in order to win. And with the powerful Mega Evolution technique plus a Legendary gift Pokemon the player is basically unstoppable. There are no worthy trainers to help the player perfect this ultimate power.

    Thematically the game is fine, I really like all the new character designs. And the new Mega and Primal form Pokemon look sick. But with such stale level design...its hard to appreciate the lore of Hoenn. Without obstacles on the journey, the treasure feels meaningless. It doesn't feel like I've earned the ability to Mega Evolve my Pokemon. I do not share a bond with my monsters, I command them to fight my battles.

    There just isn't much point to restart this game from the beginning. Unless you wanted to battle the Gym Leaders again, because the game doesn't give you that ability, despite being introduced in Emerald. Speaking of features being removed from Emerald...the Battle Frontier is dead. I find the Battle Resort to be a poor substitute for the fan favorite post game challenge. It feels more like a copy and paste job of X and Y's post game.

    As frustrated as I am, there are some features I really enjoy as well. The hidden Pokemon mechanics are pretty fun for completing the Pokedex, the Secret Base customization is satisfying, and the music is phenomenal.    … Expand
  16. hector_bcn98
    Nov 4, 2022
    8
    Debe ser que después de jugar 50 veces a los originales, no me provocó el mismo entusiasmo completarlo. Me quedo con el original y sus sprites en 2 dimensiones.
  17. Faf123
    Sep 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10 out of 10
    Very nice game i like mega Evolution and the starter are very nice (mudkip is the best) Music is also nice.    … Expand
  18. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
    ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  19. 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
  20. ZeoN
    May 14, 2022
    8
    Lo que muchos fans llevaban esperando años.Un remake de 3º generacion bien hecho y fantasticamente estructurado.Banda sonora increible y una historia bien cambiada dentro de lo posible para dar novedad narrativa. La ausencia del frente de batalla le impide llegar al sobresaliente.
  21. BaldursThones
    Apr 15, 2022
    8
    This is my favourite pokemon game. I haven't played all of them but this one the game I played the most, and playing subsequent pokemon games lessens the experience.
  22. 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.
  23. Shunior
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    El remake esta de lujo! El motor creado para XY esta muy bien planteado aqui, y a la vez la tercera generación tenía pokémon, mapas, personajes y histórias mucho mejores que Kalos.
    La mejor experiencia en Pokémon para la 3DS! Las megaevoluciones estan mejores trabajadas, la mecanica cayó como un guante en Hoenm.
  24. 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.
  25. ClassyDog
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    I still think this is the best Pokémon game. Every Pokémon is catchable. The mega evolutions are amazing. Graphics are great. I am hoping this will someday be on the Switch.
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. fredmister
    Dec 24, 2021
    9
    One of the first video games I ever played, it definitely has something to do with nostalgia but this game is great, played it multiple times there are so many Pokémon to catch and so much you can do on the side of the main story, not that it takes away from the already good story the game has.
  29. koru6
    Nov 19, 2021
    1
    all the critics from above got all the review needed. disappointing battle from trainer and GYM. I remembered got stuck in double battle in psychic gym in original game cause its REALLY HARD. And in here I easily beat them only by using 2 pokemon. REALLY??? And also what's wrong with road in this game. There is a lot small entrance and my characters keep getting stuck to enter the road.all the critics from above got all the review needed. disappointing battle from trainer and GYM. I remembered got stuck in double battle in psychic gym in original game cause its REALLY HARD. And in here I easily beat them only by using 2 pokemon. REALLY??? And also what's wrong with road in this game. There is a lot small entrance and my characters keep getting stuck to enter the road. what else that's disappointing? safari zone? challenge? elite four? except the graphics I guess all of them. Please make pokemon more challenging.… Expand
  30. BL4D3M45TR
    Nov 3, 2021
    4
    to much Water, to many zigzagoons. forgettable music and story, overall an easy and bland experience.
  31. 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.
  32. KNX2501
    Jul 18, 2021
    8
    Nintendo hizo un gran trabajo porteando Pokemon Ruby en el 3DS. Ya sea que quieras revisitar este clásico o jugarlo por primera vez es sin duda una gran experiencia.
  33. 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 rubi 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 juegocomo 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 rubi 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
  34. jakandjoe
    Apr 14, 2021
    7
    good game just might be a little confusing for people new pokemon. but i slap this game it's awesome not as good as the original but i like it.
  35. Warbringer
    Feb 21, 2021
    9
    Lovely remake of Ruby and Sapphire. Hoenn region is one of my favorites alongside Johto
  36. ReedYT
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    I like this game it is definitely my favourite Pokémon game and is the first Pokémon game I ever completed. Pokémon crystal is not only a good game but it has over 3 different colours in it. Pokémon platinum has a good soundtrack and at least 5 Pokémon to obtain. My overall opinion on Pokémon White 2? It’s a good game. Buy it now. Also Pokémon blue head good graffics it runs well
  37. JamesMcPretzel
    Sep 10, 2020
    9
    Pokemon Omega Ruby is a fantastic way to, if you're like me and didn't hop into the Pokemon franchise until later on on the DS or 3DS, experience the Hoenn region for the first time! I was able to enjoy and fully beat this game, which I have only done with very few titles, Pokemon X, this, and Pokemon White. Game Freak really knocked it out of the park with this game and I would absolutelyPokemon Omega Ruby is a fantastic way to, if you're like me and didn't hop into the Pokemon franchise until later on on the DS or 3DS, experience the Hoenn region for the first time! I was able to enjoy and fully beat this game, which I have only done with very few titles, Pokemon X, this, and Pokemon White. Game Freak really knocked it out of the park with this game and I would absolutely recommend this to a newer fan, and that's without mentioning the Delta Episode which is a nice treat to fans who played the original games that say "Hey, this isn't a replacement for the original games, it's merely a new way to experience them!" Overall, Pokemon Omega Ruby gets my Pretzel Score of a fresh 9/10.… Expand
  38. INU4SH4
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Omega Ruby stands as my current favorite Pokemon game. I never got to play the original Pokemon Ruby and this was the first game in the series I really enjoyed. The combat is fun but the story's fights and wild encounters are pretty easy to deal with. Although it feels too easy most of the time, the post-endgame content makes up for it and manages to deliver a few good fights. The storyOmega Ruby stands as my current favorite Pokemon game. I never got to play the original Pokemon Ruby and this was the first game in the series I really enjoyed. The combat is fun but the story's fights and wild encounters are pretty easy to deal with. Although it feels too easy most of the time, the post-endgame content makes up for it and manages to deliver a few good fights. The story gets good midway but it's still miles away from other great RPG games. The characters were kinda meh.

    The Pokedex is pretty vast but you'll need the previous X or Y games to fully complete it (or have someone willing to trade some pokemon with you). The mirage island exclusive Pokemons are an annoying feature and not being able to skip repetitive dialog and animations makes this game very slow at times.

    Not one of the deepest or most mindblowing RPG games but still a very fun one with tons of creatures to capture and evolve and many interesting easy to use online features. SMT and Persona is still better overall though.    … Expand
  39. emilyratesgames
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Score: 8
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  40. OrangePlasma
    Jul 16, 2020
    8
    It's a good game, just lacking substance and doesn't have very much staying power.
  41. Danielife
    Jun 22, 2020
    7
    It's a good game, but a decent remake. It definitely could have been better. It's a lot easier than the original game, some dungeons have been redesigned in order to be less hard and they give you a legendary Pokémon in the middle of the story. The OST are Ok, even if I miss the trumpets, but it's my problem. I like the new design of the characters (Archie) and how they made the rival moreIt's a good game, but a decent remake. It definitely could have been better. It's a lot easier than the original game, some dungeons have been redesigned in order to be less hard and they give you a legendary Pokémon in the middle of the story. The OST are Ok, even if I miss the trumpets, but it's my problem. I like the new design of the characters (Archie) and how they made the rival more important (the rival was a big problem in the original game). The Post Game is ok, when it comes to lore, but it is very boring, you just have to fly here from there for 2 hours. What they added was good, but they also removed from the old game. There is no Battle Frontier, and yes, it wasn't in the original R&S, but it was in Emerald. No Mythical Pokémon events... Definitely could have been better… Expand
  42. Mattia9336
    Jun 1, 2020
    8
    Better than Ruby and Sapphire, less innovative than Emerald. I like how they improved the original story and changed some areas, and the Delta episode is really good, however the game is a bit too easy. If it was more difficult, or had the Battle Frontier I would've gave 9/10.
  43. sonicgum15
    May 10, 2020
    9
    Is this game getting review bombed? Because last I checked, the Metacritic score used to be much higher. Seriously, someone needs to do something about this. X and Y are getting the same treatment.
  44. Jrson
    May 5, 2020
    7
    Its an ok remake. Primal Groudon seems like a way to differentiate this game from the original. Bases were pretty interesting and the portals were fun post game content.
  45. Jgbmax
    Apr 21, 2020
    9
    The gen 3 ruby sapphire emerald were nostalgic memories for me, and this game elevates it in every aspects; especially the music and the graphics of the places. Delta episode is really really nice. The episode certainly presents the hoenn legends in a much more majestic way, and it kinda clear things out with mega evolutions. One thing i hate though, is how the exp share works. It kindaThe gen 3 ruby sapphire emerald were nostalgic memories for me, and this game elevates it in every aspects; especially the music and the graphics of the places. Delta episode is really really nice. The episode certainly presents the hoenn legends in a much more majestic way, and it kinda clear things out with mega evolutions. One thing i hate though, is how the exp share works. It kinda makes this game much easier, and whats worse is that it makes players have poorer connection with their pokemon parties, specifically the connection to each pokemon. For me, one of the best thing to do in pokemon is training a chosen pokemon to be put into the team. With this kind of exp share mechanism, that personal training, EV grinding, exp grinding, is somehow fading. And unfortunately i didnt use the super training app much. Well i can simply turn the exp share off but still that item turns spoiled. Exp share should be kept as held items just as it had been from the gen 1-4.… Expand
  46. Oksanen4
    Feb 7, 2020
    9
    Best pokemon game ever. Amazing endgame content. Remake done well! Hope we will someday get new pokemon game this good
  47. Mimi1606
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Its the best game i ever played its my favorite game of all time and no other game is so beatiful like this one
  48. Gloglo23
    Jan 1, 2020
    10
    It's so sad how SWSH haters are now doing a review bombing to these good games too.
  49. KegMinami
    Dec 31, 2019
    6
    The remakes of Ruby and Sapphire were... Disappointing. Not necessarily bad, but disappointing.
    For one, I liked that they sort of "revamped" Hoenn, with places like Mauville City getting a complete overhaul. There are a lot more Mega Stones available before the post-game compared to X and Y, and the new Mega Evolutions are pretty great as well. The return of contests and secret bases was    The remakes of Ruby and Sapphire were... Disappointing. Not necessarily bad, but disappointing.
    For one, I liked that they sort of "revamped" Hoenn, with places like Mauville City getting a complete overhaul. There are a lot more Mega Stones available before the post-game compared to X and Y, and the new Mega Evolutions are pretty great as well. The return of contests and secret bases was a sight for sore eyes. Finally, the new "Delta Episode" added a nice post-game story.
    However, the biggest slap to the face was seeing the words "The Battle Frontier Project has started!" This game had the perfect opportunity to bring back the Battle Frontier, and they blew it in perhaps the most insulting way possible. Various different battle styles had been introduced since the Frontier's first appearance in Emerald, that could have been utilized to create a new, more interesting Battle Frontier.
    Overall, it's not a bad game by any stretch of the imagination, but knowing what it could have been hurt my enjoyment of it a bit.    … Expand
  50. RevUBrah
    Nov 17, 2019
    7
    As a lifelong fan of Pokemon who got their start playing LeafGreen & Ruby, I went into this game with high hopes. Now they weren't necessarily dashed but out of all the remakes released by Game Freak to this point this is by far the weakest (until we're inevitably disappointed by Gen 8's lackluster Sinnoh remake). While it offered an expanded story, improved contests, and a few new MegaAs a lifelong fan of Pokemon who got their start playing LeafGreen & Ruby, I went into this game with high hopes. Now they weren't necessarily dashed but out of all the remakes released by Game Freak to this point this is by far the weakest (until we're inevitably disappointed by Gen 8's lackluster Sinnoh remake). While it offered an expanded story, improved contests, and a few new Mega Evolutions the lack of a Battle Frontier and reduced difficulty makes it feel like a casual rehash with less content than Emerald, a game released a decade prior.… Expand
  51. Bernyz
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    Vale la pena jugarlo aunque ya haya jugado en su momento al original, los gráficos son muy buenos y el post-game está muy bien
  52. 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
  53. r4igamer
    Jun 16, 2019
    9
    As a 3D remake, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby do a fantastic job of reintroducing Hoenn. Little details, like characters turning their heads to look as you pass or flocks of Wingulls flying overhead, make the region really come to life, and small updates and tweaks help make the journey smoother. Still, a few of its flaws are even more glaring in 3D, especially the excess waterAs a 3D remake, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby do a fantastic job of reintroducing Hoenn. Little details, like characters turning their heads to look as you pass or flocks of Wingulls flying overhead, make the region really come to life, and small updates and tweaks help make the journey smoother. Still, a few of its flaws are even more glaring in 3D, especially the excess water Pokémon and often dull navigation of their habitats. The added online features could help mitigate some of the type imbalances — I’m a huge fan of Wonder Trade — and there are even a few post-game surprises to encourage you to keep training well beyond the 25-hour main story.… Expand
  54. MadnessisRising
    Mar 5, 2019
    8
    Great remake and in my opinion way better than the original. A little bit too easy and the soundtrack isn't that interesting. Anyway, cool map-design, entertaining fly-option with Latias/Latios and a really cute relationship between the "rivals". Also the delta-episode after beating the champion is great. Definitely worth buying.
  55. abekdd
    Feb 18, 2019
    8
    Para un servidor, el mejor juego de Pokémon hasta la fecha (y se dice pronto). Superando a increíbles entregas como Pokémon Amarillo, Pokémon Cristal o Pokémon Oro HeartGold, este Rubí Omega consigue ya no solo igualar, sino superar a la obra original ofreciendo un aspecto visual renovado, una banda sonora pulida y un post-game interesantísimo que conseguirá alargar la experiencia aún más.Para un servidor, el mejor juego de Pokémon hasta la fecha (y se dice pronto). Superando a increíbles entregas como Pokémon Amarillo, Pokémon Cristal o Pokémon Oro HeartGold, este Rubí Omega consigue ya no solo igualar, sino superar a la obra original ofreciendo un aspecto visual renovado, una banda sonora pulida y un post-game interesantísimo que conseguirá alargar la experiencia aún más. Además, las enormes posibilidades de capturar legendarios harán que este juego te acompañe durante meses sin llegar a agotarte, un hecho que debemos agradecer a Nintendo.… Expand
  56. thegamerater12
    Dec 16, 2018
    7
    Compared to its counterpart, Alpha Sapphire, there is not enough water. 7 out of 10.
  57. 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
  58. Androxus
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    Super Remake besser als das Oroginal . Eines der besten Pokemonspiele. Das beste Pokemon für den 3DS.
  59. 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
  60. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  61. Bald_Strikes
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    The 3ds era was amazing and did wonders to many nintendo series, but specially for pokemon and fire emblem. It brought many gems, and Omega Ruby, fitting for its name, is one of them.

    A sweet post-game story. Fixing problems the original Ruby had, pokenav, amie, and so much to do it's one of the best pokemon games up until this point, only surpassed by its sucessors in the following gen.
  62. Sebascr12
    Jun 22, 2018
    8
    Is a good game. The history is simple, but it is fine in the standards in this game. The difficulty is the problem is very easy.
  63. mrcnx
    May 6, 2018
    9
    Amazing you're in for a blast with this game. It adds a lot of intresting features and never played the original this really made me love gen 3
  64. chavelucre
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Excelente remake, cheio de charme e com tudo que Hoenn oferecia para se fazer + muitas adições, tanto as exclusivas desse jogo como as que se acumularam de jogos anteriores
  65. 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
  66. Adubis27
    Mar 19, 2018
    10
    9.6/10, it’s online battling that make this game even better than it already is. Just all the online features. Without online, it’s an 8/10, however the online, as you can see makes it even better.
  67. Sressiv
    Mar 5, 2018
    8
    A remake of one of my most played and favourite games of all time. If GameFreak wants to bring an experience comparable to what the original brought, this game should better be very good. And it is. The core game is great. It has, like all other Pokémon games, an excellent battle system, a good story with even more content than the original, tons and tons of side things to do, and greatA remake of one of my most played and favourite games of all time. If GameFreak wants to bring an experience comparable to what the original brought, this game should better be very good. And it is. The core game is great. It has, like all other Pokémon games, an excellent battle system, a good story with even more content than the original, tons and tons of side things to do, and great music overall. The thing is, the original games hold so much nostalgia that I miss playing those... All in all a must-have Pokémon title, especially if you've never played the GBA games before.… Expand
  68. LawsofLeftover
    Mar 3, 2018
    9
    I give it a 9/10 as a longtime fan of the series. While completely obfsucated and made obsolete by the VASTLY superior gen 7 games, this is still the go to game if you want to check the Hoenn region for the first time or revisit it after going with the original Ruby.
  69. 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 legend pkmon in a new way. A must-have.… Expand
  70. 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.
  71. Angulaureon
    Dec 14, 2017
    9
    Godly remakes to the great gba games. Revisiting Hoenn with all the multiple new mechanics added in plus the new visuals breathing new life in it was otherworldly
  72. Sausage22
    Nov 7, 2017
    8
    Amazing remake of 3rd gen games, my favourite Pokemon game on 3ds. Adds a lot and Hoeen is really beautifull now. Remixed music sounds great. But water never changes..
  73. SrPepe
    Oct 30, 2017
    8
    Tiene tanta pero tanta agua que me ahogó cuando lo juego. GLUP GLUP GLUP GLUP IGN BEST CRITIC 10/10 100% REAL NO WATER WATER WATER SURF WATER WATER WATER
  74. steamcrusader
    Oct 16, 2017
    9
    This is a game with a lot to do. Returning P.S.S. Making communications perfect, toolbar is super-helpful, minigames are fun. The buzznav is pretty boring, but wonder trade channel always cracks me up. Brilliant main game and post game storlines and plot. so MUCH TO FIND AND DO! The main way it loses points for me, is the bases, a brilliant after-game project, But flag collecting can be aThis is a game with a lot to do. Returning P.S.S. Making communications perfect, toolbar is super-helpful, minigames are fun. The buzznav is pretty boring, but wonder trade channel always cracks me up. Brilliant main game and post game storlines and plot. so MUCH TO FIND AND DO! The main way it loses points for me, is the bases, a brilliant after-game project, But flag collecting can be a bit of a bore after a while, especially with all the trolls stopping us from reaching it. I also Find I lways want/need more space, with no good reason for nintendo not giving us a bigger item allowment, there's enough room in my base! I wish we could add extra floors, and have something like a team rocket hideout. Base building is amazing, but hasso much missed potential!… Expand
  75. cosmopath
    May 1, 2017
    9
    Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are remakes of Pokemon's third generation of games; Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire. You have the same great core gameplay you've come to expect from Game Freak, but the thing that really stands out is this story.

    Although it has the same plot as the earlier games, the story is still incredibly powerful and suspenseful, especially near the end. There are    Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are remakes of Pokemon's third generation of games; Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire. You have the same great core gameplay you've come to expect from Game Freak, but the thing that really stands out is this story.

    Although it has the same plot as the earlier games, the story is still incredibly powerful and suspenseful, especially near the end. There are plenty of cutscenes with just awe-inspiring graphics I never knew the 3DS was capable of. These cutscenes progress the story very well, and are crucial to the game's plot unlike other games' unnecessary filler cutscenes.

    The grand finale of the game is quite spectacular, and it leaves you with a great feeling that you saved Hoenn and you are now the Pokemon Champion. But after the credits, there's MORE content. You're greeted with a post-game scenario, while not as strong as the main plot, is still great fun.

    Generation 4 will always have a special place in my heart in terms of my favourite Pokemon game(s), but without a doubt, Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire is one of the best and well-made Pokemon game by miles. A must-have for any 3DS owners.    … Expand
  76. Jordanx23
    Nov 3, 2016
    7
    I know I'm late with this review but here goes. This is much improved from ruby version just by graphics alone. 3d makes the game look alive and well compared to ruby version. Rpg elements are largely the same as ruby version. Characters are looking fresh with new designs however I did like team magma's old designs more. The story is much the same with completing 8 gyms, elite four andI know I'm late with this review but here goes. This is much improved from ruby version just by graphics alone. 3d makes the game look alive and well compared to ruby version. Rpg elements are largely the same as ruby version. Characters are looking fresh with new designs however I did like team magma's old designs more. The story is much the same with completing 8 gyms, elite four and champion steven. Delta episode post game is very pleasing however battle maison is sadly back from x and y instead of the much hoped for battle frontier which let me down massively. Mega evolutions were a treat in omega ruby. Overall, not much has changed but the graphics and nostalgia brought me back and this was a welcome remake of an old favorite.… Expand
  77. Mrexreturns
    Oct 14, 2016
    5
    The gameplay for most is pretty okay i assume but the added story is a big pile of crud plus zinnia's animations gave me nightmares. Plus for some strange reason no battle frontier, although i think this is good because battle frontier is the monster from hell where no matter how strong are you, you die.
  78. 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.
  79. FilemonBR
    Aug 23, 2016
    7
    Ficou melhor que o original, mas é um remake de um dos piores jogos de pokemon, é muito chato, jogaram um bocado de lendário nada haver, perdeu a troca de roupa e estilo do persnagem
  80. yiric4
    Aug 18, 2016
    7
    lmao so forgettable that i forgot which version I bought. the ign girl was right there really is too much **** water in this game wtf. also i hate that u were limited to 8 directions when you were indoors
  81. mackenzie129
    Aug 17, 2016
    10
    Helpful or not heres my review

    I wanna be the very best Like no one ever was To catch them is my real test To train them is my cause I will travel across the land Searching far and wide Teach Pokémon to understand The power that's inside Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), it's you and me I know it's my destiny (Pokémon!) Ooh, you're my best friend In a world we must defend    Helpful or not heres my review

    I wanna be the very best
    Like no one ever was
    To catch them is my real test
    To train them is my cause

    I will travel across the land
    Searching far and wide
    Teach Pokémon to understand
    The power that's inside

    Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), it's you and me
    I know it's my destiny
    (Pokémon!)
    Ooh, you're my best friend
    In a world we must defend
    Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), a heart so true
    Our courage will pull us through
    You teach me, and I'll teach you
    Po-ké-mon
    (Gotta catch 'em all!)
    Gotta catch 'em all!
    Pokémon!    … Expand
  82. JonnoTwinleaf
    Aug 16, 2016
    10
    A perfect mixture between the old style Hoenn and the modernisation Kalos brought along with it, Omega ruby would have it's faults under a microscope but they just don't hold up against all the great things this game provides. The story introduces new elements flawlessly in a simple yet fun manner, whilst Game Freak once again catch on to trends and add little details with make us fansA perfect mixture between the old style Hoenn and the modernisation Kalos brought along with it, Omega ruby would have it's faults under a microscope but they just don't hold up against all the great things this game provides. The story introduces new elements flawlessly in a simple yet fun manner, whilst Game Freak once again catch on to trends and add little details with make us fans just a little bit more content, an example being the battle resort taking the perfect shape for chain breeding, it's a small detail put in as an appreciation towards more avid trainers who make the most of the games every feature. Over all Omega ruby provides new players with an excellent introduction to pokemon as a whole , and once again gives us long time fans another game to enjoy till the very end.… Expand
  83. PissedFlyingVee
    Jul 10, 2016
    1
    It's too EASY. I know that this is made for little kids, but really? At least put SOME challenge into it so it can be fun. They really screw balled it damn it.
  84. Derduru
    Jun 28, 2016
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mediocre what else pros soaring is fun and the delta episode is fun thats it oh and also contests are finally fun it only took them 10 years now on to negatives i was wondering how can they make this game more easier than xy they succeed every trainer is 2-5 lvs lower than you they keep using status boost moves like double team instead of attacking you are you serious not only that they made all trainers only have a max of 3 pokemon why and the thing that got on my nerves they gave you a latias/os you dont have to catch it they just say hey is the game too hard?No... heres a free legendary lastly They made magma less evil why,why and may and wally still suck as a rival… Expand
  85. Exploding-Man
    Jun 9, 2016
    10
    Pros:
    Its Pokemon.
    They added a language selection. Now I can use Pokemon to help study Japanese.

    Cons:
    As a remake you may have sort of played this one before, minus newer features.

    Overall:
    Its Pokemon. You already know what you are getting into. Nintendo made yet another quality game while keeping it fresh. 10/10
  86. Manamaster
    Jun 7, 2016
    5
    The remake we all wanted that was dumb down to fit a new generation of children that have the attention span of a fly.
    You'll level up way too easily, Flannery, the Gym Leader that made you suffer if you had chosen Treecko is now a wimp in the remake, being a challenge only if you are making a nuzzlocke.
    The experience was watered down so much that it is not a challenge anymore; as    The remake we all wanted that was dumb down to fit a new generation of children that have the attention span of a fly.
    You'll level up way too easily, Flannery, the Gym Leader that made you suffer if you had chosen Treecko is now a wimp in the remake, being a challenge only if you are making a nuzzlocke.
    The experience was watered down so much that it is not a challenge anymore; as someone who played and finished Emerald and Sapphire versions many times, this was a huge disappointment, I haven't finished the game so far since the release date and I seriously doubt about playing it again.

    SoulSilver is a remake worth replaying, it should be the basis/template for the next Pokémon remakes.    … Expand
  87. The_Rain_Man
    Apr 18, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My first Pokemon game was Pokemon Ruby, so naturally, over 10 years later, when Game Freak release remakes of it, I naturally go to pick it up! I was not disappointed. The amount of features is absolutely amazing, and the nostalgia factor is still there! I love how you can catch so many legendary Pokemon in Mirage Spots. There are so many things I love about this game, and I'm glad I got to own a remake of the first Pokemon game I ever played. If you're a Pokemon fan, or even just want to get into the Pokemon scene, this game is definitely for you!… Expand
  88. Gerard51MX
    Apr 12, 2016
    8
    Esta nueva version de la tan agradable version rubi es muy buena. Deja intacta la escencia de su version original y mejora varias cosas paratraernos un juego de pokemon bastante jugable, no alcanza la calidad de las versiones X/Y pero destacacomo rpg y juego de la franquicia. Lo malo es que siento que los añadidos a la historia llegan de golpe y se nota que no estaban en su versionEsta nueva version de la tan agradable version rubi es muy buena. Deja intacta la escencia de su version original y mejora varias cosas paratraernos un juego de pokemon bastante jugable, no alcanza la calidad de las versiones X/Y pero destacacomo rpg y juego de la franquicia. Lo malo es que siento que los añadidos a la historia llegan de golpe y se nota que no estaban en su version original, en ese aspecto siento que les falto esfuerzo para dejar que fluyeran dentro del juego.... Cuando capture a latios/latiasme quede con mal sabor de boca... Pero en general recomiendo el juego ya sea que te guste pokemon, que tengas curiosidad, que te gusten los rpg o solo por tener un 3ds… Expand
  89. ShonenBat
    Apr 12, 2016
    9
    Igual de lo divertido
    Pokemon es similar al dicho "Si algo es bueno, para qué cambiarlo"
    Si bien uno no puede esperar algo más nuevo despues de pokemon X/Y, de hecho se explica esta entrega como el pokemon rubi/safiro con el motor del pokemon x/y, pese a la simplicidad que suena funciona. La mayor mejoría es la que respecta al competitivo, dándole un nuevo aire despues de x/y factor    Igual de lo divertido
    Pokemon es similar al dicho "Si algo es bueno, para qué cambiarlo"
    Si bien uno no puede esperar algo más nuevo despues de pokemon X/Y, de hecho se explica esta entrega como el pokemon rubi/safiro con el motor del pokemon x/y, pese a la simplicidad que suena funciona.
    La mayor mejoría es la que respecta al competitivo, dándole un nuevo aire despues de x/y factor importante para todo jugador de pokemon es formar parte de este mundo competitivo, dándole nuevos aires que renuevan la jugabilidad y crea lazos entre los jugadores de tu zona, un plus excelente para este juego.
    La estrategia de esta generación continua creciendo, tanto en calidad como en cantidad, si nunca tuviste la motivación de formar parte del mundo competitivo de pokémon, ésta es tu oportunidad.    … Expand
  90. baumfleisch
    Apr 4, 2016
    9
    Pokemon Omega Ruby has an interesting story, a great fighting system and tons of things to do besides the story. The only downpoint is the difficulty of the Gym Leaders is to easy and the fights are therefore forgettable. This game is lots of fun with a friend. But even alone you can get all the pokemon via trading.
  91. ChaoticReaper
    Mar 13, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graphics are beautiful but they made this game really easy. First pokemon you can catch is Lvl 5 Poochyena with Thunder/Fire/Ice Fang. Then I caught a lvl 15 Taillow on the way to the first gym. They gifted me Latios somewhere in the middle of the story. In the original you had to walk back to a city but these days they teleport you there. 70% of my battles were probably super effective 1 hit KOs. Gym Leaders are a joke. Legendaries used to be an accomplishment but they just throw a ton at you with easy catch rates. Bad game for a veteran, great game for a beginner who doesn't know how to exploit all the tools they gift you with.… Expand
  92. 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 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 aWhile 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
  93. Silverzapper
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    This game is a solid remake of the original games of generation 3. I love how they added so many features making this even more enjoyable. They toned down the difficulty which I disagree with but it was still a decent experience. The new mega evolutions are better than the ones in X and Y in my opinion. If you play competitively this game is great for that. If you are a Pokemon fan youThis game is a solid remake of the original games of generation 3. I love how they added so many features making this even more enjoyable. They toned down the difficulty which I disagree with but it was still a decent experience. The new mega evolutions are better than the ones in X and Y in my opinion. If you play competitively this game is great for that. If you are a Pokemon fan you need to buy this.… Expand
  94. owenw218
    Feb 18, 2016
    9
    This game is fantastic, my only real gripe is how easy it is! I've been playing the pokémon games since Red version, so I may be expecting a harder experience.

    This game is great, if you haven't played it yet and like the series, grab it. It's great for beginners, and with access to basically every pokémon you can have any team you want! Seriously, grab this game if you own a 3DS, it is    This game is fantastic, my only real gripe is how easy it is! I've been playing the pokémon games since Red version, so I may be expecting a harder experience.

    This game is great, if you haven't played it yet and like the series, grab it. It's great for beginners, and with access to basically every pokémon you can have any team you want! Seriously, grab this game if you own a 3DS, it is one of the best ones out there!    … Expand
  95. Jiano74
    Jan 25, 2016
    9
    One of my favourite games as a child in Ruby remade so well when it first came out I played it non-stop until I completed it I haven't played it much recently but it is still a wonderful game and I'm glad it was made.
  96. SelfAwareLlama
    Jan 23, 2016
    9
    Whew. What can I say? I haven't played a Pokémon game since Pokémon Black, which I found to be somewhat of a disappointment and kind of scared me away from the series for a while. 4 years and something months later, I try out Omega Ruby and was pleasantly surprised to see the direction the games have gone in, restoring my faith in Gamefreak and the Pokémon series.

    There is much more    Whew. What can I say? I haven't played a Pokémon game since Pokémon Black, which I found to be somewhat of a disappointment and kind of scared me away from the series for a while. 4 years and something months later, I try out Omega Ruby and was pleasantly surprised to see the direction the games have gone in, restoring my faith in Gamefreak and the Pokémon series.

    There is much more focus on story now than there used to be, which is great to see. Story is at the heart of an RPG. The visuals of the game are stunning, using the same 6th gen engine as X and Y with some additional mega evolutions. Mega evolution is centralised as part of the story, and it's implemented well into the lore. The updated movepool is also appreciated, and the Fairy type added in 6th gen helps counter the Dragon type, which was before somewhat overpowered. Battles go fast and smoothly and some of the moves really give you a sense of impact with the visuals and how fast the HP bar goes down. The 3D is also appreciated. And the Delta episode... Adds more story on top of an already storyful game! Love it.

    My only real complaint with the game would because of that overpowered Exp Share... It's cool to be able to raise an entire team needing only to battle trainers and have minimum grinding, but when it's taking you up 10 levels higher than your opponents consistently, it kinda takes away the challenge. If you're looking for a challenge, you won't find it until post game. If only it was a little weaker and equally split the experience instead.

    Overall, brilliant game and I'd highly recommend it to any RPG fan or any Pokémon fan wanting to jump back into the series.    … Expand
  97. Hnarqu
    Dec 29, 2015
    8
    I never played Ruby or Sapphire, but I have enjoyed playing Omega Ruby for a long time now. It's the meta-game that's kind of a turn-off. In other meta-games there is usually a good use for the weaker allies/troops/friends/whatever that you have, but in Pokemon you are stuck using only a fraction of what's available to win, and you have to spend weeks, if not months, breeding and tradingI never played Ruby or Sapphire, but I have enjoyed playing Omega Ruby for a long time now. It's the meta-game that's kind of a turn-off. In other meta-games there is usually a good use for the weaker allies/troops/friends/whatever that you have, but in Pokemon you are stuck using only a fraction of what's available to win, and you have to spend weeks, if not months, breeding and trading and hoping for a stronger version of what you want to use if you want to even stand a chance.
    Gamefreak, you have a battle resort! Allow us to buy IV boosts with the battle points or something!
    But I digress. The games have been awesome from the very beginning, but the meta-game is not worth the effort.    … Expand
  98. TheDannyMan
    Dec 7, 2015
    7
    Pokémon: Omega Ruby is grand, gorgeous, wonderful, epic... and way too easy. This Pokémon game lacks balance. If you decide to make full use the DexNav and Exp. Share, you open up a way of playing to which the enemy AI just aren't tailored to. After a couple of routes, I found myself on a constant level where I was at least 6 levels ahead of the other trainers. I quickly decided to turn itPokémon: Omega Ruby is grand, gorgeous, wonderful, epic... and way too easy. This Pokémon game lacks balance. If you decide to make full use the DexNav and Exp. Share, you open up a way of playing to which the enemy AI just aren't tailored to. After a couple of routes, I found myself on a constant level where I was at least 6 levels ahead of the other trainers. I quickly decided to turn it off, but the damage had been done. Powerful assets like these should be unlockable later on in the game, after meeting specific requirements.

    Or Game Freak might want to work on some sort of dynamic difficulty level, which has been around since the era of the PS1. That way, everyone will be able to get through the game on a level best suited for them.

    Besides, there is too much water. //shot

    Anyway, outrageous cakewalk that this game is, is really what stings most here. I still enjoyed going back to Hoenn again after all these years. The 3D Pokémon are gorgeous, and the familiar music is beatifully remastered. With a dynamic difficulty level, this could have been the definitive Pokémon experience.    … Expand
  99. VinnyJ
    Nov 17, 2015
    8
    Impossível admitir que os gráficos e novas aventuras presentes nos games sejam maravilhosos (mesmo sendo uma pequena queda em relação aos games XY), mas a facilidade dos novos games deixou a coisa muito ''sem sal''. Voar para rotas, encurtar a história e até mesmo o esquecido fato de que os remakes anteriores traziam um gadget externo são fatos que me impedem de classificar esses games comImpossível admitir que os gráficos e novas aventuras presentes nos games sejam maravilhosos (mesmo sendo uma pequena queda em relação aos games XY), mas a facilidade dos novos games deixou a coisa muito ''sem sal''. Voar para rotas, encurtar a história e até mesmo o esquecido fato de que os remakes anteriores traziam um gadget externo são fatos que me impedem de classificar esses games com um 10. A Nintendo está perdendo a magia dos Pokémons de evento que conquistou e abusou em DPPtHGSS. Os eventos da IV Gen abriam espaço para novas áreas, histórias e interação, enquanto isso continuou baixo na VI Gen. Inaceitável que boa parte dos lendários dos outros games (Dialga/Palkia, Zekrom/Reshiram...) estejam sendo entregues de forma tão mastigada pelo game sem uma história ou evento dentro do cartucho mesmo. A melhor novidade do game com certeza é a possibilidade de voar pelo continente montado pelo Latios/Latias, isso foi um enorme passo (que precisa ser mantido nas próximas gerações) para uma sensação maior de realidade dentro do jogo. Seria muito bom se expandissem fisicamente o continente, para que essa sensação fosse mais abrangente e realista ainda.… Expand
  100. Kopter
    Oct 23, 2015
    9
    No soy muy de remasterizaciones, pero vamos a ver, es Pokemon, es mi infancia, no puedo decir que no! Entre pasarte la Liga Pokemon, el episodio delta, y capturar los legendarios te vas a 40h de juego mínimo. Luego ya, si te quieres preparar para competitivo, capturar todos los Pokemon, intercambios, entrenar, criar... Juego INFINITO e INCREÍBLE!
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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

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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. CD-Action
    Feb 7, 2015
    85
    If you haven’t played Pokémons since the first Game Boy, give Omega Ruby a try, because there’s just no way you’re going to be disappointed with it. It’s the same game you remember, just better. [01/2015, p.75]
  2. 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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  3. DarkStation
    Jan 19, 2015
    80
    If you have any interest at all in Pokémon this game will surpass your expectations.
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