Pokemon Emerald Version

 Game Boy Advance
User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 883 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 761 out of 883
  2. Mixed: 78 out of 883
  3. Negative: 44 out of 883
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  1. Diegochocho
    Jul 6, 2018
    7
    Me encanta la música del combate, la historia no me pareció tan entretenida, los diseños de los pokémon son mi favorito, pero en algunas partes me termina aburriendo.
  2. ohaiKendyl
    May 18, 2011
    7
    Despite some additional Pokemon and animation, Pokemon Emerald is an unnecessary enhancement that barely enhances Ruby and Sapphire at all. For Pokemaniacs only.
  3. KendylKlownfish
    Mar 8, 2011
    7
    Ruby or Sapphire were not the finest of the series, and neither is Emerald. However, while it may not improve "much" upon its precursors, it will satisfy Poke'fans and may even brainwash more.
  4. jeff_reviews
    Jul 23, 2013
    7
    A tad too familiar due to little to no changes from the previous game titles, but like many Pokemon games, it is able to delight. With the Pokemon style games with fun, enjoyable adventures, and vicious villains, "Pokemon Emerald" is enjoyable to play.
  5. frederik1478
    Feb 22, 2021
    7
    Pokémon journey with too much water
    , I don't have so much to say about this game just feels like another Journey which not too much happening ,
  6. MadnessisRising
    Mar 5, 2019
    7
    Back then i had to make a decision. Pokemon Leaf Green or Emerald. I choosed Pokemon Leaf Green while my fried went for Emerald. Of course he showed me the game and years later i finally played it but it wasn't that fascinating like the other generations. The map and the story was kinda boring and the only special thing about it were the new Pokemon. Think i made the right decision. AnywayBack then i had to make a decision. Pokemon Leaf Green or Emerald. I choosed Pokemon Leaf Green while my fried went for Emerald. Of course he showed me the game and years later i finally played it but it wasn't that fascinating like the other generations. The map and the story was kinda boring and the only special thing about it were the new Pokemon. Think i made the right decision. Anyway the 3rd generation of Pokemon Games was the worst but it is still a decent game.… Expand
  7. andrew9
    Nov 16, 2021
    7
    pokemon . .
  8. manuel812
    May 29, 2021
    7
    meh un juego decente pero podría ser mejor tiene un montón de potencial desperdiciado como la trama del padre o los equipos villanos que son los PEORES de la saga cosas que se deberían haber mejorado en esta tercera edición y aparte de eso donde esta máximo ;v la historia es paupérrima la dificultad es buena y la region como tal tiene una buena exploración acuática ósea que esta bien
  9. GDsReviews
    May 27, 2022
    7
    Emerald is significantly better than Ruby and Sapphire as well as Fire Red and Leaf Green thanks to one important addition in the Battle Frontier. This is easily the greatest post game of any main Pokemon game to this day, and wished it was in every Pokemon game it is so fantastic.

    It also has a crazy fun twist in that you have two evil teams in Magma and Aqua scheming in it. In Ruby,    Emerald is significantly better than Ruby and Sapphire as well as Fire Red and Leaf Green thanks to one important addition in the Battle Frontier. This is easily the greatest post game of any main Pokemon game to this day, and wished it was in every Pokemon game it is so fantastic.

    It also has a crazy fun twist in that you have two evil teams in Magma and Aqua scheming in it. In Ruby, Team Aqua helps you in your fight against Team Magma, and vice versa in Sapphire. Emerald still remains the only Pokemon game with two evil teams scheming in it, and is easily the greatest Gen 3 Pokemon Game by a wide margin.    … Expand
  10. AShinyG1ratina
    Jun 21, 2022
    7
    Still missing several of the core mechanics that make Pokemon such a fun game to play (Phys/Spec split), but one of the better stories of the franchise and a really great OST.
  11. Yessir5
    Jun 23, 2022
    7
    Not as good as Crystal but still a good game. Double battles are dope. The battle frontier streaks needed to get the symbols are dumb considering all the RNG in Pokémon battles. Graphics could have been better considering what the GBA was capable of
  12. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    7
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  13. AlexMakesToast
    Dec 16, 2022
    6
    Emerald = 6/10
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  14. Sou_o_Storm
    Dec 20, 2022
    7
    My favorite pokemon game on gba. The whole region, the legendaries, even the pokemons. Everything about her is different and good, it's divinely well made. Played it 10 times, and I always feel like I can still discover new things in the game
  15. JasonFajardo
    May 5, 2023
    7
    This one was my first Pokémon game, despite nostalgia this have some problems, bland rivals, the map its possibly the worst one of the franchise, the villains are the stupidest ones of the franchise and they changed Steven with Wallace but it's still a good game.

Awards & Rankings

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#14 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2005
1
#1 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2005
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#1 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2005

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Eurogamer
    60
    It just would be nice for Nintendo and Game Freak to supply the other demand next time: the demand of something actually more different, or at least palpably new, for our hard earned. Let the pitchfork laden debate begin.
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  2. VGPub
    95
    A fine addition to the Pokemon line-up. It is able to take everything good about Ruby and Sapphire and improve on it, both enhancing the original Ruby and Sapphire feature as well as adding new ones.
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  3. eToychest
    85
    Of course, no amount of polish can change the fact that this is still a Pokémon game, and it carries the same flaws consistent to the series. It's certainly a respectable time sink, but-despite the evolutions to the core gameplay-it continues to offer extremely little to win over holdouts. However, it is an ideal starting point for new initiates to the Pokémon franchise.
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