Pokemon Ruby Version

 Game Boy Advance
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 387 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 316 out of 387
  2. Mixed: 57 out of 387
  3. Negative: 14 out of 387
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  1. GDsReviews
    May 27, 2022
    2
    Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire are a massive step backwards from the previous generation of Gold, Silver, and Crystal.

    Day and Night is gone, and so is going to multiple regions. It does though however mark the start of double battles, natures, and abilities that have become staples of the series ever since at the expense of making it much more complicated on the player's end compared to the    Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire are a massive step backwards from the previous generation of Gold, Silver, and Crystal.

    Day and Night is gone, and so is going to multiple regions. It does though however mark the start of double battles, natures, and abilities that have become staples of the series ever since at the expense of making it much more complicated on the player's end compared to the first two generations of the games.

    The game overall is challenging, with a fantastic soundtrack that is easily among the best in the series to this day, and the new Pokemon introduced in this generation are truly great.

    As soon as you beat this game though, it grinds to a complete halt, but this seems to be a chronic problem with Pokemon games in general across the generations for the most parts with only a handful of exceptions.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

14
#14 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
3
#3 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
4
#4 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2003

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. Thunderbolt
    90
    I’ve uncovered a marvelous new gaming world that I love immersing myself in and now my nephew and I can talk with equal zest about our various Poké accomplishments.
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  2. Edge Magazine
    80
    Ruby/Sapphire is probably the most intricate and detailed console RPG available. Staring into it will make many players woozy. [Sept 2003]
  3. Gamestyle
    80
    Whilst its apparent lack of any revolutionary gameplay is a worthy of criticism, it doesn't stop the fact that this is still by far one of the most addictive and long-lasting games you could hope for on your Gameboy Advance.
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