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. CareBear
    Mar 14, 2003
    10
    Learn to spell there, Patty... Maybe you should get your education from somewhere besides Pokemon games...
  2. Zilcell
    Apr 2, 2012
    10
    This game may seem simple and normal at first glance, but you will realize that the battle system is better executed compared to previous games in the series.
  3. DoctorSpaceman
    Jul 10, 2012
    9
    Somewhat of a step back from the Gold and Silver games (which I believe were the best in the series) but it's Pokemon, what could you ask for?????????
  4. KittyCrookshanks
    Jul 24, 2004
    10
    It's really disappointing that such a great series of gams have such boring tv shows and movies.
  5. PatJ.
    Mar 9, 2003
    9
    This game has great gaficks and kool options better than any other pokemon game .but the only thing that i dont like is that there are not of pokemon form pervous games ,there r only a selck few like oddish and geodude ,zubat ect. the ones that you would always find -_- other than that big dalema the game is fun and full of exciteing things.
  6. PokemonGood
    Jul 26, 2003
    8
    Good!!!
  7. AlvinC.
    Apr 19, 2003
    10
    Great game... interesting twists... an improvement of the previous versions of the Pokemon game series!
  8. SrPepe
    Oct 30, 2017
    7
    Los gráficos son bastante malos y la verdad no entiendo porque sacan este juego cuando después ponen a la venta el Pokémon Esmeralda, mucho más completo y disfrutable.
  9. MzMazzaire
    Dec 11, 2017
    5
    I used to think Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald were the bomb back in 2003-05. Looking back now, however, I kinda realized they're lackluster compared to the other core series games. At least Game Freak got it right with nice-looking graphics and introducing double battles.
  10. Zankyouo
    Sep 4, 2019
    5
    Pokémon es una saga que se caracteriza más por lo mecánico que por lo narrativo, pero debo decir que yo me decanto siempre más por lo último a la hora de analizar un rpg, es por eso que la nota puesta a este pokémon es tan baja, porque tiene muchísimas ideas que jamás se llegaron a explorar de una manera interesante. Incluso el team es aburrido ya que los villanos son unidimensionales yPokémon es una saga que se caracteriza más por lo mecánico que por lo narrativo, pero debo decir que yo me decanto siempre más por lo último a la hora de analizar un rpg, es por eso que la nota puesta a este pokémon es tan baja, porque tiene muchísimas ideas que jamás se llegaron a explorar de una manera interesante. Incluso el team es aburrido ya que los villanos son unidimensionales y estúpidos. A nivel mecánico entiendo porque le gusta a tanta gente, fue el primer juego de pokémon con gráficos tan bonitos y se movía a 60fps, a parte de que implemento muchas cosas, pero me parece una tirita encima de una apuñalada… Expand
  11. Awesomlycool
    Jul 6, 2003
    10
    It is the best games ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  12. KurtisR.
    Apr 20, 2003
    10
    This game was the best pokemon game that has come out. I own it too.
  13. PokemonRules!
    May 4, 2003
    9
    Oh, my god. This game is so kewl! Graphics-----9 Story-------10 Battles-------10 Gameplay------9 Controls-------10 Overall------9 The thing is that is doesn't have any Eevee,Celebi,Suicune,Entei or any other old Pokemon. (for a few exeptions).This game is NOT very long.I finished it in 5 days.
  14. SeanD.
    Dec 1, 2003
    10
    I LOVE POKEMON!!!!!
  15. KalanS.
    Apr 4, 2003
    10
    This is going to be the best game in the world and I say that I'm never going to play anything else until I get this game and play it over a million times.Maybe even more. This game is the best!!!!!!!!!!!
  16. Pohcheeboon
    May 18, 2003
    10
    It is a great game. the graphics are nice, although there is a problem.. you cannot find or trade origin pokemon from yellow/blue/red/crystal/silver/gold versions. So have to use the cheats....
  17. [Anonymous]
    May 6, 2003
    10
    It's great!
  18. SharonT.
    May 15, 2004
    10
    It is really fun but why don't they put it on the internet?
  19. LiamC.
    Jul 25, 2006
    10
    This is 1 of my fave games i have had to restart alot because i can complete it really easy now but i have trouble wiv the battle tower so i never do tht 1 lol anyway this is the best pokemon game i have ever played and i am very glad that i have not got pokemon ruby becaus my fave pokemon is on sapphire (kyogre).
  20. KorX.
    Jul 13, 2003
    10
    It's the best but i don't know how to get it on my computer but i've played it before.
  21. M.B.
    Feb 16, 2004
    10
    Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire are the best games ever!!!!!!!
  22. JakeD.
    Mar 7, 2004
    10
    Off the hook.
  23. M-dogthedog
    Apr 22, 2004
    8
    This games awesome but it could be better on computer can someone help me?
  24. NickJ.
    Aug 13, 2004
    10
    Sikkkk dude this game has good graphics 2 on 2 battles are good and i like the new areas its awesome.
  25. AlexanderR.
    Mar 16, 2003
    9
    It's the best in history of GBA it's SUPER GREAT. BUY IT hey i forgot why i didn't rate it 10.
  26. BOBM.
    Jun 27, 2004
    10
    I love it but the should have some cheats to make the game more fun if you have any please send them to me at bmayes.xtra.com.nz
  27. JT
    Nov 29, 2005
    10
    One of the best games i ever played! Especially when you can choose your fave starting pokemon, i'm so into this game that i even felt so emotional when my pokemon fainted!
  28. Wormoid
    Jan 9, 2011
    9
    My favourite installment within the whole series. Pokemon Ruby boasts an amazing story line with action packed fun at every corner, before finally reaching the legendary Groundon that awaits you at the end. All the pokemon are amazingly well graphiced, and the entire game shows off what pokemon is. One of the best games on the Gameboy, don't miss it!
  29. KendylKlownfish
    Apr 11, 2011
    8
    Its introduction to the GBA system may be familiar, but it's more addictive than the previous games. Pros: Likable graphics and visuals, interesting new features and Pokemon designs, and Battle and Trading are funner than ever. Cons: All too familiar, other than being far more complex.
  30. Ash123
    Mar 19, 2011
    10
    I just adore this game i had it when i was little and I still like it today so I'm going to buy another copy of it so I can enjoy it once more just as I had 5 years ago. If I had a lot of fun with it so would you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Awards & Rankings

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