Pokémon Omega Ruby
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"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 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."
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About Pokémon Omega Ruby
Pokémon Omega Ruby is a classic role-playing adventure released on November 21, 2014. Game Freak developed this title for the Nintendo 3DS, and The Pokémon Company handled publishing. It serves as a remaster of the original Ruby game, bringing updated graphics and mechanics to the Hoenn region. You start as a new trainer exploring a land divided by Team Magma and Team Aqua. These rival groups seek to control Groudon or Kyogre to reshape the world. This version adds Mega Evolutions and refines the battle system while keeping the core loop of catching monsters intact. It stands as a definitive entry for fans who want a polished return to Generation Three.
Gameplay
Your day consists of walking around maps, talking to NPCs, and battling wild creatures. Combat happens on a separate screen where you select moves in turn-based fashion. You manage a party of six monsters and switch them out based on type advantages. The game introduces Mega Evolution mid-battle for specific Pokémon, changing their stats and appearance instantly. Between fights, you explore routes, solve puzzles, and collect items like berries and TMs. Online features let you trade or battle friends using local wireless or the internet. A typical session involves grinding levels at the Safari Zone or challenging Gym leaders to earn badges. The controls feel responsive, and the overworld movement remains fast-paced without requiring constant menu navigation.
What Players Think
Critics praised this remake heavily, with Metacritic giving it an 83 out of 100 score. OpenCritic shows 88.89% of reviewers recommend the game, averaging 82 points. IGDB lists a rating of 81.9 based on 244 user scores. Kotaku called it one of the best entries in the franchise for capturing modern strengths perfectly. Players often cite the expanded story and clearer environments as major improvements over the original. Completion rates suggest many users finish the main campaign, though post-game content keeps them busy longer. Average playtime hovers around 35 hours for a standard run, with completionists spending over 60. Community moods lean heavily toward positive nostalgia mixed with appreciation for quality-of-life updates like the expanded Pokédex.
PlayPile's Take
This title is worth buying if you want a polished version of a beloved classic or are new to the series on handheld hardware. At its current price point, it offers substantial content with over 20 achievements to unlock. You get access to all Gen Three Pokémon plus Mega Evolutions, making battles more dynamic than before. Some players might find the story structure familiar if they played Alpha Sapphire first. The game does not force you to complete every side quest, so you can rush through or take your time. It remains a solid choice for anyone owning a 3DS who wants a reliable adventure with high replay value.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
IGDB Rating
81.9
RAWG Rating
4.1
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