Pokemon Alpha Sapphire
8.7
Platforms
- Nintendo 3DSNov 21, 20148.7playscore8.343 Critics9.638.4K Players
43 critic reviews · 16 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- There are other small issues, but this fact remains: It's a Pokemon game, and it's not a bad game by any means. Series veterans will no doubt get a kick out of the remake and its new look and storyline bits. More casual fans will either want to give ORAS a shot because they missed the original, or skip it because they already own Pokemon X or Y and have no need for another entry in the same generation. It's all a matter of perspective. Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire is exactly what you would expect; whether that's a good thing or not is up to you.
Elizabeth Henges · Dec 27, 2014 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - There’s so much content and so many new details, features, mechanics, upgrades and more that Game Freak added to this remake. It certainly doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but fine tunes that wheel to near perfection. Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire is a true labor of love and, aside from some minor hiccups here and there, deserves a go from both newcomers and old fans alike.
Allisa James · Dec 10, 2014 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - It’s not perfect – it’s not even my favorite remake – but it is one of the distinguished Pokemon games that I have played in years. People will be talking about this one for a long time to come; and I don’t blame them. It’s got plenty of content, and the substance to match it; every mechanic not related to Pokemon X and Y’s story is present. Pokemon Amie, Super Training – beyond all else, Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire are the definitive Pokemon games on the 3DS to date.
James Galizio · Dec 03, 2014 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire do a fine enough job bringing the GBA releases up to modern standards. But when 50 percent of all Pokemon games are remakes and the rest feel like remakes, it just makes me wish my favorite game series would stop dwelling on the past.
Dustin Quillen · Dec 03, 2014 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - For Pokémon fans, of course you should pick this up. For people asking “will this get me into the series?” the answer is maybe. I still think X and Y are a better starting point for players. There are some small improvements to the overall experience, just keep in mind, there’s nothing very revolutionary about Omega and Alpha.
Drew Leachman · Dec 02, 2014 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - By combining this new content with the old, Gamefreak have created their most accessible remake yet. Generation three and Pokémon Emerald can step aside; Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire is by far and away the definitive Hoenn adventure. It’s not as ground-breaking as Pokémon X and Y, but is nonetheless an impressive reboot of one of the more memorable Pokémon regions.
Sam Paterson · Dec 02, 2014 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - In all honesty, I would not buy either of these new Pokémon games given the fact that I’ve yet to finish the previous entries, but it’s impossible not to recommend them for kids or adults looking to push games for their children.
Daniel Bischoff · Nov 26, 2014 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - With much better pacing and the inclusion of Mega and Primal Evolutions into the main story, Game Freak has amazed once again with a near perfect reimagining of the Generation III classics. Enhancing the experience even further was the inclusion of the DexNav, one of the most important additions to the Pokemon catching mechanic since the beginning of the series. Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are the definition of what makes the series great, while serving as impeccable pieces of nostalgia for anyone that played the originals.
Dean James · Nov 26, 2014 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review - The core adventure might not have as much soul as something like Red and Blue or Gold and Silver, but it’s a solid RPG nonetheless. It takes the best parts of the original game, enhances them with X and Y’s engine, and then makes improvements on top of that. It’s by no means flawless, as there’s clearly room for these games to improve and evolve into something even more refreshing.
Michael Damiani · Nov 25, 2014 Reviewed on 3DS - Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire may not be perfect, but they’re an exciting step forward for the long-running franchise. It’s a tough task to make a remake feel as exciting the second time around, but Game Freak managed to pull that off in spades. The solid and addictive mechanics that have made Pokémon a staple of the RPG genre are back in full force, and while they’re noticeably easier than years past, it’s still hard not to be engaged.
Matt Whittaker · Nov 25, 2014 Reviewed on 3DSRead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
In your adventure, you will meet Legendary Pokémon and battle against evil organizations intent on their own aims! Take a journey through the Hoenn region, where two large organizations with opposing aims are locked in struggle: Team Magma and Team Aqua. Team Magma wishes to expand the landmass in the Hoenn region, while Team Aqua seeks to raise the oceans. Their contrary purposes lead them to clash bitterly. In Pokémon Omega Ruby, Team Magma will seize more power to achieve its goals. Team Aqua plays the more prominent role in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. In both versions, you will find yourself drawn into the conflict.
Developer: Game Freak