I love the Pokemon series. One of the things I hated was that I came in too late to play Ruby and Sapphire(I started in the next generation). When I heard that these games were coming out, I was psyched. When the games finally came out in November, I looked around at all the stores in the area and Best Buy had a great deal for it. Thank you Best Buy.

I'll try to avoid spoilers as much as possible in this review... somewhat hard to with the extras that are included. First thing... it is a Pokemon game. They've been making them for long enough that most people know what they are signing up for. A "kids game" that has some excellent RPG elements to it. Gotta Catch em All. Weaken your opponent, POKEBALL GO! Second thing, it gives you the complete Ruby/Sapphire experience. Full game, second playthrough. If you liked it 12 years ago, you'll appreciate experiencing it in 3D with the updated character models, and mega evolutions of some of your favorite pokemon. The real reason I gave this 5 stars is the additional content they added. Without spoiling too much, I will say that you can get EVERYTHING you got in original Ruby/Sapphire... and they add some additional content in the Delta Episode (you'll know it when you get to it).

Pokemon Ruby redone, always a great game! Easy to play, lots of pokemon, mega evolution, extra quest line at the end. Much content to enjoy.

Pokemon ORAS surprised me in its depth and gameplay. My one gripe is that with the added exp share, Your Pokemon's levels tend to increase a lot quicker than the in-game players (making the game not challenging at all). Instead of opting to turn the exp share off, I wish the game would have increased the opponent levels to make the game more challenging. However, the value and content this game provides is worlds beyond most.

Omega Ruby is excellent remake that truly stands out among the others in the franchise. With over 700 different Pokémon you won't get bored searching for new ones, but on top of that it gives old players of the originals a great sense of nostalgia and good memories. That's not to say that this game isn't for newcomers, because they will have just as much fun with this game than the nostallic players. Graphics: The 3D graphics look awesome on the 3DS, and everything from the Pokémon to the environments look great in the new edition. Gameplay: If you've played other Pokémon titles then you know what to expect. It's the same old fashion game, but of course with a polished update that makes the series feel fresh and entertaining. What's Different: Of course X & Y introduced Mega Evolve and this game is no exception to that new type of temporary Pokémon evolution. For players who didn't play the last games in the franchise just know all you have to do is find special stone to make your Pokémon do this special evolution. I don't remember if this was in the original, but in the 3DS remake you can actually sneak up on Pokémon you see hiding in the grass. Story: The story isn't the best, but then again the gameplay and catching Pokémon is what matters in a Pokémon game, and it more than excels at doing those two things very well. Bottom line is that Pokémon Omega Ruby is a must play for all fans of the series.