Pokémon Omega Ruby Standard Edition - Nintendo 3DS

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 loved playing the original Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald; so getting this game was a great choice. Despite what critics say, the water is just fine.

Pokemon Omega Ruby is a faithful remake of the original Pokemon Ruby that came out in the early 2000's. It gives the Hoenn region a new coat of paint along with some good quality of life additions, however as with all newer Pokemon games, there is a lack of difficulty and post-game content. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any Pokemon game, however if you're a new player to the franchise, then going with the most recent installment will be your best option as it will have the most beginner friendly features and even more quality of life improvements. So whether it's for the sake of nostalgia, or you want a good starting point, or simply more Pokemon - Omega Ruby is a must buy

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.

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.

Though it still falls short of Black/White (fifth gen) in story and character quality and thus takes its place as my second favourite in the Pokemon series, ORAS (third gen remakes) are still objectively the best in the series. Third-gen has always had by far the best world/map in the series, being a well-designed, highly diverse, and very creative location in the form of Hoenn. Places visited include a desert, a treehouse town, an indoor city, a town inside of a dormant volcano, island chains, underwater, a town built to float upon the sea, a volcano town featuring hot springs and raining soot, and more! Upon the wonderful foundation of the amazing third gen Pokemon games is a set of improvements. The most obvious is that it takes the best new aspects of the disappointing X/Y (sixth gen) Pokemon games, most notably the 3D graphics engine. These improvements are merely applied to a much better game in this case. Meanwhile, new additions like sneaking up on Pokemon in grass make for a much more interesting addition to the series mechanically, as well as for a world that feels more "alive" than ever before. If you have ever liked Pokemon or have even the slightest inclination towards playing this, choose Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire.

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.

As someone who is a diehard fan of the original Pokemon games (I only like the basic 150!), this game actually is a great step forward. Simple enough to maintain the formula I know and love, but plenty of upgrades and new touches that make it worth the price of admission. Plus, the graphics and animation over the original Pokemon Ruby game are top-notch. If you're a day one fan like me, or looking for a gift for someone else, I highly recommend this or Alpha Sapphire; both are excellent games.