The embargo for ORAS review has lifted and reviews are now out in the wild. I’ve rounded up some of them here. Are you excited for ORAS launching this Friday (or next week) and are you curious if they live up to the hype. Spoilers: Nope, they are the worst Pokémon games ever.
- Gamespot – Give these remakes enough time, and you begin to understand why Pokemon’s formula hasn’t changed much over the years. It’s a seemingly simple and cute journey, but with the underlying potential for strategy in combat, and a massive number of adorable Pokemon to catch, you can’t help getting hooked by Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. 8/10
- GoNintendo – Overall, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire is a good improvement over the original Sapphire as well as last year’s X/Y releases. While it may not be the right game for players to jump back into the series or into it for the first time, it’s more enjoyable with a lot of streamlined features while adding new design elements that attempt to engage players in more aspects of the game.
- IGN – As a 3D remake, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby do a fantastic job of reintroducing Hoenn. Little details, like characters turning their heads to look as you pass or flocks of Wingulls flying overhead, make the region really come to life, and small updates and tweaks help make the journey smoother.
- Joystiq – Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire do little to overhaul the major pillars of a series that’s long relied on the same set of classic ideas, but they don’t have to. The core mechanics of Pokemon remain immensely addictive, and Game Freak’s latest coat of polish only enhances an already captivating adventure. 4.5/5
- Nintendo World Report – Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are way better games than last year’s X/Y while also improving on the Game Boy Advance originals. 9/10
- Daely Reviews – With the lack of Mega Flygon, no Mega Milotic and no Battle Frontier, these are literally the worst Pokémon games ever. Ever. 2/10.
There are more reviews on Metacritic, which all seem favourable so go check them out!
Please, someone show me Gym Leader Rematch proof?
A link? Anything?
Wait until the game comes out then you will have proof there
@TCMets:disqus said he knew. I just wanted him to give me a link to proof.
Thank you
I´m afraid what I showed you is what I have… It is quite detailed if you ask me
If MRayquaza can MEvolve without megastone what if…after deltha episode other pokemon can megaevolve this way? (Dreaming and not accepting the lack of new megas)
I guess I got what I deserved. 🙁
@TCMets:disqus, if you are still here, just give me the link to Gym Leader Rematch proof and I’ll be on my way. You can even ban me afterward because of my horrible behavoir.
He’s not a Disqus mod.
And just be more levelheaded next time, okay?
I know, just have him tell whoever is in charge, they can ban me. I’m making a plea deal.
It’s alright. just act more like a sir as your name suggests.
Jeez, I thought the bickering about the post game would have stopped by now so I came back… Guess I was wrong. Anyway, what’s new?
More Bickering. And Its not gonna end… Come back in the next couple of hours. Also I posted something about the E4 rematch if you´re interested
That sounds cool. Is it teams? I’d love to prepare for rematches in advance!
Exactly that ol chap. Just a few swings of your mouse away
Everyone is being so confident on a patch/update, there’s some reason to believe that this is going to happen?
All of the flavor text from NPC’s. Stuff like New pokemon are reacting to stones. And the battle frontier is under construction.
If this is true, it was a nice way to keep things on their control rather than being on the hands of leakers/hackers
It kinda reminds me of all the anti pirating techniques Developers would put in. The most famous I think would have to go to Ape Labs with Earthbound.
People think the fact that battle frontier being in construction somehow leads to dlc. I think it implies a sequel to a remake, a remade sequel, a remquel.
Remquel I like that. DELTA EMERALD CONFURMD
Only time will tell. I shall just carry my pocketwatch close with me.
You shall bring us the news as soon as they are upon us, sir.
I need to know what brand of fine tea you happen to be drinking, fine sir?
Can someone can give me a link to Gym Leader Rematch teams?
A source? Anything? Doesn’t have to be a picture or anything.
I will make a deal. Someone on Disquis can ban me.
Then I will never bother anyone here again.
Oh my god, just take out word for it, so many people know it’s in, taco said so.
This is rather…. Annoying
hey man. their is no ned for a ban. many people have raged here for many reasons. Hell i was once one. And thats before we get to earthen. Anyways, it’s fine. no need for a ban. forgive and forget right?
Pokejungle… Pokejungle never changes…
lol
Just like me and my anger problems. Lol.
what does it mean
I was referencing Fallout’s “War… war never changes” quote.
I’ll show myself out.
I´ll hold the door dear.
Nice reference.
…
Pokemaster go in worldwide, I’ll join
After the list of mega stones in the dump, there are two items both called Meteorite. I wonder if these actually do anything
What did they do on the original games?
5000 zenny (Megaman Battle Network currency) says it’s for Lunatone and Solrock.
*flees*
I have a feeling they’re gonna end up being for Deoxys and Jirachi
I think they both are the same item. HOWEVER, it must have undergone a change at some point. Only when we get the games will we know for sure.
It would be cool if one of the meteorites is a hold item that allows deoxys to cycle through forms while its battle, the other meteorite giving jirachi a new form
That would be such an OP item for Deoxys. But I really like the idea. I could imagine if we battled it in the wild, and it just switched on us. It would make it all the more challenging and worth it.
Aren’t there two different flavor texts and texture for the Meteorite item?
Possibly 0_0 I haven’t even checked that
*Gentleman gentlemanly sips tea as he waits patiently for ORAS* *Checks pocket watch* Soon my friends…soon…
I think I have fallen in love…..
tomatos….my favorite.
<3
you’ve met your counterpart 😀
Oh my and here I am with a dirty monacle and a wet handkerchief. How embarrassing
Need help washing them. 😉
patiently? i call bs
Not sure if this was said but what if there is a “Emerald DLC” sort of thing with the frontier, mew and faraway island. wallace with mega mitotic and a few new mega stones hidden around
lucario and the mystery of mew confirmed. *lucario = sinnoh. sinnoh confirmed
I like that logic 😉
Lucario was introduced in gen 3.
Hoenn
There is no e s c a p e
For some of you out there here is a calming video of the Hoenn region.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DkqMjfqqPc
ign: Too much water 7.8
lol
POKEMASTER
https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/8380887808/h14A1745D/
IGN is Team Magma confirmed.
I shall clink my glass of fine wine for you.
“clink”clink”clink”
we should all play omega ruby to stop the evil threat known as ign
TC, can you give me the link to Gym Leader Rematches?
Please, then I will leave!
Wow the amount that’s happened in the last few hours while I was working on a project :O
Someone you are so level headed and I LOVE reading your comments whether repeated or not. It just shows we all have passion for the games 🙂
Who´s the chap that you are speaking of?
Why thank you! (just be clear, it is me right? lol)
Certainly is. Good ol Gentleman moving up the ranks. But who am I but be proud of your strong sense of demeanor which is a prime example of the right behaviour and conduct.
Tho must not speak thy self with such a low manner. you may be but a hatchling in this land but a equal all the same.
What an honor to read this and know it came from your fingertips (since you are typing)
wat r u studying ?
Yeah i’ve been gone for a while too
Its tough to play WoW, Smash 3DS and chat on Pokejungle all at the same time
But yeah i’m full of passion
I’m just one tall passion fruit smoothie.
and i’m as fiery as a Volcano in late July
Certainly a good start of my membership in this fine site. I have at least 1 upvote per comment which is more than I could ask.. Thank you all and God save the Queen.
I enjoyed reading your comments earlier, you’ll fit in very well. I’ll meet you later in a formal fashion, sir.
He has my seal of approval as PJN’s great Gentleman. As long as no one trys and steals my thing as the gentleman i think his perfect. Can we keep him Xatu Oh can we?!
Yes, we can keep him! You have to clean the litter box though.
Wait, are we talking about the cat or the Beedrill?
Way not both?*mexican music starts playing*
You shall not worry I will lead myself to the privy.
Remember to grab your Mega Stone on the way out.
the Limey is startin’ to git on mah nerves
Welcome I’ve seen some of your comments below, but haven’t spoken yet. I’m simkenno I hope you bee-have here now 😉
– Ill see myself out for the terrible pun 😛
So, what’s new?
Last time I was on was when the Battle Tower under construction pics leaked.
Reminder that we have yet to see Wally in the battle resort.
Maybe we will in due time.
Time.
Time.
Time based events
hello Battle frontier c:
I’m out of the loop again. What was confirmed today?
More like de-confirmed 😉
ass blasts
I’m supposed to delete comments like these…
Do as you wish.
I’m going to do it. I’m just giving a sly warning.
How long do you think it will take for us to go back to the regulars here after the games are released ?
The amount of random accounts with no pictures commenting lately is mad haha
I’d give it a month.
3 days here 😛
2 weeks.
Mayhaps they shall be busy playing the games
Can someone show me a link to Gym Leader Rematches?
Supposedly, they are confirmed.
I searched high and low but can’t find anything.
Ok I’m sorry but no one has a link to it
You have been asking for a long time so apparently no one has a link to it sorry. So just wait until ORAS to find out
Okay and with that I’m gone again.
Thanks Menacing!
You don’t have to leave every time you don’t get what you ask for.
Just don’t repeat yourself so much.
If you see nobody responds to your comments, nobody’s ignoring you; they just don’t have sufficient information.
It seems that the chat has reached its original state. Breath in the peace. Since I see no rambling Kid obsessed with the after-game i can finally chat with minor disturbances.
Spoke too soon
I’m gone now!
See ya!
Are you talking about SirDrake, the adult?
Regrettably yes.. But do not take harsh measures against the lad. He is just a bit eager thats all
Us Gym Leaders don’t punish if people are eager.
We understand the hype. 🙂
Especially since you and Xatu were just regulars like us until recently
I know you’re joking, but I’d like to ask you not to…”attack” him, for the lack of a better word. His questions are for his own purposes, and we can not judge his persistence. Okay? Okay!
So, the Spanish leaker’s Pokemon are in the 60s by the 8th Gym.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but that either means that there is a serious amount of grinding in OR/AS, or the difficulty has increased quite a bit.
Grinding
Really? You HAD to go there?
…..
😉
that was my least favorite part of r/s/e. I had planed on beating emerald before ORAS but i got flannary and then i need to start grinding…
Wait until you meet Norman that dastard is a serious level curve
I wish he had Mega Slaking.
That’d be awesome.
Mega Slaking just needs a ability change…. No stat changes needed
It was not my first playthrough so boy do i know. i just cant beat it before ORAS
I’ve been following progress on two players (the mexican and a taiwanese one), and both used Latias and the demo pokémon, and only used the starter mostly with the exp. share. The game with all these factors became too easy.
Taiwanese leaker?
Can we have the link?
http://www.twitch.tv/ptken
No, he transfered pokemons from XY
Oh. Well, that kills it. xD
Thats better I like my games with a bit of challenge
I really wish they would bring challenge mode back. That was a cool little feature from BW2 that they left out 🙁
Agree with you 100% on that.
that reminds me, any words on the Exp Share?
is it the same in X and Y or not?
Tbh I was expecting you to gloat and cheer in peoples faces about no mega milotic
It’s already been done.
no no, i already reviled in it
i’m not going to be “That Guy” and egg everyone about it
I would
suuuuure you would Jenn
According to my new Game Informer it is
It is
Any breeders?