Pokémon ORAS Review Round-up

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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!

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  1. When I get the game, I’m going to stay in the Kyogre scene for at least an hour
    not watching the stream but you know its going to be breathtaking

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  14. Why do you guys watch the stream? You’re spoiling the games for yourselves, it’s much better to experience it than just watch it. ;~;

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  16. And I’m done watching the stream there.
    Luckily the only thing I spoiled myself with was the cutscene.
    No more.
    No more.
    I need to control myself.
    But.
    I need more.
    I NEED IT.
    No, I can’t.
    I must stay away. ;~;

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  17. I dont need to watch some footage to know that it is awesome… I mean. Ehem
    Perfect compilation of wonderful musical orchestry and beutiful artistic graphics. It is a perfect combination of masterful game design. But who am I but a ol chap who likes to play videogame beside a fireplace with a nice cup of wine.

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  23. Tomorrow and Friday will be so stressful.
    Literally all I do in class is look at ORAS stuff.
    I barely do any work at all.
    The temptation is real.
    And that’s not like me. I’m a Straight A student. ;~;

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  25. More theories.
    The reason why we don’t have Mega Milotic in this game is because of Delta Emerald. Wallace is now the champion and Mega Evolves his Milotic.

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