Pokemon Omega Ruby and Pokemon Alpha Sapphire review

By Tim Biggs
Updated February 20 2015 - 10:08am, first published December 9 2014 - 4:34pm
Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire are back and, as usual, it doesn't really matter which version you play. The differences are minor.
Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire are back and, as usual, it doesn't really matter which version you play. The differences are minor.
Double battles and a full suite of online and local multiplayer options return, and you can even connect with players using last year's <i>X </i>and <i>Y</i> games.
Double battles and a full suite of online and local multiplayer options return, and you can even connect with players using last year's <i>X </i>and <i>Y</i> games.
Nintendo's rendering of how DexNav works is pretty spot-on, and it's a game-changer.
Nintendo's rendering of how DexNav works is pretty spot-on, and it's a game-changer.
The monster selection in <i>Ruby</i> and <i>Sapphire</i> is cute as ever, although Torchic fans may be disappointed to find how handicapped fire Pokemon are in this game.
The monster selection in <i>Ruby</i> and <i>Sapphire</i> is cute as ever, although Torchic fans may be disappointed to find how handicapped fire Pokemon are in this game.

Pokemon Omega Ruby and Pokemon Alpha Sapphire
on 3DS
$59.95
Classification: PG
Reviewer's rating: 7/10

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