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Pokemon Ruby Version
I’ve uncovered a marvelous new gaming world that I love immersing myself in and now my nephew and I can talk with equal zest about our various Poké accomplishments.
80
Edge Magazine
Ruby/Sapphire is probably the most intricate and detailed console RPG available. Staring into it will make many players woozy. [Sept 2003]
Whilst its apparent lack of any revolutionary gameplay is a worthy of criticism, it doesn't stop the fact that this is still by far one of the most addictive and long-lasting games you could hope for on your Gameboy Advance.
8
NianB_505
Il salto grafico più "drastico" di tutto Pokémon dal GBC al GBA seppur non sfruttasse al pieno il GBA Rubino e zaffiro risultavano e risultano molto piacevoli allo sguardo grazie alla loro art direction di prima categoria è un gameplay ben curato peccato solo per trama e **** orribili... 8/10
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fltrpon467
Solid game but it gets pretty boring after a while I think personally. Not the best game of all time for sure.
9
Soulcall
Hoenn is my favorite region and has some of my favorite pokemon designs of all time. This game does have it's flaws, like having way too many uber legendaries (they just made them too OP stat wise) and this snowballed into issues later on for many generations of titles. Lacks a lot of things from Emerald and is generally considered the inferior version.

Pokemon Ruby Version

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Mar 19, 2003
Metascore
Generally Favorable
82
User score
Generally Favorable
8.3
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
82
73% Positive
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23% Mixed
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3% Negative
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Cinescape
With the game’s ability to trade and battle with friends, plus incredible amount of Pokemon to capture and train, you won’t be putting these two down anytime soon.
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IGN
Nintendo took an already great design and made it better on the GBA, and while it's a bit more than a little disappointing to see a lack of focus in the graphics department, it's the sheer amount of "stuff" in the product that makes Pokemon for the GBA a really, really great game.
User score
Generally Favorable
8.3
79% Positive
441 Ratings
17% Mixed
93 Ratings
4% Negative
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Sep 19, 2025
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MrBoomber
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
Nov 25, 2024
10
Germano166
The base for future titles, which builds the ground for what we know as pokémon game mechanics
85
NintendoWorldReport
Ruby & Sapphire are thoroughly upgraded versions with great graphics & sound and tons of new features, even if it's almost the same old game under all of that.
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G4 TV
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire are the best-looking games in the series, but they don't hold a candle to technical marvels such as "Golden Sun." The graphics are hardly bad, though. They look clean and colorful.
80
Gamestyle
Whilst its apparent lack of any revolutionary gameplay is a worthy of criticism, it doesn't stop the fact that this is still by far one of the most addictive and long-lasting games you could hope for on your Gameboy Advance.
70
Deeko
While the sound and control is top notch, not enough was improved upon to really make this game any more intersting that it's GB and GBC brethren.
40
Cheat Code Central
If you've already been-there-done-that, move along - there's nothing to see here. But if you must have Pokemon then just get one of these games. Don't fall prey to Nintendo's cheesy marketing scheme.
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Oct 10, 2023
10
IEatMinions
Mesmerising, profound and endlessly bursting with replay value, Pokemon Ruby is a beautiful, motivational, at times trippy, unique piece of art that feels supremely definitive and magical, regardless of who's playing. This is one of my all-time favourite games and it changed my life. I love it to bits and I always will.
Sep 29, 2024
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Fran23200
Leyenda pura, lo tengo subestimado porque solo lo jugué de mayor y la verdad que prefiero jugar a otros juegos que a este. Aún así, empezó todo y para el año que es está bastante bien. Dificultad básica, pokedex mítica y mucha nostalgia.
Aug 31, 2023
7
Visitbr
jogo muito massa, só faltou ser memorável, essa região não foi tão daora quanto kanto, mas é legal
Oct 24, 2025
4
fltrpon467
Solid game but it gets pretty boring after a while I think personally. Not the best game of all time for sure.
May 27, 2022
2
GDsReviews
Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire are a massive step backwards from the previous generation of Gold, Silver, and Crystal. Day and Night is gone, and so is going to multiple regions. It does though however mark the start of double battles, natures, and abilities that have become staples of the series ever since at the expense of making it much more complicated on the player's end compared to the first two generations of the games. The game overall is challenging, with a fantastic soundtrack that is easily among the best in the series to this day, and the new Pokemon introduced in this generation are truly great. As soon as you beat this game though, it grinds to a complete halt, but this seems to be a chronic problem with Pokemon games in general across the generations for the most parts with only a handful of exceptions.
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SummaryImmerse yourself in the beautiful region of Hoenn, a place of masterful heroes and mysterious teams, of friendship and battles. As the new kid in town, you set off on your journey as a Pokémon Trainer. Who knows what wonders and dangers await you? Now it's time to grab your gear and head out on your own... * Over 200 Pokémon appear wit... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
  • Game Boy Advance
Mar 19, 2003
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