‘Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire’ Initial Thoughts

Nintendo doesn’t live by the old credo, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Instead there’s is, “If it ain’t broke, lets try our hardest to make it even better.”

Although it’s impossible not to draw comparisons to “Pokemon X & Y,” through our first handful of hours of gameplay, “Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire” takes the game’s previous engine and tweaks it just enough to draw out its finer qualities, making for another fantastic Pokemon game.

While the look and feel of “Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire” is similar to “Pokemon X & Y,” everything feels better and looks better. For instance, added animations after Pokemon evolve, as well as more cut-scenes, make for a much-better and more-immersive experience. Considering that the series was already one that drew you in, “Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire” do a great job of creating an environment you’ll want to play in- for hours.

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