Review round-up: Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby

Last year we saw the release of Pokémon X and Y, this year we saw the release of yet another Pokémon remake.

Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby brought us back to the Hoenn region and it would seem like the Hoenn region is doing better than ever.

The remakes retain aspects of the original game and add mroe details and features. The scores across the web average out around 8/10, not bad for a remake!

Without further ado, here's what the web thinks of Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby:

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. Still, a few of its flaws are even more glaring in 3D, especially the excess water Pokémon and often dull navigation of their habitats.

7.8/10

GamesRadar

Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire remain faithful to what made the GBA originals great. The new features are strong, but some of the progress made by Pokemon X&Y has also been undone.

4/5

GameSpot

Yes, its the same game we've seen before, but that's not a bad thing when the core concept is so engaging and rewarding. Your dedication to the cause makes the difference between becoming a good trainer or the best trainer, and while some people may end their journey once the story concludes, there's a wide variety of Pokemon to capture and raise, and potentially thousands of opponents waiting to put your Pokemon skills to the test.

8/10

JoyStiq

This is a larger, more detailed world than the series has ever seen, and thanks to a swath of subtle improvements, exploring the Hoenn Region is more satisfying and rewarding than it's ever been. 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

Destructoid

Although X & Y did an admirable job when it came to transitioning the Pokémonseries onto the 3DS, to me (other than the graphics) it seemed like the same formula from 1998 with a new coat of paint. However, this entry feels like a true next-gen title, with all the charm of the Pokémon franchise and just the right amount of features and complexities to have players journeying through Hoenn for years to come.

9/10