A Lukewarm Defense of Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

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Retro & Chill

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Published on September 4, 2021 2:00:34 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGq4-wAXSyw

Game:

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (2014)

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Let's Play

Duration: 43:12

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Today I take on the topic of Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (often abbreviated ORAS) and argue that they are indeed good (albeit somewhat flawed) remakes of the original Hoenn games.

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Sources:
[1] “Pokemon Omega Ruby,” Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/pokemon-omega-ruby
[2] “Pokemon Alpha Sapphire,” Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/pokemon-alpha-sapphire
[3] Justin Towell, “European Pokemon Platinum’s missing Game Corner explained,” GamesRadar+. https://www.gamesradar.com/european-pokemon-platinums-missing-game-corner-explained/
[4] Kallie Plagge, “Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby Review,” IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/11/18/pokemon-alpha-sapphire-and-omega-ruby-review

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:35 What Makes a Good Remake?
5:28 Visual Presentation
11:22 Area Design
16:01 Gameplay
21:19 "Too Much Water"
25:50 Story
32:36 The Emerald Question
39:22 The Battle Frontier
42:08 Conclusion


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