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Pokemon Ruby 11-29-12 02:49 AM
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Pokemon Ruby: The Good Old Gemstone Series
So it's the Ruby version of Pokemon... Let's start, shall we? Pokemon Ruby is quite similar to Pokemon Emerald and Pokemon Sapphire. There are very few differences and have the same goals.
The graphics are somehow repetitive, but addictive. We can now identify the wild Pokemon by only seeing it's shadow. This is somehow satisfying because you will know immediately if you should flee, battle, or throw a Poke Ball. The graphics have certainly improved since the first version.
I have to admit, though, that the sound is sometimes annoying especially if you are looking for Pokemon to catch and you keep finding the same Pokemon over and over again. I sometimes lower the volume because of this. Despite that, the sound is pretty good and sometimes gets me humming along with it.
Being a huge Pokemon fan, most people would say that it's natural for me to rate addictiveness 10 out of 10. However, Pokemon fan or not, you will be surprised how addictive this game will be if you try it. With the same 'Gotta catch 'em all' motto, Pokemon puts a strange, warm happiness within our hearts. It's like taking care of the pet you never had, such as a dog, cat, or a hamster. Some Pokemon remind me of my long lost hamster, which is probably one of the reasons I love Pokemon. And with the taunting and insults of your rival, you will definitely dream of beating him in front of the whole world. I hope he/she knows who the real wanna-be is.
The story is very good, and slightly funny. With plenty of antagonists like your rival, a good person here and there, and your Pokemon at your side, I bet that you'll love this game. Your rival is basically your main enemy, and is sometimes mean towards you. Despite that, the story is complete and satisfying.
The depth includes your goals, needs, and dreams. So if you wish to finish this game, I'm afraid you're going to need a lot of time. I don't want to spoil the fun, so you can find out how many surp... Read the rest of this Review
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