Graphics:
I only ran into one glitch with this game. At one point (after the 3rd badge when battling Jude) the game's screen panned to the right and would not let me continue. However, I restarted the game and did not run into the glitch and was able to complete the first beta version of this hack. Other that that glitch there weren't any tiling errors and all of the graphics fit well with the game and did not seem out of place. There was a clear night and day system, as well as random weather events. The graphics really remained true to their pokemon ruby essence.
Sound:
I mute the sound when playing pokemon because I fast-forward to often.
Addictiveness:
Just like any other pokemon game for me, this game was addicting! I could not step away. I loved that you could re-challenge trainers after every gym badge. I also loved that the wild pokemon were always at a high level so there wasn't as much of a need for level grinding. The variety of pokemon and the advanced difficulty of the hack really made it a joy to play.
Story:
This is really the best element of the game. The story is completely fresh. I really admire the creativity of the creator of this game. The player can still go through the normal badge routine that is a staple among pokemon, but the side-story is very interesting. The beginning of the game really is vastly different than any other pokemon game that I have played (which is a LOT) and really sucked me into playing. I also love that the star of the game is eevee. There is promise that in the next release of this game the player will be able to evolve eevee into any of the original 5 eeveelutions as well as espeon and umbreon. The events have been altered so that they are completely new; however still are reminiscent of the events from the base game for this hack, pokemon ruby. This means that there is completely new dialogue and characters, but the events have to do with weather (like the original ruby game). All in all, this game's story is the selling point and this game should be played if only to go through a fresh pokemon adventure that isn't based on a pokemon professor handing you a laboratory!
Depth:
This hack goes up to the 6th badge (which is about halfway through the game). There aren't many puzzles, so it is pretty straight forward from gym to gym. There is some back and forth in the game, but the towns are close together and most of the paths are short so it isn't a labor to go between places to get necessary items. There are a few events that add supplemental game play, it is definitely worth the time to play.
Difficulty:
The trainers have an increased difficulty. In addition to having their levels raised, they also use many more healing items. Trainers on the routes even use multiple potions, which can be frustrating! I liked that you were able to choose the order of the first 3 and last 2 gyms. I could battle whatever leader I had an initial advantage over and level up, then battle the more difficult leaders later. I really liked that you could rebattle trainers after each gym leader and their levels were significantly harder. Even though the game only has 6 badges, I had to take time to train to be able to earn them!
Ultimately, this hack is a must play!
Graphics:
I only ran into one glitch with this game. At one point (after the 3rd badge when battling Jude) the game's screen panned to the right and would not let me continue. However, I restarted the game and did not run into the glitch and was able to complete the first beta version of this hack. Other that that glitch there weren't any tiling errors and all of the graphics fit well with the game and did not seem out of place. There was a clear night and day system, as well as random weather events. The graphics really remained true to their pokemon ruby essence.
Sound:
I mute the sound when playing pokemon because I fast-forward to often.
Addictiveness:
Just like any other pokemon game for me, this game was addicting! I could not step away. I loved that you could re-challenge trainers after every gym badge. I also loved that the wild pokemon were always at a high level so there wasn't as much of a need for level grinding. The variety of pokemon and the advanced difficulty of the hack really made it a joy to play.
Story:
This is really the best element of the game. The story is completely fresh. I really admire the creativity of the creator of this game. The player can still go through the normal badge routine that is a staple among pokemon, but the side-story is very interesting. The beginning of the game really is vastly different than any other pokemon game that I have played (which is a LOT) and really sucked me into playing. I also love that the star of the game is eevee. There is promise that in the next release of this game the player will be able to evolve eevee into any of the original 5 eeveelutions as well as espeon and umbreon. The events have been altered so that they are completely new; however still are reminiscent of the events from the base game for this hack, pokemon ruby. This means that there is completely new dialogue and characters, but the events have to do with weather (like the original ruby game). All in all, this game's story is the selling point and this game should be played if only to go through a fresh pokemon adventure that isn't based on a pokemon professor handing you a laboratory!
Depth:
This hack goes up to the 6th badge (which is about halfway through the game). There aren't many puzzles, so it is pretty straight forward from gym to gym. There is some back and forth in the game, but the towns are close together and most of the paths are short so it isn't a labor to go between places to get necessary items. There are a few events that add supplemental game play, it is definitely worth the time to play.
Difficulty:
The trainers have an increased difficulty. In addition to having their levels raised, they also use many more healing items. Trainers on the routes even use multiple potions, which can be frustrating! I liked that you were able to choose the order of the first 3 and last 2 gyms. I could battle whatever leader I had an initial advantage over and level up, then battle the more difficult leaders later. I really liked that you could rebattle trainers after each gym leader and their levels were significantly harder. Even though the game only has 6 badges, I had to take time to train to be able to earn them!
Ultimately, this hack is a must play!