When I first bought Pokémon Ruby, I wasn't that much excited because I was one of those Pokémon fans who did not like the look of the new Pokémon at the time. This game absolutely changed that. I fell in love with all the Third Generation Pokémon, and even more with the amazing Hoen region. There is rain and desert and a variety of interesting Pokémon habitats. You can even dive deep into the ocean and discover treasures and hidden caves. There is so much to do and this game not only makes you feel like a real Pokémon trainer, but it makes you feel like a real explorer and a brave adventurer.

GRAPHICS 9
The visual in this game are really something.I really love the lightning when it is storming, it looks so realistic. There are so many textures and variations in landscape, it feels like a real place. Everything looks right and you don't feel like you are just looking at pixels on a screen; it looks like you are peering into the world Ash Ketchum lives in and knows. 

SOUND 9
I love the sound in this game. The music is perfect  for the adventure and for battling, and every situation you encounter. It helps you get into it. The sound effects are great as well. 

ADDICTIVENESS 9
Like many other Pokémon games, this game is very easy to get addicted to. You start to hear the first Pokémon theme song in your head as you travel across the lands, searching for and wide. If you like gambling, you will probably enjoy the Mauville Game Corner (a little casino, really) As well. I love it. The Pokémon Competitions are very addictive also. Like dog shows for Pokémon trainers, only your Pokémon are allowed to act up. Very cool.

STORY 9
The story of Pokémon and being the very best Pokémon trainer in the world never gets old. The  thing is, with every new Pokémon game comes new adventures and new people and Pokémon to meet. There is so much to discover and so much to learn, the story almost never really ends. In Pokémon Ruby, there is so much to find, you almost never tire of the Hoen region. And if you do, check online; there is probably more to be found.

DEPTH 10
As I mentioned above, there is so much to do in this game.You get to gamble at a casino, compete in more than one kind of competition, breed Pokémon, plant, decorate a secret hiding place of your choice, and so much more.This is not a game you will beat in a few hours. Even after you reach the credits screen, there is still much more to find out and discover. The journey never actually ends. 

DIFFICULTY 7
Some parts of the game can be a little tough, especially if you don't take the time to level up your Pokémon first (I kind of cheat with Rare Candies I get from the Zigzagoons that pick up stuff while I battle), and catching rare and powerful Pokémon after you have used up your Master Ball. There are some puzzles that take a little mind power also, but nothing too hard. The hardest part is actually catching them all.

OVERALL 9.5
All around, this is an awesome game, even if you aren't a big Pokémon fan. I've met people who have never even watched a single episode of Pokémon or has played any of the other Pokémon games who really enjoy Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald.  A lot of people assume that these games are made for kids, but they are for all ages. I can promise many hours of fun; there is plenty to see, and plenty to do, and many species of Pokémon to catch. Happy hunting!

Nice, I like this review, they are getting better each time, everything that has to do with the way the review looks is really good and I think you did a good job with this. I only played Ruby maybe once or twice and only for a little while because I was more of a Sapphire person but they are pretty much the same and I can compare and agree with some of the things that you have brought up. Good job and keep it up.

zanderlex :  I guess because I first loved Ruby I can't really get into Sapphire as much, but like you said, they are pretty much the same. Thanks again, Zanderlex for checking out my review!

Yeah, its kind of the same with me and sapphire, that was the first one that I had played so I got used to it and once I played Ruby those two times i just couldn't really give up on sapphire since i already had gone through so much with it and practically "grew up" with sapphire. And then emerald came along and everything changed.

zanderlex : Oh, the 3.5 gen game?

VizzedGamer: what do you mean 3.5? I think it would just be 3.

zanderlex : I think he means FR/LG I think.......though I'm not sure.

18mlivingston : I guess that makes sense but I don't think I mentioned those.