Crossy's New Standardised Ratings for Pokémon Ruby reviews for Pokemon Ruby

Crossy's New Standardised Ratings for Pokémon Ruby

Control: 8

Controls are simple, based on the previous versions. This time, on Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, you can select from three button modes on the option screen. Generally, the L and R buttons have no use. That will be very light on your hands!

Environment: 8

This is the Game Boy Advance, so don't expect your free space to go too wild. In this new version, you can actually go behind trees and buildings. It gives you some good space, but there can be more. Plus which, your character can't jump, and has to rely on Pokémon to do his or her handiwork. And yes, you can be either a boy or girl. The very bad part, however, is that you can't link with Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, or Crystal.

Tact: 8

It's the usual repertoire: Catch all the Pokémon and use them for your own personal defence. But with the introduction of abilities and new Pokémon, with most features being carryovers from Crystal, the game takes the usual tact to a new level.

Graphics and Sound: 8

As this is the Game Boy Advance, don't expect too much from the graphics and sound. But the renditions here are significantly better than in the previous versions. Looks a lot realistic compared to Red and Blue!

Enjoyment: 10

This is by far the hottest era in Pokémon repertoires. With the introduction of abilities and a new sense of environment, you'll be cheering for more by the time you bring down the League and add Rayquaza, the Dragon equivalent to Mewtwo, to your party!

Final Grade: 84 (B)

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