Pokémon Ruby Version

November 21, 2002 Game Freak Nintendo
Role-playing (RPG) Turn-based strategy (TBS) Adventure
GBA
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Sequel to Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions (1999), Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions offer 135 new Pokémon, more complex battling and training systems, new crime organizations, a longer and more story-focused campaign and upgraded graphics to create a new and technically improved Pokémon experience.
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81.3
Total Score
366
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Game Info

Release Date November 21, 2002
Developer Game Freak
Publisher Nintendo
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective Bird view / Isometric, Side view
Themes Action, Fantasy, Kids
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