bit-tech Shopping: Nintendo Pokemon: Emerald (GBA)

Rating: 8

Time with product: 1 Months

Strengths: Pokeman, familiar gameplay

Weaknesses: Similar to previous games

Summary: I bought this for my son since he spent countless hours playing the Pokemon Ruby. It's very similar to the previous game with a few enhancement. There's the natural draw because it is a Pokemon game but it doesn't seem to pack enough differences to really stand out from the previous version. The graphics and features don't compare very well to most of the games being released, but he loves the gameplay and that's what it's all about anyway. I recommend it for any 5-10 year old Pokeman addict.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 2 Years

Strengths: Anemations

Weaknesses: unstable

Summary: Pokemon emerald has great actions. I think it is very cool don't you. I really like the effects. I have a shiny in my game. It is a mightiana.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 1 Weeks

Strengths: gameboy advance

Weaknesses:

Summary: it's a very good game i like the game realy much-i love the game!!!!-and the game i so interesting for me and its realy hard to win but its a cool game-buy the game you will never hate the game you will love the game for its a hard game there are 18 badges in the game so its hard to come to the end of the game!!!!

Rating: 10

Time with product:

Strengths: Wider variety of Pokemon; addictive gameplay; familiar interface

Weaknesses: nothing new gameplay wise

Summary: Pokemon are one of the most successful portable gaming franchises period. If you get past the stigma of Pokemon affliated with younger gamers, the RPG elements are actually pretty addictive to even adult gamers.This time, Pokemon Emerald builds upon the previous Pokemon titles by adding in more reclusive Pokemon characters, old and new. You don't need a gameshark to "cheat" your way to unlocking certain Pokemons because you can do it the old fashioned way with Pokemon Emerald linking your previous games. Of course, it is infinitely more time consuming and you need your fair share of luck.Though bringing in more Pokemon characters is definitely better, you have to wonder if the gameplay presentation has gotten a little static. It is beyond refinement at this point, so hopefully, the next Pokemon title on GBA or DS can bring about a different spin on the interface while commensurately, bring in more Pokemon characters to unlock.This is a value buy for Pokemon fans that have previous games--you need it for a complete collection. For those wanting to get a taste of Pokemon for the first time, it is an excellent way to immerse yourself in the gameplay.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 5 Days

Strengths: A larger amount of catchable Pokemon, several new challenges

Weaknesses: Many of the best additions are not available until after beating the main game

Summary: Pokemon Emerald is a remake of the Ruby/Sapphire games for GBA, with some new additions such as an extended Battle Frontier and the ability to replay gym battles. Anyone who missed the Ruby and Sapphire games should definitely pick this one up. For long-time players of this series, Emerald has some new tricks, but may be too familiar to those looking for the next big change in Pokemon