Pokémon: Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (3DS) Retrospective | Swinging for the Fences

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What a leap- Red and Blue transitioned to their remakes through color and pixel density, Gold and Silver had huge leaps- 3D assets, far richer color palettes, but Ruby and Sapphire's transition comes via a jump to full 3D- for better and for worse. Launching on the 3DS in 2014, we got Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire- full Hoenn remakes, taking the basic world and story of Hoenn and kinda just… scribbling all over the page, coloring outside the lines, and going to some interesting and baffling places. FireRed and LeafGreen played it way too safe, really only deviating from the originals in minor ways until the short and mediocre Sevii Isles, and while HeartGold and SoulSilver had a mountain of extra content, a vast majority of it, sans an intro to the Safari Zone, a little bit of carryover from Crystal, and the Pokeathlon was sealed in Kanto- the Legendary Hunt, rematches, most Gen 4 evolutions- Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are strictly adherent in some regards, ignoring the existence of Emerald entirely until the post-game, encounter tables that while slightly more generous, in the sense that 1% encounters are mostly eliminated, are almost identical to before, routes being completely unchanged so as not to take any advantage of the 3rd dimension the game is built around, but simultaneously fly off the rails frequently and at random- Maxie and Archie get huge reinventions, Mauville is redesigned, Southern Island becomes an integral plot beat, and a mountain of changes to the later stages of the villain storyline that directly lead to the game going off the rails with new encounters and content- it's nearly schizophrenic with how hard it bounces back and forth between the extremes of being faithful in excess to suddenly being a whole new game. Some changes, mechanics, and features are fantastic- others are quite the opposite- it's a truly fascinating specimen either way, as it bounces between a remake and a complete reimagining on a while.
Pokémon: Omega Ruby + Alpha Sapphire - (00:00:00)
Intro - (00:01:26)
Gameplay - (00:03:02)
Presentation - (00:16:47)
Version Exclusives - (00:21:44)
Littleroot Town + Route 101 - (00:30:06)
Oldale Town, Route 103, and Route 102 - (00:37:05)
Route 104, Petalburg Woods, Rustboro, and Stone Badge - (00:41:57)
Route 116 - (00:44:41)
Dewford Town, Granite Cave, and Knuckle Badge - (00:46:23)
Route 109, Slateport City, and Contest Spectaculars - (00:55:33)
Route 110 - (01:02:49)
Route 117 and Verdanturf - (01:06:20)
Mauville City + Dynamo Badge - (01:08:24)
Route 112 - (01:12:42)
Fiery Path - (01:14:44)
Secret Bases + Route 113 - (01:15:53)
Fallarbor Town + Route 114 - (01:18:50)
Meteor Falls - (01:20:49)
Mt. Chimney + Jagged Pass - (01:22:25)
Lavaridge Town + Heat Badge - (01:23:44)
Route 111 - (01:24:58)
Petalburg + Balance Badge - (01:26:32)
Route 115 - (01:27:35)
Great Rod - (01:28:40)
Route 118 - (01:30:07)
Southern Island - (01:32:04)
Route 119 + Weather Institute - (01:34:48)
Route 120, Scorched Slab, Fortree City, + Feather Badge - (01:37:14)
Route 121 + Safari Zone - (01:39:02)
Mt. Pyre - (01:44:52)
Route 122, Route 123, Lilycove City, The Rival, + Magma/Aqua Hideout - (01:48:20)
Shoal Cave - (01:50:16)
Mossdeep City, Super Rod, + Mind Badge - (01:53:14)
Dive, The Regis, + QR Codes - (01:55:19)
The Climax (Seafloor Cavern, Sootopolis City, + Cave of Origin) - (01:58:45)
New Stuff, Old Places (Hidden Pokémon + Odds and Ends) - (02:04:58)
The Sea Mauville - (02:19:50)
New Stuff, Old Places (Hidden Pokémon + Odds and Ends) Part II - (02:24:15)
Soaring - (03:00:31)
Mirage Spots - (03:07:11)
Rain Badge - (03:46:32)
Ever Grande City, Victory Road, and the Elite Four - (03:48:27)
The Delta Episode + Sky Pillar - (03:58:27)
Battle Resort - (04:13:54)
Events - (04:19:46)
Teams - (04:24:38)
Pokémon Special - (04:27:39)
Conclusion - (04:30:24)
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  • @DarianTrinity
    @DarianTrinity2 ай бұрын

    If I had a nickel for every time I saw a review of ORAS that was almost unreasonably long (in a good way), I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice

  • @theburgerfarm

    @theburgerfarm

    2 ай бұрын

    Pierce Brosnan ate Mrs. Fitzsimmons' sea bass

  • @DarianTrinity

    @DarianTrinity

    2 ай бұрын

    @@theburgerfarm Man, woman, or otherwise identified person of culture

  • @kerkerzwerg

    @kerkerzwerg

    Ай бұрын

    thought the same thing, but in cents lol

  • @asmoday_

    @asmoday_

    Ай бұрын

    @@theburgerfarm🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @DocDoesGamingTV
    @DocDoesGamingTV2 ай бұрын

    I thought today would be productive, but now I'll be watching this without a break haha

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm finally free of making it and back to productivity 🙏

  • @GrantTheHierophant
    @GrantTheHierophant2 ай бұрын

    I loved flying around Omega Ruby, it was really cool seeing the world modeled in 3D.

  • @Smashfan258

    @Smashfan258

    Ай бұрын

    A big reason people were disappointed with BDSP

  • @traiges414
    @traiges4142 ай бұрын

    I was so excited for this one especially - Thank you for putting all this effort into those retrospectives for us

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    2 ай бұрын

    Believe me, I've been workin hard on this big boy

  • @raxon912
    @raxon912Ай бұрын

    Holy cow, this video has so much love poured into it. Keep up the great work!

  • @foundsomecashhere
    @foundsomecashhere2 ай бұрын

    Please keep on making these even if not all of them blow up - can speak for everyone when I say this is like crack to watch

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    2 ай бұрын

    colosseum should be out soonish and dppt has started some production :p

  • @foundsomecashhere

    @foundsomecashhere

    Ай бұрын

    @@ntmaproductions I look forward to it!

  • @ThomastheDankEngine8900

    @ThomastheDankEngine8900

    25 күн бұрын

    @@ntmaproductionsare you going to talk about XD as well?

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    25 күн бұрын

    @@ThomastheDankEngine8900 eventually lmao although I havent begun work on that

  • @wangchung2157
    @wangchung21572 ай бұрын

    Got a 2ds in 2019 and Omega Ruby was like 3rd game I got and was pleasantly surprised. It couldve been a bit more difficult but the story was kool and the map was great

  • @jenisia3600
    @jenisia36002 ай бұрын

    Here we go🎉 Edit: great points on the Megas, also cannot unseen the clefkey thing u said

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    2 ай бұрын

    marowak was robbed 😭

  • @alexanderstilianov
    @alexanderstilianov2 ай бұрын

    Can't wait to watch this baby while I'm traveling.

  • @ostendoswitch985
    @ostendoswitch9852 ай бұрын

    Ah yes my favorite Pokemon game: Pokemon Alpha S Ruby

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    2 ай бұрын

    Switch 3 exclusive

  • @ostendoswitch985

    @ostendoswitch985

    2 ай бұрын

    @@ntmaproductions Would probably still have graphics of a N64 game at there best

  • @kathleenh2782
    @kathleenh27822 ай бұрын

    omega ruby was my first *ever* pokémon game that i played at 10 years old- it’s got a special place in my heart and i cannot wait to watch this video!

  • @itsaIIgoodman
    @itsaIIgoodman2 ай бұрын

    God this dropped at the perfect time, I need to pull an all nighter and I needed something to help with that

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    2 ай бұрын

    enjoy :) good luck on the graveyard :)

  • @jasonmclaughlin6130
    @jasonmclaughlin61302 ай бұрын

    4.5 hrs! I know what I’ve got going during work today

  • @rajko15
    @rajko152 ай бұрын

    Double edge sword of a new NTMA Pokemon Retrospective video finally coming out to enjoy but then knowing you gotta wait at least a few months for the next one.

  • @johnpaulcross424
    @johnpaulcross4242 ай бұрын

    This is going to consume my attention for the next few days

  • @camofbeanz
    @camofbeanzАй бұрын

    So cool to see these videos still going, man. I've watched every single one.

  • @defoaqua
    @defoaqua2 ай бұрын

    I can't wait to watch this, thank you for making this video!!

  • @gaznew1815
    @gaznew18152 ай бұрын

    Could you put all your retrospectives in a playlist so I can have them on to go to sleep to please 😁

  • @DepressedMicaiahASMR
    @DepressedMicaiahASMR2 ай бұрын

    Got recommended this during work and it was great, loved it and saw you have another one for RSE so thats next. Hope your channel gets recommended to others too

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    2 ай бұрын

    I also have RBGY, FRLG, LGPE, GSC, AND HGSS (so far) :) I appreciate it!

  • @Jacman-tx6cd
    @Jacman-tx6cd2 ай бұрын

    I started Pokémon with Ruby and sapphire, played platinum, and then never looked at the series again until ORAS got announced. I remember I convinced my mom to get me the omega ruby edition of the 2ds. We had to ship it in from New Zealand to the US so it’s region locked but I couldn’t care less. I was up till 3 am for 3ish nights straight catching all the Pokémon I could, exploring hoenn again, and trying to trade online for version exclusives, I have such fond memories of these games. Still one of my favorite winter breaks of all time.

  • @Nigruto7
    @Nigruto7Ай бұрын

    I put this video on to fall asleep but i ended up listening to the whole thing. Thank you please make more!

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    Ай бұрын

    RBY, FRLG, LGPE, GSC, HGSS, and RSE are alrwady done, and more will come eventually :)

  • @gabrielboman1340
    @gabrielboman13402 ай бұрын

    Oras is by far the best 3ds pokemon game and the best UI in all the games

  • @cayder7485
    @cayder74852 ай бұрын

    I took a nap and woke up to a banger holy

  • @AzureFlute
    @AzureFlute2 ай бұрын

    Just got done listening to this after a few sessions, really great video! I actually forgot entirely about some little bits of info you added, like the Day Care at the Resort Makes me wanna go back and play more ORAS soon

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    2 ай бұрын

    Oh hey I love your videos :)

  • @SirIvanchi
    @SirIvanchiАй бұрын

    AS was my first 3ds game, loved sapphire cause it was my first gba game, this makes me nostalgic again

  • @tommy9094
    @tommy9094Ай бұрын

    Can’t wait for the Gen 5 video

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    Ай бұрын

    eventually 🙏🏻

  • @wallyallen7169
    @wallyallen71692 ай бұрын

    Just finished my replay of Alpha Sapphire! Would've loved to watch this while playing that, but you can bet I'm devouring this

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    2 ай бұрын

    timing is not my forte

  • @NikolasN64
    @NikolasN64Ай бұрын

    Yo hello. I saw your vids on the gba games and this just came in my recommended. Excited to watch :)

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks! We got a playlist that also features the gen one and two games so if you have a generalized interest in the series check out those videos. Thanks for watching appreciate it!

  • @aleksb2238
    @aleksb22382 ай бұрын

    Nice video! Still not the longest ORAS review though 😉

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    2 ай бұрын

    That is true :p

  • @DvdBShow
    @DvdBShow2 ай бұрын

    Great video dude!

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    2 ай бұрын

    🙏

  • @IzzyItachi
    @IzzyItachi2 ай бұрын

    Absolute cinema

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    2 ай бұрын

    kino, even

  • @dee7352
    @dee73522 ай бұрын

    It feels like a meme atp to make a long ass video on oras lol. (I’m v excited to watch this)

  • @b.o.3815
    @b.o.38152 ай бұрын

    so exited ☺️

  • @Deoxys_Used_Mimic
    @Deoxys_Used_Mimic2 ай бұрын

    Shoutout to Deoxys for being the first Mythical Pokémon to be legitimately catchable in-game without special events or glitches; a trend that continued in SwSh, L:A, and SV. …too bad it’s now banished to the PoGo dimension if you didn’t shill out for Pokémon Home before Pokémon Bank shut down.

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    2 ай бұрын

    USUM also had Magearna via QR Code! Not catchable, but obtainable, permanently, forever, not to mention Legends Arceus making everyone available, with some caveats. Deoxys was a real trailblazer.

  • @Robbbbinator
    @RobbbbinatorАй бұрын

    Wow wanted to go sleeping bro... ah eff it that can wait.! Can´t wait til Diamond Pearl and Platinum retrospective😍 those were my last pokemon games on handheld until i got to play again. Since 2021 i played like 7 or 8 games on the 3ds lol.

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    Ай бұрын

    It won't be soon but DPPT is in production !

  • @Robbbbinator

    @Robbbbinator

    Ай бұрын

    @@ntmaproductions Heck yeah mate! love this series! Oh btw the DPPT remakes are not worth talking about i heard :D :D

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    Ай бұрын

    @@Robbbbinator Lol they're bad but they will get something

  • @Robbbbinator

    @Robbbbinator

    Ай бұрын

    @@ntmaproductions oh ok, so basically next video Diamond pearl Platinum and after that when it comes to pokemon Brilliant Diamond and shining pearl? ah well i guess i will watch it nonetheless :)

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    Ай бұрын

    @@Robbbbinator next video will pr9bably be colosseum :p

  • @mariamagdalenaschmitt8838
    @mariamagdalenaschmitt8838Ай бұрын

    I literally never comment on videos but like genuinely I can't understand how such great content has so few views. I hope your channel blows up man, this is amazing content.

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks we are cruising now lol, not huge yet but we did years of content that got a couple views. TLDR: We appreciate the support!

  • @gamer-jm6my
    @gamer-jm6my2 ай бұрын

    the amount of times iv heard that boot up screen on that game its forever etched in my minde

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    2 ай бұрын

    The pokemon effect for sure. I can hum quite a few myself lol

  • @kdburner7356
    @kdburner73564 күн бұрын

    Which game do you think has the better exclusives? I don’t mean stats wise I mean which would be your preferred game

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    4 күн бұрын

    @@kdburner7356 I'm fairly split, although I lean Sapphire- Kyogre is way cooler than Groudon imo, and Ludicolo and Sableye are both very fun Pokemon in usage and design, plus some of the ones added like Clauncher and Dialga, but admittedly, Ruby has some crazy exclusives this time around with Ho-Oh, and Archen. Also Sapphire (the original) was my childhood game alonside Crystal :)

  • @gabrieldevoogel6225
    @gabrieldevoogel622515 күн бұрын

    So Kyurem is not exclusive, you actually need The other Dao dragon for it to even wanna appear, like Giritina who you correctly omitted from the exclusive screen

  • @whiskeysour1179
    @whiskeysour1179Ай бұрын

    Well. Here we go again.

  • @gabrieldevoogel6225
    @gabrieldevoogel62252 ай бұрын

    Seven minutes ago on my baby sisters seventh birthday, it must be destiny 😂

  • @ParadoxX-lt1vu
    @ParadoxX-lt1vu2 ай бұрын

    Love your videos at work. You kno what the next game you plan on doing is? X and y?

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    2 ай бұрын

    For mainline Diamond, Pearl, Platinum. Colosseum will likely be the next Pokemon game, that is in progress currently

  • @jimdaflynn
    @jimdaflynnАй бұрын

    uhhh... Pierce Brosnan ate Mrs. Fitzsimmons' seabass?

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    Ай бұрын

    I james bond cheeseburgered your sister

  • @boyindomitus
    @boyindomitus2 ай бұрын

    x and y next?? :DD

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    2 ай бұрын

    got a few to go till that :p DPPt and BDSP will be next as far as main games go, but Colosseum will be out in the nearer future ;p

  • @xtwoheartsx2666
    @xtwoheartsx26662 ай бұрын

    i just have to ask why you feel compelled to include comments about competitive when you clearly aren't invested in it? you claimed that landorus incarnate is worse than therian? you mean the forme that's banned in every singles format? you clearly weren't talking about vgc where intimidate does carry therian to higher viability than incarnate because you mentioned setting up rocks, a play that's essentially singles exclusive. this is far from your only comment about competitive that's dubious to say the least. you don't sound like you enjoy the concept of competitive, so again, why even bother mentioning it?

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    2 ай бұрын

    I can be bad at competitive and like it 🙏 also honestly I didn't mean to make Incarnate form sound bad ut's also mad crazy

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    2 ай бұрын

    also i only play multis 🙏

  • @jfitzgerald4887
    @jfitzgerald4887Ай бұрын

    This video is poorly paced. You need to learn how to concisely say what you want to say. You'd benefit from taking remedial English class again.

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    Ай бұрын

    Most people seem to like it but thanks for the advice my man!

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    Ай бұрын

    mommy asmr subscriber 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @jfitzgerald4887

    @jfitzgerald4887

    Ай бұрын

    @ntmaproductions You dunderhead. It wasn't a compliment. You don't go over every new system mechanic in the first 5 minutes of the video. You don't read off a script like it's a Wikipedia article. You don't just put up irrelevant gameplay footage as you read off your script. Listen, making a video is hard. If you don't have the time and patience to be thoughtful for the footage you use in a video, make a podcast, book, or audio book. A KZread video is a different medium and should be treated as such. You also need to pick up on social ques. Again, my original comment wasn't complimenting you.

  • @ntmaproductions

    @ntmaproductions

    Ай бұрын

    @@jfitzgerald4887 oh got ya, got ya 🙏🙏🙏 thank you for the feedback. We are just gonna ignore it though!!

  • @jfitzgerald4887

    @jfitzgerald4887

    Ай бұрын

    @ntmaproductions Again, you're lacking any semblance of being a human being capable of have regular discourse with another human being. Feedback is for you to listen to, receive, and consider if any changes need to be done. Based up on the thousands of likes my comment has, we can safely agree I am in the majority opinion here. For you to so brazenly disregard this honest feedback is a shame and disservice to your fans. I genuinely hope you realize after each video you upload gets downvoted to oblivion you'll see it's not your viewers who are a bunch of lovers, but rather you, failing to make reasonable adjustments for the viewer.

  • @TJB567
    @TJB5672 ай бұрын

    Intro too long

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