This is the best game ever with every turn somthing happens you should buy it one tip don,t use mudcip use treeco he,s good because the first gmy leader is rock type.

This version of Pokemon is the fun of the older versions combined with new features that carry on to the more recent versions. If your looking for a Pokemon game that is interesting, has solid game play, and of course fun, this game is a must buy!

Ive always liked this series and this adds so much more to the game. Easy game play, easy controls and great story line. BUY IT

After PKMN Ruby my faith in the franchise was revitalized due to the games heavy level of fun and replay and moreover, fixing the vast mistakes PKMN G/S/C made and went back to what made Pokemon so great. And well, despite the hype around FR/LG Hoenn still proved to be the most creative of the four regions.

While R/S had a lot after main game while Emerald... There's just so much for the single player to do!

I mean, 1. the story was a huge improvement over R/S by having both teams (Magma and Aqua) to combat, having two of the coolest box art legendaries duke it out as per their rivalry alluded in the previous games.

This leads to: 2. Giving Rayquaza an importance (another cool legendary) to the game outside being some post-game 'mon to catch.

3. Upgraded difficulty. May not say much for some, but if you started from scratch and chose to lack a certain team balance like I did, the Pokemon change-ups and slightly smarter AI would really throw you off and give you a bit more of a fight.

4. Most important reason of all: VERY HIGH REPLAY VALUE. And compared to previous gens, R/S already beat them out from the start. But Emerald throwing in Gym Leader rematches (how long have we been begging for that), giving Berries more purpose, upgrading Breeding, giving us the ability to explore extra areas so we DON'T HAVE TO trade to get both fossils and certain Pokes AND Battle Frontier (Battle Factory, I'll finish you yet!) alongside some other fun side things, Emerald has got to be the most rewarding (and battle centric) single player game within the Pokemon main games.

Love that game and I'm still playing it. If you're shaky by D/Ps lack of single player goods due to its heavy emphasis on Wifi/horrid online community or just wanna play alone (and it has to be a game from the Pokemon main series) then Emerald is your bet!

This game is a very fun game to play and you also be able to catch some pokemon the was not in the other pokemon games. You will never know when the story will change from the pokemon ruby story line. You will find different buildings in the contest tents places up to lilycove city. There is alot more things to find that is what makes this game fun to play. It is a little harder in some areas in the game but it is an easy game to figure out. So if you buy this game you will more than likely love it. I know I loved the game.

I've played most of the Pokemon games now, including the brand new Pearl / Diamond set, and I just really found that I had to come back and review this game. None of the others compare to this one, so I have to give it 5 stars.

REASONS FOR IT BEING THE BEST:
* Sapphire and Ruby were already extremely fun, and if it wasn't for this game, I'd probably vote THEM the funnest. However, this game is a combination of both and because of that it's even better.
* I really love team Magma and team Aqua, especially because in a sense they weren't really bad guys. They thought what they were doing was helpful, and in the end they learned their mistakes. I've always liked villains with some depth to them, and these have that. Also, having rivaling enemies in the same game was a cool experience.
* The overall storyline and characters were perfect. I really enjoyed the dialogue / boss fights / overall story from this game and honestly can't think of an improvement.
* The game just keeps on going. Nothing ever really seems to end. Even after you've defeated the elite 4 there's still SO much you can do (especially considering theres a vast ocean to explore). I beat this game almost a year ago and I STILL pick it up from time to time.
* The fact that I couldn't really think of any cons to put in here says a lot about it. I mean I guess maybe the graphics could be better (after playing pearl), and having to connect with other players via cords can be annoying, but honestly those really aren't that important. The game experience itself greatly makes up for those tiny flaws.
* The original set of pokemon always has a place in my heart, but I felt that the new ones they came up with for this one were a great addition and a lot better then the others.
* The mechanics of the game were pretty much just like all the other ones, and since most people have played the old versions of Pokemon, this should be very easy to figure out.
* The music was very catchy and never got monotonous.

All in all, if I were to suggest a Pokemon game to anyone, it would be this one. Pearl might have this one beat graphics wise, but Emerald beats it in almost every other way. So this game gets 5 stars from me.

My son is a big fan of Pokemon and he plays Pokemon on every Nintendo GBA, DSL, Cube, etc. On every platform, the game he likes most is Pokemon definitely. I bought this Emerald after he finished Ruby (or Sapphire I forgot) and got a guide book from Borders. He really like it. Parents may wonder what's the fun in it, but don't need to think about that. You kid really want it, they have differnt mind than grownups.

Pokemon Emerald another additon to the Pokemon franchise. This game is quite similar to Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire. Pokemon are the same but there are a few new add ins like the Battle Tower I belive. Personally I was unable to play this game through yet due to I barely made it through Ruby. If you have played neither Ruby nor Sapphire I recommend you buy this game because it contains bits of Ruby and Sapphire and more.

My kids love this game, however please be aware when you buy from a seller on Amazon. I received 2 different counterfeit games ~ Amazon has great customer service and I did get refunds however the sellers were not suspended. Only buy this game from Amazon direct so you can be sure you are getting the real deal!!

My son got this game for Christmas and loves it. He and his friends have lots of fun sharing pokemon.

This game is a lot of fun, and takes a long time to complete. The place that is unlocked after you beat the elite four is an interesting feature, and is hard to conquer. Being an owner of some of the previous versions, however, I must say that I was a bit disappointed when I found that you cannot trade between the older versions (red, blue, yellow, gold, silver, or crystal). All and all, if you have not ventured into the world of Sapphire and Ruby yet (as I have not), you will be pleasantly surprised. The graphics are great and there are plenty of challenging secrets to unlock. The new landscape/towns also make it worthwhile for any Pokemon oldie to try out, as getting around is more of a challenge, since you don't have any idea where you're going, it sort of takes you back to your first game. It's good, give it a try!

The Pokemon franchise has long outlasted its fad status, and seems here to stay. Next to Mario, it's the best-selling video game franchise in history. There's a reason for that, and it's not the pikachu dolls people bought for their 10 year olds. The games that started it all are excellent role-playing games, and bring you into a fun and interesting setting with lots of choices.

Pokemon Emerald follows the same plot as the rest of the Pokemon games. You start as a rookie trainer, and eventually work your way up to the Pokemon League champion. On the way, you manage to save the world from the incursions of a team (two teams, in this case) that seeks to use pokemon for their own advantage. The plot is simple but fun. The battle system is engaging, but the real appeal is the pokemon themselves. You can catch them, trade them, and battle them. Additionally, you can enter them in contests, feed and care for them, and breed them. You can only carry six at a time, so there's a lot of thought put into building a team, teaching them moves, and so on. You can have hours of fun just exploring the wilds and entering pokemon into contests, regardless of whether you want to actually battle them or carry through the game's plot.

Pokemon Emerald has all the strengths of its predecessors, and adds some new features to boot. It also has the franchise's drawbacks. The plot is predictable to those who have played the game before, and risks becoming stale at times. The amount of battling can become repetitive later in the game, especially when you're in a cave and you have to deal with wandering pokemon every few steps. These flaws are easy enough to ignore if you're interested by the gameplay, though, and that gameplay stands up well in comparison to most CRPGs out there today. Overall, Pokemon Emerald isn't anything new for the franchise, but it does continue a tradition of good games that carry the Pokemon brand name.

Overall the game is fun and worth it if you enjoy the Pokemon franchise. However be careful about buying a used version. Mine, and I found out many other people had this problem, told me the saved file was erased due to damage or corruption after I beat the Elite Four and went through the credits. So if you don't want to take the risk of that happening because somebody sells you a bootleg version of the game, consider buying it new.

not as good as the fire and leaf green versions, you start off with few to catch and the pokenav is brutal to get people to start a battle. if fun to check out new places but I just wish they followed the formula of the other 2

The Pokemon Emerald Version is a fun game. It is great to add Polemon to your Diamond or Pearl Pokemon. Everything went smooth in the transaction. I would buy from this person again.

Ok, so its another pokemon game. You would think it would be the same as the rest. Well, it isn't. The game play and the whole idea is the same but there are these wierd little animations your characters perform when they pop out of their pokeball. At first it was bearable but it just gets on your nerves after a while. If you turn off the animations though then there is no movement what so ever even when you attack and it gets kinda boring. If you love pokemon then go for it. But the rest should just play one of the other games.

This Pokémon game is undoubtedly the best of the GBA Pokémon games. Not only are there asthetic changes, the changes to the core system make the game that much more rewarding. The nature of every Pokémon is now a factor in battle, affecting their statistics in unique ways. Animation, a new feature, is done with a scant 2 frames, but it injects much more personality into Emerald than the games that came before it could ever have. Connecting to friends is also rewarding, with several features that are directly influenced by your friends. Again, this is a great game to get if you have a DS or a GBA.

My 10 yr old had been pretty much playing with his PSP for the last year, and had relegated the GBA to storage. Word of this game, and trying a hand at it at summer camp, made him dig out the GBA and order this game.

He has played it for probably 15 hours , and is nearly done with all the levels (I think 2 to go). He has had lots of help from friends, and that has helped get him over the frustrating (several) parts he can't figure out on his own. Overall, a bit less aggrevation than some of the PSP games he's tried (most of which are geared to older teens+). Highly recommend, based on what I've seen and heard from him (and no, he didn't get sapphire or ruby).

ADDED NOTE: DO NOT allow your young child to try any of the "cheats" downloaded online!!! My son tried one that I believe was maliciously placed on a website by someone (which asked the user to turn the game off in the middle of a save) and which DELETED his entire game save, which was almost the entire completed game except the last level. He was so crushed, he quite playing it and refuses to play it again, because he had almost finished the game. I called several Gamestops, and even Nintendo Cust Svc (open late 7 days a week) and spoke with a game specialist who said this is a common problem, and there is NO cure...use cheats at your own risk. All of the half-dozen Gamestop employees I spoke to had this happen to them when they were a bit "younger", and said they wouldn't do it again. Lesson learned !

My daughter loves all the Pokemon games and this is no exception! She plays for hours and really enjoys the game and the graphics. She likes it quite a bit!

Pokemon Emerald is an RPG (Role Playing Game) for the Game Boy Advance. Even though Pokemon Emerald is like an exact copy of Pokemon games Ruby and Sapphire, there are still some exclusives to the game. Like the chance to go to the Battle Frontier, and catch all Hoenn Pokemon. Pokemon Trainers also have different Pokemon and different levels. Pokemon Emerald allows you to capture Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza.

The Pokemon Company, Game Freak, and Nintendo have designed Emerald differently from Sapphire and Ruby, and the main Pokemon trainers look much different. Pokemon Emerald is definitely a great game to buy!

I bought this game for my son. He tells me he enjoys it very much.

You start off as a new person in town. From there, the professor is scared and he asks you for help. Soon after, you get your first Pokemon, and from thereafter, it's all fun and games. I my opinion, the best part is catching and training Pokemon. And, let me tell you, it's hard! Although, it's really fun when your Pokemon evolves. And if you get this game, I'm sure you'll love it too; Pokemon fan, or not!

In the "dark ages" we use to play marbles (alleys) and we would all do battle and different marbles could do different things. This is just an electronic version of it. No more lost marbles or torn marble bags. Get with the times Dad.

I think this game is so awesome except when I wanted to buy a DS Lite and you didn't have any so I have to buy it from Ebay.I rely on you for online shopping for the DS,but you didn't have any so I don't really like Amazon.Please Reply.

This story has many similarities to Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, but it differs in some aspects as much as it's the same.

Well, after riding along in the bumpy moving trucjk, you finally arrive to your new home in Littleroot Town in the Hoenn Region. You go off to meet Professer Birch, only to learn he is out doing fieldwork. You head into the field only to find the professer being attacked by a wild Pokemon. You must save him, so you grab a Poke ball from his bag and send out the Pokemon inside. You defeat the wild Pokemon with ease. Professer then thanks you by letting you keep the Pokemon you borrowed earlier, and you head out into the world to face all the trainers and obtain all the Pokemon possible. Along the way, you meet many friends and make many rivals. You challenge Gym Leaders to prove your worth as a trainer by earning their special badges - only the winning trainers are permitted to hold. But this road is treacherous, and along the way, evil teams release legendary Pokemon, Groudon and Kyogre. The battle rages, but the legendary Rayquaza arrives and quells the fight with its incredible power. After that, you head up to Ever Grande to win the Pokemon League, to become the ultimate champion.

After you become a master, you are invited by a man named Scott to an island called the Battle Frontier, the frontline of battling. You must obtain their special symbols by winning rigourous fights.... It's the ultimate test of skill as a trainer. But you choose to take this test. This is your dream. So make it come true.

Pokemon Emerald is like a combination of Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, with a bit of a new story, with moving pokemon and a new island, the battle fronteer! What could be better than that? Because these games are combined, there are more oppertunities to catch pokemon that weren't in the other versions, and make it more interesting to see pokemon in battles or the wild. The battle fronteer makes it worthwile to play the game after it is beaten. I think this was a great idea for nintendo to do.

THis is the best pokemon game so far. I have them all and i love this one. definetly a must buy

Same all all the other game new missions and a few new pokemon to get but basicly the same. My boys love it but I find it boring.

The game comes in good state. I enjoy this game. I play with it by hours a day. Is better that another versions because its display and graphics are much more better and the history goes on correctly.

This game is a good buy, if this is your first time playing, you'll find that it is much mpre improved then the old gold/silver/crystal. If you dont know rather to choose this saphire or ruby, choose this one first.
The game is somewhat challenging and takes some brain power. I found the elite four very hard, but if you have good battle tactics, you may be able to win in 1 or two tries, the downside is, once you battle the other 3. no turning back, no healing. Thats why I reccomend stocking up on 99x hyper potions, which is what I did.
another thing is that the batle fronteir is hard, I havent won any badges there yet, and the thing is you cant use any legendarys in it. it is possible to capture groundon, kyorge, rayquaza. and then it is also possible to catch mew, deoxys, latias and latios. but they are very hrd to get, if you want to get others, then you have to transfer it through a gamecube.
I hope you found this helpful, enjoy the game.

I have had to but 3 of these games, because all three of my children love it. The first 2 - I spent days looking for the best price, and the game period! Logged on here - and took no time. Saved myself about $9.00, and who knows how much gas and time. Great game, and recommend it to any parent/gamer.

I think this game is awesome because of the fact that the storyline has new parts put into it. Also you can go into the battle frontier and battle many trainers as much as you want. Also I wanted to say this was my last game for the Game Boy Advance because right now I am not pleased with Nintendo right now. Because of the fact that they are losing their popularity now and everyone doesn't like their stuff anymore. But hey Pokemon was something I've always liked since I was 12 years old and they make really good games and everything. But now with their new pokemon games coming out, due to the fact that these games do not allow you to play as the trainers anymore, you actually control the pokemon. Anyway I this Pokemon Emerald gets a 4 out of 5 for being my last Game Boy Advance game yet.

I'm actually a 19 year old player of Pokemon, and have been a fan of the video games since Red and Blue came out. This is by far the best I have seen of the games so far. In all honesty, this game will offer you many more features than the other games had to offer, more Pokemon, more adventure, more mystery, and more everything that we love in Pokemon games!

I recently just got this game with my significant other, and we play it together all the time. It's worth the money, and it's fun! Weather you are playing alone or you have a friend to play with, it's worth your time.

From an older child's point of view, it's one of the best games of Pokemon created so far!

Have fun, and experience it for yourselves!

This game is so much fun. I have played it so far for 305 hours and 17 minutes! It has good graphics. I like it because you get to have secret bases. You should buy it!

You know what would be cool, if they made a MMO computer of Pokemon where you create your character and apply for gym leader posiotions, Elite four and stuff has EVERY pokemon adn you can battle and trade with any one with out using a game link. That Would be the best