Pokémon Sapphire is one of the first games of the third generation in the Pokémon series. It was released at the same time with Pokémon Ruby exclusively for the Game Boy Advance platform by Nintendo. The difference between the two games is its story, and the gameplay and features are the same. In the universe of Pokémon, there are many different games of each generation, each generation is a major change in gameplay, graphics, and features. Of course, the start of the third generation is Ruby, and Sapphire is widely loved around the world.
Sapphire is an open-world adventure action game, and it incorporates a monster-catching element to bring a new and exciting experience to the player. The gameplay is similar to the previous games, and the player controls the main character through the classic overhead view. Depending on the story of the game, it will take players everywhere to unlock new features, new storylines, and new Pokemon for players. The game has an open-ended world design, and players can move between areas using special routes. A large area will make the habitat of pokémon diverse and abundant. Players can encounter local Pokemon by moving into the tall grass. The game will still have some possibilities where players can encounter pokemon legendary.
Sapphire has a similar combat mechanism to Ruby, and it introduces the first double battle mechanism in the history of Pokémon. Players can now control up to two Pokémon at the same time, so the tactics and fighting styles will become more diverse and richer. That also applies to and enemies, who will appear with two Pokemon to balance the battle. Players will order each Pokémon of their attack with everything they have, while players can still use some special items to support Pokémon or capture wild Pokemon. Players will also have access to the multi-function menu, where all the players need to check pokemon parameters, along with available items.
The plot of Sapphire will take players everywhere, and it will open up new battles for players, even a private training area, to train Pokemon. By the time Sapphire and Ruby were released, the couple had become famous and became one of the best selling games on the GBA platform.
