Pokémon Alpha Sapphire is a part of the sixth generation of Pokémon games, developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company for the Nintendo 3DS. It is a remake of Pokémon Sapphire, originally released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002. Released globally in November 2014, Alpha Sapphire, alongside its counterpart Omega Ruby, brings several enhancements and features to the original game.
Enhanced Graphics and 3D Mechanics: Leveraging the capabilities of the Nintendo 3DS, Alpha Sapphire features fully 3D-rendered graphics and environments, providing a more immersive experience compared to its GBA predecessor.
Mega Evolution: Introduced in Pokémon X and Y, Mega Evolution is a significant gameplay mechanic allowing certain Pokémon to temporarily evolve into more powerful forms during battle using Mega Stones.
Primal Reversion: Unique to the Hoenn region resurfacing in Alpha Sapphire, Primal Re