Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire - A Pokémon Paraspective

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The journey continues. I will be taking a look at EVERY official Pokémon video game release in exact North American order. All 66+ games. Fourteenth is a return to an old friend in Pokémon Pinball, but this time it's been GEN 3IFIED. Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire.
Title sequence, background, Pallet Town remix and "Where's That Parasect?" by Joshua C. Griffin
#pokemon #pokemonpinball #paraspective

[@DigiRangerScott]

My mother threw my copy down the sewer outside a Weight Watchers. I’m not kidding

[@allthelonely4287]

Any particular reason why?

[@DigiRangerScott]

@@allthelonely4287 I don’t quite remember the details, sorry

[@KibbysGhost]

Diets make people angry

[@Whurlpuul]

@@DigiRangerScott can you ask her lol

[@Jono153]

Core memory right there

[@Nathan-rb3qp]

A cancelled Diamond & Pearl pinball game was recently discovered.

[@mastermarkus5307]

The fact that there STILL hasn't been another Pokémon Pinball game, and that there wasn't one for the DS or 3DS, which were perfect for the genre, is a damn CRIME. I loved this game and still play it from time to time. I was never super excited by pinball games in general because they're always just about getting a high score, but the addition of catching and evolving Pokémon was the _perfect_ motivation to continue playing.

[@malrofo]

Ill never forget the day the ball got stuck in the space between groudon and the top of the table. I screamed when it went to the catch animation

[@legomann9092]

I used to play this game so much as a kid. I'm not particularly a pinball guy but I love this game. I would love to see them make another pokemon pinball game

[@kenthuang436]

I’d love to see a Smash Bros stage based on this game with the table being randomly selected before each match and special Pokémon appear only as hatching eggs and attack similarly to the Pokéball summons. The main obstacle of the stage is the Pokéball is bouncing around the stage like a pinball and the flippers will throw fighters into the air for a couple of free hits. A game of pinball is being played during the match.

[@Ddoublechin]

One cool thing not mentioned in this video is that is is possible to catch groudon, kyogre, and even rayquaza!

[@BansheeNT-D]

The best Pinball game I ever played.

[@WaterKirby1994]

I remember Gen 3 being much more popular than Gen 2 where I live. Back in 2002 all the cards & merch in shops were Gen 1, CN was just showing Gen 1 Episodes in those days. Gen 3 was treated as the 2nd Wave of Pokemon with how it was promoted. I remember this game & catching both Rayquaza & Jirachi in it. To get Rayquaza you need to win 10 Bonus Fields. Ruby Field is Kecleon > See Groudon > Kecleon > Catch Groudon > See Rayquaza then the pattern repeats with you catching Rayquaza during the rematch. Sapphire Field is the same only Dusclops instead of Kecleon, & Kyogre instead of Groudon.

[@bfapple]

Ditto in United Kingdom.

[@jonamega7114]

Im so obsessed with this game right now, I play it everyday in my free time and im not a pinball person but this one is just so cute you interact with pokemon in a unique way and there so many secrets and the mini game with Kecleon in one on of my favorites. Hopefully they make a new game ❤

[@KyleDB150]

Does he not know about the rayquaza stage?

[@johnzale7748]

5:48 Spoink detected

[@remvaizor3522]

These Pokemon Pinball titles still have that old-school mystery about them. They are not as popular as the mainline games, so guides about completing them are somewhat unreliable. It's really difficult to differentiate false information from facts, some guides straight up lie about where to get certain pokemon. I have completed pokedex in both games, but I'm still missing the four extra pokemon in R&S that are not counted in the pokedex: Chikorita, Totodile, Cyndaquil and Aerodactyl. Some guides say they are obtainable, just really rare, or that you'll first need to complete the pokedex before they appear. Some say you'll need e-Reader cards for them. And some say you'll have a chance to encounter them after you have connected with someone who has them. It's kind of the same deal as with Mew in the first Pinball game, but that was actually possible to register in the dex. Even though the process of getting it sounded a lot like old wives' tale or a legend...

[@Paraspectre]

Wow, very interesting. I did read about the Gen 2 starters somewhere and just assumed that was the case. I had no idea of the uncertainties.

[@thehussiteking]

I caught every pokemon in this game when I was a little kid. It was so much fun. I wish this game was more popular. It's one of the best pinball video games I've ever played, even disregarding nostalgia.

[@Paraspectre]

I certainly had more fun than I expedited to. Especially after more attempts

[@4fives992]

I have the sneaking suspicion that the design team for this game thought that Chinchou was a Gen 3 Pokemon which would explain why it's here. Still, it's cool that one of my favorite Gen 2 Pokemon is featured in this game. Never played this one but I love the OG Pokemon pinball so I would love this one as well. Very easy to pick up and put down. Also I cannot wait for the Pokemon Channel retrospective. 😁

[@Paraspectre]

Haha that would be funny if they thought that about Chinchou. It’s weird to have so much focus on it

[@gavin2537]

This was one of my all time favorite GBA games growing up. I put so much time into this one :)

[@Tetra_76]

Played this game recently, and had an absolute blast completing the Pokédex. There are so many little secrets and surprises to keep you engaged, and even after losing a good run, it's tempting to start a new one since at least you might find new Pokémon you don't have yet. Loved the challenge of it, too, turns out you can get really good and consistent with some practice. Rayquaza in particular was especially thrilling to try and catch, since it essentially requires you going on an hour long play session without getting a game over, which is no small feat; you definitely feel the pressure! Instantly became one of my absolute favorite GBA games.

[@francpala]

Same, I love it. This dude is boring af

[@jonamega7114]

Im so hook up with this game right now I play it everyday , so much fun !

[@joshuaanderson251]

I've honestly been waiting on your next video. Thanks for your hard work

[@Paraspectre]

🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@thisismyaltaccount4195]

Still waiting for Pokemon channel, my favorite game XD. Great video

[@Paraspectre]

Haha yeah, sorry. I’m very confident I’ll eventually continue this series

[@DoodMcAwesome]

Oh just casually logging into KZbin to find something to occupy my time. I look at my feed but see I have a notification. Probably nothing interesting, but why not I’ll take a look? And it’s a new Paraspective. Oh man I can’t even explain how excited I got.

[@Paraspectre]

Haha I made it through 14 parts now! Still going strong

[@yourdemiseishere]

Man i grinded this so fuckin hard as a kid, all the noises i think i can remember because of just how truncated and easy to listen to it.

[@atemzorc]

I remember playing this, it was fun tbh. Thanks for the videos.

[@Paraspectre]

Thank you for staying with the Paraspective!

[@LunarWingCloud]

I really enjoyed this game, my cousin and I had Poké fever around Ruby and Sapphire being out and he got this game and we played it together till we got 100% completion

[@MazterP28]

I need this game now

[@Paraspectre]

I can see this being the perfect airport game

[@ZackeroniAndCheese]

I put dozens, maybe over a hundred hours, into this game as a kid. Nowawdays the game can be speedran in just over 5 hours. But back then, I thought the machanics were so mysterious and the game had endlessly complex options!

[@ozarkeusful]

How tf Do you speedrun a pinball game?

[@joefarrow1599]

It actually works quite well thematically, that you keep bouncing pokeballs at the Pokémon

[@patathatapon]

I remember this as the only Pokémon game my mom ever played, and liked. She was a quake player, so it’s not like she was a non-gamer. But she doesn’t like RPG’s at all, never mind one aimed at children. Probably helped it was easy to pick up and put down again. EDIT: Figured I should also mention she ALMOST completed the pokedex. She played it a lot.

[@Paraspectre]

People said that about the original too, that parents got into it. That’s pretty interesting

[@jenisia3600]

Bro that game looks so pretty. Another great vid man. Never heard of pokemon channel 😂

[@Paraspectre]

Right? I haven’t started the video yet so I still don’t know

[@jenisia3600]

@@Paraspectre im looking forward to it, so curious about it.

[@pokepress]

The folks behind Metroid Prime Pinball did pitch a Pokémon Pinball for generation 4 or 5. I forget how far it got.

[@kryzethx]

7:28 The wording near the end of this sentence makes me think that the friend is what is being "sold separately" lmao

[@Paraspectre]

The Pokémon Company has come a long way 😅

[@pablodelgado7919]

I enjoyed this game a lot growing up. Quite fun to play on a summer day back then.

[@infinitesheldon5710]

You missed out on the fact that you can catch Groudon and Kyogre if you reach them a second time, which unlocks a secret bonus stage with Rayquaza.

[@Paraspectre]

Yeah, I try not to go into too much detail on mid to late game specifics on these. But that is good to know

[@DijaVlogsGames]

I have heard a lot of people saying that this is their favorite Pokémon game.

[@Paraspectre]

I was a little surprised at the unanimously high reviews. My one friend said he played it and didn’t care for it much so I went in not expecting anything great

[@poetfox]

I really fell in love with this game last year. The first game had kind of questionable physics in it, at least looking back at it, but this one felt solid and while I don't like chasing high scores normally, gaining a new Pokemon or two was a fantastic motivation to not get discouraged at a bad game and getting back into it. It's a really great pick up and play experience!

[@Paraspectre]

I legit did enjoy seeing what Pokémon were appearing next in catch ‘em mode

[@RayRoberts]

Your intro is ridiculously good. Dare I say it, it made my day.

[@celtyrysuje]

I remember playing this game all day long... I need to download it for my phone... Thanks for reminding me of it 😍

[@Paraspectre]

Get those bells and whistles moving! Or whatever

[@AirRideMaster]

Awwwww yeah! I love Pinball RS. One of my favs. I have an ongoing game where I've looped it at least 3 or 4 times. It has several...billion points. I just thibk this game has a nice balance of being pretty manipulatable enough to let you get away with some nonsense, but also have enough tough parts to actually keep me engaged. One I always reccomend.

[@Paraspectre]

Haha so you went hard at this. I was just proud that I beat the Kyogre bonus stage

[@piratebear3126]

Algorithm food for keeping me entertained at work: as of release the upcoming Scarlet and Violet TCG Base Set will mark the return of Pokemon ex, the first time they’ve returned to an existing chase card style. Never played Pinball RS, but had endless time on the GBC game. It was the only GBC rumble game I ever had.

[@Paraspectre]

I actually didn’t know this about the EX return. I really only collect the vintage cards so my knowledge of what happened beyond like, the Rocket set is pretty limited

[@ozofri8755]

I like your retrospective series. I actually played this game on rom version in my last year at school, and I enjoyed it. It is thrilling and colorful

[@Paraspectre]

Thanks! It’s a pretty decent side game

[@justsomejojo]

I actually like this one quite a bit despite not really being a pinball guy. The action poses for the pokemon were always great to me since they are unique to this game. Something that irked me even back then though, is how the locations in the game are rather generically named, instead of being actual places in the games. The first game was better with this and, even if it sounds like a nitpick, kid me actually felt like the first Pokemon Pinball was more of a journey because of it. I know, it's a weird hangup. I still haven't completed my pokedex in Pinball RS, but I do still have the save file. I can only really play it via Gameboy Player though, which means I don't pick it up as often anymore - it was very much a travel game for me.

[@darkninjafirefox]

Whilst in college, I sank so many more hours into this game than any other, including Y where I shiny hunted over and over

[@Paraspectre]

It’s that pinball magic I guess

[@HowPettyful]

Late to this video, but man this game FUCKS. Loved it when getting dragged on errands w my mom as a kid. Made waiting for stuff like therapy a lot less anxiety inducing too.

[@RednekGamurz]

Never played this game, but I do remember the commercial for it.

[@Paraspectre]

That’s something I should’ve checked out

[@bfapple]

6:14 I assume they were talking about "Pokémon Pinball" as an established series.

[@Metal-Gear-Moogle]

The video starts at 5:25

[@denis2381]

Yaay New upload 🥰

[@tysmith211]

FOR THE ALGORITHM

[@Paraspectre]

RESPONDING FOR THE ALGORITHM

[@Drogenkopf08]

I guess this series really died after finding out that Parasect isn't in Pokemon Channel either.

[@Paraspectre]

I couldn’t take it anymore. The disrespect toward my shroom boi.

[@go-away-5555]

7:10 sandshrew is in it lol

[@deandabbles]

Omg why didn't anyone tell me a new episode of Paraspectre was on!!!!! 📺 I love the pinball series!!

[@Paraspectre]

Are the notifications failing people again? 😔

[@deandabbles]

@@Paraspectre honestly it's probably just me. I live out in the country so I'm lucky to get good internet when I do lol

[@tyrantkuwaga]

pokemon the 5th movie was in cinema i did not know i just thought pokemon 4 ever was the last one

[@Paraspectre]

It seems like it barely was with only like 200 theaters. Tough to even count that

[@tyrantkuwaga]

@@Paraspectre thanks

[@Georgieboy123]

Lookin so crazy your love, got me lookin got me lookin so crazy in loooove

[@Paraspectre]

Dooooo do do do dododooooo.

[@denis2381]

I like the music. Is it Christina Agulaira or whatever it is written. OGs know who I mean :D

[@SourDohSteele]

The pokemon cards died for me once Wizards of the Coast stopped doing the cards. Also, the Pinball games were amazing. I'll die on this hill. And also, the link cable had an additional function. If you traded data with a Japanese copy, you could catch 4 additional pokemon, the Johto starters!.... and Aerodactyl for some reason.

[@faerylnhiikira1053]

Pfft. You sound so confused at the end there, Paraspectre. Not that I can blame you; I'm not even sure what Pokemon Channel is without looking it up.

[@Paraspectre]

Haha I was and still am confused

[@johnzale7748]

I wish Wizards of the Coast was still involved with Pokémon

[@Paraspectre]

They were the real ones

[@KingShmoofey]

Yo wait letterbox?? I'd totally follow you on there thats sick. I love letterbox.

[@Paraspectre]

Do it! I don’t write reviews or anything but I love keeping track of what I watch

[@badegg1262]

i threw more hours in this game that i would like to admit. in a modded psp.XD i have a gba sp but i dont remeber trading o buying this one. also i played like in 2008 or 2009

[@Paraspectre]

Pokémon on a modded PSP, just as Sony intended 😅

[@monopolyrubix1875]

Algorithm comment

[@Paraspectre]

Heck yeah 😎

[@myanimeroom9350]

I got this second hand wayback late 2010's. I played this non-stop and enjoyed the Ruby table better compared to the Sapphire table.

[@Paraspectre]

Wow, I preferred the Sapphire table. I think it’s because I did better on it ☺️

[@renegaderaven3777]

I happen to of seen Pokemon heroes in theaters, years and years ago. Didn’t know it was such a limited showing. It was, eh, rather mediocre.

[@shrrigan7754]

To each their own, it’s my favorite Pokémon movie 🤷‍♂️

[@DJ_Dave]

:) I own this game in Japanese