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Gotta Meme 'em All: 7.8/10 Too Much Water (view source)
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[http://www.IGN.com/ IGN], one of the more popular gaming sites on the internet, had published their review of the game on November 18, 2014. The reviewer who wrote it had generally positive things to say, praising the superior graphics among other qualities, but the the main problem she had was with the overabundance of water routes and {{bp|Water (type)|Water-type}} Pokémon in the {{bp|Hoenn}} region. She gave the game an overall rating of 7.8/10. | [http://www.IGN.com/ IGN], one of the more popular gaming sites on the internet, had published their review of the game on November 18, 2014. The reviewer who wrote it had generally positive things to say, praising the superior graphics among other qualities, but the the main problem she had was with the overabundance of water routes and {{bp|Water (type)|Water-type}} Pokémon in the {{bp|Hoenn}} region. She gave the game an overall rating of 7.8/10. | ||
{{quote|As a 3D remake, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby do a fantastic job of reintroducing Hoenn. Little details, like characters turning their heads to look as you pass or flocks of Wingulls flying overhead, make the region really come to life, and small updates and tweaks help make the journey smoother. Still, a few of its flaws are even more glaring in 3D, especially the excess water Pokémon and often dull navigation of their habitats.|Kallie Plagge|Kallie Plagge, IGN}} | {{quote|As a 3D remake, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby do a fantastic job of reintroducing Hoenn. Little details, like characters turning their heads to look as you pass or flocks of Wingulls flying overhead, make the region really come to life, and small updates and tweaks help make the journey smoother. Still, a few of its flaws are even more glaring in 3D, especially the excess water Pokémon and often dull navigation of their habitats.|Kallie Plagge|Kallie Plagge, IGN|cat=no}} | ||
The main text of the review was not what caught readers' attention, but rather the breakdown at the end of the article that summarized the game's main strong and weak points. The specific line "Too much water," which was one of the game's' two weak points according to the reviewer (along with "Too many {{bp|Hidden Machine|HMs}}"), became the subject of controversy. | The main text of the review was not what caught readers' attention, but rather the breakdown at the end of the article that summarized the game's main strong and weak points. The specific line "Too much water," which was one of the game's' two weak points according to the reviewer (along with "Too many {{bp|Hidden Machine|HMs}}"), became the subject of controversy. | ||
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{{quote|I'm seriously laughing my *** off.... did they really critize that team aqua... the evil team that wants to expand the ocean... uses to many water-type pokemon? I mean ffs of course Team AQUA is going to use water type pokemon. | {{quote|I'm seriously laughing my *** off.... did they really critize that team aqua... the evil team that wants to expand the ocean... uses to many water-type pokemon? I mean ffs of course Team AQUA is going to use water type pokemon. | ||
I have officially lost all faith in IGN as credible source for anything.|Kurogana|User Kurogana on Marriland Forums, the day after the review's publication}} | I have officially lost all faith in IGN as credible source for anything.|Kurogana|User Kurogana on Marriland Forums, the day after the review's publication|cat=no}} | ||
While many were irritated at IGN for publishing a review with such a ludicrous comment, others found it quite humorous and began posting pictures and quotes online satirizing the review. Some joked that IGN was writing for or in alliance with {{bp|Team Magma}}, whose goal in the games is to increase the world's landmasses. The catchphrases ''Too Much Water'' and ''7.8/10 too much X'' are commonly used in conversation to this day, although this meme is relatively recent at the time of this article's publication. | While many were irritated at IGN for publishing a review with such a ludicrous comment, others found it quite humorous and began posting pictures and quotes online satirizing the review. Some joked that IGN was writing for or in alliance with {{bp|Team Magma}}, whose goal in the games is to increase the world's landmasses. The catchphrases ''Too Much Water'' and ''7.8/10 too much X'' are commonly used in conversation to this day, although this meme is relatively recent at the time of this article's publication. | ||