The overall best iteration of Ruby and Sapphire, with all the best improvements from the series as it has developed over time. The problem is, Emerald exists, so choosing between the best iteration of Hoenn is difficult. Do you choose the older game with less QoL features, and less developed Pokémon but with the better endgame and overall balance? Or do you choose the modern game that runs better, has more Pokémon with better moves/abilities, and an extended story but with a comedically easy story and basically no endgame? I hate to sound like a zoomer, but I personally prefer ORAS due to the convenience, despite growing up with Emerald.