Pokemon FireRed Version

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  • Summary: Pokémon Fire Red adds more content and features to one of the first Pokémon games ever released. In this version of the classic role-playing game, you can collect all of the monsters from different Pokémon installments, including Ruby, Sapphire, and Colosseum. The gamePokémon Fire Red adds more content and features to one of the first Pokémon games ever released. In this version of the classic role-playing game, you can collect all of the monsters from different Pokémon installments, including Ruby, Sapphire, and Colosseum. The game comes with a wireless adapter, which lets you connect with your friends' Game Boy Advances to chat, trade Pokémon, and participate in battles. Other new features include a tutorial mode, a recap system, minigames, and more. … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. GamePro
    100
    The gameplay area is huge.
  2. The Sydney Morning Herald
    90
    A complete makeover is overdue, but Pokemon remains as engrossing as ever.
  3. IGN
    90
    Once again, the Pokemon crew create a game that works extremely well for the handheld market. It doesn't have quite the same variety as "Ruby/Sapphire," but it's still incredibly satisfying.
  4. Gamers Europe
    80
    I can't help but shake the feeling that Nintendo cut corners on this game – with both the engine and the storyline already made – and this drags the score down.
  5. Games Radar
    80
    The quality of the game remains and it's an essential purchase for those who are new to Pokemon but we can't help feeling the update is a little on the cheap side. [NGC]
  6. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    77
    I haven't had any desire to catch 'em all for damn near five years now, but this remake lured me back into the critter-collecting biz. [Nov 2004, p.153]
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  7. Cheat Code Central
    50
    The new additions don't add up to more than what we call an expansion pack for a PC game.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 96 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 111
  3. Negative: 2 out of 111
  1. Lost_Hero9
    May 7, 2012
    10
    Ladies and Gentleman, I present to you THE Pokemon. none of that Black and White gamees BS. This is what Pokemon is and holds. All though theLadies and Gentleman, I present to you THE Pokemon. none of that Black and White gamees BS. This is what Pokemon is and holds. All though the originals is what started it for me, this game brought back many memories and warmed my heart up. Its really a shame were the Pokemon franchise has now gone. Its just milked for money and no different than Call of Duty. This is a great way to relive the past with some added bonus. A Must Buy For Any Pokemon Fan. Period… Expand
  2. Zilcell
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    It is superior to the original Pokemon Red but I think Sapphire were better. This remake is unique because it includes the Sevii Islands, anIt is superior to the original Pokemon Red but I think Sapphire were better. This remake is unique because it includes the Sevii Islands, an extra area that will entertain you after you beat the main part of the game.… Expand
  4. raam89
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    My fav Pokémon game, because you can have an Arcanine. I like to have EV training
  5. MatthewH.
    Aug 6, 2005
    9
    Magnificent. The best GBA game created.
  6. ChagasCouto
    Oct 21, 2020
    9
    Esse jogo é incrível! É uma remasterização sensacional adicionando e melhorando coisas no jogo base! Pra mim está no 3 jogos da franquia!
  7. Fyshra
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    If you're insane like me and you like starting game series at the starting line, do not play Red and Blue, play FireRed and LeafGreen.If you're insane like me and you like starting game series at the starting line, do not play Red and Blue, play FireRed and LeafGreen.

    Pokémon is a funky series, and by funky I mean half of it is great and half of it is Sun and Moon. I'm currently playing through Legends Arceus and loving it, but I can't review yet because I'm still only at the third area so I figured I'd take it back a bit and review the first Pokémon game I ever finished.

    FireRed is, as you've likely guessed unless you're a Sun and Moon fan, is a remake of Pokémon Red, the first game in the franchise remade with Gen 3 sensibilities. It's pretty good, it follows the basic story of Red: You are red, Blue, or Gary if you grew up with the anime, we'll just call him "Bluary" is mean, make cute animals fight to be the best and make Bluary mad. Simple. What makes FR and Pokémon as a whole special, is the adventure you create yourself. Which Pokémon you catch, what you name them, and the moments you have with them. Stuff like your Staraptor landing a critical hit against your opponents last Pokémon and winning by a hair. Staraptor is not in this game by the way, I just really like Staraptor.

    FireRed is absolutely the purest version you can get of the base Pokémon formula while still being a good game, because the GBC games are uh... kinda f*cked. I really don't have a whole lot more to say about FireRed other than it's attempts to add new features like the Islands... and the less said about the islands the better.

    Honestly FireRed is really good, it's nice wholesome child endangering, cockfighting, gambling fun and even though it's far from my favourite Pokémon game, it will always hold a special place in my heart for being the first one I really got into.

    Man f*ck Sun and Moon amirite?    … Expand
  8. B.O.
    Apr 10, 2004
    0
    This game is AWESOME!

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Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
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#1 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
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#1 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2004