An awesome GBA remake of Pokemon Red, Blue & Green.

We're already familiar with the crazy popularity that is the Pokemon franchise. With every release of the series on the Game Boy Advance, system owners scoop 'em up as quickly as Nintendo can make them. And with good reason, too: despite its overly cute nature that gives the series its "cool to hate" status, the actual game design surrounding the Pokemon franchise -- at least the design that started it all -- is an incredibly satisfying and extensive experience that fits the handheld market extremely well. And a successful series will never stop; as long as there's a market for the games, the companies will keep the brands going. Capitalism at its finest, baby.

Last year's release of Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire release officially moved the wickedly popular franchise out of the 8-bit realm of the classic Game Boy into the more advanced GBA platform, bumping the series to the standards of what's expected out of the system's enhanced capabilities. But as complete as that game was, it was only part of the story and half of the presentation, and Nintendo is finally offering a way to complete the current package in the form of Pokemon LeafGreen.

But let's be frank. This is not a completely new experience. Even though FireRed/LeafGreen can be considered the fourth episode in the epic that is the Pokemon RPG, it's actually a retelling of the very first game that started it all. Just as Lucas went back to muck around with his original Star Wars films for a "Special Edition," Nintendo, too, returned to its roots for an updated experience of Pokemon Red/Blue, the adventure that kicked off the money machine for Nintendo. This revisit is obviously a tremendous cash-in to keep the Pokemoney rolling in, but the package is still an amazingly complete, and absolutely recommended experience, even if you've already done this quest five years ago.

Features

30-plus hour quest
More than 150 creatures to catch and trade between each version
Connectivity with Ruby/Sapphire and GameCube Colosseum to complete the collection of more than 350 creatures.
Cartridge save (one slot)
Includes Wireless Adapter
Link cable support
It was obviously all a plan from the beginning: when Nintendo and its Pokemon development studio Game Freaks set out to break Pokemon out of its 8-bit Game Boy home and finally set it free on the Game Boy Advance, the team didn't give the audience a complete picture. The main Pokemon theme -- Gotta Catch 'em All -- just wasn't possible in its Ruby/Sapphire iteration, as the team purposely restricted which Pokemon showed up in that adventure. Oh, sure, the cartridge is brimming with more than 350 critters to catch, trade, and battle, but the original hundred-plus beasts that were a part of the series from the beginning went MIA. It was a devious ploy: offer another adventure one year later that will finally reunite the Pokemon freaks with the original batch of Pocket Monsters. Enter FireRed/LeafGreen, the latest in the RPG series. Brilliant marketing.

The foundation for doing such a thing is definitely sound; the Red/Blue series literally resurged the Game Boy market out of its somewhat obscure casual gaming position and into a "gotta have it!!!" status, and no game since the original Tetris had the power to do this. It wasn't just hype, either, because the game's design was so perfect for the Game Boy platform that, back in 1999, even I gave the game the highest rating we can give.

Pokemon LeafGreen Version (Game Boy Advance, 2004)

Good game, not very original. Blue/Red/Yellow (here-after B/R/Y) have been out years before it. The plus side of Fire Red or Leaf Green are the updated graphics which are on par with Ruby and Saphire; which have been the latest 'new pokedex' pokemon games and therefore most up to date. It does however offer an extended 'gameplay' area after the pokemon league which involves both the National Pokedex (allowing you to catch pokemon from Silver/Gold) as well as several unique islands to complete extra "missions" on.

If you prefer the old pokemon to the new pokemon; this is the game for you.
If you enjoy playing games that take time and are quick to adapt to; then this is the game for you.

Although, if you prefer the newer version of pokemon; i would not recommend this version as it is merely an update on graphics. All gameplay is identical to B/R/Y as mentioned above with the exception of the Rainbow Isle's.

(1) Total gameplay time for an experienced player; roughly 20-25 hours. (2-3 days). Non-complete Pokedex. Pokedex completion adds an infinite amount of time based on the players trade activity.

(2) Total gameplay time for a new pokemon player; roughly 50-55 hours with the pokedex as an extra as mentioned in 1.

Does offer the usual pokemon 'starter 3' with varying types making the game unique from the starting point at least 3 times with an almost infinite variation based on the pokemon team of 6 the player chooses. (492 total pokemon).

Any further questions will be happily answered within 36 hours and experience is based on pokemon games Blue, Red, Silver, Crystal, Saphire, Emerald, Leaf Green, Platinum. With the exception of the Japanese "in-between" game models this is every generation of pokemon. (That i'm aware of.)






Uniqueness: 3.0
Play-time: 3.5
Variety Style Play: 5.0
Difficulty: 2.5-3.0
* ~ Difficulty Varies on Pokemon Team chosen ~


** ( {Compatibility w/ Previous Versions Only After Completion of Main Storyline} ) **

Overal Game Rating::

3.5-4.5 depending on gameplay style.


Am I happy with my purchase? Yes.

The best version and best Pokémon game.

A remake of the Pokémon Red & Green (Blue in North America and Europe) Versions on the GB. Contains new graphics and 2nd+3rd gen Pokémon, all of R/S's updated mechanics, and some new features like Versus Seeker that let's you battle upgraded parties of trainers you already defeated and the Sevii Islands. Which add plot that links the games to HG/SS and include Johto Pokémon to catch. Let's you trade to and fro with RSE and some Gamecube Pokégames later on.

Gotta Catch em all... AGAIN!

I love all pokemon games! Especially for Gameboy!


This is a remake of pokemon green in japan... which was changed a bit and released as pokemon blue in america! (Imaging have pokemon waterblue!)

Its graphics are more up to date and BETTER awesome changes were made.

I definate love this remake!!

But Missing No. Where are you?? :)))

Pokemon 4ever!

Pokemon Leaf Green is remake of the original Pokemon Green version. This game brings so much joy and happiness to pokemon experts and not only!You can connect this precious game with the Hoenn region and with the Orre region.Amazing game!Don't wait!Buy this game and start the journey to catch 'em all!I think pokemon Leaf Green/Fire Red are the best 3rd Generation games!They have longer story line than Pokemon Emerald/Ruby/Sapphire.In this game ONLY you have the chance to obtain the rare Kanto starters-Bulbasaur,Charmander and of course Squirtle!Teach them Solar Beam,Fire Blast and Hydro Pump and enjoy how strong they'll become!
I bought this game because I wanted to feel again the feeling of original pokemon game and to trade with Pokemon Colosseum/XD!But the best thing about this game is after you beat the Elite Four once,they will become stronger and stronger!Can you defeat them?What about Gary?He's very tough trainer? Are you stronger than Gary?Can you defeat his well-balanced team?You can find out that and many more mysteries about the friendly creatures called POKEMON!