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Pokemon FireRed Version

Pokemon FireRed Version

Game Freak
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Initial Release: Jan 29, 2004
•ESRB: Everyone 10+•Nintendo SwitchGame Boy Advance
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amazing
Pokemon FireRed, even with its "remake" status, stands on its own as an original product that fits the Pokemon franchise extremely well. Players, again, will find themselves spending weekends catching 'em all once more.
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Summary

We've seen the future, and it's all about Pokémon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen. The new games are set in Kanto, the region where Pokémon first took root and exploded into a major phenomenon, and the latest titles stuff in tons of exciting new features.
Content Rating
ESRB: Everyone 10+
Simulated Gambling, Mild Fantasy Violence
Developers
Game Freak
Publishers
Nintendo
Franchises
Pokemon
Features
Multi-cartridge Multiplayer, Cartridge Save, Console-To-Handheld System Link, GBA Wireless Adapter Multiplay
Initial Release
Jan 29, 2004
Platforms
Nintendo SwitchGame Boy Advance
Genres
RPG, Turn-Based

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