
Pokémon FireRed Version
2004Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version are a pair of core series Generation III games that are set in the Kanto region. They were released in Japan on January 29, 2004, in North America on September 9, 2004, in Australia on September 23, 2004 and in Europe on October 1, 2004. As the first remakes in the Pokémon franchise, the games revisit the original pair of Pokémon games, Pokémon Red and Green Versions, and so feature all of the characters, plot elements, and challenges of them, but with several important upgrades to bring them up to speed with other Generation III games. The Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter was initially included with the games when they were first released, eliminating the need for Game Link Cables when trading between the two games (and later Pokémon Emerald Version). In later copies, it was sold separately. FireRed and LeafGreen went on to become the second best-selling games of the Game Boy Advance, only behind Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions. They also received Nintendo's Player's Choice awards.
FireRed lowkey slaps if you wanna experience Gen 1 with modern mechanics. It has nice QoL stuff like trainer rematches and better status conditions, plus breeding and egg moves.
I’d recommend it if you’re chasing nostalgia or just want something fun and classic. Some mechanics feel a little dated next to HGSS, but overall it still holds up really well.
Used fast-forward a lot once I got past the early routes. Even sped up, Pallet Town and that music still hit the same as when I was a kid staying up too late on my GBA.
The Miyoo Mini Plus is lowkey perfect for Pokemon. It's in my pocket at all times, ready for a few minutes of nostalgia whenever I have some spare time.
Running around, catching Pokemon, and taking on gyms kept me going until the credits. Solid playthrough.