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Product information
ASIN | B00000IYEQ |
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Release date | February 15, 1999 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #22,965 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #18 in Game Boy Color Games |
Product Dimensions | 2.28 x 2.13 x 0.24 inches; 1.12 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Everyone |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 1.12 ounces |
Manufacturer | SPIG |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. |
Date First Available | March 30, 2001 |
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You've finally been granted your Pokemon trainer's license. Now, it's time to head out to become the world's greatest Pokemon trainer. It's going to take all you've got to collect 150 Pokemon in this enormous world. Catch and train monsters like the shockingly-cute Pikachu. Face off against Blastoise's torrential water cannons. Stand strong when facing Pidgeot's stormy Gust. Trade with friends and watch your Pokemon evolve. Important - no single Pokemon can win it all. Can you develop the ultimate Pokemon strategy to defeat the 8 GYM Leaders and become the greatest Pokemon Master of all time?
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Welcome to the world of Pokémon, one filled with wild Pokémon and the people who attempt to tame them. You are Ash Ketchum, a boy on a quest to become the best Pokémon trainer in the world. Professor Oak, the leading authority on Pokémon, has given you your choice of three tame Pokémon in exchange for your helping him catalog and document every Pokémon in the world.
But to catalog a Pokémon, you have to capture it, by first beating it up with one of your trained Pokémon, and then hitting it with an empty Poké Ball. As your tame Pokémon gain experience in battle, their abilities improve and they earn access to new attacks. Sometimes they even evolve into more advanced Pokémon.
Aside from capturing wild Pokémon and evolving your own, you can catalog new Pokémon--the only way to gather some Pokémon--by trading with another Pokémon player using either a link cable or the Game Boy Color's infrared system. Pokémon gained through trades learn and evolve faster, and trading is the only way to capture all 151 Pokémon, since each Pokémon game (Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, andPokémon Yellow) has certain Pokémon missing. So if you own Red and want to have a complete set of Pokémon, you must find a friendly Blue or Yellow owner and arrange a trade.
Pokémon Red is packed with interesting characters, an ingenious story hook, intriguing strategy, and of course plenty of cute Pokemon, and it's easy to see how it started the Pokémania that is sweeping the world. --Michael Fehlauer
Pros:
- Gameplay and strategy that are fun for all ages
- Fantastic replay value
- Brilliant game design encourages players to meet and trade
- Hours of looking at the Game Boy's little screen may hurt neck
- Only 1 saved game per cartridge--2 people can't share a single game
- No difference between Red and Blue except for distribution of Pokémon
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Customers like the durability, performance, quality and entertainment value of the video game software. For example, they mention that it works fantastic, brings back memories and is well worth the nostalgia trip. That said, opinions are mixed on battery life, save quality and graphics.
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Customers like the performance of the video game software. They mention that it works perfectly in all of their gameboys, the copy of the game works well, and the save feature also works. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and service of the product.
"...The cartridge came and functioned perfectly. Alright.I ordered a game bit and got to work...." Read more
"...Great service overall." Read more
"...The cartridge looks awesome, almost perfect condition and it works great!" Read more
"Got the cartridge in a timely matter and the game works perfectly in all of my gameboys, however the only issue I have with this product is the..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the game. They mention that it's one of the greatest RPGS of all time, has great gameplay, and saves. Some say that it is still fun and playable today. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and authenticity of the product.
"...The gameplay is great, im not a fan of turn base strategy but pokemon makes it interesting by giving you multiple choices on not just how to raise..." Read more
"...This game is wonderful. You won't regret spending 30 or so bucks on it. Best to buy it now, as the values will likely only increase over time :)" Read more
"Ok, well. I've played pokemon before, and i love them. They're really fun and me and my brother enjoy it...." Read more
"...It's still a totally fun and playable game today, just the lack of newer mechanics make it "eh" for me...." Read more
Customers like the durability of the video game software. They mention that the cartridge and sticker are in great condition. Some say that the entire game is in perfect working condition and looks almost brand new.
"...Purchase one, swap out the save battery (get a CR2025, they're cheap and it's easy to replace them, don't worry. Use tape. No need for soldering)...." Read more
"...The cartridge looks awesome, almost perfect condition and it works great!" Read more
"The game cartridge is in good condition. Small tear on the label, not a big deal. I bought this to play, not to have graded...." Read more
"For the price, the sticker looks to be in good shape and the cartridge as well. The game play great!" Read more
Customers find the entertainment value of the video game software to be well worth the nostalgia trip. They say it brings back memories of their youth and childhood mementoes. Customers also mention that the game is a timeless classic and an awesome classic.
"Truly classic game...." Read more
"...It's still a totally fun and playable game today, just the lack of newer mechanics make it "eh" for me...." Read more
"...It reminds me of my childhood. Every time I start it up and hear the intro music I instantly go back to 1997 when I was playing it...." Read more
"It's a great game. Very old school feeling and a timeless classic. Only one problem, I bought the Spanish version on accident...." Read more
Customers like the value of the video game. They say it's well worth every penny, has excellent replay value, and is a great choice to buy.
"...The game was only about $12 it is a great game at a great price and to top it off THE SAVE BATTERY IS STILL GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..." Read more
"Im a stickler when it comes to spending money, but this was well-worth buying...." Read more
"All of the old nostalgia at a reasonable price. The game cartridge arrived in perfect condition and plays perfectly fine...." Read more
"...Well worth every penny!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the save quality of the video game. Some mention that it saves perfectly, while others say that it doesn't save.
"...However, i was disappointed to find out that the game would never save! i saved it a bunch of times!..." Read more
"...The most important thing about old GB/GBC games is that they are able to hold a save, and this one does! Very happy with this purchase!" Read more
"Was a little taken back that the game cartige was broken ( on the side ). Overall the game did work as promised." Read more
"...The game is real and it saves as well. Thank you Gamer Girlz! Will be buying from that company again." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the video game. Some mention that the save battery works well, while others say that the internal battery needs replacing.
"...The battery for saves worked and the game runs just like I remember. Played it on an old Game Boy Color I still had...." Read more
"...12 it is a great game at a great price and to top it off THE SAVE BATTERY IS STILL GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..." Read more
"...in "Good" condition it should be listed that the internal battery needs replacing and should state that the game currently won't save...." Read more
"...until it works, but once it does it works good and the save battery is still working." Read more
Customers are mixed about the graphics of the video game. Some mention that it looks great, while others say that it has terrible graphics and glitches. Some customers also say that the image on the game was slightly faded.
"...And it also saves! The only “issue” was the image on the game was slightly faded but other than that it’s perfect! 10/10!" Read more
"...The cartridge looks awesome, almost perfect condition and it works great!" Read more
"...The limited functionality, oldschool graphics, glitches and bugs, MIDI music tracks... none of the newer ones compare...." Read more
"...or discoloration but the cartridge was ruby red and the new game sticker looked perfect...." Read more
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The cartridge came and functioned perfectly. Alright.
I ordered a game bit and got to work. I scanned the entire motherboard for faults or discrepancies. Nothing.
I checked the product number on the processor. Everything checks out.
It was the real deal and I am pleased. Be warned that you may not always receive a real copy from this listing. Maybe to some that's not an issue, but I was very nervous going in.
But I am pleased. Thank you.
As far as the game itself, Red/Blue were the flagship GameBoy games, and have become classics in every sense of the term. It is incredible how much fun and adventure could be packed into a cartridge with such little on-board memory.
Purchase one, swap out the save battery (get a CR2025, they're cheap and it's easy to replace them, don't worry. Use tape. No need for soldering). You'll be playing for hours and hours to come. You'll find yourself humming all the old town themes and battle soundtracks.
This game is wonderful. You won't regret spending 30 or so bucks on it. Best to buy it now, as the values will likely only increase over time :)
If you're a Pokemon nerd to this day, despite being old enough to play these original games when they first came out (like me), your memory will kick in when you start this game and you'll say "I remember playing this when I was _______! <- [insert age]", and you'll have the time of your life playing through this thing.
However, if you're a new young lad or lady who is used to playing Pokemon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold, Soulsilver, Battle Revolution, and XD: Gale of Darkness, then this game will likely bore you out of your skull. Why? The graphics, compared to the new games mentioned previously, are a complete, well, katasztrófa - a word that means "disaster" in Hungarian.
The Pokemon games have a special effect on people. With most games, you can start a new game every time you beat it without thought. But with these games, you literally become attached to your Pokemon and would feel bad if you started a new game and made your original Pokemon cease to exist. I, personally, feel like a fool for feeling that way, but its true.
If you can put up with the graphics (or lack there of) and love Pokemon, then this game will entertain you for years to come.
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Also embedded amongst the craze was, of course the video games. Two of the earliest games were Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue for the Game Boy. Many more games have been released over the years which have gotten better in the graphics department and higher in the features count. Because of this Red and Blue seem completely irrelevant; but to me, even after all these years, they still provide plenty of depth, challenge and entertainment.
First of all, for anybody who doesn't know the differences between Red and Blue, I tell you. Red comes on a red cartridge and Blue comes on blue. Also, certain Pokémon appear in Red but not Blue, and vice-versa. Now onto the plot. You play the role of a ten year old boy who you need to provide a name for. You can call him Red or Ash or anything that comes to your mind. You also need to provide a name for your rival. You can call him Blue or Gary, or again anything that comes to your mind.
The game starts off in the small and very peaceful Pallet Town. You're about to leave town and see the world when Professor Oak stops you. Apparently it's too dangerous to venture out alone and you need a companion. So the Professor invites you back to his lab and allows you to pick from one of three Pokémon: the fire type, Charmander; the water type, Squirtle; or the grass type, Bulbasaur. Afterwards your rival, who has a bit of a competitive streak, challenges you to a match.
After that you have two main objectives to complete. The first is to gain access to the Pokémon League. You do this by travelling around the region (identified as Kanto in the Gold and Silver games) to different towns and cities, visit the Gyms, defeat the Gym leaders and win their badges. Then when you've won all eight badges you make your way to the league, where you have to defeat the Elite Four and then the Pokémon champion himself to become Pokémon champion.
But in order to do all this you'll need Pokémon, and this is where the game's impressive depth comes into play. The two versions combined have 150 different Pokémon, each one having their own strengths and weaknesses. For example: fire types are strong against grass types but weak against water types; and electric types will make fried chicken out of flying types but are absolutely useless against rock types. These different types mean that the games give you a chance to try out different Pokémon in your line up to see what suits your battling style the best.
Oh, the second objective? Catch all 150 Pokémon. You can pick up Pokéballs from shops in the towns and cities. Then when you see a Pokémon in the wild that you like, you weaken it by fighting it and then throw a Pokéball to capture it. But as mentioned earlier some Pokémon only appear in one version of the game and not the other. To "catch 'em all," sometimes you'll need to trade. If you have the Red version you'll need to link up with somebody who has the Blue version by using a link cable to connect two Game Boys, and then go to trading areas of a Pokémon Centre. Some Pokémon are hard to capture and will provide a satisfying challenge to gaming veterans. Meanwhile the trading, although in an out-of-practice method given today's internet capabilities, is ideal for making friends and improves your ability to socialize, so more positive points there.
Pokemon Red/Blue is supposed to be one great big adventure. But in a way it actually feels like several small adventures combined to make one epic game. Your first Pokemon battle; delivering a package to Professor Oak; catching your first Pokémon in the wild; wondering through Viridian Forest...It sounds (and is!) very appetizing, and this is all before you begin your pursuit of the first Gym badge.
For those who have never played a Pokémon game before there is a lot of stuff to pick up on, with many different items to use, Pokémon strengths and weaknesses, and where to actually go next among other things. But if you're willing to put in the time you'll find that it's an amazing experience that'll make you wish it would last forever. The most enjoyable aspect of the games is the pleasure you get in spending time with your caught Pokémon, travelling with them, raising them, watching them battle and win and gain EXP. points, and sometimes seeing them evolve into stronger Pokémon. It's pretty much like Final Fantasy, except you're not training humans you're training "Pocket Monsters."
Yes the graphics are old and look worse than an Etch-A-Sketch drawing by Michael J. Fox, but Pokémon Red/Blue is still an outstanding piece of gaming artwork, and if you still own a Game Boy you must get a hold of either copy. Even if you're a younger gamer enjoying the 3D-ish graphics and numerous other features in the Black and White versions on the Nintendo DS, if you have even the SLIGHTEST hint of curiosity as to how the Pokémon gaming series began, get a Game Boy on the cheap and pick up a copy of Red or Blue ASAP. If you don't you'll make Pikachu very angry, and you won't like him when he's angry.