Game information [23][28] Ken Sugimori, an artist and longtime friend of Tajiri, headed the development of drawings and designs of the Pokémon, working with a team of fewer than ten people who conceived the various designs for all 151 Pokémon. Cerulean City. Once they have beaten him, they have completed the game and become the Champion. You are about to begin the StrategyWiki walkthrough for Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow, from the first step of your journey in Pallet Town to the final battle that will prove once and for all who is the world's greatest Pokémon trainer. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Moon. They can share this drink with the guards in between many cities and routes so they can freely go through each of them. Lavender Town. Craig Harris of IGN gave the games a "masterful" 10 out of 10, noting that: "Even if you finish the quest, you still might not have all the Pokémon in the game. [24] "I imagined a chunk of information being transferred by connecting two Game Boys with special cables, and I went wow, that's really going to be something!" [33][34] Tajiri always thought that Nintendo would reject his game, as the company did not really understand the concept at first. The result was compared to "watching a car crash in slow motion". When the player encounters a wild Pokémon or is challenged by a trainer, the screen switches to a turn-based battle screen that displays the engaged Pokémon. Red and Blue utilize the Game Link Cable, which connects two Game Boy systems together and allows Pokémon to be traded or battled between games. Platform(s)Game Boy[1]CategoryAdventure, RPG[1]File Size (Blocks/MB/GB)79 blocks[2]/10MB[1] [80][81] In 2009, IGN referred to Pokémon Red and Blue as the "Best selling RPG on the Game Boy" and "Best selling RPG of all time".[82]. Release date(s)November 1, 1998February 27, 2016RatingPEGI (EU and UK): 12. Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow Wiki Guide. [4], The player can use their Pokémon to battle other Pokémon. [43] It was not until later that Nintendo decided to distribute Mew through a Nintendo promotional event. Pokémon Red / Blue. He thought kids could relate with the Pokémon by individually naming them, and then controlling them to represent fear or anger as a good way of relieving stress. [17] Oak's Grandson will always choose the Pokémon which is stronger against the player's starting Pokémon. At his home, he will reward the player with the Poké Flute. 37), Venomoth (Lv. [25] Several months later, Pocket Monsters: Blue was released in Japan as a mail-order-only special edition[39] to subscribers of CoroCoro Comic on October 15, 1996. Nintendo[1] Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version are 1996 role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy. [23] The creature was originally added by Shigeki Morimoto as an internal prank and was not intended to be exposed to consumers. Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition,[d] more commonly known as Pokémon Yellow Version, is an enhanced version of Red and Blue, and was originally released on September 12, 1998, in Japan,[53][54] with releases in North America and Europe on October 19, 1999,[55] and June 16, 2000,[56] respectively. Pokémon Red VersionPokémon Blue Version [32], Originally called Capsule Monsters, the game's title went through several transitions due to trademark difficulties, becoming CapuMon and KapuMon before eventually settling upon Pocket Monsters. FireRed and LeafGreen were first released in Japan on January 29, 2004,[92][93] and released in North America and Europe on September 9[94] and October 1, 2004[95] respectively. [42] Using Blastoise as its mascot, the code, script, and artwork for Blue were used for the international releases of Red and Green, which were renamed to Red and Blue. In Japan, the original pair were Pocket Monsters Red and Green, which were then followed by the enhanced version, Pocket Monsters Blue. Now head into the Game Corner. However, due to the new variables added to FireRed and LeafGreen (such as changing the single, "Special" stat into two separate "Special Attack" and "Special Defense" stats), these titles are not compatible with older versions. Game(s) in other languages Now go south to board the SS Anne. Pokémon Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. [59], A special Nintendo 2DS bundle was released in Japan, Europe, and Australia on February 27, 2016 with each console matching the corresponding color of the game version. Mt. He later disappears and is not seen again, though Team Rocket attempts to locate him in Pokémon Gold , Silver and Crystal and their remakes, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver , the latter of which he appears in via a downloadable event. George Harrison, the senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications of Nintendo of America, stated that "those precious gems [Pokémon Red and Blue] have evolved into Ruby and Sapphire. After going to the Pokémon Fan Club and talking to the President, he will give them a Bike Voucher. [74] The Pokémon games combined ultimately sold 10.23 million copies in Japan[75] and as of August 2020, are the country's best-selling video games. Now that the player has the HM Surf, they can enter the optional dungeons Power Plant and Seafoam Islands to capture Zapdos and Articuno respectively. They will travel until they run into their rival. Nearly two years after their original release, Nintendo re-marketed them as Player's Choice titles. Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version are 1996 role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy.They are the first installments of the Pokémon video game series.They were first released in Japan in 1996 as Pocket Monsters: Red and Pocket Monsters: Green, with the special edition Pocket Monsters: Blue being released in Japan later that same year. United States box artwork of Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version. There, they will battle Misty, who uses the water-type Pokémon Staryu (Lv. [8] When playing Red or Blue on a Game Boy Advance or SP, the standard GBA/SP link cable will not work; players must use the Nintendo Universal Game Link Cable instead. [73] Red, Green, and Blue sold 1.04 million units combined in Japan during 1996, and another 3.65 million in 1997. Reception of the graphics and audio was more mixed, with some reviewers complaining that they were too simplistic and not much of an improvement over the previous games, Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Characters [3] Characters (Battle) Characters (Overworld) Trainer Backs. 24). Pokémon Adventures - Red Chapter A Pokémon Fire Red v1.0 hack created by Aethestode Story This hack is an adaptation of the Pokémon Adventures/Special Manga, in the eyes of Red. Moon. They were first released in Japan in 1996 as Pocket Monsters: Red[a] and Pocket Monsters: Green,[b] with the special edition Pocket Monsters: Blue[c] being released in Japan later that same year. After the player helps him out, he will give them a ticket to use later. [88] The series has since sold over 300 million games, all accredited to the enormous success of the original Red and Blue versions. These evolutions affect the statistics and the levels at which new moves are learned (higher levels of evolution gain more statistics per level, although they may not learn new moves as early, if at all, compared with the lower levels of evolution). Once they get there, they will head to the Pokémon Gym. [57] As was the case with its original release, Green is exclusive to Japanese consumers. 42). 8. [5], Catching Pokémon is another essential element of the gameplay. [85] Red and Blue made number 72 on IGN's "Top 100 Games of All Time" in 2003, in which the reviewers noted that the pair of games "started a revolution" and praised the deep game design and complex strategy, as well the option to trade between other games. Exit out of the menu to begin the battle. After defeating him, he or she should enter the Captain's Room. In 2009 they appeared in the Guinness Book of World Records under "Best selling RPG on the Game Boy" and "Best selling RPG of all time". The Gym Leader is Misty. The player and the rival are both instructed to select a starter Pokémon for their travels out of Bulbasaur, Squirtle and Charmander. Travel all the way through and rescue Mr. Fuji. 29), Tangela (Lv. [25] Five years after Red and Blue's initial release, Nintendo celebrated its "Pokémoniversary". Pokémon Yellow, which was based upon the anime series, would later be released internationally. [30][31] Music for the game was composed by Junichi Masuda, who utilized the four sound channels of the Game Boy to create both the melodies and the sound effects and Pokémon "cries" heard upon encountering them. Pokémon [4] Pokémon (Back) Pokémon (Color Front) Pokémon (Grayscale Front) Pokémon (Menu) Backgrounds (Places) [19] Celadon City. As an RPG, the game is accessible enough for newcomers to the genre to enjoy, but it will entertain hard-core fans as well. Blue Version [72], Pokémon Red and Blue set the precedent for what has become a blockbuster, multibillion-dollar franchise. 38), and Alakazam (Lv. Publisher(s): [1] The Link Cable also makes it possible to battle another player's Pokémon team. [58] These versions of the games are able to transfer Pokémon to Pokémon Sun and Moon via the Pokémon Bank application. 37), Muk (Lv. In Japan, Pocket Monsters: Red and Green were the first versions released, having been completed by October 1995 and officially released on February 27, 1996. Once an enemy Pokémon faints, the player's Pokémon involved in the battle receive a certain number of experience points (EXP). Say what you will about the game, but few gaming franchises can claim to be this popular ten years after they first hit store shelves. 18) and Starmie (Lv. This is one distinct region, as shown in later games, with different geographical habitats for the 151 existing Pokémon species, along with human-populated towns and cities and Routes connecting locations with one another. Battle the Grunts and collect items. Defeat the leader and can choose to obtain one of two Pokémon, Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan. The sprites of various Pokémon are somewhat changed to fit the American audience, as well as their names being altered to fit their characters. The game was designed to resemble the Pokémon anime series, with the player receiving a Pikachu as his starter Pokémon, and his rival starting with an Eevee. They are the first installments of the Pokémon video game series. 44), Nidoking (Lv. [3] A Pokémon's level controls its physical properties, such as the battle statistics acquired, and the moves it has learned. Now the player should Fly to Viridian City. 3. Defeat him and receive Lapras from the worker. They received an aggregated score of 89% on GameRankings and are considered among the greatest games ever made, perennially ranked on top game lists including at least four years on IGN's "Top 100 Games of All Time". Their rival, whom Oak has also called to his lab, will always choose the Pokémon with a type advantage over the one the player picked and the player and their rival will engage in battle. Pokémon Red and Blue are the 8th best selling video games in the world. 14). Once at Viridian City, head straight to the Poké Mart and pick up a parcel for Prof. Oak. Defeat all Elite Four Members, Lorelei (Ice Pokémon Specialist), Bruno (Fighting Pokémon Specialist), Agatha (Ghost Pokémon Specialist), and Lance (Dragon Pokémon Specialist). Some non-player characters resemble those from the anime, including Team Rocket's Jessie and James. However, Pokémon never bleed nor die in battle, only faint – this was a very touchy subject to Tajiri, as he did not want to further fill the gaming world with "pointless violence". Now that the player is in Pewter City, they will go to the gym in northeast Pewter City. Catch the Mew with the Master Ball or weaken it using attacks. In Japan, the original pair were Pocket Monsters Red and Green, which were then followed by the enhanced version, Pocket Monsters Blue. [79] The games worldwide sales have reached over 31 million copies sold. 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Use an Escape Rope and come back with a healed party, or heal up with Potions as needed. Now they can head to the Gym. Once the player has defeated him, walk east to Route 3 and then to Mt. Platform(s), Categories and File Size: He noted the game's opening theme, titled "Monster", was produced with the image of battle scenes in mind, using white noise to sound like marching music and imitate a snare drum. After they are finished head north past Route 1, towards Viridian City. The themes for Lavender Town and the Pokémon Tower are changed so that the high-frequency acoustics are lowered dramatically, so as to avoid migraines caused by ear stress in younger players. The player will search the trash cans until they find a switch. Red and Blue were well-received with critics praising the multiplayer options, especially the concept of trading. After making their way through the Forest, they will head north to Pewter City for their first gym battle. It was later released to general retail on October 10, 1999. Cerulean Gym Main article: Cerulean Gym. Now the player will get to battle the Champion, their rival. Now go through Route 8 and go through the Underground Path to reach Route 7 and then Celadon City. [63] Special praise was given to its multiplayer features: the ability to trade and battle Pokémon with one another. The leader, Sabrina, uses the Psychic-type Pokémon Kadabra (Lv. 38), Mr. It follows the story of this trainer from Pallet Town, as he embarks on his own Pokémon Journey. [39], As the finished Red and Blue versions were being prepared for release, Nintendo allegedly spent over 50 million dollars to promote the games, fearing the series would not be appealing to American children. It's easily one of the best Game Boy games to date". After they find their way through the Rock Tunnel, they will reach Route 10, and then Lavender Town. Spoiler: : : : Features. Both routes require the use of the Poké Flute to awaken a Snorlax and open up a new path. [90] The game was completed on March 1, 2014, boasting 390 hours of multi-user controlled non-stop gameplay. [1] GameSpot's Peter Bartholow, who gave the games a "great" 8.8 out of 10, cited the graphics and audio as somewhat primitive but stated that these were the games' only drawbacks. At certain levels, the Pokémon may also evolve. 5. Professor Oak explains to the player that wild Pokémon may be living there and encountering them alone can be very dangerous. Once the badges are acquired, the player is given permission to enter the Indigo League, which consists of the best Pokémon trainers in the region. Once they have obtained them, head to a house in the bottom right corner of Fuchsia City and give the old man his Gold Teeth. It is based on Water-type Pokémon. [23], The music was composed by Junichi Masuda[35] at his home on a Commodore Amiga computer, which only features PCM sample playback, and converted to the Game Boy with a program he had written.[36]. Cerulean Gym in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. [61], By March 31, 2016, combined sales of the re-releases reached 1.5 million units with more than half being sold in North America. [60] North America received a special New Nintendo 3DS bundle with cover plates styled after Red and Blue's box art. After that, they will take the elevator to level 4 where they will battle their boss, Giovanni. Half of the map opens up. [10], As well as trading with each other and Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon Red and Blue can trade Pokémon with the second generation of Pokémon games: Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal. [13] Red and Blue are incompatible with the Pokémon games of the later "Advanced Generation" for the Game Boy Advance and GameCube.[14]. Fly to Cerulean City. Other known Gym … Now that the player is the new Champion, they should fly to Cerulean City and head to the top of Route 24, and then Surf to the Unknown Dungeon (a.k.a Cerulean Cave). Go to the Youngster in the bush area just after Nugget Bridge. 40), Rapidash (Lv. The player can use Flash to see their way through the Rock Tunnel. The Leader, Giovanni, uses the Ground-type Pokémon Rhyhorn (Lv. After selecting his Pokémon, Red has frequent battles with other Pokémon Trainers and his own rival, officially referred to as Blue. He also commented on the popularity of the game, especially among children, describing it as a "craze". Yellow players should also watch out for the infamous Team Rocket Duo Jessie and James, who will unexpectedly … After accumulating enough EXP, a Pokémon will level up. Moon. Pokémon is a deep and complicated game, and each page is packed with as much useful information as possible. The project was a crowdsourced attempt to play a modified version of Pokémon Red by typing commands into the channel's chat log, with an average of 50,000 viewers participating at the same time. This concept of trading information was new to the video game industry because previously connection cables were only being used for competition. After rubbing his back, he will give the player the HM Cut. Go to Level 5 to get the Card Key that unlocks the gates. If the player wants, he/she can head east to Seafoam Islands to capture the Lv. The video game website 1UP.com composed a list of the "Top 5 'Late to the Party' Games" showing selected titles that "prove a gaming platform's untapped potential" and were one of the last games released for their respective console. The games include a first for the Virtual Console: simulated Link Cable functionality to allow trading and battling between games. The games were later released as Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue in North America and Australia in 1998 and Europe in 1999. 42), Nidoqueen (Lv. Now go back to Saffron City. These international versions differ significantly from the original games. Pokémon Yellow, which was based upon the anime series, would later be released internationally. [9] Moreover, the English versions of the games are incompatible with their Japanese counterparts, and such trades will corrupt the save files, as the games use different languages and therefore character sets. [84] Official Nintendo Magazine named the games one of the best Nintendo games of all time, placing 52nd on their list of the top 100 games. There the player will battle the Elite Four and finally the new Champion: the player's rival. Now head to level 3 and open up the first gate. The president will reward the player with a Master Ball when they defeat him (It is recommended that this Master Ball should be saved for Mewtwo or the legendary birds) . Go back to Vermilion City. At the start of the game, Professor Oak brings the player (officially known as Red) to his lab to choose his starter Pokémon: Squirtle, the Water type, Charmander, the Fire type, or Bulbasaur, the Grass type. 21). Then the next switch will be either next to, above or below the trash can.
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