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Pokémon Red Version

February 27, 1996 · Game Freak

Pokémon Red, along with Pokémon Green, are the first video games in the Pokémon series of games. They are the first paired versions of Generation I. Developed over the course of several years, Red and Green established several standards for later Pokémon games and sequels. They take place in the Kanto region, with the player having to collect eight Gym Badges to become the Pokémon Champion while also completing the Pokédex by collecting all 151 Pokémon.

Release date
February 27, 1996
Developer
Game Freak
Publisher
Gradiente, Nintendo
Platforms
Nintendo 3DS, Game Boy
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure

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