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Pokémon Red Version
Game Freak
February 26, 1996
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Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), AdventureDevelopers
Game FreakRelease Date
February 26, 1996 (29 years and 3 months ago)Publishers
Nintendo, GradienteContent Rating
E
Franchises
Pokémon
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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.
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), AdventurePlatforms
Nintendo 3DS, Game BoyDevelopers
Game FreakRelease Date
February 26, 1996 (29 years and 3 months ago)Publishers
Nintendo, GradienteContent Rating
E
Franchises
PokémonMore from Game Freak
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