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name = | name = ''Pocket Monsters Red'' and ''Green'' | | ||
boxart = [[image:Pokemon_red_box_ja.jpg|200px]][[image:Pokemon_green_box_ja.jpg|200px]] | | boxart = [[image:Pokemon_red_box_ja.jpg|200px]][[image:Pokemon_green_box_ja.jpg|200px]] | | ||
caption = | caption = ''Pocket Monsters Red'' and ''Green''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s boxart, [[version mascot|featuring]] {{p|Charizard}} and {{p|Venusaur}}. | | ||
category = RPG | | category = RPG | | ||
players = 2 players simultaneous | | players = 2 players simultaneous | | ||
release_date_ja = | release_date_ja = February 27, 1996 | | ||
release_date_au = ??? | | release_date_au = ??? | | ||
release_date_eu = | release_date_eu = October 5, 1999 | | ||
release_date_na = | release_date_na = September 1, 1998 | | ||
release_date_kr = N/A | | release_date_kr = N/A | | ||
publisher = Nintendo | | publisher = Nintendo | | ||
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''' | '''''Pocket Monsters Red''''' and '''''Pocket Monsters Green''''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター {{tt|赤|あか}}・{{tt|緑|みどり}}''') were the first [[Pokémon games]] to be released in Japan, on February 27, 1996. ''Pocket Monsters Red'' and ''Green'' were followed several months later by a minor revision, titled ''[[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pocket Monsters Blue]]'', and by a sister game with minor gameplay changes, titled ''[[Pokémon Yellow|Pocket Monsters Yellow]]'', over two years later. The English version equivalents, ''[[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red Version]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Blue Version]]'' were later released in North America on September 30, 1998. They take place in the region of [[Kanto]] (although the region's actual title was never given during this [[generation]]) and the player's starting area is [[Pallet Town]]. | ||
Despite ''Pocket Monsters Green'' never being physically released outside of Japan, its English version equivalent, ''Pokémon Blue'', utilizes the original ''Pocket Monsters Blue'' engine and graphics, as well as ''Pocket Monsters Green''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s wild and [[Version-exclusive Pokémon|version exclusive]] Pokémon. Similarly, the English version of ''Pokémon Red'' utilizes the original ''Pocket Monsters Blue'' engine and graphics, as well as ''Pocket Monsters Red''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s wild and version exclusive Pokémon. | |||
==Plot== | |||
At the beginning of the games, players can choose [[Bulbasaur (Pokémon)|Bulbasaur]], [[Charmander (Pokémon)|Charmander]] or [[Squirtle (Pokémon)|Squirtle]] as their starter Pokémon from [[Professor Oak]]. They cannot catch any of the starters or their [[evolution]]s in the wild or by trading with in-game non-player characters; therefore, to complete the [[Pokédex]] with all 151 featured Pokémon, the player must link games and trade with other players, as well as attending Nintendo Events. The basic idea of each game is to become the best trainer in all of [[Kanto]]; this is done by raising Pokémon, defeating the eight [[Gym Leader]]s for [[Badge|Gym Badges]], and eventually challenging the [[Elite Four]] and the Champion, the player's rival. Also, throughout the game, the player will have to battle against the forces of [[Team Rocket]], a criminal organization that uses Pokémon for evil, and will eventually face off against their leader, [[Giovanni]]. | |||
The player has a childhood rival, who happens to be the grandson of Professor Oak. This character's default name is the opposite color of the particular version in use (i.e. in ''Red Version'', the character's default name is [[Blue (game)|Blue]]). He will battle the player at certain points in the game to test the player's Pokémon; being defeated is an indication for the player to level up his or her team. He will always choose for his starter a Pokémon that has a type advantage over the player's chosen one. For example, if the player chooses Charmander, a [[Fire (type)|Fire]]-type Pokémon, he will choose Squirtle, a [[Water (type)|Water]]-type Pokémon, giving it an advantage over the Fire-type Charmander. | |||
==Legacy== | |||
''Pocket Monsters Red'' and ''Green'' set the precedent for what has become a blockbuster, multi-billion dollar franchise. In Japan, ''Pocket Monsters Red'', ''Green'' and ''Blue'' combined have sold 10.23 million copies.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.the-magicbox.com/topten2.htm |title=Japan Platinum Game Chart |publisher=The Magic Box |accessdate=2008-01-26}}</ref> In the United States, ''Pokémon Red'' has sold 4.83 million copies, while ''Pokémon Blue'' has sold 5.02 million copies.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.the-magicbox.com/Chart-USPlatinum.shtml |title=US Platinum Videogame Chart |publisher=The Magic Box |accessdate=2008-01-26}}</ref> | |||
''Pocket Monsters Red'' and ''Green'' were the namesake of the [[Generation I]] remakes ''[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon FireRed]]'' and ''[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen]]'' released in 2004, even in regions where ''Pokémon Blue Version'' was paired with ''Red Version''. | |||
==Trivia== | |||
* Development of ''Pocket Monsters Red'' and ''Green'' started during 1990. | |||
* While ''Pocket Monsters Red'' and ''Green'' are the first [[Pokémon games]] released, they were not necessarily the first Pokémon trademark ever registered. [[Mew (Pokémon)|Mew]] is the first Pokémon trademark ever applied for; the application for the Pokémon was submitted on May 9, 1990, while the application for ''Pocket Monsters Red'' and ''Green'' was submitted on September 11, 1995. Before ''Pocket Monsters Red'' and ''Green'' were granted registered trademarks on December 26, 1997, Mew (then spelled ミュー, not ミュウ) had already become the first Pokémon trademark registered, granted on March 31, 1994; ミュウ was later granted on August 6, 1999. | |||
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Basic info
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| Platform: | {{{platform}}} |
| Category: | RPG |
| Players: | 2 players simultaneous |
| Connectivity: | None |
| Developer: | Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK Inc. |
| Publisher: | Nintendo |
| Part of: | {{{gen_series}}} |
Ratings
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| CERO: | N/A |
| ESRB: | Everyone |
| ACB: | N/A |
| OFLC: | N/A |
| PEGI: | N/A |
| GRAC: | N/A |
| GSRR: | N/A |
Release dates
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| Japan: | February 27, 1996 |
| North America: | September 1, 1998 |
| Australia: | ??? |
| Europe: | October 5, 1999 |
| South Korea: | N/A |
| Hong Kong: | N/A |
| Taiwan: | N/A |
Websites
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| Japanese: | ポケットモンスター赤 ポケットモンスター緑 |
| English: | Games : Pokémon Red |
Pocket Monsters Red and Pocket Monsters Green (Japanese: ポケットモンスター 赤・緑) were the first Pokémon games to be released in Japan, on February 27, 1996. Pocket Monsters Red and Green were followed several months later by a minor revision, titled Pocket Monsters Blue, and by a sister game with minor gameplay changes, titled Pocket Monsters Yellow, over two years later. The English version equivalents, Pokémon Red Version and Blue Version were later released in North America on September 30, 1998. They take place in the region of Kanto (although the region's actual title was never given during this generation) and the player's starting area is Pallet Town.
Despite Pocket Monsters Green never being physically released outside of Japan, its English version equivalent, Pokémon Blue, utilizes the original Pocket Monsters Blue engine and graphics, as well as Pocket Monsters Green's wild and version exclusive Pokémon. Similarly, the English version of Pokémon Red utilizes the original Pocket Monsters Blue engine and graphics, as well as Pocket Monsters Red's wild and version exclusive Pokémon.
Plot
At the beginning of the games, players can choose Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle as their starter Pokémon from Professor Oak. They cannot catch any of the starters or their evolutions in the wild or by trading with in-game non-player characters; therefore, to complete the Pokédex with all 151 featured Pokémon, the player must link games and trade with other players, as well as attending Nintendo Events. The basic idea of each game is to become the best trainer in all of Kanto; this is done by raising Pokémon, defeating the eight Gym Leaders for Gym Badges, and eventually challenging the Elite Four and the Champion, the player's rival. Also, throughout the game, the player will have to battle against the forces of Team Rocket, a criminal organization that uses Pokémon for evil, and will eventually face off against their leader, Giovanni.
The player has a childhood rival, who happens to be the grandson of Professor Oak. This character's default name is the opposite color of the particular version in use (i.e. in Red Version, the character's default name is Blue). He will battle the player at certain points in the game to test the player's Pokémon; being defeated is an indication for the player to level up his or her team. He will always choose for his starter a Pokémon that has a type advantage over the player's chosen one. For example, if the player chooses Charmander, a Fire-type Pokémon, he will choose Squirtle, a Water-type Pokémon, giving it an advantage over the Fire-type Charmander.
Legacy
Pocket Monsters Red and Green set the precedent for what has become a blockbuster, multi-billion dollar franchise. In Japan, Pocket Monsters Red, Green and Blue combined have sold 10.23 million copies.[1] In the United States, Pokémon Red has sold 4.83 million copies, while Pokémon Blue has sold 5.02 million copies.[2]
Pocket Monsters Red and Green were the namesake of the Generation I remakes Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen released in 2004, even in regions where Pokémon Blue Version was paired with Red Version.
Trivia
- Development of Pocket Monsters Red and Green started during 1990.
- While Pocket Monsters Red and Green are the first Pokémon games released, they were not necessarily the first Pokémon trademark ever registered. Mew is the first Pokémon trademark ever applied for; the application for the Pokémon was submitted on May 9, 1990, while the application for Pocket Monsters Red and Green was submitted on September 11, 1995. Before Pocket Monsters Red and Green were granted registered trademarks on December 26, 1997, Mew (then spelled ミュー, not ミュウ) had already become the first Pokémon trademark registered, granted on March 31, 1994; ミュウ was later granted on August 6, 1999.
