Pokemon Red Version (Nintendo Game Boy, 1998)

This version of the Pokemon game was released with the blue version. Pokemon red and blue versions have sold millions of copies in the world and they really had some great idea in them and the story was quiet similar to the cartoon.

If you haven't played any pokemon games before (I mean poke yellow red or blue) then you will not notice the difference between them but first I want to say that the best version among these three is the "yellow" one which is released one year later than red and blue.
You choose your pokemon at the beginning, from professor Oak and you begin your adventure by challenging with the grandson of Professor Oak. After that, your mission is to beat 8 GYM leaders and if you do that successfully, you will be eligible for the competition of greatest pokemon masters (Pokemon Leauge).

As you already know the main objective of the game is the same with the one in the cartoon. Becoming the best pokemon master is your primary goal and you are achieving everything just for that title.
The difference between the red and blue versions are the pokemon which can be caught on each game. Without using cheats there are certain types of pokemon in each game and you can't complete your whole pokedex without trading with your friends who are playing the blue version.

As far as I experienced, the yellow one has better photos (graphics for the pokemon in battles) but the gameplay is very similar in each game. However, the pikachu (yellow) version is still the best because you are carrying pikachu with yourself and he is not staying in a pokéball just like in the cartoon!
The matches are turn based and I think they are suitable for a RPG game. Although there are not many options to choose in the game to make it a real RPG. You only choose your name, and your opponents (Gary's) name at the beginning and of course, you choose what pokemon you will play with.

If you are keen on pokémon story and the game, I think you must make a collection of all the games available. Since these two (blue and red) are the first ones they must also take place in your archive. Anyway, as I have just mentioned if you don't own one of them you can't get all the pokemon in your career without cheating.
Well, in fact it would be much better if you are playing with a group of friends. As you can guess, advancing your career in both of the games at the same time wouldn't be a very easy thing to do. Just find a friend who plays the other version than you do, and you can trade your pokémon with each other.

I think that link cable support is a great idea in that game. You can even have a battle with your friend to find out who is better!
but I still would like to stress on the yellow version which is the best ever!

A unique mixture of Final Fantasy, Tamagotchi, and rock-paper-scissors gameplay with the collectible edge of Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon is an excellent RPG for players of all experience levels.

You lead a lone adventurer out on his Pokemon journey, a quest to become the champion of the Pokemon League. Before our hero can even enter the Pokemon League, he must win eight badges from the Pokemon gyms scattered around the world. Things are never quite that easy, however, as you will come toe-to-toe with the evil Team Rocket, in addition to a number of other predicaments, on your way to reach the gyms.

♫ I want to be - the very best - like no one ever was. ♫

I sing the song occasionally and can STILL name all 150 Pokémon to this day.

I can safely say, there is not a single person from my generation who has not played this game or watched the TV series.

Pokémon was big. It still is big today! Testament to a legendary series with such cute and awesome monsters.

This game is the first installment of Pokémon in the video game genre. The game is well made and the story progresses quite well. The music is also very catchy and you will often find yourself humming it here and there.

I caution you though before you decide to buy this game -- You will not be able to put it down until you've caught all hundred and fifty Pokémon!

★ Heart thumping battles
★ Cute and adorable Pokémon
★ Addiction to completing the game at 100%
★ ♪Catchy music♪
★ Vast areas to explore
★ Many hours of replay value to use the Gameboy Link and battle your friends

This is a legendary game from my early years that I will forever cherish for the rest of my life. I highly recommend Anyone and Everyone to purchase a copy today! You new guys playing that crystal or fiery red versions are missing out on a classic piece of Pokémon history.

10 / 10, ★★★★★, A+ Rating, ★COLLECTIBLE & LEGENDARY★ Status

I got this game way back when it came out as a gift, and since then I can honestly say that ive never sold it, lost it, or not played it because it was boring or frustrating.

5/5 on fun factor- Great game, doesnt matter if its your first time through or 15th time its still fun. Also its always a great excitment trying to catch all 150 pokemon (151 with mew). You can play against friends very easily also which is great.

4/5 on graphics- Not great now a days, but when it came out it wasnt to bad. Its not to dated because most know what to expect from original gameboy games.

5/5 replay value- Like I stated earlier you can play this game several tiems through. Try different ways, see if you can beat it with only 1 pokemon. It has that rare replay value that the game doesnt really get old ever.

5/5 on Story- The story is good. Its not to complicating. Its mainly you start off with a rival and try to become the best pokemon trainer and capture all the pokemon.

One of the two original Pokemon titles released in America. An exciting first step in the ever expanding pokemon world, Red and Blue takes you through the region of Kanto; where you collect, train, and battle Pokemon on a quest to become the best there ever was and catch them all. This game sports the original cast of 151 Pokemon; the truest and original test of a trainers metal! Only a select number of those 151 appear in this game, however, and you'll need a friend with a Blue or Yellow version to actually catch em all. For those of you who've played it, you know about its majesty. And, for those of you who've never touched a Pokemon game, this is the place to start

Pokemon red and blue was an instant classic when it came out. While its pretty straight forward, there is potential for very involved strategy.For example, Fire type creatures are strong against Grass type creatures - and also the Ice types. The Ice types are strong against Ground and Grass, and Grass is also strong against Ground. And so on. its a game of strategy and i recommend it if you want to play one of the 2 games that started the pokemon revolution.