My first-ever Pokémon adventure is still fantastic on the Switch 2, but I wish the LeafGreen asnd FireRed rerelease had something to make it a little more special

Pokémon LeafGreen and its sibling Pokémon FireRed are as excellent today as when they were released in 2004. They’re the best ways to experience the Kanto region — boasting a challenge and sense of adventure some future entries in the series have forgotten. Though, while close to perfect in my eyes, I do wish these 30th anniversary rereleases felt a little more special, especially as they cost more than any other GBA ports on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.

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  The best Kanto experience

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  Full of GBA-era charm

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  Includes event tickets for the first time

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  Value could be better compared to other Switch GBA ports

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  Impossible to complete National PokéDex with just FireRed and LeafGreen

I was six when my Pokémon journey began. In 2004, I got a Game Boy Advance SP and went to a local toy store with my parents ...