Pokemon Red Version
•Initial Release: Feb 27, 1996
•ESRB: Everyone •Nintendo 3DS Game Boy IGN Rating
8.8
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26 hrs
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44 hrs
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99 hrs
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39 hrs
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Summary
Are you a good trainer? Find out as you try to capture and train pocket monsters, otherwise known as Pokemon. As Ash Ketchum, you'll pursue 150 different monsters. Train them well, and they'll evolve into more powerful monsters.
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ESRB: Everyone Animated Violence
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Initial Release
Feb 27, 1996
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