By the time Pokémon LeafGreen was released on the Game Boy Advance in 2004, the series was really taking over the world. What is really cool about this is that it is a remake of the very first Pokémon game, which you probably remember as Pokémon Blue.
Back To Where It All Began!
The story of Pokémon LeafGreen may not win any awards for being original, but that is a bit unfair to say. By the time this game came out the Pokémon formula as far as the story goes was well and truly established. However, this is not a rehash when you think about it as this is the original Pokémon story that started it all. Professor Oak, Team Rocket, Kanto and all the things we came to love were all started right here and it is cool to see it in an updated format.
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The core gameplay of Pokémon LeafGreen is exactly what you would expect. You play as a young child wanting to be the very best. What is cool here is that you can play as a male or female which is great as Pokémon is a game that was just as popular with the ladies. Once you select your starter (Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle) you are then off on your adventure to win badges, defeat your rival and prove you are the best Pokémon trainer in the land!
The game is like it was on the original Game Boy, but there are some welcome changes here. Pokémon LeafGreen is a game that has you doing a ton of walking which on the original Game Boy was rather slow, here though you can get running shoes! They also added extra moves for your Pokémon to do which was cool. Once you beat the story, you can go back into the world and truly try and catch them all!
Wow, Squirtle, You Look Great!
Ok, so the presentation of the game may not be as sharp as Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire which were released a year prior. However, to be fair this is a remake of a game that was nearly 10 years old at the time this was released! To be fair, I think that while not amazing, Pokémon LeafGreen is a nice-looking game and a big leap from how the game looked when it was first released on the original Game Boy.
Those who played the original version (Pokémon Blue) will probably be pretty blown away by the visuals, even if they have spent a lot of time with Ruby & Sapphire. Those who missed out on the Game Boy Pokémon games though may find the presentation a bit lacking compared to what they had already played.
I have played through Pokémon LeafGreen a few times (and FireRed) and found it to be a real blast from the past. They did a great job with this remake and improved pretty much every aspect of it. While they did not add a ton of new stuff here, I feel that the improvements that they have made certainly make this the best way to experience the original Pokémon.
8/10
Pros:
- Is there a more iconic trio than Squirtle, Charmander, and Bulbasaur?
- It is a great throwback to the original
- I like the story even though it is basic
- Lots of Pokémon to catch
- The improvements that have been made do make the game better
Cons:
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- They maybe could have added a bit more flair to the presentation
- Some may be shocked at how tough the AI in this game is
The Game Corner has been a staple of every Pokemon game up to Generation IV. Here you can buy coins, test your luck, and win fabulous prizes, including new Pokemon and TMs you won't get anywhere else.
| The Basics | |
You'll need a Coin Case, to be found in the restauraunt from the guy with the glasses along the main strip of buildings below where the Rocket Game Corner is. At the main desk in Game Corner (in the top left corner) you can buy 50 coins for 1000P. Unlike more recent titles, there is no 500 coins for 10000P option: you're stuck mashing the A-button unless you decide to play a few games. Make sure you look around everywhere on the ground in the Game Corner: there are plenty of free coins other people have dropped, to be found as you would with any other hidden item. Your Itemfinder won't pick them up, though. | |
| Slots and Games | |
The only game in the casino is a slot machine-style game. Insert however many coins you want (1, 2 or 3, which add more rows on the slots where you can win prizes) and try and line up the same picture. A triple 7 yields 300 coins, three BAR yield 100 coins, three Poliwag, Diglett, or Jigglypuff win 15 coins, and three cherries earn 8 coins. Go hog wild. | |
Prizes
TM23 Dragon Rage: 3300 Coins
A decent move and the only Dragon-type one in the game. Will always deal 40HP damage to anything regardless of type, stats, or weakness. Can be learned by the Dragons and dragonesque Pokemon including Charizard and Aerodactyl. You can probably figure out better options for these Pokemon later in the game but if you have some money to blow after the fourth badge it can be helpful to have a set damage attack.
TM15 Hyper Beam: 5500 Coins
A very powerful Normal-type move. 150 Base Power, but forces you to recharge after using if you don't faint the enemy. Attach it to a strong and fast Pokemon with great Attack power (like Gyarados) and go hog wild.
TM50 Substitute: 7700 Coins
A support move which creates a miniature doll of your Pokemon using a bit of its health to absorb stat-drops, conditions, and damage until its threshold is reached and it breaks. Not as useful as in later generations but can still be used for a good strategy or two.
#030 Nidorina/ #033 Nidorino: 1200 Coins
If you didn't catch one of the Poison-type Nidorans earlier in the game you can get their evolved forms here. Both save you a bit of time training and are pretty good when you evolve them. If you forgot to get a Moon Stone, there's one in the Rocket Hideout in the basement or one at Cinnabar Island.
#035 Clefairy: 500 Coins (Red) 750 Coins (Blue)
Again, this can make up for not getting one of these rare little buggers in Mt. Moon. It too evolves with a Moon Stone and learns a few good Special moves. Normal-type.
#063 Abra: 120 Coins (Blue) 180 Coins (Red)
Makes catching this little Psychic-type a heck of a lot easier now that he can't escape with Teleport. Evolves into a Pokemon with one of the best Special stats in the game (albeit reaching his last form via trade).
#123 Scyther: 5500 Coins (Red)
A formidable Bug/Flying-type Pokemon with great Speed and Attack. Only found in the Red Version and in the Safari Zone, he's much easier to get with slots than randomly tossing balls at him and hoping for the best.
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#127 Pinsir: 2500 Coins (Blue)
Another Bug-type Pokemon with a killer stat set version exclusive, this time Pokemon Blue. Again, only found in the Safari Zone for the rest of the game.
#139 Porygon: 6500 Coins (Blue) 9999 Coins (Red)
Exclusive to the slots, Porygon is very expensive in both versions. If you're looking for a strong battler, it's not going to be Porygon, though it has a fun novelty to it you could try and make work with its strong movepool. Normal-type.
#147 Dratini: 2800 Coins (Red) 4600 Coins (Blue)
The only Dragon-type family in the game is found in its genesis only here and at the Safari Zone. Extremely rare and learns a myriad of great attacks, Dratini would make a smooth addition to any team.