Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Reviews

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen is ranked in the -1th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Az Elias
Top Critic
8 / 10
Feb 28, 2026

Some games never lose their magic, and Pokémon FireRed is one of those gems. It is still as compelling capturing Pokémon now as it was back then, and this GBA remake of the original title enhances the experience in many ways. The Nintendo Switch version’s lack of display options or other features that could have helped bring the game up to scratch diminish the value, but it looks the part on the Switch 2’s screen, and the endgame inclusions make up for many of the shortcomings. A perfect portable companion ideal for short or lengthy play alike.

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7.5 / 10.0
Feb 28, 2026

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen returns 22 years after its initial release to commemorate the franchise's 30th anniversary. This game is a perfect port of the original, allowing players to enjoy the experience just as it was in 2004, even completing the Pokédex by trading with players who own the other version of the game locally.

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