This modification, released in 2019 for the Game Boy Advance, offers a role-playing experience built upon the foundation of Pokémon FireRed Version. It shifts the player's perspective to that of Blue, Red's rival, as he strives to become the Pokémon League Champion. The narrative loosely incorporates theories about Blue's potential involvement with Team Rocket, drawing inspiration from fan discussions and popular interpretations within the Pokémon community.

A distinctive feature of this game is how the rival's team composition changes based on the player's initial starter Pokémon choice. These rival teams are designed to align with specific portrayals of the character found in the Pokémon Adventures manga or the Pokémon Origins anime adaptation, providing varied challenges and a connection to different facets of the Pokémon lore.

Core Gameplay Loop

The fundamental gameplay centers on the classic Pokémon RPG loop: exploring the Kanto region, encountering and capturing wild Pokémon, training a team, and engaging in turn-based battles. Players will challenge Gym Leaders, overcome the Elite Four, and ultimately face the Champion. The primary divergence from its base game is the narrative focus on Blue's journey and ambition.

Distinctive Features

The most notable aspect of this modification is its narrative adaptation and the dynamic rival teams. The choice of a starter Pokémon directly influences the rival's team throughout the game, mirroring their appearances in either the Pokémon Adventures manga or the Pokémon Origins anime. This feature adds a layer of replayability and strategic depth, as players can experience different rival encounters based on their initial selection.

What makes this game unique?

The defining characteristic of this modification is its narrative shift, placing the player in the role of Blue and adapting the rival's team based on the chosen starter Pokémon. This allows for a fresh take on the Kanto region journey, with rival encounters that can feel familiar yet challenging depending on whether you're referencing the Pokémon Adventures manga or the Pokémon Origins anime. It's an opportunity to experience a well-trodden path from a different, and often more antagonistic, perspective.

Story and Setting

Set in the familiar Kanto region, the game maintains the classic charm of early Pokémon titles. The narrative centers on Blue's ambition to become the strongest trainer and surpass his rival. The story subtly weaves in elements from fan theories, adding intrigue for those familiar with broader Pokémon community discussions.

Rival Team Adaptations

The game features distinct rival team compositions directly tied to the player's starter Pokémon choice. These teams are designed to reflect Blue's portrayal in either the Pokémon Adventures manga or the Pokémon Origins anime. Depending on your initial choice, you might face a rival whose team closely aligns with one of these specific interpretations, offering a unique challenge and a nod to different aspects of the Pokémon franchise.

Additional Content

This modification does not include any downloadable content (DLCs), expansions, or remakes. The content is self-contained within the released version.