Pokemon LeafGreen Version

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
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  1. netjak
    72
    If you're just a passive Pokémon fan looking for a new pickup, this isn't worth it for you. Stick with Ruby or Sapphire, and that will be plenty of Pokémon for you. Remaking a game that is only 6 years old just smacks of laziness, and Pokémon fans deserve better.
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  2. Eurogamer
    70
    Veteran trainers, on the other hand, need to ask themselves if they want more of the same… again.
  3. games(TM)
    70
    For those who thought splitting monsters across two carts was a bit rude originally, this is surely the ultimate swindle. For anyone else, there's a healthy slice of monster hunting to be had. [Nov 2004, p.118]
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  5. Nintendojo
    70
    Pokémon Leaf Green and Fire Red are better games than "Ruby" and "Sapphire." Their balance, style, and structure were the original benchmark and they remain that way.
  6. NintendoWorldReport
    70
    While the graphics and interface have been jazzed up to be more pleasing to the eye and to reflect the ease of use that Ruby and Sapphire have, the basic story and premise of the games is the same as it was nine years ago. [JPN Import]
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  7. 1UP
    65
    If you've played this before in its previous incarnations and had your fill, or if the concept never really appealed to you in the first place, there's really nothing new enough here to bring you back.
  8. Gaming Target
    60
    At last, I have come to terms with understanding what the heck was so great about being a Pokémon fan. With this knowledge and with this experience, I can officially say with a passion always and forever...I hate Pokémon.
  9. G4 TV
    60
    The graphical improvements are not terribly impressive, and the extra content is more of the same.
  10. Cheat Code Central
    50
    The new additions don't add up to more than what we call an expansion pack for a PC game.
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Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
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#3 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
2
#2 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2004

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 259 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 217 out of 259
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 259
  3. Negative: 17 out of 259
  1. TrashMonkey
    Feb 4, 2014
    10
    My cousin gave this to me years ago and at first I thought it would be a drag but I was surprised at how good it was and I got lost forMy cousin gave this to me years ago and at first I thought it would be a drag but I was surprised at how good it was and I got lost for hundreds of hours and now years. Even though it is a remake I believe it surpasses it's counterpart on every measure, Graphics, Content and most importantly Charm.… Full Review »
  2. AxelLeo129
    May 4, 2017
    9
    It is an excellent remake since the story follows almost intact and difficulty not to say and with a very good reason to continue playingIt is an excellent remake since the story follows almost intact and difficulty not to say and with a very good reason to continue playing after having completed the main objective is to win the Pokémon league. I highly recommend this game.… Full Review »
  3. Pakon
    Dec 25, 2018
    10
    Pokemon at its best. In my opinion, the graphics cannot be outdated and we still have not seen remasters with so much content (but alwaysPokemon at its best. In my opinion, the graphics cannot be outdated and we still have not seen remasters with so much content (but always faithful to the original game) like this when it comes to Pokemon.… Full Review »
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