Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team

 Game Boy Advance
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  • Summary: For the first time ever, the player is a Pokemon, speaking and interacting with other characters in a world populated only by Pokemon! Features a deep, involving and dramatic story brings the player into a world of Pokemon not seen or experienced before. Strategic battles enhance theFor the first time ever, the player is a Pokemon, speaking and interacting with other characters in a world populated only by Pokemon! Features a deep, involving and dramatic story brings the player into a world of Pokemon not seen or experienced before. Strategic battles enhance the adventure. Randomly generated dungeons make every mission unique. One day the player awakens to find that he or she has been turned into a Pokemon. The land is being ravaged by natural disasters so the player decides to form a rescue team with a partner Pokemon. The player can interact with many different Pokemon on various missions while trying to uncover their true purpose and destiny. An engrossing story of adventure, redemption and, most of all, friendship.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. GameShark
    100
    The lesson here is that just because the license is for kids, the game doesn't have to be. There's a reason this sort of gameplay has been around for over 25 years: it works, whether you're a green squirrel or an @. And Pokemon Mystery Dungeon is the game to prove it.
  2. GameSpy
    80
    It may confuse some and frustrate others, but its addictive nature should keep you hooked until you learn to appreciate the art of the dungeon crawl.
  3. AceGamez
    80
    While Nintendo DS owners may feel cheated at the poor second screen features, or may even feel violated by the graphics on their system compared to what they've come to expect, GBA owners can feel safe in the knowledge that this is one of the best looking on their system and that only one good screen, which is what the GBA possesses, is really needed to fully enjoy the gameplay.
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  4. RPG Fan
    70
    The Mystery Dungeon games are definitely different than most Pokémon games, and there's fun to be had with them, but there are still a lot of better games available on the GBA, which makes Red Rescue Team difficult to recommend.
  5. IGN
    65
    It drags on and on without much change, which is why it's a good thing it's been structured in segments for quick-shot, handheld-friendly dungeon exploration.
  6. The Sydney Morning Herald
    60
    While ploughing through the dungeons becomes repetitive, following your character's evolution and steady growth in skills becomes addictive.
  7. WHAM! Gaming
    30
    The game is a rapidly wearisome, dull dungeon crawling adventure with repetitive maps, dialogue and gameplay.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 40
  3. Negative: 1 out of 40
  1. Artstein
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    I'm giving this game 10/10 since everything is perfect and it's even better than Super Mystery Dungeon.
  2. HarleyS.
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    This was a much more original Pokémon game spinoff to the other ones. The fact all the Pokémon are in this game and the This was a much more original Pokémon game spinoff to the other ones. The fact all the Pokémon are in this game and the addictive nature to keep going is amazing. Replayability only makes the game better, since traveling through dungeons will keep you occupied for at least a while.… Expand
  4. Zilcell
    Nov 6, 2011
    10
    It's a highly addicting game. You are the pokemon and you form a rescue team to save pokemon around the world from natural disasters. EvenIt's a highly addicting game. You are the pokemon and you form a rescue team to save pokemon around the world from natural disasters. Even with simplistic graphics, the game allows some customization and freedom like the main series pokemon games.… Expand
  5. Zu343
    Apr 22, 2022
    9
    One of the best pokemon games ever with a great and beautiful Story, but the KI is a problem.
  6. KeybladeHero_05
    Jun 29, 2023
    8
    In the Summer of 2019, I was playing Red Rescue Team in Mexico. This game was a trip and yes it's a weird concept at the time but for me, itIn the Summer of 2019, I was playing Red Rescue Team in Mexico. This game was a trip and yes it's a weird concept at the time but for me, it was well made. The way to boost up the stats of your Pokemon is a bit harsh but near the end of the game, it'll be worth it.

    The only two bad things about this game are limited toolbox space and HMs. Let me tell you one thing, do NOT lose those HMs because if you do, you're NOT going to get them again.    … Expand
  7. StormCloud
    Dec 24, 2014
    8
    This game was great, plain and simple. It really changed up the pokemon series and for the better summoning the even better Time, Darkness,This game was great, plain and simple. It really changed up the pokemon series and for the better summoning the even better Time, Darkness, and Sky, and the not so great Gates to Infinity… Expand
  8. PanchaMiguela
    Mar 3, 2023
    3
    The only appeal is being getting isekai'd into the Pokemon world. Barely enough interesting story beats, randomized dungeons with not enoughThe only appeal is being getting isekai'd into the Pokemon world. Barely enough interesting story beats, randomized dungeons with not enough mechanics to not end up being boring, not much to do in the town besides shops and talking to NPCs. I feel like I wasted my time playing this game, the sequel was way better.… Expand

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#15 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2006
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#1 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2006
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#1 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2006