The Indigo League is a Pokemon League which consists of the best trainers in the Kanto region. There are a total of eight to gather, and upon doing so, you will gain access to the Indigo League. Upon battling and defeating the Gym Leaders, the protagonist obtains Gym Badges. In each city they visit, the protagonist will find a Pokemon Gym established in the area. To do this, you must travel around the region to each city, and encounter or catch different types of Pokemon. It’s now the player’s job to catch and gain information on each Pokemon in the Kanto region, where the game takes place.
Because he is a famous Pokemon researcher, his goal is to make a comprehensive list of every Pokemon in the region. Filling out your PokedexĪfter choosing your Pokemon and battling your rival for the first time, Professor Oak will also provide you with a Pokedex. Professor Oak’s grandson will always choose the starter that counters your Pokemon, so there’s no point in trying to outsmart him. The options in Pokemon Blue Version are Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander. The Professor lets the player know that going into tall grass alone is dangerous because they can run into wild Pokemon.Īfter taking the player to his laboratory where the Professor’s grandson, a rival aspiring Pokemon trainer, also appears, they are both instructed to select a starter Pokemon. The protagonist starts their journey in Pallet Town, where they are stopped by Professor Oak after venturing into the tall grass. Pokemon Blue Version and Red Version share the same story, even though they are independent games.
This ROM for Pokemon Blue Version can be played on a Nintendo 3DS or emulated on the Citra 3DS emulator.
Its concept of Game Link cables, which the 3DS later also simulated, was particularly popular with critics and fans alike. They have even made it onto the list of the greatest games ever made. The games, as well as their re-releases, have received critical acclaim and positive reviews. Considering the games are re-released, many elements of the story and gameplay have stayed the same. This date coincided with the date of the original release of the Pokemon Blue Version. Along with the Pokemon Red Version, it debuted in 2016 for the 3DS console. Pokemon Blue Version is a Nintendo 3DS re-release of the 1996 classic published by Nintendo for the GameBoy.