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    Discover the Mystery! Join the Pokemon Red Rescue Team!

    Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team is a roguelike RPG released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005. It was developed by Chunsoft and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, alongside its companion game, Blue Rescue Team for the Nintendo DS. These two games are nearly identical, with minor differences such as six Pokémon exclusive to each version and hardware-specific features like graphics and dual-screen functionality in Blue Rescue Team.

    Gameplay

    • Players begin the game as a human who has mysteriously transformed into a Pokémon, chosen through a personality quiz. They form a rescue team with a partner Pokémon to help others in need while uncovering their own mysterious transformation.
    • The game features turn-based combat and exploration of procedurally generated dungeons. Players can lead a team of up to four Pokémon to complete missions such as rescues, item retrievals, or defeating foes.
    • All 386 Pokémon from the first three generations are included, and players can recruit them to their rescue team.

    Story

    The narrative focuses on natural disasters affecting the Pokémon world. The player and their partner form a rescue team to assist others while unraveling their identity and purpose. Key plot points include:

    • Rescuing Pokémon like Magnemite and Diglett.
    • Battling legendary Pokémon such as Zapdos, Groudon, and Rayquaza.
    • Facing suspicion from other Pokémon due to a prophecy involving a cursed human-turned-Pokémon.
    • Ultimately saving the world from a meteor threatening to destroy it.

    Reception and Legacy

    • The game received moderately positive reviews for its originality but was criticized for repetitive gameplay and visuals. Combined sales of Red and Blue Rescue Team exceeded 5.25 million copies by 2007.
    • It was re-released on platforms like the Wii U Virtual Console (2016) and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack (2024).
    • A remake titled Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX was released in 2020 with updated mechanics, graphics, and features.

    Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team remains a beloved entry in the series, praised for its emotional story and unique take on the Pokémon universe.