Pokemon Nuzlocke Red

Introduction: Pokemon Nuzlocke Red is a fan-made ROM hack of the official Pokemon Red Version for the Game Boy. It is not a new game but a modified version designed to enforce the popular Nuzlocke challenge rules directly into the game's code. The setting remains the original Kanto region with the classic 8-bit visual style and soundtrack of the Generation I games.

Gameplay & Mechanics: The hack automates the core Nuzlocke rules: you can only catch the first Pokemon encountered in each new area, and any fainted Pokemon is considered dead and must be released or permanently boxed. The starter choices are the classic Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle. The difficulty is inherently high due to these enforced rules, making strategic planning and resource management essential. Mechanically, it is identical to the base Pokemon Red, meaning it uses the original Special stat, lacks the Physical/Special split, and does not include later additions like the Fairy type or a day/night cycle.

Key Features:

• Enforced Nuzlocke Rules: The game's programming automatically restricts catching to the first encounter per route and typically forces the release of fainted Pokemon, removing the player's ability to ignore the challenge.
• Original Kanto Challenge: It presents the classic Kanto journey, but with the permanent consequences of the Nuzlocke rules, making familiar battles and random encounters significantly more tense.
• Purity of the Challenge: By building the rules into the Game Boy ROM, it provides an authentic way to experience the Nuzlocke challenge on original hardware or emulators without relying on self-imposed honor rules.

This hack is a straightforward tool for players seeking a structured and unforgiving way to revisit the first generation.