Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen were primarily designed for girls and the elderly

A newly translated interview revealed Game Freak designed FireRed and LeafGreen to appeal to girls and older players.

Developers said they lowered difficulty, added startup recaps, and adjusted UI for players unfamiliar with controllers.

Graphics directives simplified indoor areas and emphasized doorways during design.

The remakes were re-released for Pokémon Day and are available on Nintendo Switch.