Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Switch releases add easy reset, players warned

Since their launch on Friday, it's become clear that Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen's Nintendo Switch re-releases aren't just simple ports, with a number of changes made from their original Game Boy Advance versions. However, one alteration is either one of the best or by far the most annoying, depending on who you ask, as quickly resetting the game just became a lot easier.

Soft resetting in Pokemon is nothing new – certain button combinations in the pre-Switch games swiftly send you back to the title screen, allowing you to reload your save without having to more slowly turn your console off and back on again. This is generally a feature reserved for the shiny hunters – folks dedicated to tracking down ultra-rare, sparkly Pokemon with alternate color palettes – as for certain Pokemon like Legendaries and the starters at the beginning of the game, the only way to look for them is by re-rolling that same encounter over and over again.

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