* Focus on Core Gameplay: The developers likely wanted to streamline the experience and focus on the core gameplay loop of catching Pokemon, battling, and exploring.
* Limited Resources: Games like FireRed were developed with limited resources, especially in terms of memory and processing power. Implementing a complex system like Gifts might have been too demanding.
* Gameplay Balance: Gifts could potentially disrupt the game's balance by providing players with powerful items or Pokemon too early on.
While the Gifts system wasn't included in FireRed, you can still find valuable items and rare Pokemon through other means, such as:
* Finding them in the wild: Some valuable items like Rare Candies can be found randomly in the wild.
* Trading with other players: You can obtain rare Pokemon and items by trading with friends or other players.
* Using Wonder Cards: Wonder Cards sometimes offer items or rare Pokemon.
While the absence of Gifts might be a bit of a bummer, FireRed still offers a fun and engaging experience with its core mechanics and features.