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FireRed hack: Pokémon Kanto Complete

PurpleSpectre said:
Pokémon: Kanto Complete
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Base ROM: FireRed BPR 1.0
Language: English
Creator: PurpleSpectre

Intro
This is the result of a side-project with the goal of remaking and expanding FireRed to make it possible to complete the Pokédex, progress to level 90+, and have access to most game mechanics and items from generation 3 games. A secondary goal of preserving gen 3 gameplay was important, as I wanted physical copies to be able to interact with main-line Pokémon games with minimal issues.

Changes from FireRed
  • routes have been heavily modified in Kanto for a fresh experience as well as to provide access to all Pokémon on the National Dex
  • all legendary/mythical Pokémon are accessible in the post-game
    • locations detailed in spoiler section
  • town/city areas have minor modification
  • trainers have been added and modified to have a wide range of Pokémon from the National Dex
    • multi-battles, where you fight multiple trainers in succession, have been added
  • gym trainers, gym leaders, rival encounters, and elite four matches are all updated for challenging gameplay
    • elite trainers from other regions added, with their teams evocative of their instances in other games
    • champions can participate in Trainer House matches--randomly match up with an opponent for a competitive doubles battle
  • post-game areas added:
    • Champions Lounge
    • MT Silver
    • Dark Grove is a secret area off Route 1 that has an exorbitant entry fee, so while not technically post-game content access will be blocked for most players until end-game play
  • quality-of-life changes:
    • some tutorial events have been removed to speed early gameplay
    • all inaccessible Pokémon evolutions have been made possible in-game
    • Oak's Starter Sanctuary makes all gen I, II, and III starters available from the beginning of the game
    • Poké Ball exchange and TM marts added, Poké Mart inventories updated with more generally useful items
    • Running Shoes are equipped immediately, indoor running enabled
    • fishing rods are available earlier
    • Move Tutor added
    • HM02 Fly accessible earlier
    • Lava Cookie vendor added
    • shiny encounter rate significantly increased


  • Spoiler: Legendary locations


  • Spoiler: quality-of-life changes

Vanilla game aspects retained
  • prologue, story arc, and post-game remain intact
  • Pokémon typing, move sets, and leveling/evolutions (except for the cases described in "quality-of-life changes")
  • overworld, menu, and Pokémon sprites (except Feraligatr's rear battle sprite--had to be changed)
  • generation 3 battle mechanics
  • Kanto's general map layout
  • routes and towns on the Sevii Islands
Possible future updates
  • update Sevii Islands trainers with more challenging teams
  • re-work Sevii Islands routes and towns
Gameplay images
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Other images
Physical cartridge made using imablisy's instructions
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Credits/Tools used
HackMew for eXSE
LU-HO Poké for Advance Map
Diegoisawesome for GBA Intro Manager
Locksmith Army for Intro Text Editor
Haven for Hex Maniac Advance
Dabomstew for Universal Pokémon Randomizer
Kurapika for Gen 3 Tools
Nintenlord for NUPS

Bug fixes/changelog
4/26/24--post-game Rocket Warehouse exterior bugged trainer fixed
5/3/24--Groudon encounter fixed
5/12/24--Route 14 mapping error fixed
5/13/24--further modified trainers to have a wider range of Pokémon
10/29/24--fixed bug where end-game Rayquaza path can become inaccessible
11/5/24--updated Kanto Poké Marts' inventories & modified the Trainer House script for optional entry

Files
download here
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Is there a trainer with a chansey or blissey to make exp or money grinding with payday easier?
 
I see that Squirtle is on Route 1, but is it through Grass, Surfing or Fishing? I haven't found a single one yet trying all three methods 😭
 
How do I evolve Feebas into Milotic? I know the sign in bedroom says level 35, my Feebas is now at level 36, still no evo. Awesome rom hack by the way!
 
where is the spreadsheet for where to encounter each pokemon? cant find it anywhere and cant find beldum/metang anywhere either
 
jimkinson said:
I see that Squirtle is on Route 1, but is it through Grass, Surfing or Fishing? I haven't found a single one yet trying all three methods 😭
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Nevermind, I opened it in Advance Map and found it.
All three Gen 1 starters are found in the grass on route 1 for anyone wondering.
 
Is there a documentation for the boss trainer (Rival, Gym Leaders and Giovanni) rosters in this game? I want to try a Hardcore Nuzlocke and would rather not go in blind if possible.
 
Lmgetts22 said:
How do I evolve Feebas into Milotic? I know the sign in bedroom says level 35, my Feebas is now at level 36, still no evo. Awesome rom hack by the way!
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I just checked the game data, it's actually level 38 on the current version of the ROM. Thanks for catching this.

*This has been updated and is now true to the bedroom poster.*
 
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Broskandar said:
I meant their rosters (aka their teams and pokemon moves), so I can teambuild with that in mind.
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I do not have that documented. I'd suggest opening the ROM in advanceTrainer/gen3tools to find what you're looking for. Give me a few days and I might get around to it, you're the first person to ask for rosters & movesets specifically.
 
maxmoede said:
where is the spreadsheet for where to encounter each pokemon? cant find it anywhere and cant find beldum/metang anywhere either
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I am not going to share the spreadsheet. As I mentioned, it was used as a tool for making the game and not made as a practical resource for players.

afaik I can confirm Metang can be caught in Cerulean Cave, and I believe Beldum can be found in Mt Moon or on some of the surrounding routes at like a 1% encounter rate.
 
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PurpleSpectre said:
I do not have that documented. I'd suggest opening the ROM in advanceTrainer/gen3tools to find what you're looking for. Give me a few days and I might get around to it, you're the first person to ask for rosters & movesets specifically.
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It's fine man, I am in no rush to HC nuzlocke it. Take as much time as you need.
 
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