Hack Series: Pokémon Sors 2 - The VytroVerse Part 4 (Tech Demo Available!)

[RizzJolt-89]

I know there will be Eclipsing but what about mega evolution or what you called it Ancient Regression?

 

[Vytron]

I know there will be Eclipsing but what about mega evolution or what you called it Ancient Regression?

Ancient Regression yes, the main story won't feature it, but it's coded in.

 

[Vytron]

Hey all, Vytron here!
A little update because it's been a month and damn that went by quickly lol
I know it's been a while since the last update, but no need to worry. I'm alive and well, and working as much as I physically can on Sors 2!

Though I will have to admit, I worked less than I planned to in the past month due to enjoying my holiday after finishing my uni semester and also being unable to stare at a screen for more than 30 mins lol, which I'm out to solve in a week or two.

From mid July, the relatively quick pace and common updates I'm known for will be back! In the meantime, here are a couple of screenshots.

Stay safe and take care everyone!​

 

[Kamu Kamu]

I want to play it when the next patch comes out.

 

[Hollow1991]

View attachment 154787
Before we start off!
Hey everyone, I am here once again with a new gba romhack project!
This time around I am making a sequel to my second romhack (and Part 2 of my series), Pokémon Sors!
This is Part 4 of my romhack series, The VytroVerse! (Hack made from: "1636 - Pokemon Fire Red (U)(Squirrels)")
Parts:

Spoiler:

Part 1: Pokémon Saiph
Part 2: Pokémon Sors
Part 3: Pokémon Saiph 2
Part 4: Pokémon Sors 2
Further parts will be added in the future!

View attachment 154805 Story (Spoilers)

Spoiler:

The International Police has set its foot in Hupest after the events of Pokémon Sors. Siara's staff was arrested and the organization was disbanded, Asher's group wasn't safe from law either. While Asher and Valora did not face any charges, Jackson (Asher's father) and Prof. Ivo were facing charges, however due to a deal between Asher and the IP they were given a pardon, in return of their knowledge of Eclipsing, support in research and Asher's Eclipsing related artifacts. 3 years later in Aclyn (the International Police's main HQ's location), the IP is organizing a new ITP Group after the collapse of the trio from Pokémon Saiph 2. Micah left the police and his location is unknown, and Darlo was laid off due to the Regris incident. Lori is tasked with organizing and leading a new, larger ITP Group. Around the same time Asher decided to break his deal with the IP and raided Aclyn's HQ to steal the artifacts. His reasons and motives are unknown to the police. Due to these turn of events, a young citizen of Aclyn, Rene/Haru decides to become a cadet in Lori's new ITP Group at the International Police, and a year later they become an official cadet. Will they be able to climb the ranks? Will they become part of something bigger than what they ever imagined? Find out in Pokémon Sors 2!

View attachment 154799 Features (Subjects to Change)

• A new region to explore, Aclyn!
• The Complete Fire Red Upgrade as the game engine (Items, moves, abilities, Pokémon, pss split etc. Updated to Gen 8/PLA standards)
• Proper Battle AI
• Multiple modes to play the game in! (Randomizer, Level Scaling, Hero Mode. These modes can be combined as you please!)
• Toggleable Exp. All
• For the dedicated players: Hero Mode!
  • Spoiler: What is Hero Mode?

    
    Hero Mode is essentially the game's "Hard Mode" with various changes applied to your gameplay!
    

    • Trainers Scale based on your highest leveled Pokémon
    • Forced Set Mode
    • Harder Boss Battles
    • Saving tied to Pokémon Ranger like save spots (no start menu saving)
    • Level Caps (caps at next Boss' max level)
• Regional and National Dex
• DexNav
• Side Quests & Achievements (Proper Quest Log Ui)
• PokéNests to conquer
• HMs replaced with Field Moves not requiring HMs
• Eclipsing (Tech doesn't feature this yet)
• Day/Night System and possible D&N events (the emulator needs to support RTC)
  • Spoiler: What it means:

    
    

    • Day/Night cycle in the overworld/battles based on RTC (also affects lamps & windows)
    • Wild Encounters changing based on time
    • Time Based Events
    • Playtime is not sped up by using Fast Forward on emulators

View attachment 154803 Screenshots/Videos (Subjects to Change)

View attachment 154802 Links View attachment 154802
VytroVerse Discord Server - My Youtube Channel
Tech Demo Trailer

Teaser

Games's Opening Theme

Wild Battle Theme

Trainer Battle Theme

View attachment 154806 Download

• Pokémon Sors 2 Tech Demo (Evolution Fix) (2024)
  Latest Release: 2024. April 15th (Tech Demo)
  Length: Until first Rank Up (around 1.5-2 hours)
  Notes: Additional .ips patches need to be applied to the prepatched Sors 2 rom! (versions must match to avoid issues) Generally, most emulators should work, however for the best experience the ones listed for "Standard Mode" ingame are recommended.
  Documentation is available on this Google Drive Link. Documentation and Additional Patches are packed in the .rar/.zip of the Final Releases too!
  Platform Mode: You are forced to set this mode in the very beginning, and you can toggle in the Aclyn Network app anytime.
  
  Spoiler: Platform Modes:

  Standard: VBA, MyBoy, JohnGBA - Provides the better experience
  Bios: mGBA (any mGBA core emulator probably), Flashcarts & GBA VC (Any hardware)
  
  How to check Version: Save file screen indicates what version you are on.
  
  

Standard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bios

View attachment 154804 Bugs (Tech Demo)

• "Poison Survivor" "Beware, Vending Machine" tasks can't be completed
• The Select button is not turned off in the Alja Mountainside nest, which can result in a softlock if the ITPNav is used
• Trade in Aljasnow Ridge in some cases is treated as completed regardless of doing it.

View attachment 154800 Credits

• Tech Demo Testers TheGhostOfPink, Meomite, PacoScarso
• Tilesets (Magicscarf, KingTapir, Kaliser, Zeo254, princess_phoenix, Galanium-Arts)
• Base Midis (VGMusic users: Bling Grunt, SwordBolt, Espio Chaos, FDG, Fenix Shakura, Keiji Uotami, TheGreatestDarn, Jarel Jones, Phoenix711, Monster Iestyn, Zenkusa, Jordan Davenport, Tsu Ryu, Fusion, SuperTyphoon, Bryan_Bibiano, ShinkoNet, KlaperzPL, Koopa1018)
• Save Screen Hack (BlueRosei)
• hbdfreitas (BW Styled HP Bars)
• azimuth (EvIV Screen Code)
• Music Base (GoGoJJtech and every other contributors )
• CFRU + DPE + Leon's Base (Skeli, ghoulslash, Leon and every other contributors)
• Quest Log code (DgZiga, PacoScarso)
• Battle Backgrounds (carchagui)
• PC Ui VentZX
• Charcadet, Armouredge, Ceruledge sprites (KingOfThe-X-Roads, Reza3u)
• Venipede Overworld sprites Kymotonian
• Battle TextBox Vent & Ruki/Gold
• Trainer Card Vent & VersekrDark.
• Naming Screen & Clock on Start Menu Shiny-Miner
• Icons on Thread (Reff Pixels)
• Frio Art on Copyright Screen (sane cola)
• Special Thanks PacoScarso, TheGhostOfPink, Meomite, Epaul

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- Credits may expand, change over time. If you upload my game (or showcase it) anywhere make sure to give credit and provide the official documentations and source links! (and if possible only distribute the game's .ups patch files instead of prepatched roms!) -​

I'm looking forward to playing This I just finished Pokémon Saiph 2 it was an incredible game i was wondering when will this game be completed

 

[Vytron]

I'm looking forward to playing This I just finished Pokémon Saiph 2 it was an incredible game i was wondering when will this game be completed

There is no exact release date yet, but it's planned sometime in 2025

 

[Yupgodfu]

The best romhacker's best game.

 

[dragoman53]

In Pokemon Saiph 2, I have found that regression Flygon doesn't have huge power. This sucks as I really want to use it. I am using Afterplay on a Chromebook

 

[Kamu Kamu]

When is the next demo coming?

 

[Vytron]

When is the next demo coming?

If everything goes according to schedule, late 2024/early 2025

 

[mikethepokemaster2012]

Can't wait for this game to come out man how many more till the saga complete

 

[Vytron]

Can't wait for this game to come out man how many more till the saga complete

2 more games for main story

 

[Yupgodfu]

How many demos before full release?

 

[Vytron]

How many demos before full release?

One more demo

 

[glazenerd]

I truly cannot wait to play this game! I've loved every game of the series so far. I'm not a developer, myself, but how long does it usually take to complete a game of this proportion? I was just asking if there was set time frame that you'd like the completed version to be out?

 

[Vytron]

I truly cannot wait to play this game! I've loved every game of the series so far. I'm not a developer, myself, but how long does it usually take to complete a game of this proportion? I was just asking if there was set time frame that you'd like the completed version to be out?

Hello! I'm glad you've enjoyed the series thus far :D
It varies from game to game, Saiph 1 was 11 months, Sors was 18 and Saiph 2 was similar, so on average I would say it's 1.5-2 years per game. I plan to have a base release of the game by the end of this year, which if I manage to do, would make development last about 2 years (slightly more but yeah).

 

[TheRealEGR]

I will wait for this hack, and from the demo, it´s already promising

 

[Vytron]

I will wait for this hack, and from the demo, it´s already promising

Omg EGR hiii

 

[TheRealEGR]

Omg EGR hiii

Hello Vytron

 

[Penny Charm]

I'm looking forward to the next demo