Crystal hack: Pokemon Sour Crystal (improvement hack)

[SourApple/SoupPotato]

v5.0 is released

 

[Kantonite93]

Where do I download the patch for the delta emulator?

 

[skarl0ey]

Hello again.

Pokémon: Sour Crystal is hack that is full of 'Quality of Life' features to give the player an overall better experience. This hack's goal it to try and improve upon most of the original game's known flaws while retaining the overall Gen2 feeling as best as it can.

This hack's features Include:

• New Custom Pokémon Sprites done by me. Over 200 have been tweaked/redone
• A Challenge Mode System which can be set during a New Game
• A fully-functioning Safari Zone with 4 custom Biomes to explore
• Unique Party sprites
• Updated Stats up to gen9
• Updated Move properties: Base Power, Accuracy, effects .etc
• Updated Movepools
• Upgraded trainer rematch system to make grinding more enjoyable and rewarding
• A complete overhaul of the PC Box which now functions like Gen3. No more saving between boxes required
• Some post-game Pokémon are now available in Johto such as Houndour and Slugma
• Upgraded battle color system for more dynamic attack animations
• Updated attack animations for some moves
• All 251 Pokémon obtainable
• Instant Apricorn Balls
• Visible Berries and Apricorns on the overworld. Each tree respawns at 12:00am each day
• A Berry Pocket to reduce your main pocket from getting full
• A new Pager system that replaces the need for HM slaves
• Reusable TMs
• Overworld Weather
• The Ghost-Type is now special and the Dark-Type and Dragon-Type are now Physical
• A new Swarm system with more than 95 different swarms. Swarming Pokémon now have an increased chance of being shiny
• Almost all bugs from gen2 have been fixed.
• Kanto has been restored to its gen1 size including some cut areas
• Kanto now has Headbutt trees
• All HGSS-exclusive routes and trainers have been ported
• Trade Evolutions can now also be obtained by using a new item called the Linking Cord or by simply using the item required for trading on the Pokémon. (King's Rock, Metal Coat, etc.)
• A Move Reminder
• And many other small goodies to find!

This Hack DOES NOT include:

• Following Pokémon
• Physical/Special Split
• No gen3+ Pokémon
• No fakemon or beta mons

UPDATE: 18/8/24

• Dynamic OW palette system. This allows more colors to be used on certain maps at a time.
• Dynamic Sprite system. This allows more sprite variety to be used on certain maps at a time.
• Overworld Weather. Route 33 and Lake of Rage will almost always have rain. In addition, each day one route at random will have rain in both Johto and Kanto.
• Game now runs in Doublespeed. This will allow faster processing and less visible lag in some scenarios.
• Over 100 New party Icons
• Multiple new pokemon sprites and palettes
• Some movepool shave been adjusted for balancing
• Female shiny pokemon are now slightly more common and have better DVs similar to Males
• Re-arranged some Safari Zone mons
• Updated some attack animations
• Spikes can now set up to 3 layers
• Mt.Silver Cave has been expanded and now has additional maps to traverse
• A brand new trading cutscene has been made to make full use of the GBC
• A version number is printed on the main menu now

Bugfixes:

• Corrected a warp issue with Fuchsia City's South Gate
• Corrected an issue where the Fossil at Mt.Moon would not appear in some cases
• Corrected an issue where the Curse TM could not be obtained in some cases
• Teleport now works correctly in Trainer Battles
• Corrected multiple trainers using incorrect parties in challenge mode
• Gentleman Alfred now uses correct phone call text
• Corrected various typos across the game
• Fixed a visual issue with Routes 5, 6 and 12
• Corrected an issue where the Safari Game would not end if the player ran out of balls during a fish or headbutt encounter
• Corrected an issue where Safari Balls were not consumed during a fish or headbutt encounter
• Corrected an issue where the screen would fade twice if the player caught a pokemon during the Safari Game
• Corrected an issue where some Trainer rematches did not behave correctly
• The Rock Smash Pager now works correctly when used from the Pokegear menu.

Known Issues:

• Cut trees will overlap the player's sprite while it disappears

IMPORTANT: Previous save files and PKHEX are no longer compatible. However, wild pokemon gameshark codes and trading with vanilla still work.

Screenshots:

Spoiler:

Repo:
https://github.com/SoupPotato/Sourcrystal

Credits:
- Rangi ASM Work
- Vulcandth ASM Work
- pfero ASM Work
- Zumi ASM Work
- Luna ASM Work

DISCORD LINK:
Discord

- DOWNLOAD BELOW -

hey, does anybody know where i could catch a larvitar before completing the game? im unable to find much info on this game and somebod

Hello again.

Pokémon: Sour Crystal is hack that is full of 'Quality of Life' features to give the player an overall better experience. This hack's goal it to try and improve upon most of the original game's known flaws while retaining the overall Gen2 feeling as best as it can.

This hack's features Include:

• New Custom Pokémon Sprites done by me. Over 200 have been tweaked/redone
• A Challenge Mode System which can be set during a New Game
• A fully-functioning Safari Zone with 4 custom Biomes to explore
• Unique Party sprites
• Updated Stats up to gen9
• Updated Move properties: Base Power, Accuracy, effects .etc
• Updated Movepools
• Upgraded trainer rematch system to make grinding more enjoyable and rewarding
• A complete overhaul of the PC Box which now functions like Gen3. No more saving between boxes required
• Some post-game Pokémon are now available in Johto such as Houndour and Slugma
• Upgraded battle color system for more dynamic attack animations
• Updated attack animations for some moves
• All 251 Pokémon obtainable
• Instant Apricorn Balls
• Visible Berries and Apricorns on the overworld. Each tree respawns at 12:00am each day
• A Berry Pocket to reduce your main pocket from getting full
• A new Pager system that replaces the need for HM slaves
• Reusable TMs
• Overworld Weather
• The Ghost-Type is now special and the Dark-Type and Dragon-Type are now Physical
• A new Swarm system with more than 95 different swarms. Swarming Pokémon now have an increased chance of being shiny
• Almost all bugs from gen2 have been fixed.
• Kanto has been restored to its gen1 size including some cut areas
• Kanto now has Headbutt trees
• All HGSS-exclusive routes and trainers have been ported
• Trade Evolutions can now also be obtained by using a new item called the Linking Cord or by simply using the item required for trading on the Pokémon. (King's Rock, Metal Coat, etc.)
• A Move Reminder
• And many other small goodies to find!

This Hack DOES NOT include:

• Following Pokémon
• Physical/Special Split
• No gen3+ Pokémon
• No fakemon or beta mons

UPDATE: 18/8/24

• Dynamic OW palette system. This allows more colors to be used on certain maps at a time.
• Dynamic Sprite system. This allows more sprite variety to be used on certain maps at a time.
• Overworld Weather. Route 33 and Lake of Rage will almost always have rain. In addition, each day one route at random will have rain in both Johto and Kanto.
• Game now runs in Doublespeed. This will allow faster processing and less visible lag in some scenarios.
• Over 100 New party Icons
• Multiple new pokemon sprites and palettes
• Some movepool shave been adjusted for balancing
• Female shiny pokemon are now slightly more common and have better DVs similar to Males
• Re-arranged some Safari Zone mons
• Updated some attack animations
• Spikes can now set up to 3 layers
• Mt.Silver Cave has been expanded and now has additional maps to traverse
• A brand new trading cutscene has been made to make full use of the GBC
• A version number is printed on the main menu now

Bugfixes:

• Corrected a warp issue with Fuchsia City's South Gate
• Corrected an issue where the Fossil at Mt.Moon would not appear in some cases
• Corrected an issue where the Curse TM could not be obtained in some cases
• Teleport now works correctly in Trainer Battles
• Corrected multiple trainers using incorrect parties in challenge mode
• Gentleman Alfred now uses correct phone call text
• Corrected various typos across the game
• Fixed a visual issue with Routes 5, 6 and 12
• Corrected an issue where the Safari Game would not end if the player ran out of balls during a fish or headbutt encounter
• Corrected an issue where Safari Balls were not consumed during a fish or headbutt encounter
• Corrected an issue where the screen would fade twice if the player caught a pokemon during the Safari Game
• Corrected an issue where some Trainer rematches did not behave correctly
• The Rock Smash Pager now works correctly when used from the Pokegear menu.

Known Issues:

• Cut trees will overlap the player's sprite while it disappears

IMPORTANT: Previous save files and PKHEX are no longer compatible. However, wild pokemon gameshark codes and trading with vanilla still work.

Screenshots:

Spoiler:

Repo:
https://github.com/SoupPotato/Sourcrystal

Credits:
- Rangi ASM Work
- Vulcandth ASM Work
- pfero ASM Work
- Zumi ASM Work
- Luna ASM Work

DISCORD LINK:
Discord

- DOWNLOAD BELOW -

how do i get all of the starters? theres not much info on the game and a wiki would be nice

 

[SourApple/SoupPotato]

v5.1 is released

 

[rusticolus]

Hey, just started your hack, looks great so far. I'm curious about: "Upgraded trainer rematch system to make grinding more enjoyable and rewarding".

I've scoured a few threads and haven't seen anyone talking about this particular topic. Can you explain how the system has changed? Thank you! I've just gotten to Joey and defeated him and haven't seen a difference yet. Is it the same as vanilla where trainers call you?

 

[NebulousFortune]

Hello! Should I only be able to register 10 numbers in my poke gear phone list? Seems very low, I had to start deleting numbers outside the south of Goldenrod

 

[SourApple/SoupPotato]

Update 5.2 is released!

 

[SourApple/SoupPotato]

Updated to 5.2a

 

[SourApple/SoupPotato]

Updated to 5.2b

 

[darths]

stop updating this game, last update break the save, then u release and update and keep updating it every day, make it definitive

 

[SPazzzi95]

stop updating this game, last update break the save, then u release and update and keep updating it every day, make it definitive

Uh, this is his hack dude, he could do Whatever he likes with it. If your so salty about him always updating Sour Crystal how about create your own hack instead. I would love to see your take on "Definitive" lmao 🤣🤣🤣

 

[SourApple/SoupPotato]

v5.3 released

 

[chamodman]

any working rare candy cheat for 5.3?

 

[Provocatore9090]

I finished the game, I did everything there was to do, but the only thing left is to complete the pokedex, and to do that I have to find the 3 kanto starters that are unobtainable. But are they in the game?