Pokemon Black & White Advanced GBA ROM – Detailed Hack Overview
Game Information
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About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Black & White Advanced is a fan-made GBA remake of the original Generation V Pokémon games (Pokémon Black & White).
Development of this project has been officially discontinued, as the developer decided to restart the remake from scratch to create a more accurate and faithful recreation of the original Nintendo DS titles. This new and improved version is now known as Pokémon Black (& White) Redux.
Although cancelled, Black & White Advanced showcased significant progress, unique mechanics, and Gen V-inspired visuals that laid the groundwork for its successor.
Progress updates and development previews were shared through the original project’s Discord server, now renamed Vytron’s Romhacking Department.
Story Overview
The game follows the core storyline of Pokémon Black & White, while incorporating selected elements from Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 and other Pokémon titles to enhance variety and presentation.
Several story elements were altered for uniqueness.
For example:
- The player would have only one rival, depending on the version played.
- New events and narrative moments exclusive to this remake were planned.
Key Features
- Gen V Story Remake: Recreates the core storyline of Pokémon Black & White with selected elements from Black 2 & White 2 and other Pokémon titles.
- Exclusive Story Events: Introduces new events and narrative moments created specifically for this GBA remake.
- New & Expanded Areas: Adds brand-new locations and expands existing ones for deeper exploration.
- Black & White Soundtrack: Uses music directly inspired by the original Generation V games.
- Gen V Graphics & Tilesets: Features Black & White–style environmental graphics adapted for the GBA.
- Gen V Overworld Sprites: Implements Gen V–styled player and NPC overworld sprites.
- Gen V Trainer Sprites: Uses trainer battle sprites inspired by Pokémon Black & White.
- Legacy Characters: Includes characters from older Pokémon generations.
- Expanded Pokédex: Adds Pokémon from Generations IV, V, VI, and VII.
- Custom Pokémon Cries: New Pokémon feature unique cry audio instead of reused sounds.
- Physical / Special / Status Split: Separates moves by category as introduced in Gen IV.
- Fairy Type Support: Adds the Fairy type to the battle system.
- Expanded Move, Item & Ability Pool: Includes content from Generations IV and V, with partial Gen VI support.
- Mega Evolution System: Mega Stones are implemented, though Mega Evolution is not usable in the demo version.
- Nature-Based Stat Colors: Pokémon stats change color depending on their Nature.
- Reusable TMs: TMs can be used infinitely, similar to modern Pokémon games.
- EXP on Capture: Pokémon gain experience immediately after being caught.
- Poison Survival Mechanic: Poison no longer causes fainting outside of battle.
- Black & White Repel System: Repel behavior matches Generation V mechanics.
- B&W-Style Summary Screen: Pokémon Summary UI is styled after Pokémon Black & White.
- Day & Night System: Time-based system synced with the emulator or device clock.
- New Intro Sequence: Custom introduction featuring original backgrounds and sprites.
- New Title Screen: Updated title screen inspired by Pokémon Black & White.
- B&W-Styled Bag UI: Inventory interface redesigned in Black & White style.
- B&W-Styled Pokémon Selection Screen: Party selection UI matches Gen V aesthetics.
- Additional Content & Improvements: Various enhancements and refinements added in Demo v2.
Known Bugs & Issues
- Minor collision issues in certain maps
- Rival overworld sprite appears glitched in the intro
- Duplicate NPC issue in Castelia City
- Possible minor grammar errors
Screenshots
Download Links
Developer Information
Developer / Team: Vytron
Credits:
- LukeeGD – Black & White soundtrack patch
- WesleyFG – Various tilesets
- MrDollSteak & pokefreak890 – Pokémon data patches (moves, new Pokémon, etc.)
- Onion-kun – Hilbert back sprite
- Dionen – Main tileset
- Micky6400
- Bogi2323
- Dark Destroyer
- Gail_GR
- Arun Kapil
- KomodoDragontaile
- ChaosLordZ3rc
- Vytron
- Additional community testers
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=404509
Community Link: https://discord.gg/9wVzw
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Pokémon Black & White Advanced still being developed?A: No. The project was cancelled and restarted as Pokémon Black (& White) Redux.
Q: Will this version ever be completed?
A: No. All development efforts moved to the Redux version.
Q: Is Pokémon Black (& White) Redux more accurate?
A: Yes. The developer aims for a more faithful Gen V recreation.
How to Play
Requirements
- A Game Boy Advance emulator
- A compatible ROM base
- Patch file (IPS / UPS / BPS)
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