Pokemon Blast Burn GBA ROM – Detailed Hack Overview
Game Information
Table Of Contents
About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Blast Burn is a Pokémon FireRed–based ROM hack created by Nice-kun, originally intended as a polished version of the vanilla FireRed experience.
As development progressed, the project evolved into a feature-rich hack that introduces new mechanics, modern-generation Pokémon, quality-of-life upgrades, and story elements that connect directly to a future hack titled Pokémon Titanium.
While the core FireRed storyline remains intact, Blast Burn expands upon it with new rivals, events, and systems inspired by later Pokémon generations.
Story Overview
You play as Red, experiencing the familiar journey through the Kanto region following the original Pokémon FireRed storyline.
The main narrative remains mostly unchanged, but new rivals and events have been added. These additions act as a bridge between Pokémon FireRed and the upcoming project Pokémon Titanium, subtly expanding the lore and introducing characters and plot threads that will continue in the future.
Key Features
- Expanded Pokémon Roster: Includes Pokémon from Generations I through VII.
- New Rivals: Introduces new rival characters alongside the original storyline.
- Story-Connected Events: New events that tie directly into the future Pokémon Titanium project.
- New Items: Adds new usable items not present in the original FireRed.
- New Moves & Abilities: Expands battle mechanics with modern-generation content.
- Improved Trainer AI: Opponent trainers use smarter strategies in battle.
- Day & Night System: Time-based system that affects gameplay and evolution.
- EXP All System: Experience is shared automatically across the party.
- EXP from Catching Pokémon: Pokémon gain experience immediately after being caught.
- Mega Evolution in Battle: Mega Evolution mechanics are implemented for battles.
- Ultra Wormholes: Special portals inspired by Generation VII content.
- Running Indoors: Allows the player to run inside buildings.
- Poison Survival Mechanic: Pokémon no longer faint from poison outside battle.
- BW-Style Pokémon Menu: Menu interface inspired by Pokémon Black & White.
- New Bag UI: Redesigned bag interface with a modern look.
- BW Overworld Sprites: Overworld sprites inspired by Generation V.
- New Characters: Adds original NPCs and trainers to the world.
- Wonder Trade System: Available in Viridian City and One Island.
- Move Maniac NPC: Located in Viridian City and One Island.
- Link Battle Support: Supports multiplayer battles via link connection.
- New Evolution Methods: Introduces alternate evolution requirements.
Known Bugs & Issues
- Teachy TV causes the game to freeze
- Mega Evolution does not work in double battles
- Graphical glitches during some double battles
- Trading Gen IV–VII Pokémon freezes the game (usable in Link Battles)
- Pokédex entries lack descriptions
- Some Gen VII Pokémon use Struggle due to missing movesets
- Clear Smog may cause a game freeze
- Dragon Tail causes graphical issues on the final opponent
- Navel Rock and Birth Island events do not work
- Some Leaf events malfunction on MyBoy Emulator
- Gen IV–VII Pokémon recorded in the Hall of Fame may be replaced
Screenshots
Download Links
Developer Information
Developer / Team: Nice-kun
Credits:
- Red-kun – Red battle back sprites
- joojishibuki – Red trainer sprite
- NePenNameGirl – Red overworld sprite
- tebited15 – Professor Oak & Green overworld sprites
- Diegoisawesome – GBA Intro Manager
- polloron – Mega Charizard X sprite
- silentdeath – Lesser sprite (Trainer Dusk)
- seiyouh – Kanto Gym Leader sprites
- Jaizu & Nisarg – Bag insertion tutorial & sprites
- Jolt Steven – FireRed Rombase 807 and development support
- Sobata92 & eternalhavoc – Trainer Dhan sprites
- Againsts – BW Pokémon Summary & Selection screens
- Hollowroxas – Platinum text box & battle UI
- Think0028 – EXP All system
- Gamer2020 – Pokémon Game Editor (PGE)
- Lu-Ho – Advanced Map
- Froosty The_Learner – TL’s Quick Enhancer
- Maël Hörz – HxD
- Jambo51 – Day/Night & evolution system
- HackMew – Advanced Palette Editor
- MrDollSteak – Decap & attack rombase
- Darkshade – HGSS tiles
- Omega – HGSS trainers
- Lunos – Wonder Trade system
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: pokecommunity
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Pokémon Blast Burn a full FireRed remake?A: No. It keeps the original FireRed story but expands it with new features, rivals, and events.
Q: Does the game include later-generation Pokémon?
A: Yes. Pokémon from Generations I through VII are included.
Q: Is Mega Evolution fully functional?
A: Mega Evolution works in single battles but has issues in double battles.
Q: Is this game connected to another project?
A: Yes. Pokémon Blast Burn is directly connected to the upcoming Pokémon Titanium.
Q: Is the game complete?
A: Yes. The hack is marked as complete, though it still contains known bugs.
How to Play
Requirements
- A Game Boy Advance emulator
- A compatible ROM base
- Patch file (IPS / UPS / BPS)
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