Pokemon Camp Baker (GBA)

Fly March 27, 2021

Pokémon Camp Baker – Summer Camp Adventure with Day/Night and Seasons in a New GBA Region

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Game Information

Hack Name: Pokemon Camp Baker
Original Game (ROM Base): Pokémon FireRed
Hack Status: v1.1
Language: English
Content: Story-driven adventure, custom region, enhanced scripts, seasonal mechanics

Table Of Contents


About This ROM Hack

Pokémon Camp Baker is a unique, story-driven FireRed hack set in a summer camp environment. Unlike traditional Pokémon games, gyms are replaced by Area Directors, who are optional battles, emphasizing exploration and story rather than linear progression. The game introduces a new region, seasonal changes, day/night cycles, and custom overworlds to capture the feel of a summer camp adventure.

Story Overview

You play as a young boy whose dream is to attend Camp Baker, a legendary camp said to make dreams come true. However, your mother enrolls you in the new Pokémon Trainer School in Rosewood. Determined, you sneak out with your best friend to Camp Baker, where you encounter new and familiar faces, face the great area directors, and uncover the camp’s secrets. The story focuses on personal growth, friendship, and fun challenges rather than traditional Gym battles.

Key Features

  • New Region: Fully mapped summer camp environment with unique overworlds.
  • No Gyms: Replaced by optional Area Directors who provide challenge without being mandatory.
  • Day/Night & Seasonal Cycles: Adds immersion to the camp environment.
  • Custom Overworld Sprites: Player and NPC sprites redesigned, with plans for multiple outfits.
  • New Title Screen: Almost complete as of the last update.
  • Scripts & Events: Numerous new scripts for story events and interactions.

  • Planned Features (Not Fully Implemented):

    • Multiple overworld outfits
    • New inside tilesets
    • Minigames and extra post-story camps
    • All Eeveelutions and a Shadow Eevee variant
    • New music tracks
    • Jobs for characters

Known Bugs & Issues

  • Minor tile errors (mostly fixed in v1.3).
  • Fainting in early game triggers unintended healing animations at Rosewood.
  • Scripts for some areas (like the train) do not function properly.
  • Overworld sprites sometimes conflict visually with player sprite.
  • Some new scripts and features remain incomplete.

Screenshots

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Download Links

v1.1: Mediafire

Developer Information

Developer / Team: Joexv
Credits: 

  • ROM Base: Pokémon FireRed – Nintendo
  • Mapping, Tiles, Scripts, Title Screen: Hack developer
  • Community/Tools Used: Dante, Kyledove, WesleyFG, Pey!, Xiros, Zein, Femok, Eddiee
  • Tools: a-map 1.95, unnamed trainer editor, Gen 3 Suite, YAPE, VisualBoy Advance, XSE, Day/Night & Season Editor, UNLZ, Photoshop, InfraView, Nameless Sprite Editor, Multichoice Editor, FlightTableEditor, Jpans Hack Engine Tool

Source & References

Official Thread / Website: pokecommunity

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is this hack for?
A: This hack is for players who enjoy lighthearted, story-driven Pokémon adventures with unique summer camp themes, exploration, and new challenges beyond standard Gyms.

Q: Does this hack follow the classic Pokémon storyline?
A: Partially. The main story is replaced with a summer camp adventure while maintaining Pokémon battles and progression mechanics.

Q: What new mechanics are included?
A: Day/night cycles, seasonal changes, new maps, scripted events, custom overworld sprite, and unique area challenges.

Q: Can I complete this game fully?
A: Yes, but some scripts, maps, and planned features are incomplete due to halted production.

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