Pokemon Dark Rising 3 (RMXP) – Detailed Game Overview
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About This Game
Pokémon Dark Rising 3 is the final and concluding entry in the long-running Pokémon Dark Rising franchise. Unlike earlier entries that were ROM hacks, Dark Rising 3 is a standalone PC fan game built with RPG Maker XP, allowing for expanded mechanics, deeper storytelling, and more experimental gameplay.
The game continues the franchise’s signature themes:
- Dark storytelling
- Survival-based gameplay
- High difficulty
- Permanent consequences
As of now, the game remains in Beta, with active development having taken place after the release of Order Destroyed.
Story Overview
Dark Rising 3 takes place nine years after the events of Pokémon DarkRising: Order Destroyed.
The world has changed irreversibly.
You follow the story of twin protagonists Zyro and Zyree Crosswell, struggling to survive in a post-apocalyptic Pokémon world reshaped under what is referred to as “Hoopa’s Image.”
This broken world is filled with:
- Scarcity
- Ruins of former civilizations
- Lingering consequences of past Dark Rising events
The story focuses heavily on:
- Survival over heroism
- Moral ambiguity
- The psychological impact of living in a collapsing world
Dark Rising 3 is intended to close the Dark Rising saga, tying together themes, characters, and consequences from the entire series.
Key Features
- Physical / Special Split: Modern damage calculation system based on move category rather than type.
- Generation 4–6 Moves & Items: Expanded battle options with later-generation mechanics.
- Fairy Type: Fully implemented Fairy typing with proper matchups.
- Mega Evolution: Select Pokémon can Mega Evolve during gameplay.
- Survival-Style Gameplay: Battles and story events can have permanent consequences.
- Twin Protagonists: Play through the story of Zyro and Zyree Crosswell in a devastated world.
- Dark Rising Difficulty Curve: High challenge level consistent with previous entries.
- Standalone PC Engine: Built in RMXP, allowing features not possible in GBA ROM hacks.
Known Bugs & Issues
- Some areas or story segments may be unfinished
- Balancing may change
- Bugs are possible
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Download Links
Developer Information
Developer / Team: DarkRisingGirl
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Pokémon Dark Rising 3 a GBA ROM hack?A: No. It is a PC fan game built with RPG Maker XP (RMXP).
Q: Do I need to play Order Destroyed before this?
A: Yes. Dark Rising 3 directly follows Order Destroyed and references earlier events heavily.
Q: Is this the final Dark Rising game?
A: Yes. It is intended to be the final entry in the Dark Rising franchise.
Q: Who are the protagonists?
A: The twin siblings Zyro and Zyree Crosswell.
Q: Is the game finished?
A: No. The game is currently in Beta.
Q: Does it keep the Dark Rising difficulty?
A: Yes. Survival-based mechanics and high difficulty remain core elements.
Q: Is Mega Evolution available?
A: Yes, select Pokémon can Mega Evolve.
How to Play
Requirements-
Windows PC
- RPG Maker XP–compatible environment
- Pokémon Dark Rising 3 game files
- Download the game from the provided Google Drive link
- Extract the files
- Run the executable file
- Start a new game
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