Pokemon Dreary GBA ROM Hack – Detailed Game Overview
Game Information
Hack Name: Pokemon Dreary
Original Game (ROM Base): Pokemon FireRed
Hack Status: Completed (v1.4)
Language: English
Release Type: Fan-made ROM Hack
Content: Adventure / Challenge / Short Story Focus
Table Of Contents
About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Dreary is a short, story-driven Pokémon GBA hack set in a troubled Kanto region. It emphasizes challenge, narrative, and atmosphere rather than technical feats. The hack introduces unique features like modern Pokémon mechanics, intelligent AI, and convenience systems to support a compact but difficult adventure.The game was developed quickly between August 24, 2018 and January 28, 2019, and is fully playable on standard FireRed ROMs via Lunar IPS patches.
Story Overview
Pokémon Dreary is a short, story-driven Pokémon GBA hack set in a troubled Kanto region. It emphasizes challenge, narrative, and atmosphere rather than technical feats. The hack introduces unique features like modern Pokémon mechanics, intelligent AI, and convenience systems to support a compact but difficult adventure.The game was developed quickly between August 24, 2018 and January 28, 2019, and is fully playable on standard FireRed ROMs via Lunar IPS patches.
Key Features
- Short story focus – designed to be impactful despite its length
- Nearly all original 151 Pokémon available
- Ability to sleep in beds to restore HP and status
- Start from last save upon death – punishing but fair
- Intelligent enemy AI for a more challenging experience
- Modern Pokémon specs including the physical/special split
- Convenient repel system for exploration
- Custom soundtrack enhancing immersion
Known Bugs & Issues
- Android MyBoy emulator is not supported.
- Minor graphical or text glitches may appear on other emulators.
- No game-breaking bugs have been reported otherwise.
Screenshots
Download Links
Download: Mediafire
Documentation
Developer Information
Developer / Team: Anthroyd
Credits:
ASM Creators:
- MrDollSteak – Decapitation & Attack Rombase
- HackMew – Running Indoors ASM
- Team Fail – Start from Last Save on Death ASM
- diegoisawesome – Introduction ASM
Tool Creators:
- Advanced Map, Advanced Palette Editor, Advanced Series, Advanced Text
- Complete Item Editor, Cry Editor, Gen III Hacking Suite, GBA Intro Editor
- Hopeless Trainer Editor, Nameless Sprite Editor Classic, Nameless Tile Map Editor
- Sappy, unLZ, eXtreme Script Editor
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: pokecommunity
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where do I go after defeating Sabrina?A: Head to the top floor of Silph Co. where a meeting is in progress.
Q: Why is this game so HARD?
A: Dreary is designed as a serious challenge. You can heal by sleeping in beds or visiting stray Nurse Joys. Unlimited "grinding" trainers are also available.
Q: I'm stuck on Cinnabar Island! Where do I go?
A: Explore the Pokémon Mansion; interact with the correct NPC to progress.
Q: Nothing happens when talking to the lab scientists. What should I do?
A: Check the servers in the top-center of the lab floor to track electrical system disconnections.
Q: The policeman is blocking the Viridian Gym entrance. How do I get past?
A: Talk to your Rival on Route 1 to move him.
Q: What happens if I choose "Yes" or "No" in the ending scene?
A: Regardless of choice, your character is killed by Dreary.
Q: Did I miss something with the ending?
A: No, the ending was always temporary. A sequel was planned but later canceled. Closure can be found in the associated videos linked in the original post.
How to Play
- Apply the IPS patch to a clean FireRed v1.0 ROM using Lunar IPS.
- Load the ROM in a GBA emulator or on real hardware.
- Play through the story, challenge trainers, and navigate the darker Kanto region.
- Use beds and available Nurse Joys to restore your Pokémon as needed.
- Enjoy the unique short adventure with a strong narrative and challenging battles.
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