Pokémon Gold and Silver 97: Reforged - Spaceworld ’97 Remade for GBC
Game Information
Original Game (ROM Base): Pokémon Crystal Version
Hack Status: Completed (v6.1f – 13 April 2025)
Language: English
Content: GBC Re-imagining of Gold/Silver Beta
Table Of Contents
About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Gold and Silver 97: Reforged is a complete reimagining of the 1997 Spaceworld demo of Pokémon Gold and Silver. It is based on lvl3’s original Gold 97 hack. The game takes place in the Nihon region and features a brand new story, beta Pokémon, and a cast redesigned with Crystal-style GBC graphics. This hack is fully remastered, rebalanced, and polished. It aims to provide a smooth, engaging experience for modern players while staying true to the original charm of the beta demo. There are two versions, Gold and Silver, each with exclusive sprites, encounter tables, and content. This allows players to enjoy slight differences between their playthroughs.Story Overview
Explore the Nihon region, a vibrant area filled with wild Pokémon, unique towns, and a new cast of characters. Players will encounter Team Rocket in a nationwide scheme reminiscent of the classic Red and Blue storyline.
Unlike the original games, Reforged introduces an alternate timeline, with redesigned maps and story beats, giving players the feeling of a fresh, “what-if” adventure. Players will capture Pokémon, face challenging trainers, and uncover the secrets of the Nihon region while taking down Team Rocket at multiple points across the map.
Key Features
- Complete Remaster of Gold 97: This hack fully re-imagines lvl3’s 1997 Gold demo, updating graphics, movesets, trainers, and story events to align with GBC standards.
- Nihon Region Adventure: Explore a completely new region with reworked Spaceworld maps, redesigned towns, and improved map logic (especially in Kanto).
- Two Versions – Gold & Silver: Both versions feature unique sprites, encounter tables, and minor content differences, similar to official Pokémon releases. Silver version now includes Lugia.
- Beta Pokémon Recreated: Spaceworld Pokémon sprites have been recreated or edited to match GBC style, with some inspired by final releases and Spaceworld ’99 visuals.
- Color Overworlds: Unlike the original beta, all maps are in full color for modern GBC gameplay aesthetics.
- Expanded Trainer Encounters: Additional trainers were added to improve leveling curves and game balance, with modified movesets to better reflect the challenge.
- Female Player Functionality: Female player support has been restored, providing a more complete and inclusive gameplay experience.
- Title Screen Recreation: The Spaceworld ’97 title screen has been faithfully recreated to match the original demo aesthetic.
- Rebalanced Gameplay: Pokémon movesets and trainer Pokémon have been edited for better balance, creating smoother difficulty progression.
- Full Catchability: Every Pokémon is available in both versions, ensuring completionists can catch all species without version restrictions.
Known Bugs & Issues
- No major bugs reported for v6.1f. Minor graphical or event inconsistencies may exist, but information is limited. Players are advised to use the latest patch from GitHub for the most stable experience.
Screenshots
Download Links
Silver: Mediafire
Gold: Mediafire
Documentation
Developer Information
Developer / Team: SourApple, Rool, Cam
Credits:
- BlazingMagmar (SoupPotato/SourApple) - Programming, Scripting, Sprites
- Pfero- Title screen and various help
- Cam - Maps and Scripting
- Rool- Sprites
- Smalls- Sprites
- Pik- Sprites
- Sam the Salmon- Sprites
- Nuuk- Sprites
- Bencc- Sprites
- Scarlax- Sprites
- Lvl3- Original Hack
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: Pokecommunity, Romhacking
Community Link: https://discord.gg/EzbXamVZXh
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is this hack/game for?
A: Players who want a remastered, GBC-style version of Pokémon Gold and Silver’s original 1997 beta. It’s ideal for fans of historical Pokémon content, alternate timelines, and those curious about Spaceworld Pokémon.
Q: Are all Pokémon catchable in each version?
A: Yes. While the encounter tables differ, all Pokémon are obtainable in both Gold and Silver versions.
Q: Were Pokémon sprites and graphics recreated?
A: Yes. All Spaceworld sprites were either edited or created from scratch to match GBC aesthetics. Overworld maps are now in color.
Q: Does this hack include modern gameplay updates?
A: While keeping the GBC style intact, movesets, trainer Pokémon, and the leveling curve have been rebalanced for smoother gameplay. Female player support is also included.
Q: Is Team Rocket included?
A: Yes. Team Rocket appears as a major antagonist with nationwide schemes, similar to the original Red/Blue storyline but adapted for the Nihon region.
Q: How faithful is the hack to the original 1997 demo?
A: Very faithful in spirit. It uses Spaceworld ’97 and ’99 references, beta Pokémon, and map layouts while modernizing gameplay, visuals, and balancing for a polished experience.
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