Pokemon Naillevaihcam GBA ROM Hack – Detailed Game Overview
Game Information
Hack Name: Pokemon Naillevaihcam
Original Game (ROM Base): FireRed
Hack Status: v1.5, 16.03.2022
Language: English
Release Type: Fan-made ROM Hack
Table Of Contents
About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Naillevaihcam is a short but complete FireRed GBA hack built around an atmospheric, puzzle-heavy experience. Its name is simply Machiavellian spelled backward, reflecting the game's themes of mystery, uncertainty, and conceptual exploration.
- This game was created for Anthroyd's 2nd Make A Great Map (MAGM) contest, where participants had 30 days to design a conceptual map.
- Naillevaihcam is a single-region, single-location experience, designed to be unnerving rather than scary.
- The game contains parallel realms, reality-warping puzzles, and an ambiguous story meant to engage the player in interpretation.
- Version 1.3 fixed some oversights; earlier versions may crash at the Pokémon Center.
- This is the full experience as intended by the developer, with no plans for further expansion.
Story Overview
Naillevaihcam is a mysterious realm of mysterious origin, inhabited by enigmatic people and shifting realities.
- Names are absent, communication is inconsistent, and perception of the world can vary from person to person.
- The player explores this strange land while being observed by an unknown entity.
- The objective is to uncover the hidden truths of Naillevaihcam, though answers depend entirely on what you question and how deeply you explore.
- The story is intentionally ambiguous and surreal, reflecting the “Machiavellian Mountains” concept from the MAGM contest.
Key Features
- Later-generation Pokémon and moves included
- Physical/Special split for moves
- Fairy type implemented
- Improved Exp. Share and Lucky Egg mechanics
- Custom music tracks enhancing the atmosphere
- Numerous puzzles and challenges
- Traverse parallel realms for unique gameplay twists
- No Pokédex, Badges, Money, Shops, Map, Potions, Help, or Escape—pure exploration and puzzle-solving focus
Known Bugs & Issues
- Pokémon Center Crash (v1.3 fix): Version 1.3 resolves a crash that occurred when healing at the Pokémon Center in previous versions. Make sure to use the updated patch.
- No traditional gameplay elements: The game does not include a Pokédex, Badges, Money, Shops, Map, Potions, Help, or Escape. Players must rely on observation and puzzle-solving.
- Parallel Realm Navigation: Some puzzles in parallel realms may be confusing or unintuitive; the game relies on player exploration rather than hints.
- Story Ambiguity: Narrative and reality shifts are intentional but may feel inconsistent or unclear to some players.
- Short Length: This hack is a 30-day MAGM contest creation; content is complete but brief.
Screenshots
Download Links
Download: Mediafire
Developer Information
Developer / Team: U.Flame
Credits:
Patches & ASM Routines:
- Skip Intro Tutorials – Sierraffinity
- All Instrument Patch – Alisa180, BlankPoints
- Dynamic Overworld Palettes – Navenatox
- MrDollSteak's Rombase – MrDollSteak
- Tall and Ash Grass – knizz
- Check/Count Pokémon – esperance
- Face Trainers – Jambo51
- Exp. Share – Delta231, Samu, BluRose, Lunos
Graphics:
- Snow Tileset – Fanking Omega, Splash
- Boot Screen Tutorial – Zeikku
Music:
- L'Oscurita Dell'Ignoto – ArvenMix
- Sylph's Mountain – Riulyn
Misc Assistance:
Lunos, Dark Zeta, petuuuhhh, Joexv, FBI, twixstixx, Tarma, BreadCrumbs, Zeturic, Squeetz, AkameTheBulbasaur, Darthatron, DavidJCobb, pheonixbound, Sierraffiniity, TrainerX493, Skeli
Special Thanks:
Anthroyd, Skeli, Everyone at PokeCommunity
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: pokecommunity
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which version should I use?A: Version 1.3+ is recommended. Version 1.3 fixes the Pokémon Center crash.
Q: What base ROM do I need?
A: FireRed 1.0 (U or E) ROM is required to apply the IPS patch.
Q: Are there traditional Pokémon gameplay elements?
A: No. Naillevaihcam omits the Pokédex, Badges, Money, Shops, Map, Potions, Help, and Escape functions to focus entirely on puzzles and narrative exploration.
Q: Can I catch Pokémon normally?
A: Pokémon appear, and some can be caught, but the game focuses more on traversal and realm mechanics than standard capture gameplay.
Q: Is this hack scary?
A: No, it’s unnerving and atmospheric, with puzzle and surreal elements, but not a horror game.
Q: Is there post-game content?
A: The game is short and self-contained, with all intended content included in the 30-day MAGM creation period.
How to Play
Requirements
- A Game Boy Advance emulator
- A compatible ROM base
- Patch file (IPS / UPS / BPS)
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