Pokemon Pocket Gaiden GBA ROM Hack – Detailed Game Overview
Game Information
Hack Name: Pokemon Pocket Gaiden
Original Game (ROM Base): Pokemon Emerald
Hack Status: v1.3, Completed
Language: English
Release Type: Fan-made ROM Hack
Sequel: Pokemon Pocket Gaiden 2
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About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Pocket Gaiden is a short, story-focused Pokémon Emerald ROM hack created for the Relic Castle Winter Game Jam, where developers had 40 days to complete their projects. The game uses the pokeemerald disassembly and focuses on survival, scarcity, and personal ambition rather than a traditional Pokémon League journey.The hack intentionally presents a rougher and more grounded Pokémon world, where common resources such as Poké Balls and Potions are rare and highly valued.
Story Overview
You play as Pulp, a Berry farmer living in a poor, rural area located in a small subsection of an unnamed region inspired by China. Life in Pulp’s village is exhausting and stagnant, and he dreams of moving his Berry business to the bustling Honzhu City.
However, achieving this goal won’t be easy:
However, achieving this goal won’t be easy:
- Pulp lacks funding
- His delivery truck has broken down
- Supplies are scarce
- The surrounding wilderness is dangerous
Key Features
- Original protagonist: Play as a Berry farmer instead of a traditional Pokémon Trainer
- Unique setting: Rural, resource-starved areas contrasted with distant urban ambition
- Scarcity-focused gameplay: Poké Balls, Potions, and items are rare and valuable
- New story & locations: Including the Color Ruins
- Built using pokeemerald disassembly: Allowing custom mechanics and events
- Short, complete experience: Designed as a full game jam project
Known Bugs & Issues
The developer notes the game may be rough around the edges due to time constraints
Minor issues such as:
- Text overflow
- Capitalization errors
- Small visual inconsistencies
No known game-breaking bugs, but players are encouraged to report any issues they encounter
Screenshots
Download Links
Download: Mediafire
Developer Information
Developer / Team: Mantager
Credits:
- All contributors to pret for the pokeemerald disassembly
- DizzyEgg and contributors for the Emerald battle engine
- PokéCommunity users for various code contributions (e.g., colored Natures)
- Members of pret’s Discord who provided help and support
- Slawter for dynamic overworld sprites
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: pokecommunity
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Pokémon Pocket Gaiden a full game?A: Yes. It is a short but complete experience created for a game jam.
Q: Does this follow the traditional Pokémon Gym structure?
A: No. The game focuses more on survival, story, and resource management.
Q: Is this connected to Pocket Gaiden 2?
A: Yes. Pocket Gaiden 2 is a sequel set in a different region with a new story.
How to Play
Requirements
- A Game Boy Advance emulator (mGBA recommended)
- A clean Pokémon Emerald (Trashman) ROM
- The Pocket Gaiden patch file (IPS / BPS)
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