Pokemon Red Star/Blue Star GB ROM – Detailed Hack Overview
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About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Red Star / Blue Star is a faithful remake of Pokémon Red and Blue inspired by the leaked Space World Gold & Silver prototypes from 1997 and 1999.
It primarily focuses on visual overhaul and feature expansion while keeping the core Kanto experience intact. The hack:
- Updates sprites and graphics
- Introduces shiny Pokémon
- Implements in-battle EXP bars
- Makes all 151 Pokémon obtainable in a single ROM
Story Overview
The story follows the classic Pokémon Red and Blue adventure. Players travel across Kanto, challenging Gym Leaders and ultimately defeating the Elite Four and Champion.
The narrative is unchanged, but the enhanced graphics, movesets, and mechanics give the experience a modernized and prototype-inspired feel.
Key Features
- Prototype Graphics: Front/back Pokémon sprites, trainer sprites, tilesets, overworld sprites, and SGB borders are inspired by Space World 1997 and 1999 Gold & Silver demos.
- Prototype Features: Implements features from the Space World prototypes, including early mechanics and interface designs.
- Yellow Version Features: Incorporates select mechanics from Pokémon Yellow, like certain UI enhancements.
- Complete 151 Pokémon: All original Kanto Pokémon are obtainable in a single game.
- Debug/Noclip Modes: Press Select at the title screen to access Noclip or Debug modes for exploration or testing.
- Bug Fixes: Some glitches from Red and Blue have been corrected.
- Enhanced Opponents: Gym Leaders, the Elite Four, and the Champion have improved movesets for more challenging battles.
- Fast Default Text: Text speed is set to fast for smoother gameplay.
- Shiny Pokémon: Battle displays include shiny icons, even if the sparkle animation is missed.
- MissingNo Preservation: MissingNo’s Pokédex entry is left as the Space World placeholder; it has not been “fixed.”
Known Bugs & Issues
- Most original Pokémon Red/Blue glitches preserved intentionally for authenticity
- Minor inconsistencies with some Space World sprite colors
- No major game-breaking bugs reported
Download Links
Developer Information
Developer / Team: Rangi
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: hax.iimarckus
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does this hack change the story?A: No. The story remains identical to Pokémon Red and Blue.
Q: Can I catch all 151 Pokémon?
A: Yes. Every Kanto Pokémon is obtainable.
Q: What makes this different from standard Red/Blue?
A: Updated graphics inspired by Space World prototypes, in-battle EXP bars, shiny Pokémon, improved movesets, and optional debug modes.
Q: Are shiny Pokémon fully functional?
A: Yes, they appear in battle, though sparkle animations may be subtle.
Q: Is MissingNo fixed?
A: No. Its Pokédex entry is preserved as in the Space World prototype.
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