Pokemon Rocket Science GBA ROM Hack – Detailed Game Overview
Game Information
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About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Rocket Science is a complete ROM hack of Pokémon FireRed created by LocksmithArmy. Instead of the usual Pokémon adventure where you play as a Trainer seeking Gym badges and the Pokémon League, this hack lets you experience the world of Kanto from the perspective of Team Rocket — specifically as a Team Rocket Scientist field agent tasked with missions from Giovanni and assignments that intersect with the original FireRed storyline.
The game keeps many core FireRed mechanics and progression elements but overlays a brand-new narrative where the player completes tasks for Team Rocket, engages in unique objectives tied to Red’s activities, and follows a criminal-oriented storyline.
Story Overview
After Team Rocket’s defeat at Silph Co., Giovanni summons all of his scientists and spies to a secret meeting in his gym. With the original Silph Co. operation in ruins, Giovanni assigns his subordinate scientists the task of creating super-powered Pokémon and furthering Team Rocket’s goals.
Playing as a Team Rocket Scientist, your role is that of a “field agent” who must:
- Recover the fossil that Red did not take from Mt. Moon
- Clean up after failed theft attempts by other Rocket grunts
- Infiltrate the S.S. Anne to steal HM CUT
- Gather Cubone skulls from Pokémon Tower
- Capture the legendary birds for Team Rocket
- Uncover how Mewtwo was created and how Team Rocket obtained Mew’s DNA
- Steal and collect Pokémon for use or sale at the Rocket Game Corner
- Track and confront RED throughout Kanto
- Ultimately face him after the Elite Four
The story flips the traditional hero perspective, letting players see Kanto through the eyes of the antagonists and explore familiar locations with a fresh twist.
Key Features
- Play as a Team Rocket Scientist, not a traditional Trainer.
- New storyline centered on missions from Giovanni after the Silph Co. loss.
- Complete missions involving key original game events (Mt. Moon, S.S. Anne, Pokémon Tower, legendary captures).
- Explore Kanto from a criminal organization’s perspective.
- New and Modified maps and locations tied to Team Rocket missions.
- New items and items placement reflecting Rocket operations.
- Custom main character graphics and sprites.
- Extra battles and optional encounters linked to Rockets’ objectives.
- All original 151 Pokémon obtainable but integrated differently based on mission needs.
Known Bugs & Issues
- No major documented game-breaking bugs reported in Version 2.1; the game is widely distributed as a completed hack.
- Minor graphical or map inconsistencies may exist (not widely documented).
- Patches and community fixes may be available in some release archives.
Screenshots
Download Links
Developer Information
Developer / Team: LocksmithArmy
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: pokecommunity
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Pokémon Rocket Science?A: A FireRed ROM hack where you play as a Team Rocket Scientist field agent completing missions assigned by Giovanni.
Q: Do I still see events from the original game?
A: Yes — many missions involve revisiting familiar events from FireRed but from the Rocket perspective.
Q: Is the hack complete?
A: Yes, the currently available Version 2.1 is considered a completed hack.
Q: Which Pokémon are available?
A: All original Pokémon up to #151 are available via modified encounters.
Q: How long does it take to finish?
A: Estimated 20–35 hours depending on thoroughness.
How to Play
Requirements
- A Game Boy Advance emulator (e.g., mGBA, VBA-M)
- A clean Pokémon FireRed (USA) 1.0 ROM
- The Rocket Science patched ROM (pre-patched or IPS)
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