Pokemon Sienna GBA ROM Hack – Full Game Overview
Game Information
Hack Name: Pokemon Sienna
Original Game (ROM Base): Pokémon FireRed [BPRE]
Hack Status: Beta v4.1 Completed
Language: English
Release Type: Fan-made ROM Hack
PokeCommunity – Hack of the Year 2010
Table Of Contents
About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Sienna is a fully realized FireRed ROM hack that takes players on a new adventure through the Voultan Region, a vibrant and rugged land filled with exclusive Pokémon, new challenges, and decision-based storylines. The hack is notable for its Hack of the Year 2010 award on PokeCommunity and its complete integration of new regions, music, tiles, and mechanics.Players will experience:
- Fully mapped cities and routes with realistic tiles.
- An engaging, branching story influenced by in-game decisions.
- New Pokémon from Generation 3 onwards, including exclusive species unique to Sienna.
- Updated battle mechanics, including 4th-generation moves and improved AI.
- Exploration of old and new regions for a sense of nostalgia and adventure
Story Overview
The adventure begins as your character, a young trainer from Kanto, attempts to enroll in the Indigo Plateau Trainer School. Rejected due to lack of experience, you instead embark on a personal journey through Voultan.Along the way, you will encounter:
- A mysterious team causing chaos across the region.
- Decisions that affect the progression and outcome of the story.
- Challenges such as gym battles, wild Pokémon encounters, and puzzles that require strategy and exploration.
Key Features
- New Region: Voultan, with diverse environments and exclusive Pokémon.
- Decision-Based Storyline: Player choices affect story direction.
- New Tiles: Beautiful and realistic city buildings and routes.
- Focus Punch Trees: Rare Pokémon and items drop from large trees when hit with Focus Punch.
- Expanded Pokémon Roster: Includes new and exclusive Pokémon, plus moves from Generation 4 onwards.
- Travel Between Regions: Visit other regions to encounter familiar characters and Pokémon.
- New Music: Custom soundtrack for routes, towns, and key events.
- Mega Evolutions & Updated Mechanics: Many moves and mechanics from later generations implemented.
Known Bugs & Issues
- Minor tile clipping in some city routes.
- Rare freezing on GBA emulators if large events trigger simultaneously.
- Certain events may not trigger correctly on unpatched ROM bases.
- Some Pokémon move animations from Gen 4+ may glitch on older emulators.
- Focus Punch tree events occasionally fail to drop Pokémon/items.
Screenshots
Download Links
Download: Mediafire
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Developer Information
Developer / Team: Manipulation, Chibi Robo
Credits:
- Fangking Omega & Mateo – New Tiles
- Flandre Scarlet – Music Insertion
- giradialkia – Music
- DrFuji – Mapping
- Chibi Robo – Spriting
- Spherical Ice – Sprites/Ideas
- HackMew, thethethethe, jambo51, Darthatron – ASM and general help
- cuddlesthefatcat, Truality, Riceeman, Avatar – Tiles and sprites
- Youji – Pokémon Sienna thread logo
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: Pokecommunity
https://pokemon-sienna-wiki.fandom.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are there new Pokémon in the game?A: Yes! Voultan Region features many exclusive Pokémon, in addition to all original FireRed Pokémon. The game also includes moves from Gen 4 onwards, giving trainers new battle strategies.
Q: Can all Pokémon be obtained in one playthrough?
A: Most Pokémon can be captured in the main storyline or side quests. Some Pokémon, however, depend on decision-based events. For example, your choices when interacting with Team Mirage may affect certain encounters.
Q: How do the decision-based mechanics work?
A: Throughout your journey, Sienna presents choices that influence:
- Story progression and event triggers
- Which Pokémon appear in certain areas
- Access to hidden items or rare Pokémon
- Be aware that some decisions cannot be reversed without restarting the game.
Q: Are Mega Evolutions included?
A: Yes, certain Pokémon can Mega Evolve, similar to the original games, though some may require story-specific triggers rather than standard Mega Stones.
Q: How do I find rare items like HMs, evolution stones, and hidden treasures?
A:
- HMs are mostly obtained from NPCs similar to FireRed.
- Rare evolution stones can be found in hidden locations or tied to side quests.
- Items like Focus Punch tree drops can give rare Pokémon or items.
- Always explore thoroughly and talk to NPCs multiple times, as some events are script-dependent.
A: No. Due to major updates and bug fixes, final version saves will not load on beta versions and vice versa. Always start a fresh save when upgrading to a new version.
Q: How do I unlock all regions?
A: Pokémon Sienna allows travel to multiple regions, including Voultan, Kanto, and older regions. Unlocking new regions is often tied to completing key story events and side quests.
Q: Can I replay or change decision-based outcomes?
A: Yes, but you must restart the game from a previous save point or start a new game. There are no in-game mechanics to "reset" story choices.
Q: Where can I find help with the storyline or Pokémon locations?
A: While Sienna does not have an official guide, fan walkthroughs provide detailed maps, event triggers, and rare Pokémon locations. Players are encouraged to document and share their experiences.
Q: Is music customized in this hack?
A: Yes, Sienna features a custom soundtrack for towns, routes, and key events, including fan-made compositions for an immersive experience.
Q: How challenging is Pokémon Sienna?
A: The game is designed for experienced FireRed players. Some gyms, side quests, and event battles can be difficult. Planning your team and using updated moves from later generations is highly recommended.
How to Play
Requirements:- Pokémon FireRed [BPRE] clean ROM
- Patch file (IPS) for Pokémon Sienna
- GBA Emulator (mGBA recommended)
- Apply the Sienna IPS patch to a clean FireRed ROM.
- Load the patched ROM in your emulator.
- Start your journey, make choices, explore Voultan, and capture Pokémon!
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