Pokemon Sunrise Orange GBA ROM – Detailed Hack Overview
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About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Sunrise Orange is a GBA ROM hack of Pokémon FireRed that transports players to the Orange Islands, offering a brand-new story, unique regional Pokémon forms, and fresh gameplay mechanics. The hack combines classic FireRed gameplay with anime-inspired features like Orange Island forms and a new villainous team, Team Umbra.
It also includes features such as Physical/Special Split, Fairy type, and regional dex Pokémon spanning Gen I-III with some later generation inclusions, while preserving the core FireRed mechanics via Mr. Dollsteak’s ROM Base.
Story Overview
Players move to Valencia Island and receive a starter Pokémon from Professor Ivy. Together with her sister, they embark on a journey across the Orange Islands, aiming to challenge the Orange Crew and prove themselves as a skilled trainer.
However, a villainous group called Team Umbra threatens the peace of the archipelago, and it is up to the player to stop their schemes while exploring the islands, capturing Pokémon, and completing challenges unique to this region.
Key Features
- New Story: Fully original narrative set in the Orange Islands with anime-inspired elements.
- New Villainous Team: Team Umbra, with unique goals and encounters.
- Regional Dex: Approximately 240 Pokémon, mainly from Gen I-III, plus selected later-generation Pokémon.
- Orange Island Form Pokémon: Custom forms based on the anime or original designs.
- Alolan Forms: Tropical-style variants of existing Pokémon.
- Fairy Type: Introduced alongside Physical/Special Split for updated gameplay mechanics.
- Planned Features for V2.0:
- Reusable TMs
- Custom Sprites
- Custom Tiles
- Integration with Mr. Dollsteak ROM Base: All features of the base ROM are included for stable gameplay and modern enhancements.
Known Bugs & Issues
- Currently in development; certain sprites and tiles are placeholders.
- Some features planned for V2.0 are not yet implemented.
- No critical game-breaking bugs reported in early beta tests.
Screenshots
Download Links
Download: MediafireDeveloper Information
Developer / Team: Jangmo-oFett
Credits:
Anthroyd – YouTube ROM Hacking tutorials; ChaosRush – The DS-style 64x64 Pokémon Sprite Resource, Surfing Pikachu Sprite, Alolan Diglett Sprite, Alolan Geodude Sprite, Magmortar Sprite, Electivire Sprite, Leafeon Sprite, Glaceon Sprite, Gallade Sprite, Mismagius Sprite, Rhyperior Sprite, Weavile Sprite, Honchkrow Sprite, Sandile Sprite, Krokorok Sprite, Krookodile Sprite, Yanmega Sprite (Recolored by me), Dusknoir Sprite, Ambipomb Sprite, Boufallant Sprite, Elgyem Sprite, Beheeyem Sprite; Daman – Prof. Ivy OW Sprite, various Orange Island Formes that haven't been implemented yet; EndercreeperMugen – Alolan Exeggutor Icon Sprite; fishbowlsoul90 – Turtonator Sprite; Gamerblack – Alolan Geodude Icon Sprite, Alolan Graveller Icon Sprite, Alolan Golem Icon Sprite, Alolan Raichu Icon Sprite, Alolan Diglett Icon Sprite, Alolan Dugtrio Icon Sprite; Goranthegreat – Sandygast Sprite, Pallosand Sprite, Drampa Sprite; jcling on DeviantArt – Made the Pokemon Trainer Creator, that I used to make some trainer designs; haimon_99 – Alolan Raichu Sprite, Alolan Golem Sprite, Dhelmise Sprite, Drampa Sprite; HeXeR – Alolan Exeggutor Sprite, Drampa Sprite; HighOnMushrooms – Surfing Pikachu Sprite; il1dan – Alolan Graveller Sprite, Alolan Golem Sprite; Kevin RDS – Surfing Pikachu Sprite, Pallosand Sprite; Layell – Slyveon Sprite; leParagon – Alolan Golem Sprite, Dhelmise Sprite, Turtonator Sprite; LuckyLucci – Drampa Sprite; MBCMechachu – Alolan Geodude Sprite, Alolan Graveler Sprite; MrDollSteak – Patch, Slyveon Icon, Klefki Icon; PandiRocks@17 – Drampa Sprite; Pokemama – Surfing Pikachu Icon Sprite; Princessofmusic – Klefki Sprite; ReluctantPirateGames – Spinarak Sprite, Ariados Sprite, Nidorina Sprite, Nidoqueen Sprite, Nidorino Sprite, Nidoking Sprite, Sunflora Sprite, Staryu Sprite, Starmie Sprite, Tropius Sprite, Larvatar Sprite, Pupitar Sprite, Tyranitar Sprite; Renegade – All Gen V Icons; Ripple844 – All Gen IV Sprites; Soloo993 – Sylveon Sprite; Superjub – Sylveon Sprite; Tetra – Alolan Diglett Sprite; thedarkdragon11 – Drampa Sprite; Trev – Alolan Diglett Sprite; Versekr Dark – Drampa Sprite; Wizznats – Rhyperior Sprite, Mamoswine Sprite, Krookodile Sprite, Yanmega Sprite (Recolored by me); Xiechayghe – Alolan Geodude Sprite; Z-nogyroP – Alolan Raichu Sprite, Dhelmise, Sandygast Sprite, Pallosand Sprite, Sandygast Icon Sprite, Pallosand Icon Sprite.
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=410220
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Alolan and Orange Island forms available?
Yes, several Pokémon have custom forms unique to this hack.
Is the story original?
Yes, it is a brand-new story set in the Orange Islands with Team Umbra as the main villainous team.
What Pokémon are included?
The regional dex contains around 240 Pokémon, mostly Gen I-III with some later-generation inclusions.
Will V2.0 add new features?
Yes, including reusable TMs, custom sprites, and additional custom tiles.
Is this based on any ROM Base?
Yes, it uses Mr. DollSteak’s ROM Base for stability and modern enhancements.
How to Play
Requirements
- A Game Boy Advance emulator
- A compatible ROM base
- Patch file (IPS / UPS / BPS)
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