Pokémon Super Rising Thunder (GBA) – Post-Apocalyptic Story-Driven Pokémon RPG with Custom Party System
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About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Super Rising Thunder is a radical reinterpretation of Pokémon gameplay built on Pokémon Ruby, but it does not behave like a traditional Pokémon journey at all.
Instead of Gyms, Poké Balls, or Pokémon Centers, the game builds an entirely different experience: a post-apocalyptic survival RPG where Pokémon exist in a broken, ruined world shaped by catastrophic “Flashes.”
The world is described as a collapsed civilization where nature has reclaimed destroyed cities, and where surviving Pokémon have adapted into dangerous, unstable forms known as “Flash-born.”
You begin as a Pichu, a small and fragile protagonist chosen by a mysterious higher power after a tragic event. From there, the story evolves into a journey across a dying world filled with cryptic characters, emotional narrative arcs, and survival-focused gameplay systems.
Story Overview
You are born into a secluded forest village in a ruined world where civilization has collapsed. Legends speak of devastating Flashes that destroyed the old world, killing humans and Pokémon alike. After a personal tragedy, you are visited in a dream by a great Lord who entrusts you with the power to stop an evil lurking in the frozen North.
As a Pichu, you must navigate a dangerous post-apocalyptic world, gathering allies with unique abilities, confronting boss Pokémon, and uncovering the truth about the Flashes and the fate of humanity. The storyline explores themes of survival, teamwork, and the strength of a small soul facing overwhelming odds.
Key Features
- RPG-Style Party Combat: Recruitable Pokémon join your team with unique stats, roles, and movesets tailored to their character.
- Flash-Born Pokémon: Wild Pokémon are descendants of those near the Flashes, aggressive and uncatchable.
- Post-Apocalyptic Setting: Explore ruined cities, overgrown roads, and devastated landscapes.
- Unique Storyline: Dark, narrative-driven gameplay featuring memorable characters and morally complex encounters.
- Custom Map Layouts: Towns and dungeons resemble hybrid PMD/Zelda-style designs with puzzles, mini-dungeons, and boss encounters.
- No Traditional Items: Pokémon Centers, Marts, HMs, and TMs are mostly absent; items must be found or obtained via party members’ abilities.
- Naturally Learned HMs: Party members come with necessary HMs built into their movesets.
- Stat & Moveset Adjustments: Party members’ stats are heavily customized; movesets include unique signature moves like “SuperThunder” for the player character.
- Increased Difficulty: Boss Pokémon and Flash-born wild Pokémon present a challenge even to high-stat party members.
- Custom Sprites & Tilesets: Overworld and battle sprites are largely remade, incorporating PMD and Generation III–VI elements.
- Custom Music: Battle and ambient music draws inspiration from early Final Fantasy games and Pokémon originals.
- Expanded Characters: Play alongside a cast of eleven recruitable Pokémon, each with unique typing, abilities, and personality-driven moves.
Known Bugs & Issues
- Some custom moves may not behave exactly as expected.
- Occasional sprite clipping or misalignment in dungeons.
- Certain scripted events may behave unpredictably depending on in-game choices.
- Limited healing items may cause difficulty spikes; careful inventory management is required.
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Download Links
Beta 2: MediafireDeveloper Information
Developer / Team: Perri Lightfoot
Credits:
- Tiles: Saurav, Kyledove, WesleyFG, Game Freak, Perri Lightfoot
- Sprites: Chunsoft, Game Freak, modded and recolored by Perri Lightfoot
- Palettes: The palettes generally come from the tiles, with some tweaks by me, so proper credit for the majority of the palettes should be extended to Saurav, Kyledove, WesleyFG, and Game Freak itself.
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: Pokecommunity
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kind of Pokémon game is Super Rising Thunder?
A: It is a post-apocalyptic, story-driven RPG built on Pokémon Ruby that removes traditional catching mechanics and replaces them with party-based survival gameplay.
Q: Who is this hack/game for?
A: It is for players who want a dark, narrative-heavy Pokémon experience with RPG mechanics, dungeon exploration, and a non-traditional gameplay structure.
Q: Is this a normal Pokémon adventure with Gyms and Poké Balls?
A: No. It completely removes Gyms, Poké Balls, Poké Centers, and Marts in favor of survival and story progression systems.
Q: Can you catch Pokémon normally?
A: No. Pokémon are not caught in traditional ways. Instead, characters and Pokémon-like beings are recruited into your party.
Q: What makes the world different from normal Pokémon games?
A: The world is a destroyed post-apocalyptic landscape shaped by ancient disasters called “Flashes,” filled with mutated Pokémon called Flash-born.
Q: Is the game focused more on story or gameplay systems?
A: It is heavily story-driven, with gameplay systems designed around survival, exploration, and narrative progression.
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