Pokemon Team Magma Edition GBA ROM – Detailed Hack Overview
Game Information
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About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Team Magma Edition is a dark, mature-themed GBA ROM hack set in Hoenn. Players join Team Magma and navigate a morally ambiguous world where ideals clash, and power determines right and wrong. The hack features a dynamic stealing system, extensive side quests, hidden features, and quality-of-life improvements, all while exploring the complex conflict between Team Magma, Team Aqua, and the region’s mysterious past.
Story Overview
In a region divided by three factions, each with their own vision of “utopia,” you are an idealistic young trainer aspiring to join Team Magma. Your goal is to promote the advancement of mankind, but you quickly realize that in this world, morality is not defined by right and wrong but by strength and cunning.
As you rise through Team Magma’s ranks, you use whatever means necessary—cheating, stealing, and manipulating—to achieve Maxie’s vision of a perfect world for humans. Along the way, you uncover the origins of Team Magma and Team Aqua, the role of Hoenn’s government and Devon Corp, and the toll these conflicts take on the populace.
Key Features
- Dynamic Stealing System: Take Pokémon from defeated trainers depending on area allegiance.
- Custom Soundtrack: Fully customized music to enhance immersion.
- Battle Engine Enhancements: Integrates features from Dizzyegg’s battle engine.
- Quality of Life Improvements: Numerous improvements across gameplay, menus, and events.
- Side Quests & Hidden Features: Multiple quests, interactive bookcases, and secrets to discover.
- Story-Driven Gameplay: Experience Hoenn from the perspective of a Team Magma member.
- Mature Themes: Explores ethical ambiguity, power struggles, and personal ambitions.
Known Bugs & Issues
- Some features may be incomplete in Beta 1.1.
- Saves from Beta 0.5.0/0.5.1 do not carry over.
- Certain quests and hidden mechanics may require careful exploration to avoid glitches.
Screenshots
Download Links
Download: MediafireDeveloper Information
Developer / Team: Dr.joe
Credits:
Team Members:
- Dr.Joe – Programmer
- Comet – Programmer, Scripter, Spriter, Mapper, Editor, Tester
- Lord Otto – Writer, Storyboard
- TNT – Writer, Editor, Tester
- Jacko – Musician
- Sureleyyy – Musician
- KitKat Bar – Spriter
- Obihugzenobi – Spriter
Cardigan – Concept Artist
Special Thanks:
- Dizzy Egg – Battle engine
- Avara – Tutorials
- PokeEmerald Decomp contributors
- Balancing Team – Game difficulty fine-tuning
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=444008
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What version is currently available?
A: Beta 1.1, released 4/15/22.
Q: Can I carry over saves from previous beta versions?
A: No, saves from Beta 0.5.0 or 0.5.1 do not carry over.
Q: How does the stealing system work?
A: You can steal Pokémon from defeated trainers based on area allegiance. Some areas restrict stealing, e.g., Fallarbor supports Team Magma, so stealing there is disabled.
Q: Are there new side quests?
A: Yes, the game features numerous side quests, interactable bookcases, and hidden content.
Q: Does the hack include new music?
A: Yes, the game has a fully customized soundtrack.
Q: What are the content warnings?
A: The game contains strong language, violence, references to substance abuse, and other sensitive topics.
How to Play
Requirements
- A Game Boy Advance emulator
- A compatible ROM base
- Patch file (IPS / UPS / BPS)
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