Pokemon TPP: Anniversary Crystal (GBC)

Fly April 29, 2021

Pokemon TPP: Anniversary Crystal GBC ROM – Detailed Hack Overview

Pokemon TPP: Anniversary Crystal Cover

Game Information

Hack Name: Pokemon TPP: Anniversary Crystal
Original Game (ROM Base): Pokémon Crystal
Hack Status: v1.2.3
Language: English
Release Type: Fan-made ROM Hack

Table Of Contents


About This ROM Hack

Pokémon TPP: Anniversary Crystal is a celebratory ROM hack created for the second anniversary of the Twitch Plays Pokémon (TPP) community. The game merges elements from both Pokémon Red and Crystal, expanding on the original storyline while adding new quests, features, and gameplay improvements.

 

Story Overview

The storyline combines the traditional Johto adventure from Pokémon Crystal with a post-game Kanto expansion inspired by Pokémon Red. Players can explore a variety of new quests and experience a narrative designed to commemorate the community-driven TPP events. Along the way, trainers can catch every Pokémon available in the first two generations, offering a complete Johto + Kanto experience.

Key Features

  • Expanded Storyline: Combines Red and Crystal plots with new quests.
  • All 251 Pokémon Available: Catch all Johto and Kanto Pokémon without trading.
  • Post-Game Kanto Expansion: Extended adventures and challenges after completing the Johto league.
  • Gameplay Modernization: Includes Physical/Special split, Fairy type, Move Re-Learner, and EXP for catching.
  • Bug Fixes: Resolves specialty Poké Ball and other original game bugs.
  • New Moves & Mechanics: Incorporates moves from later generations for more strategic gameplay.

Known Bugs & Issues

  • None officially reported; gameplay is stable in v1.2.3.

Screenshots

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Download Links

Download: Mediafire

Developer Information

Developer / Team: TPP Devs

Credits: 

  • Original Game: Nintendo & Game Freak
  • ROM Hack Development: TPP Devs

Source & References

Official Thread / Website: http://tppdevs.com/crystal.html

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I catch all Pokémon in this hack?
A: Yes, all 251 Pokémon from Johto and Kanto are obtainable without trading.

Q: Are there any changes to the battle mechanics?
A: Yes, the game includes the Physical/Special damage split, new moves, and Fairy type integration.

Q: Does this hack include Kanto after Johto?
A: Yes, the post-game Kanto section is greatly expanded with new quests.

Q: Are original Crystal bugs fixed?
A: Yes, specialty Poké Ball issues and other minor bugs have been resolved.

Q: Is the game in English?
A: Yes, fully in English.

Q: What makes this different from vanilla Crystal?
A: Modernized gameplay, expanded storylines, new quests, and accessibility to all Generation I and II Pokémon.

Q: Do I need a special emulator?
A: No, standard GBC emulators like BGB or VisualBoyAdvance are compatible.

How to Play

  • Obtain a clean Pokémon Crystal ROM (U).
  • Download the TPP: Anniversary Crystal patch from Mediafire.
  • Apply the patch using a suitable patcher (e.g., xDelta or UPS Patcher).
  • Run the patched ROM in a Game Boy Color emulator like BGB or VBA.
  • Play through the Johto and expanded Kanto adventure, catching all 251 Pokémon and completing quests.


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