Pokémon Faria Version – FireRed Hack With a New Sandshrew Storyline, Higher Difficulty, and Complete Pokédex Access
Game Information
Original Game (ROM Base): Pokémon FireRed Version
Hack Status: Complete (v1.2.1)
Language: English
Content Type: Story Expansion, Difficulty Enhancement, Complete Overhaul
Table Of Contents
About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Faria Version is a complete ROM hack of Pokémon FireRed that keeps the original game's core story and progression while introducing an additional storyline featuring Sandshrew as the hero and a new rival acting as the main antagonist.
The hack increases the game's difficulty by redesigning trainer, rival, Gym Leader, and Elite Four teams and strategies. It also focuses heavily on Pokémon availability, allowing players to obtain all 386 Pokémon, along with Riolu, Lucario, and Giratina Origin Form, during a single playthrough if they complete the additional storyline.
Alongside the new story content, the hack includes new areas, modified Pokémon, custom evolution methods, starter changes, item availability improvements, sprite changes, and various gameplay adjustments.
Story Overview
Key Features
- New Sandshrew Storyline: An additional storyline is added on top of the original FireRed plot, featuring Sandshrew and a new rival antagonist.
- Increased Difficulty: Trainers, rivals, Gym Leaders, and the Elite Four use different teams and strategies compared to the original game.
- New Areas: Additional locations have been added, including areas containing rare Pokémon.
- Complete Pokédex Availability: All 386 Pokémon can be obtained during a single playthrough, alongside Riolu, Lucario, and Giratina Origin Form.
- Legendary Pokémon Overworld Encounters: All Legendary Pokémon have been implemented in the overworld.
- Early Evolution Access: Some evolutions are available before obtaining the National Dex.
- Updated Player Sprites: Both male and female protagonist sprites have been changed.
- New Starter Pokémon: The original FireRed starters have been replaced with Abra, Dratini, and Eevee.
- Kadabra and Alakazam Buffs: Kadabra and Alakazam have increased base stat totals of 405 and 510, respectively.
- Legendary Sandshrew and Sandslash: Sandshrew and Sandslash have been redesigned as Legendary Pokémon.
- Skateboard Feature: The Bicycle has been replaced with a Skateboard.
- Mew and Deoxys Obedience: Mew and Deoxys will obey player commands.
- Move Changes: Triple Kick becomes Force Palm, Teeter Dance becomes Aura Sphere, GrassWhistle becomes Ominous Wind, and Dive becomes Shadow Force.
- Trade Evolution Alternatives: Several trade evolutions have been replaced with happiness or item-based methods.
- Expanded Item Access: Almost all items, including all TMs, can eventually be obtained or purchased.
- Pokédex Text Fix: Fixed a FireRed issue where some Pokédex species names only displayed the first word.
Known Bugs & Issues
- World Map Position Bug: Some locations display an incorrect position on the world map.
- Shadow Force Damage Issue: Giratina's Shadow Force receives double damage from Surf and Whirlpool, similar to the behavior of Dive.
Screenshots
Download Links
v1.2.1: Mediafire
Developer Information
Developer / Team: Ricardo de Faria
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: http://www.romhacking.net/hacks/5721/
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Pokémon Faria Version?
A: Pokémon Faria Version is a complete Pokémon FireRed ROM hack that adds a new storyline, increased difficulty, new areas, and the ability to obtain every Pokémon during a single playthrough.
Q: Does Pokémon Faria Version change the original FireRed story?
A: The original FireRed story remains intact, but an additional storyline involving Sandshrew and a new rival is added alongside it.
Q: What are the starter Pokémon in this hack?
A: Players choose between Abra, Dratini, and Eevee instead of the original Kanto starters.
Q: Is Pokemon Faria Version more difficult than FireRed?
A: Yes. Trainers, rivals, Gym Leaders, and the Elite Four use different teams and strategies designed to make the game more challenging.
Q: Who is this hack for?
A: This hack is for players who want a more challenging version of FireRed with additional story content, expanded Pokémon availability, and numerous gameplay changes while still retaining the original Kanto adventure.
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