Pokémon Sunday (RMXP) – Story-Driven Fangame with Fakémon, Light Type, and Competitive Battle Systems
Game Information
Development Base: RPG Maker XP (Pokémon Essentials)
Hack Status: v2.9.5, Completed
Language: English
Content Type: Fangame, Fakémon, Story & Competitive Hybrid
Table Of Contents
About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Sunday is a full-fangame set in the Kiraki Region — original region, original story, built from the ground up.
It follows the classic 8 Gym format but puts a lot of weight on the narrative side of things, too. There's new Fakémon, regional forms, and a brand new type — Light — alongside a Battle Tower with hundreds of handcrafted sets for anyone who wants to dig into the competitive side of things.
The game is complete. There's a full story to play through and plenty to keep you busy after — postgame content, challenge systems, the works.
Story Overview
The player wakes up on the shores of the Igandea River near Germanium Village with no memory of who they are or how they arrived there.
A local researcher, Professor Cherry, suggests that the Gym Leaders—being important figures in the region—might recognize you and help uncover your identity. As you travel across the Kiraki Region, you begin to notice something strange: some people seem to recognize you, but are reluctant to explain why.
As your journey continues, the mystery deepens. What starts as a simple Gym challenge gradually turns into a larger story involving corruption within the region. You are forced to piece together your past while confronting those hiding the truth.
Your journey becomes one of both discovery and justice, as you uncover who you really are and why your past has been deliberately obscured.
Key Features
- Original Kiraki Region: A fully custom region with detailed maps, unique locations, and a strong narrative focus.
- Fakémon & New Forms: Includes around 15 original Fakémon, new evolutions (like a Yanma evolution), regional variants, and brand-new Eeveelutions (Light and Flying types).
- Light-Type System: A completely new type with its own strengths, weaknesses, and a wide range of custom moves integrated into gameplay.
- 8 Gyms with Puzzle Mechanics: Gym challenges go beyond battles, including puzzles like matching games, ninja dodging, water level manipulation, warp tiles, and trivia.
- Massive Battle Tower System: Features 1100+ competitive Smogon-based sets, multiple battle formats (3v3, 6v6, Doubles), and tiered difficulty (Basic to Ultra).
- Legendite Mechanic: A unique item that boosts any Pokémon’s stats to Legendary-level (BST 600), allowing weaker Pokémon to remain viable.
- Dynamic Champion System: Players can become Champion or Elite Four members and be challenged by other trainers, with the league changing over time.
- Challenge Mode: Optional mode where fainted Pokémon cannot be revived and only one Pokémon can be caught per route (Nuzlocke-style built-in).
- Mega Evolution Rework: Includes Mega Evolutions, with Gigantamax forms reimagined as Mega forms.
- No HM Dependency: Obstacles are cleared with items instead of HMs, eliminating the need for HM slaves.
- Mystery Gift System: Players can unlock custom Pokémon using codes, including community-created distributions.
- Custom Moves & Mechanics: Adds 16+ new moves, unique battle mechanics, and modified effectiveness calculations for deeper strategy.
- Breeding & Evolution Changes: Updated breeding rules (including Hidden Ability inheritance) and reworked evolution methods for accessibility.
- Original Soundtrack: Custom music for overworld areas and intro, enhancing immersion.
Known Bugs & Issues
- No full bug list is provided, but updates mention fixes for serious issues (including a previous game-breaking bug).
- Because of the game’s complexity and custom mechanics, some inconsistencies or balance issues may still exist. Information on all known issues is somewhat limited.
Screenshots
Download Links
(Check the Source Thread/Discord Channel for possible updates)
Documentation
Version 2.1.0+ Stats and Movesets
Developer Information
Developer / Team: Softshade
Credits:
- Overworld, Intro & Battle Music, Fakémon Cries: Jeffrey Clements
- Fakemon Battle Sprites: Softshade, Ashley, Phoenixwuffs, Shade
- End Credit Music: Pokeli
- Elite Battle System: Luka S.J., dragonnite, BadSamaritan, Tebited15, redblueyellow, Eli, Pokecheck.org
- Additional EBS Style Moves: WolfPP
- "Pokémon Essentials" by: Flameguru, Poccil (Peter O.), Maruno
- Contributors: AvatarMonkeyKirby, Luka S.J., Boushy, MiDas Mike, Brother1440, Near Fantastica, FL., PinkMan, Genzai Kawakami, Popper, Harshboy, Rataime, help-14, SoundSpawn, IceGod64, the__end, Jacob O. Wobbrock, Venom12, KitsuneKouta, Wachunga, Lisa Anthony, xLeD
- Tilesets: Dawn Bronze, TheDeadHeroAlistair, Heartlessdragoon
- DeviantART: Calis Projects, Cilerba, Magiscarf, DaNerdyDude, XDinky, KyleDove
- Evolution Moves Script: Crystal Noel, Zerokid
- Photeon Inspiration: Pokémon Cosmic Quest’s Radeon
- Custom Trainer Script: Stochastic
- Turbo Script: Wootius
- Custom Sprites: Contributors to Smogon XY Sprite Project; Smogon Sun/Moon & Gen 8 Sprite Project
- Other Gen VII Sprites: Amethyst, Jan, Zumi, Bazaro, Koyo, Smeargletail, Alex, Noscium, Leparagon, N-kin, fishbowlsoul90, princess-phoenix, DatLopunnyTho, Conyjams, kaji atsu, The cynical poet, LuigiPlayer, Falgaia, Pikafan2000, Lord-Myre
- Other Misc. Sprites: Silver, RadicalRaptr, SakuraMota, shivanking, Ody-chan, SpeedXaaa
- Gen VII Moves & Abilities: Marin, Zeak6464, Tapu Fini, SpartaLazor, leparagon, BlackOutG5, Rune, M3rein, Rigbycwts, Rot8er_ConeX, James Davy, Luka S.J., Amethyst & the Pokémon Reborn team
- DexNav Code: Phantombass, Suzerain, Nuri Yuri, Marin
- Battle Tower Sets: Smaster, Mr Geets, Softshade, Pixelmon, Matt
- Move Animations: Pokémon Reborn, Softshade
- Gen VIII Moves & Abilities: WolfPP
- "RPG Maker XP": Enterbrain
- Pokémon Ownership: The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, Game Freak
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: Pokecommunity
Community Link: https://discord.gg/DUnUAyQwuE
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes Pokémon Sunday different from other fangames?
A: It combines a strong original story with Fakémon, a new Light type, and a highly developed competitive battle system.
Q: Who is this hack/game for?
A: It’s ideal for players who enjoy story-driven Pokémon games with custom content, as well as those interested in competitive battling systems.
Q: Is the game difficult?
A: Difficulty varies. The main story is manageable, but features like the Battle Tower and challenge mode can be very demanding.
Q: Are there Mega Evolutions or modern mechanics?
A: Yes, Mega Evolutions are included, and Gigantamax forms are reworked into Mega Evolutions.
Q: Can I play this like a Nuzlocke?
A: Yes, there’s a built-in challenge mode that mimics Nuzlocke rules.
Q: Is there postgame content?
A: Yes, including Battle Tower challenges, Champion rematches, and additional exploration features.
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