Pokemon Odyssey GBA ROM – Detailed Hack Overview
Game Information
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About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Odyssey is a story-driven dungeon crawler Pokémon ROM hack inspired by the Etrian Odyssey series, with additional thematic influence from narrative-heavy exploration games. While it uses Pokémon FireRed as its base, it fundamentally reimagines how a Pokémon game is structured.
Instead of Gyms, an Elite Four, or an evil team, Pokémon Odyssey focuses entirely on exploration, survival, party strategy, and storytelling. The game is built around navigating a massive multi-layered dungeon, completing quests, managing limited resources, and uncovering the secrets of a mysterious island.
No prior knowledge of Etrian Odyssey (or similar games) is required to enjoy Pokémon Odyssey.
Story Overview
In the middle of the sea lies a remote island dominated by a colossal structure known as the Yggdrasil Labyrinth. Adventurers from across the world are drawn to it, hoping to uncover legendary treasures or the remains of a forgotten civilization hidden deep within its depths.
You play as Nyx, a young adventurer who joins the guild of Talrega in hopes of uncovering the truth behind the Labyrinth and following in her sister’s footsteps. As Nyx ventures deeper, strange events begin to unfold, and the mysteries surrounding the Labyrinth—and the people connected to it—grow increasingly unsettling.
What begins as a journey of exploration quickly turns into something far more dangerous.
Key Features
- Original Story and Region: A completely new setting and narrative separate from the traditional Pokémon formula.
- Dungeon-Crawler Gameplay: Exploration-focused progression inspired by Etrian Odyssey.
- Double Battles Only: All battles are double battles unless the player has only one Pokémon.
- No Gyms or Elite Four: Progression is driven entirely by story, bosses, and exploration.
- Rebalanced Pokémon: Every Pokémon has been reworked for balance within the new battle system.
- Etrian Variants: Brand-new regional forms inspired by Etrian Odyssey themes.
- Pokémon Availability: Pokémon from Generations 1–3, plus cross-generation evolutions.
- Multiple Difficulty Modes: Adjustable difficulty settings and soft level caps.
- Soft Level Caps: Prevent overleveling while maintaining strategic challenge.
- EV/IV Interface: Built-in EV/IV viewer, nature color indicators, and advanced stat displays.
- Perfect IV Pokémon: All Pokémon have fixed 31 IVs, removing the need for breeding or grinding.
- No EVs from Battles: EVs are gained only through Power Items or Vitamins at reduced prices.
- Nature and Ability Changing: Pokémon Natures and Abilities can be changed through in-game systems.
- Battle Item Restrictions: Healing items cannot be used during battle.
- Etrian Odyssey Mechanics: Mining points, gathering spots, FOEs, naval exploration, and shop upgrades.
- Sidequest System: Numerous sidequests with a dedicated sidequest menu.
- Wonder Trade: Built-in Wonder Trade functionality.
- Modern EXP Share: EXP Share behaves similarly to Generation VI.
- Original Soundtrack: A fully custom soundtrack tailored to the game’s tone and atmosphere.
Known Bugs & Issues
- The Expanded Bag version (v4.1.x) is not compatible with saves from v4.0.3
- Emulator compatibility may vary, especially on older or less accurate emulators
- Due to the complexity of mechanics, rare edge-case bugs may occur
Screenshots
Download Links
Download: Mediafire
Documentation
Developer Information
Developer / Team: PacoScarso_
Credits:
- Magiscarf: Tilesets
- Aveontrainer: Battle backgrounds
- The-Red-eX, Ekat, Pyvetal, BadassBill, Kyledove: Tilesets
- Aloeva: Regional variant concepts
- Mediko, Swonkfish: Regional variant art and sprites
- kWharever: Battle backgrounds
- Kalarie: Overworld sprites
- shinyzura: Trainer sprite improvements
- Avon, SphericalIce, DoesntKnowHowToPlay, FBI, Daniils, Squeetz, Jambo51, VersekrDar, ShinyMiner: ASM work
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: Pokecommunity
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know Etrian Odyssey to play this?No. Pokémon Odyssey is fully accessible to players unfamiliar with Etrian Odyssey.
Is this a traditional Pokémon Gym challenge?
No. There are no Gyms, Elite Four, or evil teams—progression is story- and exploration-based.
Are all battles double battles?
Yes, unless the player only has one Pokémon available.
Can I use healing items in battle?
No. Item usage during battle is restricted to emphasize strategy and preparation.
Do Pokémon have EVs and IVs?
All Pokémon have perfect IVs, and EVs must be applied manually using items.
Which version should I download?
New players should use v4.1.1. Existing players with saves should remain on v4.0.3.
How to Play
Requirements-
A Game Boy Advance emulator
- A clean Pokémon FireRed (U) 1.0 ROM
- Pokémon Odyssey UPS patch
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Obtain a clean Pokémon FireRed (U) ROM
- Apply the UPS patch using a patching tool
- Load the patched ROM in a GBA emulator
- Start your journey into the Yggdrasil Labyrinth
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