Pokemon Fire Red Battle Edition ROM
Description
Pokemon Fire Red Battle Edition
Experience an intensified adventure with this expertly crafted GBA ROM hack based on Pokemon Fire Red, meticulously designed by laser_dolphin. Last updated on January 8, 2021, this version elevates your Kanto journey with enhanced difficulty and fresh content, while remaining true to the nostalgic core of the original game.
Key Features
- Expanded Kanto Dex: The Kantodex consolidates 151 top-tier Gen 3 Pokemon, complemented by an additional 50 catchable species on the Sevii Islands. Most of the Pokedex can be completed before facing the Elite Four, with ample opportunities to catch diverse team members after obtaining Surf.
- Increased Challenge: Trainers boast smarter AI, better IVs, and revamped teams, with boss battles made significantly tougher. In-battle item use is disabled (excluding hold items), and battle style is fixed to set for added difficulty. The experience curve has been adjusted to balance these changes. The game introduces Fairy typing and the physical/special split from later generations.
- Post-Game Content: Earn Mega Stones by battling visiting Gym Leaders on the Sevii Islands, providing exciting new objectives for dedicated trainers.
- Graphical & Audio Enhancements: Expect subtle visual updates across the world, introducing new overworld sprites that maintain familiarity. The soundtrack has been enriched with previously unheard compositions. Sprites and icons for every Pokemon are polished using MrDollSteak’s Sugimori palettes, bringing a vibrant and cohesive aesthetic.
- Pokemon Modifications: Trade evolutions now require a new Link Cable item. Base stats have been updated to current standards, boosting certain Pokemon like
