Pokemon Beta Emerald - Down + Dirty ROM
Description
Pokemon Beta Emerald – Down + Dirty
Experience a raw and nostalgic journey into the early days of Pokemon development with Pokemon Beta Emerald – Down + Dirty, a fan-made GBA ROM hack based on the classic Pokemon Emerald. Crafted by Missingno#0, this hack immerses players in a universe filled with Beta sprites and unreleased Pokemon from Generation III.
Key Features
- Beta Sprite Replacements: Existing Pokemon are replaced with their Beta counterparts, showcasing early concept art and designs. Some Beta Pokemon not featured in the final game appear as new encounters, complete with English names derived from their appearances and leaked data.
- Visual Enhancements: All Pokemon menu icons are replaced with type-matching Pokeball icons for a cleaner, streamlined interface.
- Complete Pokedex: The Hoenn Dex is fully accessible, allowing you to catch all 202 Pokemon. Additional encounters have been added for missing species, with slight map modifications to accommodate them.
- Fun Easter Eggs: A few hidden Pokemon from upcoming projects are sprinkled throughout for added surprises.
Gameplay Improvements & Changes
- Quality of Life: Running indoors is enabled after obtaining the running shoes. Trade evolutions occur at level 38, and Stone evolutions at level 40, streamlining progression.
- Authentic Experience: The game maintains its classic feel, with no Fairy type, no physical/special split, and all 386 Pokemon not fully obtainable. Shiny odds remain unchanged, and no additional QoL features are added.
