Pokemon RE:Call

Download Pokemon RE:Call GBA ROM Hack (Pre-Patched)

Pokemon RE:Call is a GBA ROM Hack by Sylingga based on Pokemon Fire Red. It is now available to download in English and It was released on August 21, 2024.

• Creator: Sylingga
• Version: v0.0.3
• Hack of: FireRed
• Released on: August 21, 2024
• Language: English
• Status: Progressing

Pokemon RE:Call – Introduction

The goal of this ROM hack is to leverage the CFRU engine with the help of HUBOL to enable even novice ROM hackers to create games comparable to Radical Red or Unbound. This project is not intended to be a kaizo-level, hardcore nuzlocke experience, but rather a challenging yet enjoyable journey that remains accessible without requiring players to rely heavily on external resources like detailed guides. In terms of difficulty, this hack aims to be on par with games like Radical Red or Emerald Kaizo.

Story

After embarking on your journey as a Pokémon Trainer, you return to Knot Island to reunite with your old friend, Bill. As a loyal friend, you decide to assist Bill with his mission, only to find yourselves entangled in a web of trouble caused by the nefarious TEAM ROCKET.

Led by their cunning boss, Giovanni, Team Rocket harbors secret plans involving Pokémon—especially the mysterious PARADOX POKEMON, creatures with the extraordinary ability to harness the energy of both the past and the future. As you delve deeper into the mystery, you must thwart Giovanni’s schemes and uncover the truth behind these enigmatic Pokémon.

Features

• Engine Base: The game is built on HUBOL (CFRU+DPE) and primarily features Pokémon from Gen 1-8, with a few Gen 9 Pokémon possibly included. The regional dex aims for 151 Pokémon, while the National dex includes nearly 1,000 with various forms. Not all Pokémon are obtainable in the current demo.
• Regions: Explore 3 regions—Sevii, Kanto, and Hoenn.
• Following Pikachu: Pikachu follows you throughout the game.
• Cross-ROM Battles: Battle friends using ROMs like Radical Red, Unbound, SWSH Ultimate, or any other CFRU-based ROM.
• Rival Gender: Rival’s gender varies based on the player’s gender.
• Move Effectiveness Colors: Move effectiveness is color-coded.
• New Features: Includes Dive, Rock Climb, Defog, Day/Night/Seasons, DexNav, and secondary PokéTools in the Start Menu.
• Swarms & Daily Events: Experience swarms of Pokémon and daily events, including berry farming.
• BW Visuals: Features BW New Game screen, Pokémon Summary screen, and EV/IV screen.
• Animated Title Screen: The title screen features an animated Suicune.

CFRU Features

• Gen 8 Battle Engine: Upgraded to include all moves, abilities, items, and item effects from Gen 8, along with a complete set of move animations.
• AI Enhancements: Significantly improved AI system that adapts to new battle effects.
• Z Moves, Mega Evolution, Primal Reversion, and Ultra Burst.
• Additional Features:
  • Ability pop-ups and Hidden Abilities.
  • Expanded selection of Poké Balls.
  • Trainers equipped with EVs, class-based music, and class-based Poké Balls.
  • Dynamic Trainer backsprite and pre-battle mugshots.
  • Wild double battles and new evolution methods.
  • Expanded learnsets and badge-based obedience.
  • Shiny Charm and Oval Charm for enhanced gameplay.
  • Level scaling, Inverse Battles, and Sky Battles.
  • Overworld trainer facing and move type indicators in the move menu.
  • Expanded PC boxes (up to 25) and move reminder (up to 50 moves).
  • Reusable TMs and an improved TM/HM expansion.
  • Updated pickup mechanics and roaming Pokémon.
  • JPAN’s engine features redesigned and improved.
  • Character customization, new scripting specials, and whiteout hack/text updates.
  • Save-block expansion and dynamic overworld palettes.
  • Expanded text names for abilities, items, etc.
  • Select Pokémon directly from the PC and a scrolling summary screen.
  • Base stats displayed on the Pokédex summary screen.
  • Updated repel system and expanded Pokémon in the Hall of Fame.
  • Expanded text buffers, footstep noises on different terrains, and omnidirectional jumping.
  • Ability to move items on the party screen.
  • Expanded coins, Safari Balls/steps, Fairy type, and Oval Charm.
• And much more!

To-Do List

• Multi Battles (with a partner)
• Disappearing HP-bars during Attack Animations
• Trainer Sliding / In-battle messages
• Battle Terrain
• Totem Pokémon
• Updated Exp. Share
• Updated Daycare system
• Triple Layer Blocks
• Item Image on obtain
• Battle Frontier/Facilities

Progress

• Story: 20% complete (similar to FireRed).
• Sprites: 50% complete (includes updates to overworld sprites, costumes, etc.).
• Maps: 50% complete (includes adding new regions).
• Scripts: 20% complete (similar to FireRed).

Changelog

v0.0.3
– Softlock at Floe Island

v0.0.2 Demo
– FIX – High Level Trainer at Pokemon Lighthouse
– FIX – Vending Machine NPC crash when giving drink for TM at Celadon Store

v0.0.1 Demo
– FIX – Underground Market Crash when scrolling in (new) battle item : Can be fix in next version update
– FIX – SS. Anne event not trigger

Useful Stuff

Screenshots

Downloads

Previous Versions

Credits

Sylingga

Haven – HexManiac Advance & HUBOL Skeli – CFRU & DPE
Dynamic Surf OW – ghoulslash More Wallpapers PC BOXES – rethinkcommon
DNS by – prime-dialga Receive National Dex Directly – Lunos
Start-Clock – BluRosie Summary Screen Wrap-Around – AkameTheBulbasaur
GB Sound – RichterSnipes Pokemart item depend on Badge – Spherical Ice
EV-IV CHECK – Greenphx9, azimuth Givepokemon Customizable – Lunos
Run Script from item – Darthatron Pokédex “Seen” – Jambo51, rethinkcommon
XY style capture system – Ismash, DoesntKnowHowToPlay Pokemon uncapturable – Blah
Toggling Set battle – Lunos Toggling Running with R – Lunos
snow flakes – daniilS Change Backsprite – Zeturic
Disabling trade restriction – Zeturic Run Script from item – Darthatron
Game Freak Presents – Sierraffinity Change Overworld
Altering Cave – shanem7 Anti Piracy Screen – Mr.Pkmn
Running Indoor – socko, HackMew Nature info+ – Li Yun
Aurora Ticket – Foxes Lunos’ Wonder Trade – Lunos
Time-based event – GoGoJJTech Day/Night Textbox – esperance
Changthe Player’s OW ingame – Blah Battle Box HGSS Style 2 – Ωmega
Burn Damage Update [FR] Paralysis Speed Drop Update [FR]
Link stone Force save – rubire4, Adke
No Save Menu – Blah Gives starter with Johto – STikER
Nickname – Blah Givepokemon predefined name – javi4315
No EXP – Blah remove badge checks – karatekid552
Pokedex BW Style (EF2000)- ModExe Pokedex Item – Lunos
Battle box – ModExe Shinyzer – HackMew
Naming Screen BW (FR) – Vent Base sprite – Kingofthe-x-roads
Saving Ore & sprite – Lunos, Amras Anárion Change Town Map – kalarie
Fix Unown – Squeetz Trainer sprite – RichardPT , Brumirage , Eli-eli76 , Clementine, mid117 , hyo-oppa
Free Premier Ball – ModExe Dynamic OW – Navenatox
PC Item BG – aiki
XY Style Flight Point Icon – Vent