Pokémon Ancient Platinum
A rebuilt Sinnoh challenge turns Platinum into a documented, puzzle-heavy campaign made for hardcore Nuzlocke runs.
- Harder difficulty
- Modern mechanics
- Nuzlocke mode
- Status
- Completed
- Plays on
- Windows · Android via JoiPlay
- Type
- Standalone game
- Version
- v21.1
- Made by
- phantombass
About Pokémon Ancient Platinum
This fan game reshapes Platinum's Sinnoh journey while retaining its familiar visual character. It is built as a difficult, puzzle-like campaign designed around hardcore Nuzlocke play, with a rerouted story and reworked opponents. It suits experienced players who want to plan every encounter and decision. Pokémon through generation nine are included, while EVs are removed and IVs can be changed with Heart Scales. Revised learnsets and abilities, altered evolution methods, reworked AI and documented trainer, item and Pokémon changes support repeat attempts. A built-in Nuzlocke mode and multiple save files accommodate long challenge runs.
What's in it
- Rerouted Sinnoh story
- Hardcore Nuzlocke-focused challenge design
- Pokémon through generation nine
- Removed EVs and Heart Scale IV changes
- Rebalanced learnsets and abilities
- Reworked documented battle AI
- Custom Mega Evolutions
- Built-in Nuzlocke mode and multiple save files
How do I play it?
Step-by-step help for Windows, Android (JoiPlay) and Mac. No ROM or patching needed.
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