Pokepatch
Entry N°0163

Pokemon Too Realistic

GBA Completed Hack of Emerald
Pokemon Too Realistic cover art
> SCAN COMPLETE
> DATA SHEET
PLATFORM
GBA
STATUS
Completed
BASE ROM
Emerald
BUILD
1.1
LANG
English
AUTHOR
Chris Piché
> OVERVIEW

Download Pre-Patched Pokemon Too Realistic GBA. It is a brutal Emerald hack where survival mechanics like permadeath, aging, hunger, etc. raise the stakes!

◆ ABOUT

Pokemon Too Realistic is a GBA ROM Hack by Chris Piché, based on Pokemon Emerald in English. And it is now available to download. It was released on June 28, 2024.

◆ FEATURES · 15 TOTAL
  • Permadeath: Pokémon die permanently if their HP reaches 0.
  • No HUD/Summary Screen: The usual in-game information is hidden; only abilities display a Pokémon’s health status.
  • Random Weather & Day/Night Cycles: Adds unpredictability to the game environment.
  • Sped-Up Clock: Time moves faster, affecting events and Pokémon.
  • Hunger System: Pokémon die from hunger if not replenished with food. Leftovers prevent this.
  • Aging Mechanic: Pokémon age and die based on their species’ lifespan.
  • Toxicity: Pokémon can overdose on medicines, berries, or vitamins, leading to negative effects.
  • Pokémon can contract permanent conditions like STDs or Pokérus (Rabies), which affect stats, spread to others, and reduce life expectancy.
  • Weaker Pokémon are more likely to flinch in battle.
  • Pokémon have different sleep schedules depending on the species.
  • Healing costs 500 per Pokémon.
  • A Pokémon’s obedience depends on friendship, which declines when stored in the PC.
  • All Pokémon can become attracted to each other.
  • Crashing into a wall on a Mach Bike at full speed kills the first Pokémon in your party.
  • Soda makes Pokémon more hungry when consumed.
◆ NEXT STEP

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