“Pokemon Blue Kaizo” is a Completed GBC Rom Hack made by SinisterHoodedFigure. Discover a hack of Pokemon Blue featuring increased difficulty, updated movepools, enhanced game areas, improved catch rates, and much more!
Pokemon Blue Kaizo Completed GBC Rom Hack
- Creator: SinisterHoodedFigure
- New Update by: CreamElDudJafar
- Base ROM: Blue
- Language: English
- Latest Version: Feb 5, 2025
- Last Updated on: February 22, 2025
- Status: Completed
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Description
Pokemon Blue Kaizo is a ROM hack of the original Pokemon Blue that keeps the same story while offering a much tougher gameplay experience. In this version, you still choose your first partner Pokemon from Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle, but every part of the game has been reworked to increase the challenge. Trainer teams, gym leaders, and even wild Pokemon now have stronger moves and improved rosters, which makes each battle more strategic.
In Pokemon Blue Kaizo you can catch all 151 first-generation Pokemon, with many available early in your journey. The game features updated level-up moves for every Pokemon; for example, fire types like Vulpix, Growlithe, and Ponyta learn flamethrower at level 16, which is the same level where Charmander evolves into Charmeleon. Many Pokemon also evolve earlier than in the original game.
Wild encounters have been improved with a higher encounter rate and easier catch rates. Items such as Poké Balls are cheaper, and repels become available as early as Pewter City, making it simpler to avoid unwanted encounters if needed. Key areas like Viridian Forest and Rock Tunnel have been redesigned, and the addition of HM05 Flash means you no longer have to wander blindly in dark areas.
Gym battles are more challenging too. Early gym leaders use only four Pokemon, but later gym leaders fight with a full team of six, including one wildcard Pokemon to add extra variety. There is also an option to obtain different evolution stones when you reach Mt. Moon, which helps you build a stronger team beyond just the starters.
Overall, Pokemon Blue Kaizo offers a balanced yet challenging twist on a classic game, making it a great choice for players looking for a fresh take on the original while still enjoying a familiar story.
Features
- Faithful Storyline: Keeps the original Pokemon Blue story while increasing the challenge.
- Tougher Battles: Trainer teams and gym leaders have improved rosters and diverse movesets. Early gym leaders might use four Pokemon, but later ones use a full team of six, including a wildcard for extra variety.
- Expanded Pokemon Availability: You can catch all 151 Pokemon throughout the game. Some Pokemon only appear late in the game or in post-game content.
- Updated Movepools: All Pokemon have new level-up moves. For example, fire types like Vulpix, Growlithe, and Ponyta learn flamethrower at level 16, and many Pokemon evolve earlier than in the original game.
- Revised Wild Encounters: More water types (like Krabby, Poliwag, and Psyduck) and extra grass types (such as Oddish and Bellsprout) are available, offering unique moves compared to the originals.
- Improved Catch Rates and Item Prices: Wild Pokemon are easier to catch due to improved catch rates, and items like Poké Balls and repels cost less. Repels become available as early as Pewter City, helping you avoid unwanted encounters if needed.
- Enhanced Game Areas: Key areas such as Viridian Forest and Rock Tunnel have been redesigned. The addition of HM05 Flash lets you navigate these areas without needing to rely on cheats.
- Additional Evolution Options: When you reach Mt. Moon, you can obtain different evolution stones to help strengthen your team beyond the starters.
- Balanced Progression: Levels increase steadily throughout the game, so you won’t need to grind excessively to keep up with tougher challenges.
What’s new in Feb 05, 2025 Update
- Game is in Full Color- Original still exists too.
- You have the option to play it with Gen 1 graphics in full color or Gen 2 graphics in full color.
- The Gen 2 graphics have the caught indicator and exp bar as well.
- Gym Leaders and Elite 4 have perfect DVs for their pokemon, and HMs are deletable.
- The Game Name now displays in Hall of Fame movie credit screen.
- Route 12 had a slight map change in one spot.
- THE BIGGEST BLUE KAIZO CHANGE IS ELITE 4 AND CHAMPION AI STYLE AND POKEMON PARTIES WERE UPDATED BY SINISTERHOODEDFIGURE.
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