“Pokemon Emerald Seaglass” is a Completed GBA Rom Hack made by Nemo622. Experience Revamped graphics, all Generations 1-3 Pokemon, updated battle engine, new minigames, and enhanced QoL features.
Pokemon Emerald Seaglass Completed GBA Rom Hack
- Creator: Nemo622
- Base ROM: Emerald
- Language: English
- Latest Version: v2.1
- Released on: August 23, 2024
- Last Updated on: September 08, 2024
- Status: Completed
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Description
Pokemon Emerald Seaglass reimagines the classic Hoenn region with a charming Game Boy Color-inspired aesthetic and a host of exciting updates. Experience a complete visual overhaul, featuring cozy graphics and revamped battle backgrounds. All Pokemon from Generations 1-3 are obtainable, including new cross-generation evolutions and enhanced versions of traditionally underwhelming Pokemon.
Dive into new minigames, like Scuba Diving and Pinball, and explore Rustboro City’s Wishing Well, where you can use Wishing Stars to acquire random Pokemon. Enjoy quality-of-life improvements, a modernized battle engine, and optional Hard Mode for a fresh challenge. Discover all Legendaries and uncover hidden secrets in this nostalgic yet innovative adventure!
Features
- Complete visual overhaul of all game graphics to fit a cozy, GBC-like aesthetic
- All Pokemon from Generations 1-3 are obtainable, along with cross-generation evolutions (ex: Roserade, Mamoswine, Farigiraf)
- Tweaks to many traditionally “bad” Pokemon to make them more interesting and usable (ex: Ghost/Flying Noctowl, Grass/Dragon Sceptile, Water/Fire Octillery)
- Updated battle engine to most recent games (Physical/Special split, Fairy type, etc.)
- New minigames and events to bring life to Hoenn, such as a Scuba Diving competition in Pacifidlog Town and Pinball games used to unlock rare items and Alolan Eggs!
- Following Pokemon!!
- The Rustboro City Wishing Well, using Wishing Star items as a currency in a gacha-like system to get random Pokemon! Great for shaking up repeat playthroughs
- Cheat codes accessible in-game via the Player’s GameCube
- Hard Mode (disabled by default), Soft Level Cap toggle (enabled by default), and more settings accessible by interacting with book on Player’s desk
- Improved battle backgrounds, adding more life to battles
- Some Pokemon with more “boring” types have been updated, filling new typing niches and being more unique
- A few improved battle sprites (Thanks to Substitube and SageDeoxys!)
- HM System Revamp – after picking up an HM and earning the corresponding gym badge, Pokemon that can naturally learn the HM move will be able to use it outside of battle without it taking a move slot!
- Toggle Auto-run by pressing R
- Modified many tiles to look better (many by Arex on itch!)
- Spiky Ear Pichu will be an obtainable Pokemon, with stats that aren’t horrible! It will take some exploring to find it, but i think it’s a fun easter egg lol
- Important new QoL features – An option to disable battle backgrounds for people seeking a style more faithful to GBC battle scenes, disabling the built-in soft level caps for those players who enjoy overleveling (me sometimes lol), and a simple Hard Mode difficulty, boosting opponent levels and posing a greater challenge!
- All Legendaries will be included in the game! Some have more in-depth events, such as Mew and Ho-oh/Lugia (which were locked behind special distribution events in vanilla Pokemon Emerald). All require some sort of exploration or challenge to find and battle, which should make a fresh experience for new and veteran Hoenn players! Even better, many are accessible before becoming Champion!
- Rustboro City Wishing Well functions like a combination between a Gacha game and Wonder Trade. An item called Wishing Stars are available from a few early NPCs around the region (and can later be bought on Mt. Chimney), used to gain a random Level 1 Stage 1 Pokemon! This should add a (completely optional) element of randomness to playthroughs, adding some variety to accessible early game Pokemon on repeated playthroughs! Will you get lucky and land a strong early-game
- New Events to get helpful items like a Shiny Charm, and two lines from future generations: Tinkatink and Applin!
Change Log
v2.1
MAJOR FEATURE CHANGES:
- Open Pokedex page for Pokemon from Party Menu! (Credit to RavePossum for the help!)
- Allows quick info about movesets, stats, etc.
- Match Calls no longer happen while DexNav is active
- Many new GBC-style item icons by _glados11388!
- Ongoing process, many items still in GBA style, but still a good step
BALANCE CHANGES:
- Paras/Parasect and Breloom now learn False Swipe
- Blastoise is now Water/Steel type
- Hypno is now Psychic/Dark type with new ability “Nasty Surprise”, which confuses poisoned foes
- Aggron is Steel/Dragon type
- Huntail is Water/Dragon type, Gorebyss is Water/Fairy type
- (Note that most type changes also come with stat and moveset updates to match!)
- Wide Lens now found on Route 120 (replaces Net Ball near water near Fortree)
BUG FIXES:
- Fixed Player Pokemon being overlayed with player at end of battle (sorry about that!)
v2.0
MAJOR FEATURE CHANGES:
- Battle Tent is BACK!! The bugs have finally been squashed!
- Also brings back Battle Factory, making Battle Frontier FULLY FUNCTIONAL!
- All Pokemon now have followers! (Added Annihilape, Farigiraf, Dundunsparce, and Tinkaton line)
- Mono-type Run Cheat Codes added:
- Gives a random, first-stage Pokemon of the type you choose
- Codes for each type are in documentation
- Also acts as a way to start with a random, unique “starter” Pokemon! 🙂
- Shiny indicator added in battle!
- Adds “!!!” mark next to wild Pokemon name
- EV/IV Stat Editor Implemented!
- Accessible in Party Menu
- Unlocks by visiting Battle Frontier
- I know this is late, but that’s the point! This is very overpowered lol
- Cave and Water DexNav encounters no longer “move around”
- Battle Backgrounds use fewer colors, fit game aesthetic better (thanks to PacoScarso!)
- Press “Start” leaves Pinball early
- On rare occasion where game totally bugs out, allows you to force-leave
- Option to disable K.O. animations in battle
- Can be enabled/disabled through book on Player’s desk, enabled by default
BALANCE CHANGES:
- Absorb has 30 power, Mega Drain has 50 power
- Bubble has 30 power, guaranteed decreases Speed
- Roxanne changes: Lileep has Absorb instead of Mega Drain, Anorith has Bubble instead of Water Gun
- Double Battles can now happen even if you only have 1 party Pokemon
- Meganium -> Grass/Fairy type. Evolution line hidden ability is Triage
- Typhlosion -> Fire/Ground type
- Feraligatr -> Water/Dark type
- Beating Juan (8th Gym) gives player Ice Beam, rather than Water Pulse
- Pokemon disobedience removed (potentially caused problems with gift/cheat Pokemon lol)
- Ekans now Poison/Dark type just like Arbok
- Magmarizer in Jagged Pass, Electirizer in new Mauville
- Eviolite now prevents evolution (like Everstone) and very slightly boosts attacking power
- Loaded Dice and Toxic Orb available from Pedro in Petalburg after Gym 7
- Eviolite and Flame Orb available from Pedro in Petalburg after Gym 6
BUG FIXES:
- DEXNAV SHINY CHAINING FIXED!!! FINALLY!!! (I think!)
- Calculation is complicated, but odds are notably higher than ORAS when hitting higher chains with the DexNav
- Starter Pokemon should no longer be shiny locked!
- Cycling through Stats/EVs/IVs by pressing A now has correctly colored stats based on nature
- Roxanne switching Lileep for same Lileep maybe fixed, cannot replicate
- Included in this fix, many stupid/annoying constant switching loops should be fixed
- Followers no longer invisible after “Too dark” DexNav message in caves
- DexNav cave dust effect no longer bugs out and disappears (replaced with new graphic)
- Also seems to fix some DexNav stability problems in caves in general
- Cycling Road no longer mentioned by trainer in Route 110
- Maxie fight with Mossdeep should be fixed
- Removed multi-battle with Steven, instead just a double battle with Maxie
- Fixed Pinball Points number dialogue
- Victory Road collision fix
- Petalburg Woods warp fix
- Shiny Ralts fix
- Fallarbor softlock fix
- Typos fixed
- Not a bug, but I replaced the Feraligatr sprite with the beta one 🙂
- Sootopolis water tile bug should be fixed?
v1.1
- GENERAL CHANGES:
- DexNav chains no longer break as easily!
- Taking “too long” to find a DexNav Pokemon (“Pokemon got away!”) and DexNav Pokemon spawning out of range (“Lost signal”) no longer break chain
- Not creeping (holding A) up to encounter, running/biking too close, and leaving the map all still reset chains
- Pokemon Centers and Marts now have “PC” and “MART” on the buildings
- Flapple, Appletun, Dipplin, and Hydrapple followers added!
- Pokemon are healed by the PC box
- DexNav chains no longer break as easily!
- BALANCE CHANGES:
- Golduck now Water/Psychic
- Electivire now Electric/Fighting
- Magmortar now Fire/Dark
- Porygon now found in New Mauville
- Paras and Parasect learn Leafage at level 18, Leech Life at level 30
- BUGS FIXED:
- BOTH LATIOS AND LATIAS ARE OBTAINABLE! Entering the interior randomizes the Lati Pokemon that will spawn – save outside the area if you want to reset for a specific one!
- After battle, another can spawn after defeating the Elite Four
- Blank mart walls no longer have dialogue box
- Naming screen select button bug work-around
- Another check to avoid battles freezing added
- Consistent Itemfinder name
- Collision issue with Mossdeep City Gym
- Wally “Catching Tutorial” is replaced with a simple fade to black
- Some visual issues in beds
- DexNav no longer finds Pokemon randomly way higher leveled
- DexNav no longer spawns Pokemon in impossible grass in Mossdeep
- Weepinbell overworld sprite fix
- Alolan Graveler + Golem sprite fixes
- Day of the week in start menu clock replaced with “TIME”
- BOTH LATIOS AND LATIAS ARE OBTAINABLE! Entering the interior randomizes the Lati Pokemon that will spawn – save outside the area if you want to reset for a specific one!
Known Bugs v2.1
- IMPORTANT ISSUES:
- VISUAL ISSUES:
- PP number text is yellow when learning new move
- Swinub and Piloswine follower palettes bugged (Issue with pokeemerald-expansion:
- https://github.com/rh-hideout/pokeemerald-expansion/issues/5147)
- OTHER ISSUES:
- Pinball physics are far from perfect, but tbh I think that adds to the charm lol
Emulator Info
Note: There are many emulators you can use to play the game, but here are the most popular and best ones:
- For Android: Try MyBoy or JohnGBA.
- For PC: Go with mGBA or VBA.
- For iOS: Use Delta.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Pokemon Emerald Seaglass?
Pokemon Emerald Seaglass is a fan-made enhancement of the original Pokemon Emerald game. It offers a range of new features, including a visual overhaul, new Pokemon, updated game mechanics, and additional in-game content to provide a refreshed and engaging experience.
How has the game’s visual style changed?
The game features a complete visual overhaul with a cozy, Game Boy Color (GBC)-like aesthetic. This means all graphics have been updated to fit a retro, nostalgic look reminiscent of earlier Pokemon games.
Which Pokemon are available in Pokemon Emerald Seaglass?
All Pokemon from Generations 1-3 are obtainable, including cross-generation evolutions like Roserade, Mamoswine, and Farigiraf. Additionally, some traditionally less popular Pokemon have been given new typings or enhancements to make them more interesting.
What are the major gameplay updates in this version?
The game includes an updated battle engine with modern mechanics such as the Physical/Special split and the Fairy type. There are also new minigames, events, and features like following Pokemon and a revamped HM system that allows Pokemon to use HM moves outside of battle without occupying a move slot.
Can you explain the Rustboro City Wishing Well?
The Rustboro City Wishing Well introduces a gacha-like system where Wishing Star items are used as currency to obtain random Pokemon. This feature adds variety to playthroughs and provides a fun way to acquire Pokemon, including the chance to shake up your team with unique or unexpected choices.
Are there new minigames or events in the game?
Yes, new minigames and events have been added. For example, there’s a Scuba Diving competition in Pacifidlog Town and Pinball games that unlock rare items and Alolan Eggs. These additions aim to bring more life and variety to the Hoenn region.
What are the new quality-of-life (QoL) features?
The game includes several QoL improvements such as the option to disable battle backgrounds for a more GBC-style experience, a Hard Mode difficulty setting, and a toggle to disable the built-in soft level caps. Additionally, there’s a feature to toggle auto-run by pressing R.
How has the battle system been improved?
The battle system benefits from updated backgrounds, some improved battle sprites, and a modern battle engine that includes the Physical/Special split and the Fairy type. This enhances both the visual and strategic aspects of battles.
Is there any special content or features for legendary Pokemon?
Yes, all Legendaries are included in the game. Many have more in-depth events or challenges to find and battle, such as Mew and Ho-oh/Lugia. These Legendaries are designed to be more accessible and require exploration, adding a fresh experience for both new and veteran players.
Can I find Spiky Ear Pichu in the game?
Yes, Spiky Ear Pichu is obtainable in Pokemon Emerald Seaglass. It has been given improved stats and serves as a fun easter egg for players willing to explore the game thoroughly.
How does the HM System work now?
The HM System has been revamped so that once you obtain an HM and the corresponding gym badge, Pokemon that can naturally learn the HM move will be able to use it outside of battle without it taking up a move slot. This streamlines gameplay and reduces the need to manage HM moves in your team’s move sets.
What are the new events and items available?
New events allow players to acquire helpful items such as the Shiny Charm, and there are two new Pokemon lines from future generations: Tinkatink and Applin. These events add additional layers of exploration and reward for dedicated players.
Are cheat codes available in this version?
Yes, cheat codes can be accessed in-game through the Player’s GameCube, providing players with the ability to modify or enhance their gameplay experience according to their preferences.
14: How has the battle system been updated?
The battle system has several upgrades, including the Fairy type and Physical/Special move split. There is also a party-wide EXP Share with a soft level cap to balance the gameplay, and Z-Power Rings and Z-Crystals are available as optional battle gimmicks.
15: What is the soft level cap?
The soft level cap allows Pokemon to reach the gym leader’s maximum level, after which experience gain is halved, and then reduced further to prevent over-leveling and maintain balance.
16: How do Z-Moves work in this game?
Z-Moves are entirely optional and can be obtained from the DEVON Corporation after delivering Steven’s letter. They are not required for completion, and players who prefer not to use them can ignore this feature.
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