Overview
Pokémon Dark Rising is a challenging ROM hack of Pokémon FireRed set in the Core Region. As the Chosen One, you’ll embark on a quest to save the world from an ancient evil, facing disasters, climate changes, and powerful foes like the mysterious Darugis in an immersive and story-driven adventure.
Game Details
Developer: DarkRisingGirl
Base Game: FireRed
Platforms: GBA
Game Info
Release Date: April 28, 2012
Playtime: 25-30 hours (Main Story), 40+ hours (Post-Game)
Storyline
In the Core Region, a dream reveals you as the Chosen One, tasked by Arceus to save the world from an ancient evil named Darugis. Disasters and climate changes plague the land, and as you set out from Fells Town to deliver a package for the Professor, you encounter a mysterious girl who knows of your destiny. Battle through new gyms, uncover secrets, and stop the darkness threatening the Pokémon world.
Features
New Core Region to explore
Challenging difficulty with erratic level curves
Epic storyline with darker themes
386 Pokémon from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Unova
New gym leaders and Elite Four with signature Pokémon
Day and night cycle affecting gameplay
New moves and Dream World abilities (e.g., Drizzle Poliwag)
Tough rival battles with custom movesets
High-level wild Pokémon (e.g., level 38 on early routes)
Post-game content with legendary encounters
Gameplay Mechanics
Enhanced difficulty with erratic level curves (e.g., level 38 wild Pokémon early on), pre-Gen IV Physical/Special split (e.g., Dragon Claw is Special), high-stakes battles with revamped AI, new moves (e.g., Shadow Claw, Roost), and dynamic events influenced by day and night. Nurse Joy and Doctor Roy in Pokémon Centers offer double battles.
Post-Game Content
After the main story, face the Battle Frontier, hunt for legendary Pokémon like Dialga and Palkia, and tackle additional challenges in the Core Region.
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