Pokémon Dark Knight

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Author: Pharaoh_Xigo.

PROGRESS: Project Version 1.0 (Completed) - 04/02/2026 - This is a complete game. The full main story in the Gotham region, including 8 Gyms and the first Elite Four, and the extensive post-game with a second Elite Four and Champion, are all finished and playable from start to finish.

It is a complete, story-driven fan game that reimagines the Pokémon world within the gritty, crime-ridden city of Gotham. In a timeline where the Joker has taken over and installed other villains as Gym Leaders, you play as an orphan on a mission to bring light back to the city. This game features a custom Pokédex of 277 hand-selected Pokémon with unique alternative evolutions (like Banette evolving into Darkrai), a classic battle system with no modern gimmicks, and a challenging narrative where faction leaders are Gym Leaders. With 8 gyms, two entirely different Elite Fours, and a massive post-game that culminates in a Level 90 Champion, this is a must-play for fans of Pokémon and the Batman universe.

🛑Features:

➡️Gotham City Setting & Batman Lore: The game's core feature. Explores a dark, crime-ridden Gotham where Batman lost, and iconic villains (like Joker) are the Gym Leaders and crime lords.

➡️Custom Pokédex (277 Pokémon): Features a carefully hand-selected roster of 277 Pokémon, all of which are obtainable and none are considered Legendary or Mythical, making them all catchable.

➡️Unique Alternate Evolutions: A major feature where a large selection of Pokémon have new, unexpected evolution methods and forms (e.g., Banette evolving into Darkrai).

➡️Two Elite Fours & Champions: After completing the main 8-gym challenge, a second, entirely different Elite Four and Champion (with Level 90 Pokémon) await in the post-game.

➡️Classic Battle System (No Gimmicks): A pure, strategic experience with no Mega Evolution, Z-Moves, Dynamax/Gigantamax, or Terastallization.

➡️Evolving Routes & Unique Encounters: Routes will change and evolve after certain story points, leading to far stronger wild encounters as the game progresses. Every route has unique Pokémon for replayability.

➡️Modern Quality of Life (QoL) Suite: Includes game speed upgraded (in and out of battle), IV/EV screen in the summary page, item menu shows Pokémon for TM/held item navigation, egg step counters, instantaneous Nurse Joy healing (1-2 clicks), and color-coded item balls.

➡️HM Skills System: Your Pokémon don't need to know HM moves to use them in the overworld, freeing up moveslots for combat.

➡️Black Market Hub: A central room with all merchants in the game, made to make shopping easier in Gotham.

➡️Daycare with EV Trainers: The Daycare room includes special trainers that help with EV training.

➡️Challenges Mode: Built-in options for Nuzlocke rules, a randomizer, and monotype challenges.

➡️Breedable Legendaries: All Pokémon (including those considered legendary in official games) are breedable, with Arceus acting as a Ditto for breeding purposes.

➡️Custom Graphics & Sprites: Most sprites (including Pokémon, characters, and custom tall grass) are fully custom, with original designs and expressive mugshots.

➡️Modern Moves & Abilities: The game includes updated moves and abilities to enhance the classic battle system.

➡️Single Rod System: Only one fishing rod is needed, simplifying fishing mechanics.

➡️No Hidden Items: Items are visible on the map (or indicated by a Poké Ball icon) unless hidden by an impassable tree or building.

➡️Child-Friendly Language: The game has limited swearing, aiming for a generally child-friendly atmosphere.

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