Pokémon Bug Run

Gohan's Tips
Feb 28
2 min read

Updated: Mar 16

Author: Frousteleous.

PROGRESS: Project Version Second Demo - 27/02/2026 - This game is currently a work in progress and is available as a substantial "Second Demo". Depending on your playstyle (focusing on story vs. collecting/quests), it offers anywhere from 6 to over 20 hours of gameplay. The developer is actively working on the remaining content with hopes of a full release in the future.

Embark on a truly unique mono-Bug adventure in the lush, varied Ecryus region! This fan game challenges you to join the titular "Bug Run" event, proving your merit by catching and battling solely with Bug-type Pokémon from Gens 1-9, including dozens of new fakemon and regional forms. Beyond combat, engage in resource gathering, crafting, and a mining mini-game, all while enjoying modern QoL like reusable TMs, increased shiny odds, and an optional Exp. All. Currently available as a substantial second demo offering 6-20+ hours of gameplay, this is a must-play for mono-type enthusiasts and Bug-type lovers!

🛑Features:

➡️Forced Mono-Bug Type Run: The core premise is a mandatory mono-Bug playthrough, challenging you to use only Bug-type Pokémon (excluding secondary types).

➡️New Ecryus Region: Explore a diverse new land featuring forests, deserts, volcanic slopes, ocean trenches, and glacial passes.

➡️Expanded Bug-Type Roster: Catch all Bug-Types from Generations 1 through 9, including new regional forms, convergent forms, and CAP project Pokémon.

➡️Dozens of Fakemon: Discover many brand new, fan-made Pokémon, with some having 10+ alternate forms to collect and use.

➡️Resource Gathering & Crafting System: Collect resources and craft new items for your adventure.

➡️Mining Mini-Game: Engage in a mining mini-game to find new items.

➡️New Tree-Shaking Mechanic: A fresh way to interact with the environment and potentially find Pokémon or items.

➡️Quest System: Undertake various quests throughout your journey.

➡️Stamp Progression System: Collect "stamps" instead of badges to mark your progress in the "Bug Run" event.

➡️New Moves & Abilities: Features newly created moves and abilities to enhance strategic depth.

➡️Increased Shiny Odds: Standard shiny odds are 1/512, with significantly higher odds for certain static encounters and resource-based encounters (mining rocks, plants).

➡️HM-less Field Moves: Pokémon that can learn an HM move can use it in the overworld without needing to actually know the move (after obtaining the corresponding stamp).

➡️TRs & Reusable TMs: Both Technical Records (TRs) and reusable Technical Machines (TMs) are available.

➡️Toggleable Exp.All: A Gen 6-style Exp.All system is available semi-early in the game and can be turned on or off.

➡️Speed-Up Button: Use the Q-key to toggle between standard, 1.5x, and 2x speeds (note: affects internal clock for time-based events).

➡️Multiple Save Files (Workaround): While no built-in feature, users can manually manage multiple save files by renaming/moving "Game.rxdata."

➡️Oops Button: An emergency item in your inventory for soft-lock situations.

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