Pokémon Hearth

Gohan's Tips
Nov 3
2 min read

Author: ZanorinSeregris.

PROGRESS: Current Version: 1.0: 11/03/2025 - The demo is playable up to the third gym.

It is a brand new, classic-style ROM hack that offers a cozy, fun, and lighthearted adventure. Explore the brand new Toku region, a world freely inspired by the aesthetics of pre-modern Japan and China, and save it from a mysterious, spreading decay. This game is a return to the classic Pokémon formula, featuring a vanilla-ish difficulty and a charming story. With a completely new world to explore, custom graphics, and a relaxing atmosphere, this is the perfect game for anyone looking for a comfortable and traditional Pokémon journey.

🛑Features:

➡️A Brand New Region & Story: Explore the completely new Toku region and embark on an original adventure to save it from a mysterious, spreading decay. ➡️Inspired by Pre-Modern Japan & China: The game's world, art, and atmosphere are all freely inspired by the beautiful aesthetics of pre-modern Japan and China. ➡️Custom Graphics: The game features new, custom graphics to bring the unique Toku region and its diverse environments (forests, oceans, mountains, and volcanos) to life.

➡️A Cozy, Fun & Lighthearted Adventure: The game is designed to be a relaxing and enjoyable experience with a fun and lighthearted tone, perfect for players who want a classic, feel-good journey.

➡️Classic Pokémon Formula & Vanilla-ish Difficulty: This is a traditional Pokémon experience that follows the classic formula of gyms and a straightforward story. The difficulty is similar to the original ("vanilla") games, making it accessible to all players.

➡️Built on a Modern GBA Decomp Base: The game is a GBA ROM hack built on the pokeemerald-expansion decompilation project, ensuring a stable and polished experience.

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