GAME FREAK won't like this...

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Published 2023-03-24
When I was a kid, I always wanted to make a Pokémon game. I tried out Sword and Shield in 2020, and didn't love it... So I decided to make my own game to see if I could do it better. How did I do this? Hacking Pokémon Fire Red.

PokéCommunity post on the rom:

About Editing Hexadecimal in a GBA Rom: www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=329049

Soundtrack (DS): www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/project/1992376
Soundtrack (GB): www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/project/1992388

Main Channel: @heyopc
Newgrounds: heyopc.newgrounds.com/
Twitter: twitter.com/heyopc
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/4EsrgH2XanzE1Ow4F6iVc7

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SHOUTOUT TO THESE POKéCOMMUNITY USERS

ART ASSETS AND INSPIRATION:
Inkaline
dewdneym
Zaebucca
PokeliYT
INNERMOBIUS
audreyTBDS
BrendanBass
Spherical Ice
MrDollSteak
Avatar
Aveontrainer
Daman
Kalarie
Pokesho
Pokemon Umber
Morlock-Liam

SCRIPTING/ASM:
Spherical Ice
Asith
Sierra Finnity
Shiny Quagsire
FBI
JPAN
pokecommunity.com/

...and probably way more.

I might do some more videos on how to script, how to make tilesets, how to map, and how to make music. We'll see!

This is the first video on my new channel! I want to do more stuff like this... if you like it, please subscribe!

#pokemonfirered #romhack #chrispiche

0:04 Please don’t push me into the pond.
0:54 Making the original scope
1:55 Basic Tools for Rom Hacks
2:11 Mapping: Advance Map
3:07 Music: Sappy
4:04 How Writing Music for a GBA Works
5:19 Music: Voicegroups
6:08 Music: Anvil Studio
7:20 How to Script (the dumb way)
8:42 Making a Puzzle
9:44 Free Space Finder
12:30 Increasing the Scope
13:22 New Ideas
14:16 Ouch!!!!!
14:56 2023
15:27 Where is the Rom at Today
16:32 In Conclusion
17:28 Credits

Random side question... if I did some gameplay of this rom, other fun hacks (like Pokemon Infinite Fusion or a challenge), or maybe even coding all live on stream... would you watch?

All Comments (21)
  • @dranziken
    Don't release it until it's done. No one is rushing you. Take time, take breaks, take care.
  • Dude, please finish this project! This looks great and I'd love to play it in it's complete form! Don't give up, I'm rooting for you!
  • 'When the ideas never end, the project nevers ends...' That hit me so hard. It is the reason I hardly finish any of my own personal writing projects.
  • @joshuacress5174
    The fact you think you wasted 2 years is the biggest problem. You've learned so much over that period. Take it for what it is.
  • @DrPOP-jp7eb
    Bro, if you decide to start over again, please work with the decomp project. It's a steep learning curve at the beginning, but it's super safe and will make debugging much much easier. You will never lose a project again. Keep the dream alive! A fellow rom hacker.
  • @chris-piche
    Hi! I just wanted to mention that all of the music in the video was actually recorded from the rom hack. You can find it all in the description!
  • I'm a software developer and hearing your journey making this was extremely relatable. Scope creeps, constant testing and version control are all part of the software development lifecycle! Welcome to the club. Also, I suggest learning git to backup your project it's a real lifesaver.
  • We are all rooting for you! I look forward to playing it once its complete. Sounds awesome. Keep up the amazing work!
  • nothing can recreate the heartbreak of getting so hyped watching this video only for the reveal that it isn’t finished lmfao hoping this project gets finished soon, it looks absolutely fantastic!
  • @The_Greyfish
    Having tried multiple times making my own Pokemon ROM hacks many years ago, I genuinely commend your ability to keep it going. Wishing you the best of luck dude, looking forward to the final release!
  • @Mojoemojow
    Stumbled this on my recommended, watching you struggle and put effort on to the romhack makes me want to see it to completion and play it. The concept is so good and having those gimmicks and new soundtrack is so cool. Looking forward to seeing this project complete
  • @AmandaLovee17
    If this ever gets out on a physical cartridge I’d love to get one! This is amazing dude! Love all the work you’ve put into it, take care of your hand and take breaks! Health is no joke for artists! Wishing you the best of luck on completing the game. ❤️
  • @muniz9046
    dude you have no idea how much i laugh hearing you say you wanted to make a whole new pokemon game + original soundtrack + new story line + new tyles, all in 3 months, i love the optimism, and the fact you actually kept working on the project, genuinelly sounds like a great game, hoping to see it completed someday
  • Not only does the project look really amazing, this was great motivation for someone who started working on a fan game 5 years ago with a team. Very excited to see where you go from here
  • This video deserves much more attention and your will to keep going after all this time and issues is commendable. I'm subscribing to make sure when this game does come out I can be one of the first to play. Never give up.
  • The designs you made with the custom tiles look mesmerizingly beautiful! It would be a shame to let it go to waste..
  • @rev_bmp
    My friend linked me to this video and I was instantly filled with joy. I'm an on-and-off member of the romhack community (I mainly do art assets and character designs, as I'm the current character designer for Pokemon Gaia, so thanks for the shoutout to sphericalice!! lol) This looks really promising, honestly if I wasn't busier nowadays I would love to contribute to some stuff in the character department. The OST feels very nostalgic too haha, love it!! Regardless, I really love how all of this looks, I really encourage you to take your time and not overwork yourself, but simultaneously cheer you on and say that I'm looking forward on what this project has to offer!!!!
  • @Sorenzu
    This is super impressive! I’m so hyped for this, take all the time you need. As a huge Pokémon fan myself I’m rooting for you! :)
  • @kaylibshaffer968
    Keep up the good work!! It looks really good so far and im confident you'll get it together eventually!