Pokemon Tourmaline is a GBA Rom Hack made by tdilos. Discover a new region with unique Fakemons, a fresh storyline, new characters, 2 new types, 60 new moves, and 20 new abilities.
Pokemon Tourmaline GBA Rom Hack
- Author: tdilos
- Hack Off: Emerald
- Language: English
- Latest Version: v0.1.1
- Released on: June 19, 2024
Description
Pokemon Tourmaline is a GBA ROM Hack of and loose sequel to Pokemon Emerald. This game is intended to take place in an alternate timeline where the setting and events have diverged a bit from the official games. Most notably, some mechanics from later gens are absent while others have been reworked, and a number of new mechanics have been introduced.
Story
It’s been several years since the battle of Groudon and Kyogre wrought havoc on the Hoenn region. Humanity’s understanding of Pokemon has deepened as more discoveries are made about the origins of Pokemon. A recent surge of discoveries in the nearby Issho region has drawn researchers from all over the world, including May, now an assistant Pokemon professor. After receiving a Pokemon from her, the player sets out to investigate the reports coming from all over the Issho region of new species of Pokemon, new types of Pokemon, and even more strange phenomena. Meanwhile, a new threat is on the rise in Issho, a mysterious crime syndicate who use exceptionally powerful Pokemon.
Features
- Original story, characters, and region
- Return of many old characters
- A custom regional Pokedex with 386 Pokemon
- New regional forms of Pokemon from gens 5-8
- There is no Mega Evolution, but some Megas have returned as natural evolutions
- A small number of additional fakemon, including some SpaceWorld designs
- Updated type chart including Fairy type and a new type, Echo, designed to counter Fairies and Ghosts
- 4 new status conditions
- 2 new weather types
- Over 60 new moves and over 20 new abilities
- Buffs to some old Pokemon, moves, and abilities
- Other aspects of the battle system have been updated to gen 8 standards unless otherwise noted
- A custom set of over 100 TMs and HMs
- A large number of other moves available through move tutors
- Return of old features like the day/night cycle, headbutt trees, and daily events
- Various changes to the UI to create a unique experience
- Minor QoL features including faster text, Repel prompts, increased bag size, and menu looping
Creator Note
I’m (Creator) looking for volunteers to help with certain aspects of the game, mainly sprites and music. PM him if you’re interested: https://www.pokecommunity.com/threads/pok%C3%A9mon-tourmaline-v0-1-1-released-06-19-2024.527425/
Screenshots
![Pokemon Tourmaline Pokemon Tourmaline](https://gbacodes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Pokemon-Tourmaline-Screenshots-1024x683.webp)
Also Check Out: Pokemon Emerald Rogue
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Credits
- pokeemerald – DizzyEgg
- pokeemerald-expansion – rh-hideout
- Porymap – huderlem
- Gen 4 music – CyanSMP64
- DNS graphics – ShinyDragonHunter
- Bag sorting – ghoulslash
- Daily swarm engine – Skeli
- Scrolling multichoice menus – DizzyEgg
- Adding New Weather – Sonikku A
- Add Frostbite status (very helpful for setting up new statuses) – Bassoonian
- Playtesting – various anonymous players