This is, without a doubt, one of the best Pokemon ROM hacks that I've played. It's not without flaws, but they are few and far between. Let's get this show on the road, then.
GRAPHICS 10/10 ~ While they don't make a game, graphics are an important factor. The overworld uses the same Gen 3 graphics we know and love, but does something that I have not seen outside of Touhoumon ROM hacks. Doesnt, the developer, added in custom animations. AND THEY'RE ACTUALLY GOOD! Kudos to you, Doesnt.
SOUND 10/10 ~ Like with graphics, the music is the vanilla FR soundtrack. This is more regarding the cries of Gen 4 and 5 Pokemon. Doesnt found and added in their proper cries, without making them sound any worse. Again, kudos to you, Doesnt.
ADDICTIVENESS 10/10 ~ This game is highly enjoyable, even if the difficulty is higher than vanilla FR. Unlike a certain OTHER Pokemon ROM hack I've reviewed, there are no absurd level spikes and it is really enjoyable to have certain Pokemon on your team. Coil Furret and a chance for Larvesta? YES PLEASE! And even with those Pokemon, it's STILL not a cakewalk.
*There is no story section because the story is vanilla FR. Please move along.*
DEPTH 8/10 ~ There isn't much post-game content, but it serves its purpose. It serves to challenge you with a bonus dungeon and an E4 rematch, the latter being the hardest challenge in the game. My only complaint is that there wasn't more to this post-game. Understandable, considering that this game was made by a member of the Nuzlocke forums, and those challenges hardly ever go into post-game.
DIFFICULTY 8/10 ~ HIGH ~ While no Victory Fire, Touhoumon WL/AW, or Shiny Gold X in difficulty, this hack is still harder that vanilla FR, as mentioned above. The level curve is somewhat steep, but not insurmountable. And yes, while some of the later trainers (specifically, your rival) have at least one legendary, their stats are not as high as their vanilla counterparts. Not for the faint of heart; play at own risk.
OVERALL 9.2/10 ~ At the risk of sounding like a fanboy, this hack is one of the best I've played; and easily best on the site. While it has no custom story or lengthy post-game, it stands well enough on its own. Therefore, this game gets a grade of A-. This is, without a doubt, one of the best Pokemon ROM hacks that I've played. It's not without flaws, but they are few and far between. Let's get this show on the road, then.
GRAPHICS 10/10 ~ While they don't make a game, graphics are an important factor. The overworld uses the same Gen 3 graphics we know and love, but does something that I have not seen outside of Touhoumon ROM hacks. Doesnt, the developer, added in custom animations. AND THEY'RE ACTUALLY GOOD! Kudos to you, Doesnt.
SOUND 10/10 ~ Like with graphics, the music is the vanilla FR soundtrack. This is more regarding the cries of Gen 4 and 5 Pokemon. Doesnt found and added in their proper cries, without making them sound any worse. Again, kudos to you, Doesnt.
ADDICTIVENESS 10/10 ~ This game is highly enjoyable, even if the difficulty is higher than vanilla FR. Unlike a certain OTHER Pokemon ROM hack I've reviewed, there are no absurd level spikes and it is really enjoyable to have certain Pokemon on your team. Coil Furret and a chance for Larvesta? YES PLEASE! And even with those Pokemon, it's STILL not a cakewalk.
*There is no story section because the story is vanilla FR. Please move along.*
DEPTH 8/10 ~ There isn't much post-game content, but it serves its purpose. It serves to challenge you with a bonus dungeon and an E4 rematch, the latter being the hardest challenge in the game. My only complaint is that there wasn't more to this post-game. Understandable, considering that this game was made by a member of the Nuzlocke forums, and those challenges hardly ever go into post-game.
DIFFICULTY 8/10 ~ HIGH ~ While no Victory Fire, Touhoumon WL/AW, or Shiny Gold X in difficulty, this hack is still harder that vanilla FR, as mentioned above. The level curve is somewhat steep, but not insurmountable. And yes, while some of the later trainers (specifically, your rival) have at least one legendary, their stats are not as high as their vanilla counterparts. Not for the faint of heart; play at own risk.
OVERALL 9.2/10 ~ At the risk of sounding like a fanboy, this hack is one of the best I've played; and easily best on the site. While it has no custom story or lengthy post-game, it stands well enough on its own. Therefore, this game gets a grade of A-. |
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