Pokemon Lunatic Crystal is a ROM hack that makes the Generation 2 Pokemon games more balanced and fun while keeping the original charm. If you love a good challenge, this game is for you!
In this game, losing a battle won’t cost you half your money. Instead, you’ll lose a smaller amount based on your strongest Pokemon and the number of badges you have. This makes losing feel less harsh and more strategic.
You can rematch all 16 Gym Leaders, the Elite Four, Champion Lance, your Rival, Red, and many other characters you’ve met on your journey. There are 30 level 100 rematches you can unlock after beating Red. The Elite Four rematches are available after defeating Blue.
The game adds new battles against important Kanto characters who weren’t in the original games, like Lorelei. You can now face a “Red-like” character in Viridian City’s Trainer House and even battle Professor Oak after meeting certain conditions. Some trainers also have new, custom battle themes.
The game’s progression is more straightforward to help with the level curve. This includes changes to the Gym Leader order, Eusine’s battle in Cianwood City, the Suicune event, and the Tin Tower section after clearing Radio Tower. Extra required battles have been added, and the Sprout Tower is now a must-visit when you first get to Violet City, serving as the game’s first real challenge. Some Gym Leaders will also refuse your challenge if you don’t have enough badges.
Team Rocket now has named Executives from HGSS (Proton, Petrel, Ariana, and Archer). All Team Rocket members use the Team Rocket theme and have a custom “R” battle transition.
Ready for this tough and exciting Pokemon adventure? Download the free ROM now and start your journey in Pokemon Lunatic Crystal!