Pokemon Weathered Ruby is an engaging enhancement hack of the original Pokemon Ruby, offering a revitalized experience with revamped trainers and rebalanced stats/learnsets for many of the original 386 Pokemon. This hack caters to both casual players and those seeking a challenging, streamlined Nuzlocke adventure.
Features
- Revamped and re-balanced Pokemon base stats and learnsets.
- National Dex and trade evolutions adjusted to standard randomizer levels (e.g., Gengar evolves at level 37).
- More concise and thought-provoking dialogue with philosophical themes (no crude humor, all safe for work and PG).
- Entirely revamped trainers, Gym leaders, and the Elite Four.
- Moves updated to Generation VI values (no new moves or typings, no physical/special split).
- Pokemon names no longer in all caps (e.g., CHARMANDER is now Charmander).
- Changed encounters in every area where Pokemon can be found.
- Adjusted prices for all mart items, with some marts featuring new inventories, including Lilycove.
- Smarter AI for every trainer.
- Starters begin at level 7 to better align with the adjusted level curve.
Changelog (V2.0)
- Fixed and fully tested Brendan rival battle.
- Tweaked sprite color palettes for a more pronounced neon/fluorescent spectrum.
- Added small environmental touches in the overworld.
- Adjusted both overworld and in-battle sprites.
- Fixed some textboxes and revised dialogue lines.
- Changed battles for Roxanne, Brawly, Wattson, Tate & Liza, Wallace, Glacia, and Steven.
- Made dozens of tweaks to additional Pokemon.
- Added a Pokemon location list to the main 2.0 document.
Embark on this enhanced journey through Pokemon Weathered Ruby and experience the thrill of rebalanced gameplay, smarter opponents, and captivating new features. Ready to explore? Download the free ROM and start your adventure today!