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Current Version: v0.4.7.6 (Download)
(Mirror #1, Mirror #2)

Last updated on 4/15/2019




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Information

This is a ROM hack of Pokemon Heart Gold which aims to remake the classic game Pokémon Red. Dialogue is taken from the Gameboy Advance versions (Fire Red & Leaf Green) however there are no plans to include the Sevii Islands like there are in those games. I will be trying to make this similar to the original, but with the DS's features. This way the ROM can be used as a base for others to start their own hack.

There will be a Soul Blue version released once this is close enough to completion and I also plan on making a Yellow version once Heart Red & Soul Blue have been finished.

Features:

• Updated type chart (Fairy type)
• 493 Pokemon
• Pokemon follow you
• Classic GameBoy game in DS style graphics, with touchscreen
• Day & Night Cycle
• ORAS mini-icons

Progress:

• 4 Gym Badges
• 4 Rival Battles
• 4 In-Game trades
• Correct Trainer battles
• Day Care (with breeding)
• Many (some WIP) scripted events (Mt Moon, Bill's House, S.S. Anne ect..)
• Running Shoes & Bike are obtainable

Please report bugs here or contact me if you'd like to help.

Download

The archive below contains the patch and the patching program (xdelta).

This must be applied to a Pokemon Heart Gold (U) ROM.

Code:

File: "Pokemon - HeartGold Version (USA) (Xenophobia).nds" or "Pokemon - HeartGold Version (4787) (US).nds"
MD5: ae2a483d0a5e8130d39f44f41a86df57
SHA-1: 30793e274fb4c7ba070ae226edbdfe355504b1f5

- Pokemon Heart Red v0.4.7.6.zip (Mirror #1, Mirror #2) (Latest)
- Pokemon Heart Red v0.4.7.5.zip (Mirror)
- Pokemon Heart Red v0.4.7.4.zip (Mirror)
- Pokemon Heart Red v0.4.7.3.zip (Mirror)
- Pokemon Heart Red v0.4.7.2.zip

Recommended Emulators: DeSmuME, DraStic (Android/phone)

Also works on Flash carts.

FAQ

1. What are you going to do about Mt Moon and Cinnabar Island since they look different in HG compared to Red/Blue?
   • For now, I'm going to leave as is. When the hack progresses further I plan on using a map editor to make them look like the originals.
   
   
2. Will you be expanding the pokedex?
   • I hope so.
   
   
3. Can we go to Johto?
   • I will probably make a separate version once the ROM is complete which opens up the area (maybe with a story). I also want to look into the possibility of adding Sinnoh as a 3rd region.

Changelog

Warning: Spoilers inside!

• v0.4.7.6
  • Can now travel to Celadon City through Route 7.
  • Celadon Gym is open and you can obtain the 4th badge after beating Erika.
  • Coin Case can be obtained in Celadon City.
  • Snorlax is blocking on Route 16.
  • Custom intro graphics (Thanks to Hiro_TDK)
  • Touchscreen graphics changed from green to blue.
  • Fixed an issue where some indoor maps had white textures.
  
  
• v0.4.7.5
  • Can now pass through Rock Tunnel (with trainer battles) to reach Lavender Town.
  • Route 8 complete with trainers.
  • Route 12 below Lavender Town is complete with trainers.
  • Snorlax now blocks the rest of Route 12.
  • Mega Punch can no longer be learned multiple times.
  • Empty pokeball slots on Oak's table no longer have a message.
  
  
• v0.4.7.4
  • Lyra has been partially replaced with Leaf.
  • Gender Selection screen now has proper Red/Leaf sprites.
  • Red's sprite is now shown when using HMs/swimming.
  • Nidoran is now shown instead of Marill on the intro.
  • ROM icon replaced with a red one.
  • Fixed Flashcart compatability.
  
  
• v0.4.7.3
  • Can get Flash from Prof Oak's aide on Route 2.
  • Moon Stone & Hp Up added on Route 2.
  • Wild Encounters updated on Routes 4, 5, 6, 11, 24 & 25.
  • Prof. Oak's last Pokemon now stays on the table throughout the game.
  • Various NPC improvements.
  • Fixed the movesets of many trainers.
  • Fixed a crash on the S.S Anne.
  • Fixed a bug where a NPC would teach you Mega Kick.
  
  
• v0.4.7.2
  • Fixed checksum error when patching.
  • Fixed a bug where Bill would disappear later on in game.
  • Fixed a bug where the item on Route 25 would reset when reloading your save.
  
  
• v0.4.7.1
  • Fixed a freeze that could happen on Flash Cart.
  • Old man can now be seen in Viridian after the Pokemon catching tutorial.
  • Minor cutscene improvements.
  
  
• v0.4.7
  • Fairy Type implemented.
  • ORAS mini-icons added.
  • Can get Dream Eater in Viridian once you get Cut.
  • S.S Anne is closed once you get HM01.
  • Can no longer revive fossils in Pewter City.
  • Removed Sacred Ash from Route 2.
  • Fixed a bug where Brock would disappear when you progress further in game.
  • Many NPCs and their dialogue updated.
  • Cutscene improvements.
  
  
• v0.4.6
  • Route 9 now open with correct trainer battles & items.
  • You are given a potion when starting a new game.
  • Replaced the Old Man's Marill with Nidoran on Route 2.
  • Many dialogue and cutscene fixes and improvements.
  • You can now re-battle your rival when losing to him in Cerulean.
  • Item on Route 45 now removes when acquiring.
  • Pokemon Trainers in Vermillion Gym now have correct moves.
  
  
• v0.4.5
  • Implemented a new logo on the title screen.
  • Bicycle available from Cerulean Bike Shop.
  • Trade Spearow for a Farfetch'd in Vermillion.
  • Fixed a freeze in Vermillion.
  • Fixed a bug where you could do trades multiple times.
  • Added correct NPC dialogue and Pokemon overworlds to Trainers club.
  
  
• v0.4.4
  • Third badge now available from Vermillion Gym.
  • Rival Battle on S.S Anne.
  • Receive HM01 from Captain on S.S Anne.
  • Added trainers with correct Pokemon on S.S Anne.
  • Trade Abra for a Jynx on Route 2.
  • Trade Nidoran(M) for a Nidoran(F) on Route 5.
  • Added many NPCs with their dialogue.
  • Removed item on Route 2.
  • Blocked various entrances on Route 2.
  • Removed the second shop keeper from marts.
  • Script and dialogue fixes.
  
  
• v0.4.3
  • Route 11 now has the correct trainers.
  • Added Guard NPC to Route 11.
  • Snorlax now blocking Route 12.
  • Blocked Saffron City from Vermillion entrance.
  • Script and dialogue fixes.
  
  
• v0.4.2
  • ROM now runs on flash carts.
  • Snorlax removed in Vermillion.
  • Music in Pallet Town house corrected.
  • Can now trigger Oak Parcel script from all directions.
  • Script, sprite, and dialogue fixes.
  • Fixed map when entering a house in pewter city.
    
    
• v0.4.1
  • Day Care added on Route 5 (allows two pokemon).
  • Event with Bill & the Teleporter scripted (WIP).
  • Team Rocket event above bridge (R25) scripted.
  • All Gym Statues now display your name when you beat them.
  • Corrected Misty's Gym trainers location and pokemon.
  • Trade with NPC in Cerulean implemented (Poliwhirl > Jynx).
  • TM43 Added to Route 25.
  • Hidden Rare Candy added to Cerulean City.
  • More NPC and dialogue updates/fixes.
  • Bike Shop dialogue implemented in Cerulean.
  • Fixed a bug where your Rival wouldn't battle you in Cerulean if Bulbasaur was your starter.
  • Fixed a bug that wouldn't send you to Pokemon center if you lost the rival battle in cerulean.
  
  
• v0.4.0
  • Can now see Kanto in Town Map.
  • Misty's Gym is complete.
  • Many NPC, sprite, and dialogue fixes.
  • Pokemon follows you correctly in the scene on Route 2.
  • Updated some Wild Encounters.
  • Added NPC to Route 3.
  • Removed extra trainer from Pewter City's Gym.
  • Removed hidden items from Viridian Forest.
  • Removed double battle trainers on Route 3.
  • Removed Big Root from Route 3.
  
  
• v0.3.3
  • Many sprites implemented for the main protagonist, including back sprite.
  • Minor dialogue fixes.
  
  
• v0.3.2
  • Prof. Oak now gives National Dex.
  • You now spawn directly in your room in Pallet Town. No more warping from New Bark Town.
  • You now respawn in your Pallet Town house upon losing a battle before reaching the first Pokemon Center.
  • Mom recognizes gender.
  • NPC in Viridian no longer gives Mystic Water and has correct dialogue.
  • Trainer Tower removed.
  • Pokeballs now available from Marts.
  • PokeGear given at start.
  
  
• v0.3.1
  • Intro graphics changed to Red.
  • Rivals mugshot corrected.
  
  
• v0.3.0
  • Saffron City blocked until tea is given.
  • Route 5 blocked off until Cut.
  • TM45 on Route 25.
  • Added items to Viridian City & Forest.
  • Third rival battle added (bridge).
  • Cascade badge available after beating misty.
  • Can now pick rivals name.
  • Rival has correct battle sprite.
  • Brock gives TM39 instead of TM80
  • Heart Gold logo removed.
  • Updated many NPCs to their correct sprites and dialog.
  • New NPCs added.
  • Daisy gives town map (Johto for now).
  • Pokemon league blocked off.
  • Fixed glitches that would occur after losing a rival battle.
  • Fixed crash where the second rival battle would crash if Bulbasaur was your starter.
  
  
• v0.2.0
  • Mom now heals your Pokemon.
  • Parcel must now be delivered to Oak.
  • NPCs and trainers added to Viridian Forest.
  • Running shoes available.
  • Added NPC on Route 1 that gives a Potion.
  • When entering Mt. Moon it no longer says Union Cave.
  • Second rival battle added (Route 22)
  • Explanation battle implemented.
  • All trainers on the cerulean city bridge (R24) to Mr. Pokemon's house (R25) have been added, with the correct Pokemon.
  • Trainers all now have the correct Pokemon.
  • Fixed much of the dialog.
  • Fixed bug where oak wouldn't take you to get your first Pokemon.
  
  
• v0.1.0
  • Initial version based on Chaos Rush's work.

Known Issues / To Do

Warning: Spoilers inside!

Code:

- Trainers have the wrong dialogue & ask for phone number.
- Pre-menu cinematic still shows johto in some parts.
- Prof. Oak's coat should be white on the intro.
- Red's PC should not have a mail from Lyra, but have a potion.
- Mom References Elm when blacking out to Pallet Town.
- Pokeball tutorial should show the Old Man.
- Can't search Fairy type in the Pokedex.
- Mt. Moon & Fossil Event need overhaul.
- When try to learn mega kick and cancel, he references mega punch.

Credits

Warning: Spoilers inside!

• Chaos Rush for creating the starter selection and first rival battle
• brtatu for creating various sprites for the protagonist
• Tebited15 for Leaf's overworld.
• INNERMOBIUS for Leaf's backsprite.
• Romruto for the ROM icon.
• BT for the logo.
• Hiro_TDK for the intro graphics.
• Devs of PPRE and SDSME
• Nintendo