A Lonely Region, Overrun By Monsters
Have you heard of the Faedos region? Folks say it used to be a regular archipelago in our world, teeming with people and Pokemon that lived together in harmony. That’s how it used to be, at least. The endless storm that surrounds those islands has led to centuries of isolation. As for the local Pokemon... the friendly critters we’re familiar with have all but vanished, driven into extinction by those feral things they call Faedes.
That place certainly has a troubled history thanks to the monsters. There’s no love lost between the island’s inhabitants and those creatures, or the fools that would try to tame them. Some groups, like the Faedos Institute, are trying to heal the divide between people and Faedes. Others, like Team Cyber and Team Mystic, seem intent on dealing with the region’s problems in less legal ways.
As an aspiring trainer from The Institute, the spirit of Faedos contacts you the night of your graduation, imploring you to discover and tame every monster on these wild isles - only then will you have the strength to stop the calamity that threatens to wipe Faedos from history. Are you ready to rise to the challenge, chosen one?
Pokemon Rifts is a Pokemon fangame developed in RPG Maker XP using Pokemon Essentials v21.1 and various community resources. Credits are available below and alongside the download. If you believe your resources have been used without credit, please reach out to me on Discord.
Features
- A custom region with 100+ Fakemon to catch and battle!
- Story content up to level 45, with 6 Gyms that can be challenged in any order!
- Scaling trainers and dangerous wild encounters to complement the open-world style!
- A strong focus on the 2v2 battle format and challenging (but not kaizo) boss battles!
- A split storyline for siding with Team Cyber or Team Mystic!
- A quest system, with 60+ optional missions to complete!
- Criminal activities that grant extra rewards... as long as you don’t get caught!
- A Fakemon material system to craft TMs and items, make money, and finish quests!
- New moves and abilities, and balance changes to existing ones!
- Updated mechanical systems from newer generations, like Snow and Frostbite!
- Held items that replenish after every battle!
- A Tainted Candy item to manage team levels and prevent feral disobedience!
- Enhanced Summary and Pokedex screens to help you find and train every Fakemon!
- Custom egg groups and egg sprites, and an egg gacha to get any Fakemon early!
- A new shiny hunting system!
- A toggle for game speed on Q!
- A postgame for building and testing competitive teams!
- Extensive documentation on Fakemon, balance changes, trainers, encounter tables, egg rates, and more!
Important Notes
- This game is still in development and is an unfinished project. You may encounter bugs while playing. Please report any bugs to this thread and/or in the #bug-reports channel of the Pokemon Rifts discord.
- Due to the possibility of crashes, saving frequently is recommended.
- The game features an Exp All item that grants experience to the entire team. This item can be turned off from the bag.
- While this game is a far cry from a challenge hack, it is intended to provide some resistance in a casual playthrough. Boss battles can be beaten in challenge runs with good strategy, but are balanced in a casual run around the use of items.
- Players continuing from a save on a 1.x patch should update their game while their save is inside the Post Zone. An NPC in the bottom left of the Post Zone map will offer to set your game data back to the end of 1.x story, allowing you to start the 2.0 content. Leaving the Post Zone from a 1.x file normally will cause issues with the game experience.
- Players continuing from a save on a 1.x patch are encouraged to find both of “Ellie Mentarie’s Secret Caches”, in Shoreset Town and Smogsten City before upgrading to 2.0. Players that do not obtain these before starting 2.0 may find themselves unable to complete the Ellie Mentarie side mission and will miss a hint for a secret post-game mode.
Pokemon Rifts
Alpha 2.0
By Technovoid
Information Spreadsheet at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1T44f5JGkDzU8TANRSQhr-2wvIk433xpuuObtly1WLnQ/edit?usp=sharing
CREDITS
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"Pokémon Essentials" was created by:
Poccil (Peter O.)
Maruno
Inspired by work by Flameguru
With contributions from:
AvatarMonkeyKirby, Boushy, Brother1440, FL., Genzai Kawakami,
Golisopod User, help-14, IceGod64, Jacob O. Wobbrock, KitsuneKouta,
Lisa Anthony, Luka S.J., Marin, MiDas Mike, Near Fantastica,
PinkMan, Popper, Rataime, Savordez, SoundSpawn,
the__end, Venom12, Wachunga
and everyone else who helped out
"mkxp-z" by:
Roza
Based on \mkxp\ by Ancurio et al.
"RPG Maker XP" by:
Enterbrain
Pokémon is owned by:
The Pokémon Company
Nintendo
Affiliated with Game Freak
Faede Art by j.leonart
Custom Tilesets from Ekat99's public source gen 3 tilesets
Also credited: Heatlessdragoon, Vurtax, Anonalpaca, Idilio, Kingtapir, Thewilddeadhero, Zeo
S.S Tidal from PeekyChew
Sewer Tileset by aveontrainer
Also credited: Magiscarf, Kyle Dove, Kane89
Additional tileset sprites by:
125scratch
aj nitro
AJ Nitro
Akiazurka
Aleclom
Alistar
Anonalpacca
Aveontrainer
Bacon
Cuddlesthefatcat
Dasani
Dawnbronze
Ekat
Foxowl
french orange
Heartlessdragoon
HeroAlistar
Idilio
J-Treecko252
Labs
Lennybitao
Matheus123
Mr. C
oceanside
ploaj
Pokemon Dawn Team
Pokemon Reborn Team
Pokémon Rejuvenation Team
Pugsoy
Random Talking Bush
Redblueyellow
Remy
robbydude
RocketSeviperShadow
Seiyouh
Shyinn
slimshady
snuffles5
spherical ice
taka Digi and Joe Schmoe
The Purple Stuff
The Red-Ex
TheDealHeroAlistair
TheWildDeadHero
Tonberry2k
Vurtax
XDinky
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Tileset Flags & Map sprites from Pokemon Shattered Light team
Voltseon, ENLS, Tristantine The Great
Igor overworld sprite originally Brawly by aveontrainer
Trebble overworld sprite is Curtis by aveontrainer
Masked Man overworld sprite originally Morty by aveontrainer
Avery overworld sprite originally Lisia by aveontrainer
Lily overworld sprite originally Iris by aveontrainer
Neville overworld sprite is Cheren sprite by aveontrainer
Cordelia overworld sprite is Professor Magnolia sprite by aveontrainer
Chelly overworld sprite originally Claire by aveontrainer
Beatrix overworld sprite originally Shauntal by aveontrainer
Selena overworld sprite originally Mina by aveontrainer
Darlene overworld sprite is Lenora by aveontrainer
Lord Augur overworld sprite is Ghetsis by aveontrainer
Professor Ratio overworld sprite is originally Maxie by aveontrainer
Trebble trainer sprite is Curtis sprite by kyledove for Pokemon Showdown
Avery trainer sprite is Miku-Flying sprite by Brumirage for Pokemon Showdown
Cordelia trainer sprite is Magnolia sprite by Brumirage for Pokemon Showdown
Selena trainer sprite is Mina-Masters by kyledove for Pokemon Showdown
Team Rocket Grunt backsprite by OgJazz
Rocket Glider sprite from Moonstone Island
Holy Stake sprite from Cookie Run Kingdom
Plug-ins:
Modular UI Scenes, Enhanced Pokemon UI, and Pokedex Data Page by Lucidious89
Advanced Items Field Moves by Bergium, TechSkylander1518, Moyo, Marin
Delta Speed Up by Marin, Phantombass, Mashirosakura, Golisopod User, D0vid
Gen 9 Pack Scripts by Caruban
Level Caps EX by Golisopod User, Nononever
Modern Quest System + UI by ThatWelshOne_, mej71, derFischae, Marin
Gen 9 Move Animation Project:
Thanks to the Reborn team for letting people use their resources. You are awesome.
Gen 8 Animation Project lead by StCooler, with additional contributions by DarrylBD99, WolfPP, ardicoozer, riddlemeree
Thanks to BellBlitzKing for his Pokemon Sound Effects Pack: Gen 1 to Gen 7 - All Attacks SFX.
Gen 9 Animation Project led by KRLW890 and Nut0066, with additional contributions by Toxillian, QuahogTheCreator, Lcorp, and Shashu-Greninja
Special Thanks:
Thundaga, for his Pokemon Essentials Tutorials
The EeveeExpo Discord, for their support with various technical questions
Hamsterwings & Vlinx, for a ton of bugfixing and QoL testing
The Pokemon Rifts community, for supporting this project and assisting with balance
Music:
Title/Faede Fighters: Pioneer Headquarters from Maplestory
Intro Cutscene: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Personality Quiz
The Institute: Edelstein from Maplestory
Rest Center: Henesys Market from Maplestory
Trainer Battle!: Nao's Theme from Omega Strikers
Wild Battle!: Splintered Sweets from Omori
Route 1: Minar's Dream from Maplestory
Shady Teams: Mr. L's Theme from Super Paper Mario
Rival Battle!: X's Theme from Omega Strikers
Shoreset Town: Leafre from Maplestory
Shoreset Bay: Gold Beach from Maplestory
Wild Battle (Ocean)!: Squall from Omori
Labrine Woods: Poison Forest from Maplestory
Wild Battle (Forest)!: Forest Frenzy from Omori
Gym Battle!: Mako's Theme from Omega Strikers
Uncovered Caverns: Ant Tunnel from Maplestory
Wild Battle (Cave)!: Humphrey from Omori
Route 2: Let's Hunt Aliens from Maplestory
Smogsten City: Kerning City from Maplestory
Smogsten Junkyard: Junkyard from Maplestory
Wild Battle (Urban)!: Grimey from Omori
Masked Man Battle!: Kazan's Theme from Omega Strikers
Ventura City: Skyscraper from Maplestory
Mystic vs. Cyber!: Brobot from Super Paper Mario
Attack on The Institute!: Kinesis Theme II from Maplestory
Team Admin Battle!: Rasmus's Theme from Omega Strikers
Our History: Soft Light from Super Paper Mario
Team Outpost: In All Verity from Maplestory
Training Program Battle!: Finii's Theme from Omega Strikers
Route 4 & 5: Rest N Peace from Maplestory
Breezeezy Town: Outskirts of Erimos from Maplestory
Stemlit Town: Floral Life from Maplestory
Route 6: Perion Ancient Remains from Maplestory
Route 8: Perion Highland Star from Maplestory
Chronalt Dunes: Verdel Field from Maplestory
Wild Battle (Desert)!: Those Who Forget History from Omori
Route 9: Moonlight Shadow from Maplestory
Cappet City: Lith Harbor from Maplestory
Route 12: Singapore CBD Town from Maplestory
Tepian Town: Singapore CBD Field from Maplestory
Waterworks: Dances with Aliens from Maplestory
The Wavebreaker: Where Stars Rest from Maplestory
Route A & B: Summer Boating (Alternate Version) from Maplestory
Anglia Isle: Boat Quay Town from Maplestory
Wild Battle (Tropical)!: Flouring With You from Omori
Tritis Key: Carcion An Occupied Coast from Maplestory
Bike Theme: Flying On A Dream from Maplestory
Faede Fighter Battle!: Juliette's Theme from Omega Strikers
Justice Corps Battle!: Atlas' Theme from Omega Strikers
Don't Explode My Dog!: Mole King Rises from Maplestory
Masochist: You Cannot Go Back from Omori
?????? Theme: Tee-hee Time from Omori
Alpha 2.0
By Technovoid
Information Spreadsheet at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1T44f5JGkDzU8TANRSQhr-2wvIk433xpuuObtly1WLnQ/edit?usp=sharing
CREDITS
=======
"Pokémon Essentials" was created by:
Poccil (Peter O.)
Maruno
Inspired by work by Flameguru
With contributions from:
AvatarMonkeyKirby, Boushy, Brother1440, FL., Genzai Kawakami,
Golisopod User, help-14, IceGod64, Jacob O. Wobbrock, KitsuneKouta,
Lisa Anthony, Luka S.J., Marin, MiDas Mike, Near Fantastica,
PinkMan, Popper, Rataime, Savordez, SoundSpawn,
the__end, Venom12, Wachunga
and everyone else who helped out
"mkxp-z" by:
Roza
Based on \mkxp\ by Ancurio et al.
"RPG Maker XP" by:
Enterbrain
Pokémon is owned by:
The Pokémon Company
Nintendo
Affiliated with Game Freak
Faede Art by j.leonart
Custom Tilesets from Ekat99's public source gen 3 tilesets
Also credited: Heatlessdragoon, Vurtax, Anonalpaca, Idilio, Kingtapir, Thewilddeadhero, Zeo
S.S Tidal from PeekyChew
Sewer Tileset by aveontrainer
Also credited: Magiscarf, Kyle Dove, Kane89
Additional tileset sprites by:
125scratch
aj nitro
AJ Nitro
Akiazurka
Aleclom
Alistar
Anonalpacca
Aveontrainer
Bacon
Cuddlesthefatcat
Dasani
Dawnbronze
Ekat
Foxowl
french orange
Heartlessdragoon
HeroAlistar
Idilio
J-Treecko252
Labs
Lennybitao
Matheus123
Mr. C
oceanside
ploaj
Pokemon Dawn Team
Pokemon Reborn Team
Pokémon Rejuvenation Team
Pugsoy
Random Talking Bush
Redblueyellow
Remy
robbydude
RocketSeviperShadow
Seiyouh
Shyinn
slimshady
snuffles5
spherical ice
taka Digi and Joe Schmoe
The Purple Stuff
The Red-Ex
TheDealHeroAlistair
TheWildDeadHero
Tonberry2k
Vurtax
XDinky
---
Tileset Flags & Map sprites from Pokemon Shattered Light team
Voltseon, ENLS, Tristantine The Great
Igor overworld sprite originally Brawly by aveontrainer
Trebble overworld sprite is Curtis by aveontrainer
Masked Man overworld sprite originally Morty by aveontrainer
Avery overworld sprite originally Lisia by aveontrainer
Lily overworld sprite originally Iris by aveontrainer
Neville overworld sprite is Cheren sprite by aveontrainer
Cordelia overworld sprite is Professor Magnolia sprite by aveontrainer
Chelly overworld sprite originally Claire by aveontrainer
Beatrix overworld sprite originally Shauntal by aveontrainer
Selena overworld sprite originally Mina by aveontrainer
Darlene overworld sprite is Lenora by aveontrainer
Lord Augur overworld sprite is Ghetsis by aveontrainer
Professor Ratio overworld sprite is originally Maxie by aveontrainer
Trebble trainer sprite is Curtis sprite by kyledove for Pokemon Showdown
Avery trainer sprite is Miku-Flying sprite by Brumirage for Pokemon Showdown
Cordelia trainer sprite is Magnolia sprite by Brumirage for Pokemon Showdown
Selena trainer sprite is Mina-Masters by kyledove for Pokemon Showdown
Team Rocket Grunt backsprite by OgJazz
Rocket Glider sprite from Moonstone Island
Holy Stake sprite from Cookie Run Kingdom
Plug-ins:
Modular UI Scenes, Enhanced Pokemon UI, and Pokedex Data Page by Lucidious89
Advanced Items Field Moves by Bergium, TechSkylander1518, Moyo, Marin
Delta Speed Up by Marin, Phantombass, Mashirosakura, Golisopod User, D0vid
Gen 9 Pack Scripts by Caruban
Level Caps EX by Golisopod User, Nononever
Modern Quest System + UI by ThatWelshOne_, mej71, derFischae, Marin
Gen 9 Move Animation Project:
Thanks to the Reborn team for letting people use their resources. You are awesome.
Gen 8 Animation Project lead by StCooler, with additional contributions by DarrylBD99, WolfPP, ardicoozer, riddlemeree
Thanks to BellBlitzKing for his Pokemon Sound Effects Pack: Gen 1 to Gen 7 - All Attacks SFX.
Gen 9 Animation Project led by KRLW890 and Nut0066, with additional contributions by Toxillian, QuahogTheCreator, Lcorp, and Shashu-Greninja
Special Thanks:
Thundaga, for his Pokemon Essentials Tutorials
The EeveeExpo Discord, for their support with various technical questions
Hamsterwings & Vlinx, for a ton of bugfixing and QoL testing
The Pokemon Rifts community, for supporting this project and assisting with balance
Music:
Title/Faede Fighters: Pioneer Headquarters from Maplestory
Intro Cutscene: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Personality Quiz
The Institute: Edelstein from Maplestory
Rest Center: Henesys Market from Maplestory
Trainer Battle!: Nao's Theme from Omega Strikers
Wild Battle!: Splintered Sweets from Omori
Route 1: Minar's Dream from Maplestory
Shady Teams: Mr. L's Theme from Super Paper Mario
Rival Battle!: X's Theme from Omega Strikers
Shoreset Town: Leafre from Maplestory
Shoreset Bay: Gold Beach from Maplestory
Wild Battle (Ocean)!: Squall from Omori
Labrine Woods: Poison Forest from Maplestory
Wild Battle (Forest)!: Forest Frenzy from Omori
Gym Battle!: Mako's Theme from Omega Strikers
Uncovered Caverns: Ant Tunnel from Maplestory
Wild Battle (Cave)!: Humphrey from Omori
Route 2: Let's Hunt Aliens from Maplestory
Smogsten City: Kerning City from Maplestory
Smogsten Junkyard: Junkyard from Maplestory
Wild Battle (Urban)!: Grimey from Omori
Masked Man Battle!: Kazan's Theme from Omega Strikers
Ventura City: Skyscraper from Maplestory
Mystic vs. Cyber!: Brobot from Super Paper Mario
Attack on The Institute!: Kinesis Theme II from Maplestory
Team Admin Battle!: Rasmus's Theme from Omega Strikers
Our History: Soft Light from Super Paper Mario
Team Outpost: In All Verity from Maplestory
Training Program Battle!: Finii's Theme from Omega Strikers
Route 4 & 5: Rest N Peace from Maplestory
Breezeezy Town: Outskirts of Erimos from Maplestory
Stemlit Town: Floral Life from Maplestory
Route 6: Perion Ancient Remains from Maplestory
Route 8: Perion Highland Star from Maplestory
Chronalt Dunes: Verdel Field from Maplestory
Wild Battle (Desert)!: Those Who Forget History from Omori
Route 9: Moonlight Shadow from Maplestory
Cappet City: Lith Harbor from Maplestory
Route 12: Singapore CBD Town from Maplestory
Tepian Town: Singapore CBD Field from Maplestory
Waterworks: Dances with Aliens from Maplestory
The Wavebreaker: Where Stars Rest from Maplestory
Route A & B: Summer Boating (Alternate Version) from Maplestory
Anglia Isle: Boat Quay Town from Maplestory
Wild Battle (Tropical)!: Flouring With You from Omori
Tritis Key: Carcion An Occupied Coast from Maplestory
Bike Theme: Flying On A Dream from Maplestory
Faede Fighter Battle!: Juliette's Theme from Omega Strikers
Justice Corps Battle!: Atlas' Theme from Omega Strikers
Don't Explode My Dog!: Mole King Rises from Maplestory
Masochist: You Cannot Go Back from Omori
?????? Theme: Tee-hee Time from Omori
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