In Development Pokémon Archaic Light

Spoiler: Preface

The last Pokémon game I made was released in 2017. Ever since then, my only involvement in fan games has been as a composer (currently I'm creating the OST for Pokémon Umbra). This is my for-fun side project that I work on when I get the itch to work on other aspects of game dev or just need a break from music. I do not intend to polish the aesthetics or story of this game to aspirational highs, but rather focus on putting out a completed experience and nothing more. Furthermore, I am a terrible artist, but I am doing most of the work on this project by myself. In other words, I'm sorry for anything that looks visually unappealing in advance. I hope that you, the wonderful individual who has taken their valuable time to look into my project, will eventually play and enjoy this game as much as I do working on it.

Summary​

A lonely teen from Hemlock Town, a quaint settlement isolated at the foot of a mountain, embarks on a journey with Pokémon when a researcher moves into their missing father's old lab. A small errand spirals into a quest with newfound friends, shady strangers, and resurfaced mysteries. Discover old legends, and become a new one yourself, as you traverse the region of Arkho on the adventure of a lifetime.

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Archaic Light is intended to be a mostly vanilla and moderately difficult game. There are diverse Pokémon throughout Arkho to use and important fights are made to test the player's capabilities without overloaded teams. Plenty of in-game tools will be provided to easily polish and modify Pokémon, making it easy to diversify your team on the spot. Currently, there is no intention to include Mega Evolutions, Z-Moves, or Dynamax.

Archaic Forms and New Evolutions​

In Arkho, many Pokémon are noted to be different in physique, typing, and other traits. Previously undiscovered evolutions have been documented as well. You can expect updated move pools and generally strong abilities for most of these. After all, why make something if it's not going to be good when it could be?

Forms​

Starters​

In exchange for assisting him in retrieving a research specimen, Professor Dalton Rayora of the newly established Rayora Reptile Research Lab gives the player their choice of one of three Pokémon. Unbeknownst to him at the time, each of these Pokémon become part Dragon when evolving into their final forms!

Archaic Charizard​	Archaic Feraligatr​	Archaic Sceptile​
Type: Fire / Dragon​	Type: Water/ Dragon​	Type: Grass / Dragon​
Ability: Blaze Hidden Ability: Serene Grace​	Ability: Torrent Hidden Ability: Mold Breaker​	Ability: Overgrow Hidden Ability: Skill Link​

Other Archaic Forms​

Archaic Togekiss​	Archaic Venomoth​	Archaic Rhyperior​	Archaic Alakazam​
Courtesy of SapphirePhoenix​	Sprite Not Made :c​	Sprite Not Made :s​	Sprite Not Made D:​
Type: Bug / Psychic​	Type: Bug / Fairy​	Type: Ground / Fighting​	Type: Psychic / Fighting​
Ability: Gluttony / Tinted Lens Hidden Ability: Magic Bounce​	Ability: Pastel Veil / Cotton Down Hidden Ability: Fur Coat​	Ability: Lightning Rod / Guts Hidden Ability: Reckless​	Ability: No Guard / Magic Guard Hidden Ability: Soul-Heart​

Evolutions​

Some Pokémon have never been competitively viable or simply outscaled by the growing franchise's inevitable power creep. Heck, sometimes there's just missed opportunities that I really wanted to take a crack at. These evolutions are attempts to diversify the classification of powerful Pokémon and put a spotlight on otherwise outshined species.

Ariados -> Tarantulord​	Male Salandit -> Salassin​	Sunflora -> Sunknight​	Jynx -> Dollicious​
Sprite Not Made :v​	Sprite Not Made :o​	Sprite Not Made :x​
Type: Bug / Ghost​	Type: Poison / Fire​	Type: Grass / Fire​	Type: Psychic / Ice​
Ability: Shadow Tag / Poison Heal Hidden Ability: Analytic​	Ability: Corrosion Hidden Ability: Merciless​	Ability: Chlorophyll / Solar Power Hidden Ability: Drought​	Ability: Oblivious / Magic Hands* Hidden Ability: Slush Rush​

*Magic Hands: Punching moves are converted into special attacks and deal an additional 20% damage.​

Notable Trainers​

As with any region in the world of Pokémon, you can expect to find powerful Trainers with unique personalities and identities as you tour Arkho.

Hayley​

Hayley's parents were once a prominent battling duo back in their heyday. Eventually, they built a ranch and settled down with their daughter. A friendly, feisty country girl with grit to spare, Hayley becomes your friendly rival, constantly pushing you to grow stronger and live life to the fullest. With her parent's prestige hanging on her shoulders, she's got a lot of pressure to be a great Trainer and plenty of horsepower to spare.​

Rook​

While Gym Leaders are typically considered to be role model citizens, Rook couldn't be a further fit from the bill. He runs the Ebony City Gym, a worn down and often avoided establishment, with his gang of hoodlums. He steals cash, food, hearts: if he can pickpocket it, he takes it. Despite his criminal behavior, his motives are generally more pure than what they may seem. His sleeves may be short, but there's plenty of tricks up them for this Dark type specialist to utilize.​

Screenshots​

Wow ^ look at this typo

Credits​

Special Thanks!​

​	SapphirePhoenix - Archaic Togekiss line​
​	Ian - Party icons for new forms / Pokémon​

Pokémon Essentials:​

• Flameguru
• Poccil (Peter O.)
• Maruno
  

  With Contributions from:​

• AvatarMonkeyKirby, Marin, Boushy
• Emily Konichi, Brother1440, FL.
• PinkMan, Genzai Kawakami, Popper, help-14
• Rataime, IceGod64, Savordez, SoundSpawn
• Jacob O. Wobbrock, the__end, KitsuneKouta
• Wachunga, Lisa Anthony, Venom12, Near Fantastica, Luka S.J.

MKXP-Z​

• Roza
• Based on MKXP by Ancurio et al.

Elite Battle DX:​

Sprites:

• GameFreak | Original sprites from B/W/2 games
• Pokecheck.org | Ripping the sprites from B2/W2 roms
• PinkCatDragon | GIF to PNG conversion
• Tebited15, WolfPP, Issei Hyoudou, Nasasu, luckygirl88 | B/W styled trainer Red/Leaf sprites
• WolfPP | B/W styled trainer Leaf sprite
• Spriters-Resource (redblueyellow), Damien, WolfPP | Gen 5 ball sprites

Sound Effects:

• GameFreak | Original sound effects from B/W/2 games
• BadSamaritan | Ripping the sound effects

Other:

• Luka S.J. | Elite Battle: DX
• Pokémon Essentials | Base system
• Maruno, Marin, Golisopod User | General help, support, and bouncing off ideas
• PinkCatDragon | GIF to PNG conversion

Modular Pause Menu​

• Luka S.J.

Advanced Map Transfers​

• Luka S.J.

Gen 4 Overworlds:​

• Official sprites ripped by PurpleZaffre, Additional custom sprites by PurpleZaffre

Following Pokémon EX​

• Golisopod User
• Help-14
• zingzags
• Rayd12smitty
• mej71
• Help-14
• PurpleZaffre
• Akizakura16
• Thundaga
• Amrin (Fairies Resource Pack)

The Generation 8 Project:​

• Battler Sprites:
  • Gen 1-5 Pokemon Sprites - veekun
  • Gen 6 Pokemon Sprites - All Contributors To Smogon X/Y Sprite Project
  • Gen 7 Pokemon Sprites - All Contributors To Smogon Sun/Moon Sprite Project
  • Gen 8 Pokemon Sprites - All Contributors To Smogon Sword/Shield Sprite Project
• Overworld Sprites
  • Gen 6 Pokemon Overworlds - princess-pheonix, LunarDusk, Wolfang62, TintjeMadelintje101, piphybuilder88
  • Gen 7 Pokemon Overworlds - Larry Turbo, princess-pheonix
  • Gen 8 Pokemon Overworlds - SageDeoxys, Wolfang62
  • Gen 1-5 Pokemon Overworlds - MissingLukey, help-14, Kymoyonian, cSc-A7X, 2and2makes5, Pokegirl4ever, Fernandojl, Silver-Skies, TyranitarDark, Getsuei-H, Kid1513, Milomilotic11, Kyt666, kdiamo11, Chocosrawlooid, Syledude, Gallanty, Gizamimi-Pichu, 2and2makes5, Zyon17,LarryTurbo, spritesstealer
• Icon Sprites
  • Gen 1-6 Pokemon Icon Sprites - Alaguesia
  • Gen 7 Pokemon Icon Sprites - Marin, MapleBranchWing, Contributors to the DS Styled Gen 7+ Repository
  • Gen 8 Icon Sprites - Larry Turbo, Leparagon
• Cry Credits:
  • Gen 1-6 Pokemon Cries - Rhyden (hey dat's me :D)
  • Gen 7 Pokemon Cries - Marin, Rhyden
  • Gen 8 Pokemon Cries - Zeak6464
• PBS Credits:
  • Golisopod User, Zerokid, TheToxic, HM100, KyureJL, ErwanBeurier
• Script Credits:
  • EBS Bitmap Wrapper - Luka S.J.
  • Gen 8 Scripts - Golisopod User, Maruno, Vendily, TheToxic, HM100, Aioross, WolfPP, MFilice, lolface, KyureJL, DarrylBD99, Turn20Negate, TheKandinavian, ErwanBeurier
• Compilation of Resources:
  • Golisopod User, UberDunsparce
• Porting to v19:
  • Golisopod User, Maruno

Music​

• From Other Games
  • Bloo Bay Beach - Paper Mario Color Splash - Nintendo
  • Rogueport Sewers - Paper Mario TTYD - Nintendo
• Remixes
  • Veilstone City - Zame
• High Quality "Rips"
  • Lyra's Theme, Kanto Trainer Battle, Viridian Forest - SiivaGunner

 

[Tomix9tomix]

wowzer! I love the look of it! First of all damn this thread is well put together. I didn't know you could even do those section things that you did for the new forms.

And yeah the new forms look absolutely amazing, I love the idea of them. Looking forward to giving this game ago!