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Completed Pokémon: Giovanni Origins [JOHTO - OUT NOW!]

This project is complete. Any future revisions will be bug fixes or small updates.
Project Status
Completed
Project Version
2.13
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Welcome to Pokémon: Giovanni Origins



In this story, set roughly 20 years before the events of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue,
you play as the childhood friend of Team Rocket Boss Giovanni.

Growing up in Saffron City, you and Giovanni will traverse Kanto and Johto together, challenging for gym badges
and championships along the way. You will witness first hand the backstory of Giovanni,
watching from the sidelines as your friend ventures down a dark path, turning to a life of crime.

As you explore Kanto and Johto, you will see the vast difference 20 years can make to a region.
You will find characters and references to the future games hidden everywhere you look.
Enjoy exploring the Pokémon world long before the stories of legendary Pokémon trainers such as Red and Blue.
... and if you are Team Rocket inclined yourself, you can now train your very own Dark Pokémon!


>>>>>>>>>> Mediafire link v2.13 - Click here!<<<<<<<<<<

ATTENTION JOIPLAY USERS
if the game freezes when Giovanni attempts to battle you for the first time,
you need to download the below file and put it into the same folder as game.exe
>>>>> Joiplay Patch <<<<<


>>>>>>>>>> Discord Server - Click here! <<<<<<<<<<

Transfer your save to a newer version of the game:

Transfer the following file your existing directory of the game into the same folder in your newly downloaded version of the game,
and you should be able to carry on from where you left off!

>>>>>>>>>> Game Documentation! Click here! <<<<<<<<<<

Key features:
Set roughly 20 years before the events of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue versions.
Adventure across both Kanto and Johto.
Explore the regional differences between the Kanto and Johto you know, to the Kanto and Johto of old!
Explore various areas before their demise, such as Pokémon Mansion and the Kanto Power Plant!
Use your very own 'Dark' Pokémon! As debuted in the Team Rocket trading card set, Dark Pokémon feature in this game!
Seek out the original 16 Gym Leaders and Elite Four, hidden around the region as Easter Eggs.
Predominantly Kanto Pokémon, with other Pokémon from all other regions available in limited numbers.
Find out the backstory of Giovanni, the criminal mastermind behind Team Rocket!
Boss battles! Hunt and beat powerful wild Boss Pokémon for special rewards!
Side quests - talk to NPCs to discover various side quests with various rewards.
Generation 1 and 2 soundtrack, including soundtracks from other Pokémon games.
Speed up button - press Q to accelerate the game. Please use sparingly!
Level Caps to prevent over-levelling, and late game repeatable trainers within Victory Road for late game grinding.
A big plot twist to end the game!
DaleFails developer house! Find and battle me once you've beat the Kanto and Johto Leagues!
Post-game content and side-quests to ensure you have plenty to do!
Hidden post-game battles to find; Giovanni, Pierce, Dale, Scott, Red, Blue, Silver, Oak and Cynthia. More to come in future updates!

Screenshots:












Socials - let's talk Pokémon! I collect and play!
Twitch - DaleFails
TikTok - DaleFails
Instagram - DaleFailsGaming

Special thanks:
General help, bug fixing and playtesting - Amallah!
Amallah gaming on Twitch! Check him out!

Essentials version and Plugins used:
  • Pokémon Essentials v20.1​
  • Pokémon Essentials v20.1Hotfixes​
  • Essentials Deluxe​
  • Always in Grass​
  • Generation 8 Pack Scripts​
  • Overworld Shadows EX
  • Speed Up 2.0
  • Pre-looped Music Library by ENLS, Thundaga, YTKrakerwat & Sulucnal
  • Public tiles as sourced from Relic Castle
  • Tiles and Overworlds from various sources across the Pokémon from over the years​
  • and a huge thanks to the developers of all of the above!​

Credits:
Game development (mapping, scripting, eventing, everything!):
Myself - DaleFails

Bug fixing - Everybody reporting bugs, but especially Amallah who has made a huge contribution to bug testing.

Pokémon Essentials:
"Pokémon Essentials" was created by:
Flameguru
Poccil (Peter O.)
Maruno

With contributions from:
AvatarMonkeyKirby<s>Marin
Boushy<s>MiDas Mike
Brother1440<s>Near Fantastica
FL.<s>PinkMan
Genzai Kawakami<s>Popper
Golisopod User<s>Rataime
help-14<s>Savordez
IceGod64<s>SoundSpawn
Jacob O. Wobbrock<s>the__end
KitsuneKouta<s>Venom12
Lisa Anthony<s>Wachunga
Luka S.J.<s>
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

This is a non-profit fan-made game.
No copyright infringements intended.
Please support the official games!

Essentials Deluxe: Lucidious89

Always in Bushes: Kotaro, Titania318, Kleinstudio, derFischae

Overworld Shadows EX: Golisopod User, Marin, WolfPP

Generation 8 Pack for Essentials v20.1:

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+ Berry Tree Overworlds - Anarlaurendil
Gen 6 Pokemon Overworlds - princess-pheonix, LunarDusk, Wolfang62, TintjeMadelintje101, piphybuilder88
Gen 7 Pokemon Overworlds - Larry Turbo, princess-pheonix
Gen 8 Pokemon Overworlds - SageDeoxys, Wolfang62, LarryTurbo, tammyclaydon
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, LarryTurbo

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
Gen 7 Pokemon Cries - Marin, Rhyden
Gen 8 Pokemon Cries - Zeak6464

Script Credits:
Golisopod User, Luka S.J.

Compilation of Resources:
Golisopod User, UberDunsparce

v20.1 Hotfixes: Maruno

Public tiles and overworlds: SailorViscious, Magiscarf, Kyledove, WesleyFG

Speed Up 2.0: Marin for the original script, Phantombass for updating to 19.1

Pre-looped Music Library: ENLS, Thundaga, YTKrakerwat & Sulucnal

Rocket Pokeball graphics: alberto64674yt

Enhanced UI: Lucidious89, Ball Sprites: Poq and BlueEye007


Officially licensed Pokémon credits:
The Pokémon Company
Nintendo
Affiliated with Game Freak

Thank you again to all the above - these are some incredible resources.
 
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DaleFails

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When I download the link, and tried to open the game, it says no game scripts specified. Any way to resolve this?

Looks like the issue is specific to you (as far as I can tell!). I download a version and it ran fine, as have others.

1) retry the download.

2) what system are you playing on?
 

DaleFails

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Ladies and Gentlemen, v2.0.5 is here!

Bug fixes:
  • Dark Alakazam sprite has been recoloured.
  • Dawn Stone added to the game (see where in the game docs!)
  • Pokémon Mansion basement can now be accessed as soon as you arrive in Cinnabar.
  • Dark Pokémon abilities have been fixed. Original hidden abilities are now in the original ability pool, and new hidden abilities have been added!
  • Eviolite removed due to Dark Pokémon exploit.
  • Soft lock on Route 41 fixed.

New content:
- The first 10 shiny Dark Pokémon have been added! View the game docs to see exactly which Dark Pokémon have unique shiny variants!

Pokémon: Giovanni Origins v2.0.5 - DOWNLOAD

Thank you for playing, giving feedback and reporting bugs!
 
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DaleFails

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Ladies and Gentlemen, v2.0.6 is here!

Bug fixes:
  • Various minor bug fixes.
  • Surfing in Cherrygrove Town fixed.

New content:
  • Find Articuno in the game! (Seafoam Islands)
  • Find Moltres in the game! (Burned Tower)
  • Access the top floors of Radio Tower in Goldenrod City (check Route 30 for the required item...!)
  • Find and battle Silver as the latest post-game battle added to the game!

Pokémon: Giovanni Origins v2.0.6 - DOWNLOAD

Thank you for playing, giving feedback and reporting bugs!
 

DaleFails

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Ladies and Gentlemen, v2.0.7 is here!

Bug fixes:
  • Surfboard can no longer be used on land.
  • Softlock whereby the player ends up in Johto without Fly is fixed. You are given the fly item upon arriving in Johto if you do not already have it. For those already in Johto, talk to the young boy in Olivine City and he will giver you the Fly Item.
  • Dark Metagross sprites and party icon fixed.

New content:
  • All three legendary dogs now have Dark forms available!
  • New shiny Dark Pokémon added - see game docs.

Pokémon: Giovanni Origins v2.0.7 - DOWNLOAD

Thank you for playing, giving feedback and reporting bugs!

Don't forget to join the Discord!
 

DaleFails

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Ladies and Gentlemen, v2.0.8 is here!

Bug fixes:
  • Gligar and Sneasel evolutions fixed.
  • Additional Razor Fangs and Razor Claws added to the game, see the game docs!
  • Staryu encounters added throughout Kanto water when Surfing.

New content:
- Aerodactyl added as a gift Pokémon in Johto.

Pokémon: Giovanni Origins v2.0.8 - DOWNLOAD

As always, thanks for playing!
 

DaleFails

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Ladies and Gentlemen, v2.0.9 is here!

Bug fixes:
  • Johto Gyms must now be battled in order, which prevents messing up the level caps. A gym leader will not battle you until you defeat the previous gym leader.
  • Fixed some movement permissions issues.
  • Dark Granbull now has a party icon.

New content:
  • Added a berry salesman in Pewter City who sells the berries which lower base stats.
  • Small Moves changes to some boss battles.

Pokémon: Giovanni Origins v2.0.9 - DOWNLOAD

As always, thanks for playing!
 

booshbear

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this was amazing to play!!! I enjoyed it so much, I couldn't put it down. the town/location designs were top notch and made a lot of sense for 20 years ago, I couldn't wait to explore each place to see what had changed,. the story line was great and I thoroughly enjoy plsying
well done on such a game!
 

DaleFails

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this was amazing to play!!! I enjoyed it so much, I couldn't put it down. the town/location designs were top notch and made a lot of sense for 20 years ago, I couldn't wait to explore each place to see what had changed,. the story line was great and I thoroughly enjoy plsying
well done on such a game!
Amazingly kind words, thank you so much! 🥹
 

Zinkatron

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IMO this game deserves wayyyyy more attention than it has garnered. I am 5-6 badges in and it is a really interesting take on a familiar story, there are easter eggs everywhere, and the narrative in general is really really well done.
 

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IMO this game deserves wayyyyy more attention than it has garnered. I am 5-6 badges in and it is a really interesting take on a familiar story, there are easter eggs everywhere, and the narrative in general is really really well done.

Thank you so much, really appreciate that! Glad you’re enjoying it.
 

jeacky

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i am still at the beginning of the game. And so far i like it got my second gym badge and need for my third gym cut.
Where do i get CUT?

the Hotel ok got it
 
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DaleFails

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Ladies and Gentlemen, v2.10 is here!

Bug fixes:
- Various minor typos and tile permissions fixed.

New content:
  • Post-game Prof. Oak battle!
  • Loads of new Shiny Dark Pokémon added. Only about 15 Dark Pokémon are missing their shiny variants now.
  • Pickaxe on Cianwood Beach has been made much more obvious (practically unmissable) due to so many people asking :)

Pokémon: Giovanni Origins v2.10 - DOWNLOAD

As always, thanks for playing!
 

UltimateNPC

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Man, it's incredible to see how far this game has come since I first saw it on here, I'm really glad it's gained more popularity and the impressiveness of its scope can't be understated, I can't wait to dive right back in. Huge congrats to you on your accomplishments!

I would like to know, though, how many more updates do you think there'll be before there's nothing left in need of adding/changing? As in like, the point where it'll most likely just be bug-fixes at most.
 

DaleFails

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Man, it's incredible to see how far this game has come since I first saw it on here, I'm really glad it's gained more popularity and the impressiveness of its scope can't be understated, I can't wait to dive right back in. Huge congrats to you on your accomplishments!

I would like to know, though, how many more updates do you think there'll be before there's nothing left in need of adding/changing? As in like, the point where it'll most likely just be bug-fixes at most.

Thanks for the kind words! The game is complete as far as main content. I just add the occasional extra post game battle or new Dark Pokémon here and there alongside minor bug fixes :)
 

jeacky

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this game is sooo good.
finished it 2 weeks ago atleast as far as it did go at that time
i had fun all along levelscaling was also alright.
but scotts end was brutal not because the battle but what he said.
because shadow /dark
pokemon or not my pokemon love me.
i do wonder if i can reverse it later on i got lapras from the old lady.
 

DaleFails

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this game is sooo good.
finished it 2 weeks ago atleast as far as it did go at that time
i had fun all along levelscaling was also alright.
but scotts end was brutal not because the battle but what he said.
because shadow /dark
pokemon or not my pokemon love me.
i do wonder if i can reverse it later on i got lapras from the old lady.
So glad to hear you enjoyed it, thanks for the comment :)))
 

a5378573

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Hello, creator! Do you mind if I translate your game into Chinese? I like this game very much, and Chinese players will also like it.
 
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