Created with Pokémon Essentials v21
Disclaimer
This project has no affiliation with the original GBA ROM hack and was created as a tribute to the original work. It does not intend to replace the original game, but rather expand upon and reimagine it.
Pokémon Dark Rising: Order Destroyed Reborn is a non-commercial, fan-made remake of the original ROM hack created by DarkRisingGirl and her team. This project was created purely for preservation to ensure Dark Rising fans can experience the story in modern Pokemon Essentials Versions.
This project was made out of respect for the original game and serves as a modern reimagining using updated assets, mechanics, and design choices.
Full credit goes to the original creator. If they wish for this project to be taken down, it alongside this post will be removed immediately.
Story
The main protagonist of Dark Rising 1 and Dark Rising 2 has defeated Darugis, but something doesn’t seem right in the world. Fairy-type Pokémon seemingly exist once again. What’s going on?
You wake up as the rival of the former protagonist to uncover the truth. Relive the experience of the ROM hack created by DarkRisingGirl and her team in this fresh reimagining of the game
Features:
Original Creators Website: https://darkrisingfans.weebly.com/dark-rising-iii.html
Disclaimer
This project has no affiliation with the original GBA ROM hack and was created as a tribute to the original work. It does not intend to replace the original game, but rather expand upon and reimagine it.
Pokémon Dark Rising: Order Destroyed Reborn is a non-commercial, fan-made remake of the original ROM hack created by DarkRisingGirl and her team. This project was created purely for preservation to ensure Dark Rising fans can experience the story in modern Pokemon Essentials Versions.
This project was made out of respect for the original game and serves as a modern reimagining using updated assets, mechanics, and design choices.
Full credit goes to the original creator. If they wish for this project to be taken down, it alongside this post will be removed immediately.
Story
The main protagonist of Dark Rising 1 and Dark Rising 2 has defeated Darugis, but something doesn’t seem right in the world. Fairy-type Pokémon seemingly exist once again. What’s going on?
You wake up as the rival of the former protagonist to uncover the truth. Relive the experience of the ROM hack created by DarkRisingGirl and her team in this fresh reimagining of the game
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| Updated Music | Updated Maps and new Areas | New Character Sprites | New Dialogue and Events | Mega Evolution |
| Exp All + Pokemon Box Link | Animated Pokemon Sprites | Ability to craft Mega Stones | 2-3 Hours of completed story | New Gen 3 Tiles |
Is it compatible with JoiPlay?
It should be. I have tested it, and it runs great.
Are there any new Pokémon compared to the original?
Just a few. I didn’t want to overwhelm players or make the game too easy.
Do Rare Candies heal a “dead” Pokémon?
There is a Normal and Expert Mode you select at the start of the game to decide whether you want this option enabled.
Is this a Gba Rom Hack?
No. This was created entirely from scratch using Pokémon Essentials Version 21 and has no rom files included.
It should be. I have tested it, and it runs great.
Are there any new Pokémon compared to the original?
Just a few. I didn’t want to overwhelm players or make the game too easy.
Do Rare Candies heal a “dead” Pokémon?
There is a Normal and Expert Mode you select at the start of the game to decide whether you want this option enabled.
Is this a Gba Rom Hack?
No. This was created entirely from scratch using Pokémon Essentials Version 21 and has no rom files included.
- DarkRisingGirl – Story Creator / Mapper
- DarkRisingKid – Co-creator / Mapper / Scripter
- Franco Kuchiki – Gatolette World ROM Base
- Mr.DollSteak – Decap & Attack ROM Base
- E.C. / Red-Ex / Seiyouh / Zein / Wesley FG / Javs / Steven / Erma96 / Kyledove – Winter Tiles
- Newtiteuf Chaos Rush & Mr.DollSteak Pokémon Sprite Resources – Pokémon Sprites
- Mike39201 – Mega Sceptile Sprite & Mega Swampert Sprite
- iihurricane – Mega Lucario Sprite
- quanyails – Hoopa Sprite / Diancie Sprite
- Brylark – Mega Sableye Sprite
- Gnomowladny – Mega Glalie & Zinnia Sprites
- Samurai_Rendan – Pyroar Resized Sprite
- Commander F – Charizard X Sprite
- Arc – Mega Blaziken Sprite
- Archeopteryxx – Mega Manectric Sprite & Zygarde Sprite
- Absoluteweapon – Mega Absol Sprite
- Chasemortier & Azira – Carbink OW Sprite
- Pokeargentum – Diancie OW Sprite
- Gardemenoko – Mega Diancie Sprite
Multi Save Slots -http404error
Deluxe Battle Kit – Lucidious89
Main Plugin & Base Systems
Animated Pokémon System Creator: Lucidious89
Nuzlocke X V.20 Port:
Luka S.J.
A.I.R
Based On:
Generation 8 Pack by Golisopod User
EBDX by Luka S.J.
Sprite Credits
Battler Sprites
Gen 1–5: Luka S.J.
Gen 6: All Contributors to Smogon X/Y Sprite Project
Gen 7: All Contributors to Smogon Sun/Moon Sprite Project
Gen 8: All Contributors to Smogon Sword/Shield Sprite Project
Gen 9: All Contributors to Smogon Scarlet/Violet Sprite Project
Sprites Animados Contributors:
Tenshi of War, DPertierra, Skyflyer, Hellfire_raptor, Antiant, AshnixsLaw, AyanoCloud, Azrita, BR0DE0, Caruban, Creobnil, DanEx, Diegotoon20, dimbly, ekurepu, Ebaru, EricLostie, Falcon7, Federico97_ez, Fleimer_, Franark122k, Hellfire0raptor, HM100, HyperactiveFlummi, iametrine, Involuntary-Twitch, ItsYugen, jinta, justnyxnow, KingOfThe-X-Roads, kiriaura, Legitimate Username, localghost, lucasomi, MallowOut, mangalos810, MCH4R1Z4RD, N-Kin, NoelleMBrooks, Noobiess, Nolo33, OldSoulja, OmegalingYT, PKMarioG, PomPomKing, Poki Papillon, PumpkinPastel, RetroNC, RadicalCharizard, seleccion, SelenaArmorclaw, SkidMarc25, Snivy101, Sopita_Yorita, SoulWardenInfinity, TheAetherPlayer, TheCynicalPoet, Typhlito, uppababy
Other Contributors: Lucidious89, Regis, Rod, kayzering
Icon Sprites
Gen 1–6: Alaguesia, harveydentmd
Gen 7: Marin, MapleBranchWing, DS Styled Gen 7+ Contributors
Gen 8: Larry Turbo, Leparagon
Shiny Gen 1–8: StarrWolf, Pokémon Shattered Light Team
PLA Icons: LuigiTKO
Gen 9: ezerart, JordanosArt
Resource Compilation: Golisopod User, UberDunsparce, Caruban
Footprint Sprites
Gen 6: भाग्य ज्योति
Gen 7–8: WolfPP
Gen 9 & PLA: Caruban
Resource Compilation: komeiji514
Additional Scripts and Tools
Delta Speed Up
Marin, Phantombass, Mashirosakura, Golisopod User, D0vid, Manurocker95
Encounter List UI
ThatWelshOne_, raZ, Marin, Maruno, Nuri Yuri, PurpleZaffre, Savordez, Vendily
Following Pokémon EX
Golisopod User, Help-14, zingzags, Rayd12smitty, mej71, PurpleZaffre, Akizakura16, Thundaga, Armin (Fairies Resource Pack), Maruno, Chubbichu (v21.1 Update)
Gen 9 Pack
Scripts
Caruban, Lucidious89, Eskiss, StCooler, PorousMist, curryofthepast
PBS Contributors
Caruban, Lucidious89, PorousMist, DJChaos, Futuresushi
Overworld Sprites
General Pokémon Overworlds
Gen 1–5: MissingLukey, help-14, Kymoyonian, cSc-A7X, 2and2makes5, Pokegirl4ever, Fernandojl, Silver-Skies, TyranitarDark, Getsuei-H, Kid1513, Milomilotic11, Kyt666, kdiamo11, Chocosrawlooid, Syledude, Gallanty, Gizamimi-Pichu, Zyon17, LarryTurbo
Gen 6: princess-pheonix, LunarDusk, Wolfang62, TintjeMadelintje101, piphybuilder88
Gen 7: Larry Turbo, princess-pheonix
Gen 8: SageDeoxys, Wolfang62, LarryTurbo, tammyclaydon
PLA: Boonzeet, DarkusShadow, princess-pheonix, Ezeart, WolfPP
Gen 9: Azria, DarkusShadow, EduarPokeN, Carmanekko, StarWolff, Caruban
Footprints & Cries
Footprints
PLA–Gen 9: Caruban
Pokémon Cries
Gen 1–6: Rhyden
Gen 7: Marin, Rhyden
Gen 8: Zeak6464
PLA: Morningdew
Gen 9: Edited from Lightblade Absol & HeroLinik’s videos
Item & Pokéball Assets
Item Sprites
Gen 9: lichenprincess, Caruban, jinxed
PLA: AztecCroc, 3DJackArt, Caruban, lichenprincess
Pokéball Battle Animations
Caruban, WolfPP (Beast Ball)
Resource Compilations
Gen 9 Pack: Caruban
Gen 8/9 Resized Sprites: http404error
Gen 8 Pack: Golisopod User, UberDunsparce
Mega Jumpluff - Pokémon Azabache
Additional Plugins
Item Crafting Plus
ThatWelshOne_ (Original), Vendily
Fire red fog - zerokid (idea) and Richard PT (updated fog graphic and tutorial).
Gen 8 Style Item Find
Boonzeet
Multiple Protagonists
NettoHikari
V21 Hotfixes
Maruno
Emerald Essentials:
Xysmaniac - Conversion/Assembly
pret - pokeemerald
huderlem - Porymap
grunt-lucas - Porytiles
Edits, Music & SFX
Nanael's Edit Collection
NanaelJustice
Music
Zame – YouTube
ENLSS Music Library – Looped/compiled by: @ENLS, @Thundaga, @KrakerwatYT, @Sulucnal, @FrivolousAqua
Augmented Reborn Move Animations
Lead: StCooler
Contributors: DarryBD99, WolfPP, ardicoozer, riddlemeree
Thanks: Pokémon Reborn team & BellBlitzKing (Gen 1–7 Attack SFX Pack)
Trainer Overworlds/Sprites:
Aveontrainer
Tilesets
Attack on the Space Station Team
Snow Tiles - CinnaYva
Tent Tiles: J-Treecko252
princess-phoenix
Farm Exterior Tileset-Aveontrainer
Credits to avalypuff for the farmhouse. I modified it a bit
Credits to WilsonScarly for the water tower.
Credits goes at me (Flurmimon) and for inspiration for these tiles an:
Kyle-Dove (some beach tiles, the mushroom, the grass nearby the mushroom, lilypads and bigger mangrove tree (while modified) are from him)
WesleyFG (the smaller swamp trees are from Light Platinum (Rock Climb tiles are based from LPs tiles), the parasols and fences from a public tileset from him. I'm not sure if I can use Light Platinum tilesSweating a little... )
TheDeadHeroAlistar (one of his trees, which I made it smaller)
Spriter-K (for the pretty flowers on the third row, I edited the colors and made more variations)
Pokémon Procyon & Deneb (a japanese hack, it's one of my main inspirations, hence the first trees and the small palm trees)
TheWolfGalaxy (for his amazing shield tiles, so I've tried to make my one in his style)
Gaia Project (inspiration for the HGSS!grass tiles, bridge, river and HGSS!way tiles)
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire (Whirlpool tile)
Evolina (base for high mountains)
Advance Tileset (bridge shape, way tiles and berry field base)
Distorion World Tiles - lichenprincess
Ekat
Fakemon
Mr. Fakemon
Brendan Trainer Sprite: hyo-oppa
"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
Deluxe Battle Kit – Lucidious89
Main Plugin & Base Systems
Animated Pokémon System Creator: Lucidious89
Nuzlocke X V.20 Port:
Luka S.J.
A.I.R
Based On:
Generation 8 Pack by Golisopod User
EBDX by Luka S.J.
Sprite Credits
Battler Sprites
Gen 1–5: Luka S.J.
Gen 6: All Contributors to Smogon X/Y Sprite Project
Gen 7: All Contributors to Smogon Sun/Moon Sprite Project
Gen 8: All Contributors to Smogon Sword/Shield Sprite Project
Gen 9: All Contributors to Smogon Scarlet/Violet Sprite Project
Sprites Animados Contributors:
Tenshi of War, DPertierra, Skyflyer, Hellfire_raptor, Antiant, AshnixsLaw, AyanoCloud, Azrita, BR0DE0, Caruban, Creobnil, DanEx, Diegotoon20, dimbly, ekurepu, Ebaru, EricLostie, Falcon7, Federico97_ez, Fleimer_, Franark122k, Hellfire0raptor, HM100, HyperactiveFlummi, iametrine, Involuntary-Twitch, ItsYugen, jinta, justnyxnow, KingOfThe-X-Roads, kiriaura, Legitimate Username, localghost, lucasomi, MallowOut, mangalos810, MCH4R1Z4RD, N-Kin, NoelleMBrooks, Noobiess, Nolo33, OldSoulja, OmegalingYT, PKMarioG, PomPomKing, Poki Papillon, PumpkinPastel, RetroNC, RadicalCharizard, seleccion, SelenaArmorclaw, SkidMarc25, Snivy101, Sopita_Yorita, SoulWardenInfinity, TheAetherPlayer, TheCynicalPoet, Typhlito, uppababy
Other Contributors: Lucidious89, Regis, Rod, kayzering
Icon Sprites
Gen 1–6: Alaguesia, harveydentmd
Gen 7: Marin, MapleBranchWing, DS Styled Gen 7+ Contributors
Gen 8: Larry Turbo, Leparagon
Shiny Gen 1–8: StarrWolf, Pokémon Shattered Light Team
PLA Icons: LuigiTKO
Gen 9: ezerart, JordanosArt
Resource Compilation: Golisopod User, UberDunsparce, Caruban
Footprint Sprites
Gen 6: भाग्य ज्योति
Gen 7–8: WolfPP
Gen 9 & PLA: Caruban
Resource Compilation: komeiji514
Additional Scripts and Tools
Delta Speed Up
Marin, Phantombass, Mashirosakura, Golisopod User, D0vid, Manurocker95
Encounter List UI
ThatWelshOne_, raZ, Marin, Maruno, Nuri Yuri, PurpleZaffre, Savordez, Vendily
Following Pokémon EX
Golisopod User, Help-14, zingzags, Rayd12smitty, mej71, PurpleZaffre, Akizakura16, Thundaga, Armin (Fairies Resource Pack), Maruno, Chubbichu (v21.1 Update)
Gen 9 Pack
Scripts
Caruban, Lucidious89, Eskiss, StCooler, PorousMist, curryofthepast
PBS Contributors
Caruban, Lucidious89, PorousMist, DJChaos, Futuresushi
Overworld Sprites
General Pokémon Overworlds
Gen 1–5: MissingLukey, help-14, Kymoyonian, cSc-A7X, 2and2makes5, Pokegirl4ever, Fernandojl, Silver-Skies, TyranitarDark, Getsuei-H, Kid1513, Milomilotic11, Kyt666, kdiamo11, Chocosrawlooid, Syledude, Gallanty, Gizamimi-Pichu, Zyon17, LarryTurbo
Gen 6: princess-pheonix, LunarDusk, Wolfang62, TintjeMadelintje101, piphybuilder88
Gen 7: Larry Turbo, princess-pheonix
Gen 8: SageDeoxys, Wolfang62, LarryTurbo, tammyclaydon
PLA: Boonzeet, DarkusShadow, princess-pheonix, Ezeart, WolfPP
Gen 9: Azria, DarkusShadow, EduarPokeN, Carmanekko, StarWolff, Caruban
Footprints & Cries
Footprints
PLA–Gen 9: Caruban
Pokémon Cries
Gen 1–6: Rhyden
Gen 7: Marin, Rhyden
Gen 8: Zeak6464
PLA: Morningdew
Gen 9: Edited from Lightblade Absol & HeroLinik’s videos
Item & Pokéball Assets
Item Sprites
Gen 9: lichenprincess, Caruban, jinxed
PLA: AztecCroc, 3DJackArt, Caruban, lichenprincess
Pokéball Battle Animations
Caruban, WolfPP (Beast Ball)
Resource Compilations
Gen 9 Pack: Caruban
Gen 8/9 Resized Sprites: http404error
Gen 8 Pack: Golisopod User, UberDunsparce
Mega Jumpluff - Pokémon Azabache
Additional Plugins
Item Crafting Plus
ThatWelshOne_ (Original), Vendily
Fire red fog - zerokid (idea) and Richard PT (updated fog graphic and tutorial).
Gen 8 Style Item Find
Boonzeet
Multiple Protagonists
NettoHikari
V21 Hotfixes
Maruno
Emerald Essentials:
Xysmaniac - Conversion/Assembly
pret - pokeemerald
huderlem - Porymap
grunt-lucas - Porytiles
Edits, Music & SFX
Nanael's Edit Collection
NanaelJustice
Music
Zame – YouTube
ENLSS Music Library – Looped/compiled by: @ENLS, @Thundaga, @KrakerwatYT, @Sulucnal, @FrivolousAqua
Augmented Reborn Move Animations
Lead: StCooler
Contributors: DarryBD99, WolfPP, ardicoozer, riddlemeree
Thanks: Pokémon Reborn team & BellBlitzKing (Gen 1–7 Attack SFX Pack)
Trainer Overworlds/Sprites:
Aveontrainer
Tilesets
Attack on the Space Station Team
Snow Tiles - CinnaYva
Tent Tiles: J-Treecko252
princess-phoenix
Farm Exterior Tileset-Aveontrainer
Credits to avalypuff for the farmhouse. I modified it a bit
Credits to WilsonScarly for the water tower.
Credits goes at me (Flurmimon) and for inspiration for these tiles an:
Kyle-Dove (some beach tiles, the mushroom, the grass nearby the mushroom, lilypads and bigger mangrove tree (while modified) are from him)
WesleyFG (the smaller swamp trees are from Light Platinum (Rock Climb tiles are based from LPs tiles), the parasols and fences from a public tileset from him. I'm not sure if I can use Light Platinum tilesSweating a little... )
TheDeadHeroAlistar (one of his trees, which I made it smaller)
Spriter-K (for the pretty flowers on the third row, I edited the colors and made more variations)
Pokémon Procyon & Deneb (a japanese hack, it's one of my main inspirations, hence the first trees and the small palm trees)
TheWolfGalaxy (for his amazing shield tiles, so I've tried to make my one in his style)
Gaia Project (inspiration for the HGSS!grass tiles, bridge, river and HGSS!way tiles)
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire (Whirlpool tile)
Evolina (base for high mountains)
Advance Tileset (bridge shape, way tiles and berry field base)
Distorion World Tiles - lichenprincess
Ekat
Fakemon
Mr. Fakemon
Brendan Trainer Sprite: hyo-oppa
"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
Original Creators Website: https://darkrisingfans.weebly.com/dark-rising-iii.html
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