Pokemon Red++ Kaizo

Download Pokemon Red++ Kaizo GBC ROM Hack

• Creator: DarthBR & CreamELDudJafar
• Red++ Creator: JustRegularLuna (formerly known as Mateo)
• Version: October 12, 2024 Version
• Hack of: Red
• Updated: October 12, 2024
• Language: English
• Status: Completed

Description

Pokémon Red++ Kaizo is an enhanced and significantly more challenging version of the popular Pokémon Red++, designed for players looking for a tougher experience. This ROM hack ramps up the difficulty to provide a serious challenge for veteran Pokémon trainers, while still retaining some of the quality-of-life improvements that made Red++ more enjoyable. These features ensure smoother gameplay and modern conveniences while keeping the essence of the classic game intact.

The game is fully complete and follows the same storyline as the original Red++, including all the post-game content that players enjoyed. However, the difficulty has been drastically increased to truly test your skills, making every battle and encounter much more intense and requiring advanced strategies to succeed.

Here’s a look at what’s new and what makes Pokémon Red++ Kaizo stand out from other ROM hacks:

This modified version delivers an experience tailored to seasoned players looking for a fresh and demanding take on the classic Pokémon Red, combining modern enhancements with the thrill of high difficulty gameplay.

• Portable PC: Access your PC anytime, anywhere.
• Pokédex Learnsets: View Pokémon’s learnsets, including TM/HM and evolution learnsets, directly in the Pokédex.
• Detailed Stats: Check a Pokémon’s DV and EV stats by holding Start or Select when viewing its stats.
• Level Caps: Each Gym Leader has level caps to prevent overleveling.
• No Items in Battle: Makes fights more strategic and challenging.
• Harder Trainer Battles: Trainers and Gym Leaders are significantly stronger, with unique moves and even shiny Pokémon.
• Rare Candies: Buy Rare Candies for only $1 at the Plateau Lobby after beating the Elite Four the first time.
• TMs for Sale: Purchase all TMs throughout the game, offering more flexibility in team-building.
• Challenging Gameplay: Battles have been rebalanced to provide a Kaizo-level experience.

Photos showcasing these features are in the screenshots section!

Disclaimer

We did not create Red++—the original was made by JustRegularLuna (formerly known as Mateo). We got her permission to make and release this unofficial version.

We honestly didn’t plan to release it until @JA2398 asked. For questions, comments, or more information, feel free to reach out to Luna.

Screenshots

Features from the original Red++g

• Gender selection
• New, smarter AI
• Many bugs and oddities from Gen 1 fixed
• Running shoes, faster Surf speed, faster bike
• Physical/Special/Status split
• Pokémon have genders
• Shiny Pokemon
• Breeding at the Day Care
• Dark, Steel, and Fairy types added
• Newer evolutions, baby versions of the original 151
• All Pokémon obtainable without having to trade
• Attacks updated to match Gen 6
• Type strength/weakness updated
• Updated move pools based on XY/ORAS
• Offline Wonder Trade
• Gen 6 style EXP Gain and EXP Share
• BW2 Repel System
• Move Deleter
• Move Tutors

Changelog – What’s New!

October 12, 2024

• More map changes

October 1, 2024

• Edited a lot of routes to make it more challenging (more to come)

Known Bug

Some Pokémon show moves in their learnsets that they can’t actually learn (e.g., Bulbasaur learning Gust). This is due to Move Tutor mechanics, and unfortunately, there’s no workaround for this issue.

Useful Stuff

Downloads

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Credits

DarthBR & CreamELDudJafar

PRET /JustRegularLuna/ Mateo/ JA2398 / SinisterHoodedFigure / DannyE / Dreams897 / JojoBear / Rainbow Metal Pidgeon / Engezerstorung / Vortiene / mauvesea / Alion / Scorp Miller / Tuxman / BeefStew / TheSmithPlays and Yellow Legacy Team