Overview
Pokémon R.O.W.E is an ambitious open‑world ROM hack of Emerald (including Sevii Islands), offering modern battle systems, freedom in progression, multiple modes, and scaling up to Gen 8 Pokémon.
Game Details
Developers: Rioluwott
Base Game: Emerald
Base Game Version: Pokémon Emerald USA
Platforms: GBA
Game Info
Release Date: November 29, 2020
Updated: July 14, 2025
Playtime: 40–70 hours
Status: Beta
Version: 2.0.5
Storyline
Built on Emerald’s narrative, R.O.W.E removes linearity—gym order, progression, and story are optional in a full sandbox experience.
Trailer
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Features
Open-world freedom across Hoenn & Sevii without HMs
Pokémon up to Generation 8 inclusive
Multiple modes (Randomizer, Inverse, Monotype, Gen‑only, Little Cup)
Three difficulty levels: Easy, Normal, Hard
Choose any of 9 starters & start from any Hoenn city
Physical/Special split, reusable TMs, Mega Evolutions
In-game info menu showing modes, caps, and settings
Trainer skills, signature moves, and level scaling
Sevii Islands & Johto Gym Leaders post‑League
Battle Tower & expanded challenge content
Post-Game Content
Access post‑League content on Sevii Islands, Battle Tower, and Orange‑like challenges; events scale dynamically.
Difficulty Settings
Changelogs
2.0.5
Released: 7/7/2025
v2.0.5 “Gen‑3‑Only Mode”
- Added Disable Gen Mode (e.g. Gen 3‑only, still allows cross‑gen evolutions)
- Reinstated Mirage Tower after 6 months
- Level cap system updated (+10 levels cap)
- Removed Sky Pillar puzzles
- Fixed map and collision issues on Route 113 and Jagged Pass
- Fixed Dipplin, Chingling/Exiolite behavior
Gen‑only, Little Cup, Monotype modes have dynamic team adjustments. Patch a clean Emerald ROM.
2.0.4
Released: 4/1/2025
v2.0.4 Update
- New trainer skills added: Rock Smash Boost, Max PP Boost, EV Cap Boost
- Rock Smash item table expanded (stones, shards)
- Customizable level cap modes
- Shops now sell Terrain Extender, Metronome, Zoom Lens
- Tweaked ability/item balance (e.g. Trickster)
Adjust level cap per mode in settings. Patch on clean ROM.
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Additional Resources
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Main Developers
Rioluwott
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