Pokemon Omega Paradox NDS ROM Hack – Detailed Game Overview
Game Information
Hack Name: Pokemon Omega Paradox
Original Game (ROM Base): Pokémon Volt White (Drayano)
Hack Status: Completed (v2.0)
Language: English
Release Type: Fan-made ROM Hack
Content: Adventure / Challenge / Omega Evolution
Table Of Contents
About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Omega Paradox is a completed NDS ROM hack of Drayano’s Pokémon Volt White.
The game takes place one month after the Masked Man attack. Many have been killed or injured, and the world of Unova is in turmoil. Elite clans composed of Team Rocket, Team Plasma, and the reformed Team Aqua have allied with the Masked Man to control the region.
You, as one of the few who can Omega-Evolve Pokémon, are tasked with stopping the Masked Man. Along the way, familiar faces like Cynthia and Drake return, and former gym leaders and elite trainers appear throughout Unova to challenge you.
The story also reveals hidden identities (like Drayden as a professor) and the true nature of the Masked Man as the game progresses.
Story Overview
Pokémon Omega Paradox takes place one month after the Masked Man attack in Unova. The region is in chaos: many people have been killed, some severely injured, and numerous Pokémon are in danger. Elite clans have formed from Team Rocket, Team Plasma, and a reformed Team Aqua, all aligned with the Masked Man’s destructive plans.
You are one of the few trainers capable of Omega-Evolving Pokémon, a new type of evolution similar to Mega Evolution but irreversible. The game begins with you choosing a starter Pokémon and setting out to stop the Masked Man before he fully consolidates his power.
Your choices and starter Pokémon also affect the difficulty of battles, providing three modes:
You are one of the few trainers capable of Omega-Evolving Pokémon, a new type of evolution similar to Mega Evolution but irreversible. The game begins with you choosing a starter Pokémon and setting out to stop the Masked Man before he fully consolidates his power.
Along the way:
- Former Gym Leaders have taken up roles as significant trainers or mentors.
- Familiar faces like Cynthia and Drake return to assist you.
- The true identity of the Masked Man is gradually revealed.
- Certain seemingly strange situations, such as Drayden acting as a professor, are explained later in the story.
Your choices and starter Pokémon also affect the difficulty of battles, providing three modes:
- Geodude: Easy Mode (faster leveling, first gym easier)
- Zorua: Medium Mode
- Eevee: Hard Mode (challenging battles and less early advantage)
Key Features
- New Gym Leaders: Many previous gym leaders are dead, replaced, or demoted.
- New Elite Four & Champion
- New Trainer Classes & Rivals
- New Pokémon: Over 40, including Fakemon, Omega Pokémon, Mega Pokémon, Alolan forms, and even a few Yugioh-inspired sprites.
- Starter-Dependent Difficulty:Geodude → Easy Mode (first gym has Audino)
- Zorua → Medium Mode
- Eevee → Hard Mode
- New Music: Tracks from Pokémon Hoenn White (King Drapion, PkmnSoundFontRemix)
- Text Edits & New Movesets
- Omega Evolution: Certain Pokémon can Omega-Evolve (irreversible evolution, similar to Mega Evolution).
- Mega Evolution (outside battle): Only Camerupt and Slowbro can Mega-Evolve outside battle.
- Level Curve Adjustments to match the challenge of new starters.
Pokémon Changes
- Geodude Starter: Fire-type, evolves straight to Golem at level 25.
- Wimpod: No evolution.
- Spinark & Dewpider: Evolve into Araquanid.
- Eevee: Omega-Evolution into Brezeon.
- Lycanroc (Day form): Has levitate and a flawed back sprite.
- Craindos: Not Tyrantum in any way.
- Legendary Pokémon: Locations mostly the same as Volt White, plus P2 Laboratory and Abundant Shrine for new legendaries.
Omega Pokémon Guide
- Eevee → Omega → Brezeon
- Grimer (Route 5) → Omega → Fire-type Lava Muk
- Ponyta (Route 7) → Omega → Dark-type Rapidash
- Zekrom → Omega Stone → Slifer → Mega Stone → Zekrom
New Pokémon Locations
- Dark Magician: Twist Mountain & Victory Road
- Gaia: Moor of Irricus, Victory Road, Dragonspiral Tower Floor 1
- Mimikyu: Dream Yard & Pinwheel Forest
- Rockruff: Route 1
- Camerupt & Slowbro: Victory Road
- Dewpider: Dream Yard
Known Bugs & Issues
- Some text boxes overflow due to extended text (e.g., Masked Man), workaround: shorten name or adjust text.
- Female Pokémon sprites may appear broken.
- Omega symbol may display as a question mark in some text instances.
- Certain overworld sprites show extra dots due to replaced sprites.
- Mega Evolutions may not function correctly for Camerupt or Slowbro in v2.0 (planned fixes in beta 3).
Screenshots
Download Links
Download: Mediafire
Developer Information
Developer / Team: XxAsterxX
Credits:
Spriters:
- _blckwh-d703uss, ruzadong4001, TrEEck0ia, Akuma-Tsubasa, Zender1752, ShainoInc, tahayarkhan, Segesi, JIKARORIGINAL, Shutwig, larskrot, TardisHobo, EndlessTGX, OceansLugiaSpirit, xMachaku, theartistofzane, HatPop, gurain, Falgaia, JaegerLucciano23, princess-phoenix, xdancepikachudancex, Luckygirl88, Doubled32, leparagon, Ryou Kimura, JanWolfSky**
Tools Used:
- Kazowar-BW Tools
- Twisted Fatals – Stats Editor
- ANDT – Move & Evolution Editor
- PPTXT – Text Editor
- Universal Pokémon Randomizer – Starters
Others:
- Drayano – Original Volt White ROM Hack
- KingDrapion – Music
- Nintendo & Game Freak
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: pokecommunity
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does Omega Evolution work?A: Some Pokémon can Omega-Evolve using a special in-game method. This evolution is irreversible and cannot be undone. Only certain Pokémon can Omega-Evolve, and not all will be obvious. For example:
- Eevee → Omega → Brezeon
- Grimer (Route 5) → Omega → Fire-type Lava Muk
- Ponyta (Route 7) → Omega → Dark-type Rapidash
Q: Can I Mega Evolve Pokémon outside of battle?
A: Only Camerupt and Slowbro currently have functional Mega Evolutions outside of battle. Other Mega Evolutions are unavailable.
Q: Where do I find new starters?
A: Starters are available at the beginning of the game. Your choice determines your difficulty mode: Geodude (Easy), Zorua (Medium), Eevee (Hard).
Q: Are there any changes to Legendary Pokémon?
A: Yes, Legendary Pokémon generally remain in Volt White locations, with two new Legendaries added in the P2 Laboratory and the Abundant Shrine.
Q: Why are some trainers “important” early in the game?
A: Many trainers were replaced with Gym Leaders or former Gym Leaders to make the story more significant and challenging. For example, Looker, Lance, or other high-level characters appear throughout Unova.
Q: Some text doesn’t fit in the box—what should I do?
A: This occurs with extended text, particularly involving the Masked Man. Workarounds: shorten the name, skip dialogues quickly, or ignore minor text overflow—it won’t break the game.
Q: Some female Pokémon sprites are broken.
A: Yes, a few female Pokémon sprites are misaligned due to overworld and sprite changes. It does not affect gameplay.
Q: Can I catch Mega Pokémon or Omega Evolutions in the wild?
A: No. Megas and final-form Omega Pokémon are not available for capture. Only story-related Omegas and certain starter evolutions can be obtained.
Q: Who is the final opponent?
A: The final opponent is Ash, waiting in Undella Town. He serves as the ultimate challenge after you defeat the Masked Man and clear the main storyline.
Q: My starter Pokémon changes the difficulty—how does this affect the first gyms?
A:
- Geodude (Easy): First Gym Leader has Audino to help you level up faster.
- Zorua (Medium): Balanced experience and difficulty.
- Eevee (Hard): Early battles are tougher, requiring careful planning and grinding.
Q: Can I change trainer names or text errors in-game?
A: Some text errors and names (like Professor Drake or MM for Masked Man) were left in due to time constraints. You may contact the creator for a fully updated text version, but these do not break the game.
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