Pokémon Sunrise Orange (GBA) – Orange Islands Adventure ROM Hack with New Story, Team Umbra & Tropical Regional Forms
Game Information
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About This ROM Hack
Pokémon Sunrise Orange is a FireRed-based ROM hack set in the Orange Islands, offering a fresh, tropical-themed Pokémon journey inspired by the anime region.
The hack introduces a brand-new story, new villain organization (Team Umbra), and custom regional forms, while still preserving the core FireRed gameplay structure. It also modernizes the experience with systems like the Fairy type and Physical/Special Split, making it feel closer to later-generation Pokémon games.
This is a fan-made interpretation of what an Orange Islands RPG could look like inside the GBA engine, blending nostalgia with new worldbuilding and mechanics.
Story Overview
Players move to Valencia Island and receive a starter Pokémon from Professor Ivy. Together with her sister, they embark on a journey across the Orange Islands, aiming to challenge the Orange Crew and prove themselves as a skilled trainer.
However, a villainous group called Team Umbra threatens the peace of the archipelago, and it is up to the player to stop their schemes while exploring the islands, capturing Pokémon, and completing challenges unique to this region.
Key Features
- Orange Islands Story Campaign: A completely new adventure set across the tropical Orange Islands region with original progression.
- Team Umbra Villain Group: A brand-new antagonist faction that drives the main conflict of the story.
- Regional Orange Island Forms: Custom Pokémon forms inspired by tropical environments and anime concepts.
- Expanded Regional Pokédex (~240 Pokémon): A curated selection mainly from Gen 1–3 with additional later-generation Pokémon included.
- Fairy Type Implementation: Adds the Fairy type into the battle system for updated type balance.
- Physical/Special Split System: Moves are divided into Physical and Special categories for modern-style battles.
- Mr. Dollsteak Base Features Included: Standard Gen 3 hacking base improvements such as system and mechanic enhancements.
- New Starter Experience in Story Context: Starters are integrated into the Orange Islands narrative setup rather than traditional Kanto-style selection.
Known Bugs & Issues
- Currently in development; certain sprites and tiles are placeholders.
- Some features planned for V2.0 are not yet implemented.
- No critical game-breaking bugs reported in early beta tests.
Screenshots
Download Links
v1.0: MediafireDeveloper Information
Developer / Team: Jangmo-oFett
Credits:
Anthroyd – YouTube ROM Hacking tutorials; ChaosRush – The DS-style 64x64 Pokémon Sprite Resource, Surfing Pikachu Sprite, Alolan Diglett Sprite, Alolan Geodude Sprite, Magmortar Sprite, Electivire Sprite, Leafeon Sprite, Glaceon Sprite, Gallade Sprite, Mismagius Sprite, Rhyperior Sprite, Weavile Sprite, Honchkrow Sprite, Sandile Sprite, Krokorok Sprite, Krookodile Sprite, Yanmega Sprite (Recolored by me), Dusknoir Sprite, Ambipomb Sprite, Boufallant Sprite, Elgyem Sprite, Beheeyem Sprite; Daman – Prof. Ivy OW Sprite, various Orange Island Formes that haven't been implemented yet; EndercreeperMugen – Alolan Exeggutor Icon Sprite; fishbowlsoul90 – Turtonator Sprite; Gamerblack – Alolan Geodude Icon Sprite, Alolan Graveller Icon Sprite, Alolan Golem Icon Sprite, Alolan Raichu Icon Sprite, Alolan Diglett Icon Sprite, Alolan Dugtrio Icon Sprite; Goranthegreat – Sandygast Sprite, Pallosand Sprite, Drampa Sprite; jcling on DeviantArt – Made the Pokemon Trainer Creator, that I used to make some trainer designs; haimon_99 – Alolan Raichu Sprite, Alolan Golem Sprite, Dhelmise Sprite, Drampa Sprite; HeXeR – Alolan Exeggutor Sprite, Drampa Sprite; HighOnMushrooms – Surfing Pikachu Sprite; il1dan – Alolan Graveller Sprite, Alolan Golem Sprite; Kevin RDS – Surfing Pikachu Sprite, Pallosand Sprite; Layell – Slyveon Sprite; leParagon – Alolan Golem Sprite, Dhelmise Sprite, Turtonator Sprite; LuckyLucci – Drampa Sprite; MBCMechachu – Alolan Geodude Sprite, Alolan Graveler Sprite; MrDollSteak – Patch, Slyveon Icon, Klefki Icon; PandiRocks@17 – Drampa Sprite; Pokemama – Surfing Pikachu Icon Sprite; Princessofmusic – Klefki Sprite; ReluctantPirateGames – Spinarak Sprite, Ariados Sprite, Nidorina Sprite, Nidoqueen Sprite, Nidorino Sprite, Nidoking Sprite, Sunflora Sprite, Staryu Sprite, Starmie Sprite, Tropius Sprite, Larvatar Sprite, Pupitar Sprite, Tyranitar Sprite; Renegade – All Gen V Icons; Ripple844 – All Gen IV Sprites; Soloo993 – Sylveon Sprite; Superjub – Sylveon Sprite; Tetra – Alolan Diglett Sprite; thedarkdragon11 – Drampa Sprite; Trev – Alolan Diglett Sprite; Versekr Dark – Drampa Sprite; Wizznats – Rhyperior Sprite, Mamoswine Sprite, Krookodile Sprite, Yanmega Sprite (Recolored by me); Xiechayghe – Alolan Geodude Sprite; Z-nogyroP – Alolan Raichu Sprite, Dhelmise, Sandygast Sprite, Pallosand Sprite, Sandygast Icon Sprite, Pallosand Icon Sprite.
Source & References
Official Thread / Website: Pokecommunity
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kind of Pokémon hack is Sunrise Orange?
A: It is a story-focused Orange Islands ROM hack with new regions, a villain team, and regional Pokémon forms.
Q: Who is this hack for?
A: It’s for players who want a fresh FireRed experience set in the Orange Islands with new story content and modern Pokémon mechanics.
Q: Does it follow the original FireRed story?
A: No, it features a completely new story set in the Orange Islands.
Q: How many Pokémon are available?
A: Around 240 Pokémon, mostly from Generations 1–3 with some additional later-gen Pokémon.
Q: Are there regional forms in the game?
A: Yes, it includes Orange Island forms and tropical-style Pokémon variations.
Q: Does the game include modern battle mechanics?
A: Yes, it includes Fairy-type and Physical/Special Split systems.
Q: Is the game focused on difficulty?
A: No, it focuses more on story, exploration, and regional content rather than being a difficulty hack.
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