Digimon Emerald Project
About the Game
Digimon Emerald Project is a Pokémon Emerald ROM hack that replaces every Pokémon with Digimon while keeping the classic Hoenn adventure at its core. The project was created by Guzeinbuick and transforms the original Game Boy Advance game with hundreds of Digimon, custom moves, updated battle mechanics, and a new evolution system. If you enjoy both Pokémon and Digimon, this ROM hack offers a different way to experience the Emerald storyline.
The most impressive part is that this is much more than a sprite replacement. Many core systems have been redesigned to better match the Digimon universe.
🤖 More Than 350 Digimon to Collect
The biggest change appears as soon as your adventure begins. Instead of Pokémon, you will encounter more than 350 Digimon across the Hoenn region. Each Digimon has its own:
- Battle sprite
- Base stats
- Typing
- Ability
- Movepool
- Evolution path
Many popular Digimon families also have longer evolution chains than those found in traditional Pokémon games.
⚔️ Modern Battle Features
Digimon Emerald Project updates many battle mechanics beyond the original Pokémon Emerald release. Some of the confirmed improvements include:
- Physical and Special Split
- Fairy Type
- Generation VII moves
- Generation VII abilities
- Reusable TMs
- EV and IV Checker
- HM move deletion
- Black and White-style Repel system
- Poison no longer causes fainting outside battle
These improvements make the battle system closer to modern Pokémon titles.
🌍 A Familiar Journey With New Creatures
The overall story follows the Pokémon Emerald adventure. You will still:
- Explore Hoenn
- Battle Gym Leaders
- Stop Team Magma and Team Aqua
- Collect Gym Badges
- Reach the Pokémon League
The difference comes from the Digimon that replace every Pokémon throughout the game.
⭐ Why This ROM Hack Stands Out
Digimon Emerald Project changes many gameplay systems instead of replacing character sprites alone. Highlights include:
- More than 350 Digimon
- Hundreds of custom attacks
- Digimon-inspired evolution methods
- Signature moves
- Rebalanced battles
- Modern quality-of-life improvements
- DigiDex with evolution information
The built-in DigiDex explains how each Digimon evolves, so you do not need to search online while playing.
📋 Quick Game Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Game | Pokémon Emerald |
| Developer | Guzeinbuick |
| Platform | Game Boy Advance |
| Digimon | 350+ |
| Story | Pokémon Emerald storyline |
| Battle System | Turn-based |
| Language | English |
💥 Custom Moves and Abilities
Many Digimon receive attacks inspired by the Digimon franchise. The project also includes:
- More than 350 custom moves
- Signature attacks for many Digimon
- Updated abilities
- Rebalanced stats
These changes give each Digimon a more recognizable identity during battles.
🧭 Tips Before Your Adventure
These suggestions can help during your journey. Check the DigiDex to learn evolution requirements.
- Save reusable TMs for Digimon that match your strategy.
- Visit the Move Reminder whenever you need older moves.
- Explore every route because different Digimon appear in different locations.
- Build a balanced team instead of relying on one Digimon.
🎮 Game Controls
Keyboard Controls
- Arrow Keys – Move
- X – A Button
- Z – B Button
- A – L Button
- S – R Button
- Enter – Start
- Right Shift – Select
Mobile Controls
- Touch D-Pad – Move
- Virtual A Button – Confirm
- Virtual B Button – Cancel
- Start – Open Menu
- Select – Secondary Function
- Emulator Menu – Save, Load, and Settings
