[Developing] Pokémon Apex

[baphxyz]

Pokémon Apex is a more serious and narrative-focused take on the classic formula. Apex is developed with the adult fan in mind, particularly for those who want a more challenging and story-driven experience. The game's difficulty, while not punishing, pressures the player to make conscientious choices about their playthrough. The game is packed with smaller details that reward patient players and those that enjoy taking in their environment.

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Story
In Pokémon Apex, you play as a high schooler in the bustling metropolis of Nascene City. You manage to struggle through the drudgery of day-to-day life by playing video games and hanging out with your best friend.

However, one day something unexpected happens. On the way to school, you somehow find yourself in a strange world inhabited by creatures called "Pokémon." It isn't long before you discover a dark cult who are hellbent on causing the destruction of both worlds! It's not your responsibility to stop them, but for some reason they just keep targeting you.

Who are they? What do they want with you? What is this strange world, and how does it relate to your world? Find out in Pokémon Apex!

Features
Pokémon Apex is a game that puts the story first. This means that not only does the protagonist have their own voice, but everything you do furthers their development and the progression of the plot. Apex aims to break free of the tired tropes of the main series Pokémon games, with many unconventional changes.
On a basic level, the gameplay is what you have come to expect from Pokémon games, however things are spiced up with stat and move rebalancing, amongst other tweaks. All fully-evolved Pokémon will have a base stat total of at least 400, and all Pokémon will be able to evolve without trading.
When completed, the game will contain 100% custom tilesets, character sprites, and music.

The Project
Pokémon Apex is created in RPG Maker XP with Pokémon Essentials. The game began development in December 2014 before going on hiatus shortly thereafter due to time constraints. However, development resumed around the end of 2015, and has been going strong ever since.
Pokémon Apex is currently in ALPHA, meaning that it is not complete, and you may find bugs, however there is currently at least 10 hours of gameplay in the latest release. Currently, I am the sole developer, however I do have a few contributors helping with music and character art. See the current list of contributors here.

Progress
(May be out of date, see the blog for more)
The latest release is Build 10. This constitutes about 70% of the story.

• Download and view changes on the blog
• Learn more on the Wiki
• Chat with the community and report bugs on our Discord server

 

[juliorain]

approved

 

[Dark]

This game is absolutely amazing, can't wait to play more

 

[baphxyz]

This game is absolutely amazing, can't wait to play more

Thanks a bunch! Glad you like it!

 

[Dark]

Is pokemon Apex still in development?

 

[ARCEUS493ZELDA]

Friend, I'll give you some advice.

If you want your game to look quite promising and ambitious and not a mediocre game made without profit.

Don't use RPG Maker. Better use Unity with the IIcolour Spectrum Pokemon Unity framework that I will leave in a link:
https://github.com/PokemonUnity/PokemonUnity

I want people to make use of that framework to make Pokemon fangames in Unity and take advantage of all that potential.

dude stop spamming this on so many different game threads like this ive told u once and ill tell you again, rejuvenation reborn and floral tempus just to name 3 run off of RPGmaker and are all very excellent games so stop trying to convince people they should use something just to cater to your whims

 

[baphxyz]

Is pokemon Apex still in development?

The game is currently on hiatus while I work on other projects. I'm also not terribly active on this site, so if you want the latest, check the blog or discord.

 

[baphxyz]

Alpha Build 9 is available now! Please see the blog for more information!

 

[Dark]

Can't wait to try it, thanks for all your hard work

 

[Bhargavibhasin]

Sure, will try and update my game status here, thanks!!

 

[DannyWanny]

The download link is not working

 

[baphxyz]

The download link is not working

I can't address issue reports here. Feel free to open a ticket on our forum if you are experiencing issues.

 

[baphxyz]

The long-awaited Build 10 is now available! Explore the expansive new update including the sprawling Megiddo Plains, the idyllic Ys, and the relaxing Eden, with tons of new battles, a new dungeon, and lots of secrets to find.

Check out the full changelog here!

 

[mikethepokemaster2012]

Glad to see this game still being work on how long is the alpha 10. Haven't play this game since it first came out going to give it a try.