Posted Apr 12, 2007 at 01:02AM by Gino D. Listed in: PSP Tags: Lua, Pokemon, the_darkside_986, sony_psp_player, PSPokemon
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PSPokemon Alpha Release by sony_psp_player - Image 1


For an Alpha release that's coded in Lua, this is pretty well done. And to think, it's PSPokemon">sony_psp_player's very first homebrew game. It's called PSPokemon, and from the name itself, you'd know it's (in the developer's own words) "a Pokemon clone."

As of now though, all you can basically do in this baby-phase Alpha release is control the Godzilla-sized Ash around the map you see in the pic above. You can also enter the houses, but they're pretty bare. Try it for yourself; no one's stopping you. The download doesn't contain a readme, so we can't quite direct you to any. Basically, the developer just wanted to get this early version out so that people could reply with their feedback.

Is it a good project to pursue? Hands down, I've always been a Pokemon fan, and any Poke-exposure on the PSP is very much welcome for me. the_darkside_986 (of "Die Critters Die" homebrew fame) seems to agree with me and said in the forums: "I'm going to get a DS to play Pearl/Diamond. But this sounds interesting so I'll try it. I hope this project really goes somewhere. Good luck with it."

So, to sony_psp_player, godspeed and may way see the full version soon!

UPDATE: sony_psp_player released Alpha 2 of his PSPokemon game already, so feel free to try it out! Enjoy!

Download: PSPokemon Alpha 2 Release
Visit: PSP Development Forums


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   by Hi (Unregistered) - 2007-04-10
 » kewl

1st hurray. This seems like a good game...


   Re: W. Jones (Unregistered) - 2007-04-10
 » This is cool but....

You might want to make Ash a little bit smaller. He is as tall as that staircase and half the size of the house. That's just a suggestion. But other than that, this game looks pretty cool. Nice work dude!

   Re: Ash (Unregistered) - 2007-04-12
 » Hmf

I find your comment offensive W. Jones. I can't help it if I'm a lot of man. You know what I think?

Gooooooo Googlyjewels! {insert crappy noise pokemon makes}

   Re: Misty (Unregistered) - 2007-04-12
 » :(

Hey Ash, when are you gonna fvck me?
   by wow (Unregistered) - 2007-04-10
 » cool

first baby!!!!!!!!!wooooooooooooooooooooo!


   Re: guitarguy656 (Unregistered) - 2007-04-10
 » first r gay

shut the hell up right!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   Re: wow (Unregistered) - 2007-04-12
 » cooler

I wish you were that enthusiastic about sucking my *****. I practically had to knock you out last night. You really do have a deep throat, though.
   by Obvious (Unregistered) - 2007-04-10
 » Duh

Or people could just get the full speed gba emulator and play one of the 10 amazing pokemon games that came out on gameboys.


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   Re: mahes (Unregistered) - 2007-04-10
 » indeed

I said the same thing when I saw the headline.

   Re: Gposh (Unregistered) - 2007-04-10
 » Ya

Thought the exact same thing.

   Re: RaiderX - 2007-04-11
 » lol

so true

   Re: 0.o (Unregistered) - 2007-04-12
 » Like OMG!

I totally thought of the exact same thing. We should like, so have a makeover tonight and talk about how special we are for thinking the obvious! Kiss kiss.

   Re: Gino D. (QJ. NET Staff) - 2007-04-12
 » ^^ LOL

Like OMG you are teh funey! +p
   by uzu (Unregistered) - 2007-04-10
 » and not to mention the hacked gba roms

yes there are hacked and homebrew gba roms you can play as well don't forget about those ;)

   by heydabop (Unregistered) - 2007-04-10
 » Cool

This sounds like it'll be good. Yes, you can play other Pokemon games, but this is just like a new Pokemon game. I hope this gets continued.


Also, I AM SO ANNOYED BY YOU IDIOTS WHO JUST SIT AROUND ALL DAY TRYING TO GET "FIRST"!!!


   Re: beter than u (Unregistered) - 2007-04-10
 » its jus cuz

you neva got 1st b4! so u suk

and keep it up (first posters and dev)
   by ENFORCER (Unregistered) - 2007-04-10
 » :)

COOL GAME HOPE ITS FINISHED

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   by g (Unregistered) - 2007-04-10
 » f

why play this when we can play the real Pokemon games on the gameboy color emulater


   Re: FRESH (Unregistered) - 2007-04-10
 » ...

Here is why you should be supportive instead of all "Why not just play the other Pokemon games."
[br]1. it may yeild something new
[br]2. it gives somebody the opertunity to show there side of how they would do a Pokemon game
[br]3. This guy could make this game, another and another and another, and maybe get into the gameing industry and bring us an acctually good game.
[br]4. future realeses may acctually be more fun than a barrel of monkeys
[br]5. this is the best reason to try this a.k.a. something new instead of tried and true methods ... DON'T BE SO LAZY AND OR NARROW MINDED!!!
[br][br]There you have it good reasons that this guy should persue what he is doing, expression and he may be good. when there is acctual game play in this game, more than walking, I will definatly download this..... Ignoring this homebrew would be like ignoring Super Mario Wars. [br][br][br] SUPPORT THE HOMEBREWERS!!!!

   Re: YTREWQ (Unregistered) - 2007-04-11
 » >.

too many line breaks

   Re: FRESH (Unregistered) - 2007-04-11
 » never

You can never have to many line breaks .... I just wish I had a better grasp of the code for these boards .... I

   Re: Gino D. (QJ. NET Staff) - 2007-04-12
 » @ FRESH

Good points you've got there buddy! That's the spirit!
   by hooger - 2007-04-10
 » ...

not going to make it out of alpha stage


   Re: Kleptoone (Unregistered) - 2007-04-10
 » agreed

read the source... but you have to start somewhere, maybe I'll be proved wrong. Although given his current style, it would be the equivalent of Michalangelo trying to make a sculpture with nothing but a toothpick...
   by Burmies (Unregistered) - 2007-04-10
 » duh

why make this game you ask? first of all this is a game that appeals to a wide audience that may not feel like downloading illegal roms. second this is his first homebrew game and is this how we greet the new ingenuity (okay maybe not all that ingenius) in the community? third it would probably allow for a whole new story line that would be better for a homebrew game than the crap thats coming out lately. i say keep doin what your doin man this looks like it has potential.


   Re: FRESH (Unregistered) - 2007-04-10
 » yes indeed

Agreed, new games are not as great as they could be, and this PSPokemon game could give us something good and fun to play.
   by the_darkside_986 (Unregistered) - 2007-04-10
 » why not?

Some people do not own the original copy of Pokemon FireRed so they cannot LEGALLY play it on their PSP. This game is important and it can eventually be a fully legal alternative to stolen roms.


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   Re: whynot (Unregistered) - 2007-04-10
 » because pokemon isn't cool anymore!

Who cares about pika pika and butt-mon-chi?

   Re: fantasyx72 (Unregistered) - 2007-04-10
 » ok

yea the cops are gong to ask me ''let me see your psp ''and throw me in jail if i dont own the original copy of Pokemon FireRed.... lmao lol
   by jack (Unregistered) - 2007-04-10
 » uhhhhhhhhhh

5th million post



nice idea

   by djlenny51 (Unregistered) - 2007-04-10
 » very cool

nice job man, i look forward to this homebrew game, keep the updates coming

   by ages ago?? (Unregistered) - 2007-04-11
 » u no ages ago

....... ther was dat stuf dat had da same imaes it was copyright infringement... Age of empires etc.....?

is this 2 follow?

   by Annonymous Coward (Unregistered) - 2007-04-11
 » This looks good

For those of you who say ''why not just play the full speed GBA verson'' you are missing the point and as I have said before, should take a look at the ''bigger picture''.

I think the dev should carry on with this project, it looks good for an alpha and he will learn alot from doing this project.


   Re: azn1189 (Unregistered) - 2007-04-11
 » yupp

i second wat u sed :p
   by Me (Unregistered) - 2007-04-11
 » F1rst

I"M F1RST I'am YuR GOD NUW WURSHIP AT MYE FEAT Hakakakakakaka

   by TheSilenceOfNoOne (Unregistered) - 2007-04-11
 » ^^

Shut up.

   by Typh (Unregistered) - 2007-04-11
 » ^

I think he was kidding.

This seems cool, to all those who say "why not download the roms?", there are a few reasons.

1. It's a new game, and has the potential to be a great game.
2. Making something tried and true on a series that is very fun will be satisfying to many pokemanics.
3. The creator, as a consumer, and a producer, may have some very creative and fun ideas.

All power to the creator!!

   by ne$$ (Unregistered) - 2007-04-11
 » dis game looks hot

this game looks so hot i hope da dev finishes it perfectly

   by TheSilenceOfNoOne (Unregistered) - 2007-04-11
 » Above...

Wait till you see what else is in store for you... It'll be hotter than this... :)

   by RyanfromtheShire (Unregistered) - 2007-04-11
 » ash

Make Ash smaller.

But other than that...awesome game.

   by Dami (Unregistered) - 2007-04-11
 » why do i get en error??

it says corupted data cannot read..can anyone give me a tut how to do it. i put it in PSPGAMES folder


   Re: PSP4LIFE (Unregistered) - 2007-04-12
 » Error

You are probably not downgraded or at a custom firmware...
   by gtrtrs (Unregistered) - 2007-04-12
 » gay

wat a piece of ***** this game will go nowhere just like the other 1000 alpha releases on qj.net

   by ? (Unregistered) - 2007-04-12
 » LINK BROKE

The link is broke it has 2 HTTP://...

http://http//dl.qj.net/PSPokemon-Alpha-2-Release-PSP-Homebrew-Games/pg/12/fid/13493/catid/195


   Re: ? (Unregistered) - 2007-04-12
 » LINK BROKE

You can just go here

http://dl.qj.net/PSPokemon-Alpha-2-Release-PSP-Homebrew-Games/pg/12/fid/13493/catid/195
   by djlenny51 (Unregistered) - 2007-04-12
 » nice

looks good

   by eminentjonfrost (Unregistered) - 2007-04-12
 » what if it were online?

i know its a lot, but that would certainly make me 'gotta catch em all' again.

   by zeppyrkr (Unregistered) - 2007-04-12
 » ohh god

how about you put your time and effort into a less gay game, jesus christ im so sick of little boys posting gay ass ***** on here, go get a nds and play with your pokemon.

   by Re_z_dent Al (Unregistered) - 2007-04-12
 » cool

this is a great progress you got there! keep up the good work! and for all you haterz, stop whyninig, so what if u dont like the game, but stop placing retarded comments. if you like it good, if not just ignore it and move on, no time to waste with stupid comments.
hope you make a full version out of it!! ^^

   by s (Unregistered) - 2007-04-12
 » sd

dont want to sound like a noob, but it keeps says "game could not be started" what do i do?

   by ash (Unregistered) - 2007-04-14
 » the mother*****er

hey misty if yu want i ***** yu now

   by fnjcvnv (Unregistered) - 2007-04-19
 » cvnnmcvhm

ur *****in gay whoopty *****..in do pokemon are u 5???