Pokemon Melanite Version

Title Screen

Animated title screen featuring Darkrai, the game's mascot and main legendary.

Prof. Oak's Intro

Welcome to the world of Pokemon! Oak introduces you to the game, and the brand new Zela Region. Choose to play as a boy or girl, and enter your name.

Ariados attack in Dusk Forest

Shortly after starting the game, you find yourself in Dusk Forest, and are attacked by the wild Pokemon. Luckily, the strange old man you met in town comes to your rescue.

Choosing your Starter

After following the man into a strange old lab, he offers you a Pokemon to protect yourself. These are not your average starters though. All of their evolution methods, stats, and move sets have been changed.

Sneasel, the Dark Type Pokemon

One of your choices is Sneasel. Sneasel is super effective against Natu, but weak to Croagunk. Sneasel evolves at level 27 into Weavile.

Croagunk, the Fighting Type Pokemon

Your next choice is Croagunk. Croagunk is super effective against Sneasel, but weak to Natu. Croagunk evolves into Toxicroak at level 27.

Natu, the Psychic Type Pokemon

Your final choice is Natu. Natu is super effective against Croagunk, but weak to Sneasel. Natu evolves at level 27 into Xatu.

Staravia fly over Lily Town

One of the unique features of this game, is Pokemon in the overworld. Various bird Pokemon will fly over towns, Corphish walk the beaches, and geodude hide in the mountains.

Trainer battles on Route 1

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Tour of Novum Town

A kind girl named Kaitlyn shows you around the first town you enter. Her brother, Parker, ends up becoming your friend, and rival.

Alice tells you the history of Zela

In Relic Cave, a strong trainer named Alice tells you the history of the Zela Region you live in. A long time ago, Darkrai came to the region, and tried to destroy Peace and Balance. Luckily, he was stopped, but could he have escaped his prison?

Crossing Route 2's Bridge

If you haven't noticed by now, another feature of Pokemon Melanite is following Pokemon. The first Pokemon in your party will follow behind you outside its Pokeball.

An average Battle

The Pokemon sprites in battle are animated like in Black and White. The game's regional dex contains 285 pokemon, coming from each generation. The upcoming Beta has over 100 of these available in it.

Pallisa City Robbery

You enter the first large city, to find its Pokemon Center being robbed! Who is the mysterious hooded figure who stole the PokeCenter's Pokemon?

Rival Parker wants to Battle!

All important battles have a special VS animation played before them.

Custom Menu System

Pokemon Melanite features a special menu system custom made for this game. You can see the time, where you are, and your current party just by opening the menu.

Gym Leader Joey wants to Battle!

Hey! Remember my Rattata? My Rattata is special, it's like, my Rattata is in the top percentage of all Rattata.

Joey is back, and he has grown up! He is the leader of the Pallisa City Gym, and uses Normal Type Pokemon.

Berries on Route 3

Berry trees are also back. Collect and plant berries in fresh soil found on almost every Route.

Bridge on Route 3

Just me walking around with my Nidoran.

Discover your Destiny

In a cave in Vetus Town, you find Alice again. You are shown ruins on a wall, and discover that you are the only one who can save the world.

On the beach of Route 4

Route 4 is a nice curving Beach Route. Find Corphish walking around, headbutt palm trees, and battle trainers.

More Berries and Items

As you may notice, items are not all generic Pokeballs anymore. Items show up as what they are. You can even find item cases like in Pokemon Colosseum and Pokemon XD containing multiple items.

Hidden Grottos on Route 5

Hidden Grottos from Black and White make a return as well. Find the Grotto hidden in most Routes and find the special Pokemon hidden inside. All Pokemon found in Hdden Grottos have their dream world abilities. Hidden Grottos regenerate every 24 hours.

Ore Veins and Mining in Splitsoul Town

Use your Pickaxe to mine at Ore Veins found around Origin Mountain. The classic mining game from DPPT is back, with a few new items.

Inside the Splitsoul Town Gym

Yo! Champ in the making! The second gym, located in Splitsoul Town is full of Rock Type Pokemon. To advance through the gym you will have to solve puzzles from the Ruins of Alph in Johto.

Gym Leader Doug wants to battle!

The second gym leader, Doug is a master of the Rock Type, and a lover of Fossils.

Darkrai... has escaped

After defeating the second gym, you go to meet Alice in the basement of Shroud Pillar, to find that the unthinkable has happened. Darkrai has escaped.