Pokémon Recollections
Synopsis
Take the role of a Topaz Academy Student, Takeru, as he uncovers the mysteries surrounding Pokémon, all while trying to keep his trusted ally, Squall the Sableye, at bay. As he explores the various locales around the world, encounter Legendary Pokémon, Teams, and whole cast new and returning characters.
Can Takeru become the Academy’s top student mentor? Or will he get sucked into playing TCG all day?
Hilarity and hijinks ensue in Pokémon Recollections!
Screenshots
Features
Story Guide: Press Q {Aux1} to listen to a short message on where to go next during Main Campaign.
Crafting system with Wild Item Drops.
Post Thoughts
Theme of Surprise was quite difficult to achieve. I think the entire game's story encapsulates a surprise, from the way the characters interact with each other, and the little details sprinkled into the world. For what was made within the timeframe, I've enjoyed the entire process. Please enjoy the game, and have fun with what is there. There is no end credits, so run around to your hearts content. :)
Made in Pokémon Essentials v21.1 using RPG Maker XP Time Created: Started a few days into the Game Jam and continued until its end.
Download Link: Google Drive Link
Changelog
2025-05-01
Version 0.1.2e Pokémon Recollections
2025-04-30
Version 0.1.1e Pokémon Recollections
2025-04-25
Version 0.1.0e Pokémon Recollections
👾 Known quirks:
▷ Pressing Q "Recollect"
► When near multiple events, Hint Dialogue may repeat
► Works as intended indoors, and depends on outdoor maps.
ver. 0.1.2e
🛠 Fixed:
▷ Elm's Lab:
► Pokémon Case has correct tiles.
▷ Elm's House:
► Restored missing Pokémon NPC and flavor text.
▻ Totodile NPC added.
▷ New Bark Town Home
► Restored missing Pokémon NPC and flavor text.
▻ Chikorita NPC added.
📑 QOL Changes:
▷Route 29
► Demo end warning message during cutscene.
ver.0.1.1e
2025-04-30
Version 0.1.1e Pokémon Recollections
Access Save data and screenshots
C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Pokemon Recollections v0.1.1e
🛠 Fixed Collisions:
▷ Player's House
► No longer warps on top of a box.
► Restored missing flavor texts
▷ Elm's House:
► No longer walk over counters.
▷ Elm's Lab:
► Pokémon Case has correct tiles.
📑 QOL Changes:
▷ Pokédex
► Contains only the national dex due to other dexes crashing the game.
▷ For all captured Pokémon, and especially Sableye
► Learn and remove moves at the Tutor PC in the Community Center.
▷ Sableye Tutor Moves
► Added: Crunch and False Swipe to Tutor PC.
▷ Elm's Lab:
► Added event indicator to signal crafting station.
► Fixed healing station to run event without a Pokémon.
▷ NPC events
► Fixed spelling error on blocking Cherrygrove Cop.
► Restored missing Youngster Day NPC on Route 29.
► Fixed Day/Night Event for Sketchy Tip Guy.
▷ Under the hood:
► Credits: Rique and The Hobbit for TM Material Sprite Code. Wild Pokemon drops now call one image to save space.
► Removed excess Audio Files! Aprox 500mb of space now~
ver.0.1.0e
Insert Game Jam Release Ver.
Hi, Zephyrias!
I finished your game and want to give you some feedback. 😄
General thought: Pretty cute so far.
Positives:
-Sableye is a banger Pokemon so I like having it as a Starter.
-The interactions between the protagonist and the NPCs feel very realistic (well written)
-Great humor
-A ton of cute little easter eggs were scattered around
Negatives:
-The OW encounters cluttered the route a bit too much and created road blocks. Maybe lower the amount of encounters.
-Sableye's moveset struggles against Normal-types
There isn't a ton to experience right now, but the foundation is there and if you continue like that the game will be great for sure!
Congrats on submitting something within the deadline! 🎉