Pokémon Homestead
HackPokémon Homestead is a short, cozy GBA puzzle hack based on Pokémon Emerald, created by FaelingDraws, Mudskip, and Montblanc. You play as Millie, a novice Pokémon Breeder who dreams of helping with Pokémon conservation. To pass Professor Elm's test, you must pay close attention to the personalities of your Pokémon and the specific requests of the Trainers you meet, finding the most suitable pairing. With zero battles, a scrapbook-themed UI, hand-drawn character portraits, and a stylized day/night system, this charming slice-of-life adventure can be completed in around an hour.
Emulator
Game Boy AdvanceYear
2026Genre
RPGDeveloper
FaelingDraws, Mudskip, MontblancGame Series
Pokédex
PokédexGame Controls
About This Retro Game
Pokémon Homestead replaces traditional battles with a focus on care and observation. As a breeder-in-training, you care for Pokémon, keep them happy, and learn about their individual personalities. The core gameplay loop is a matchmaking puzzle: you meet 7 unique trainers with specific requests and must choose the best companion for each from a pool of 11 available Pokémon.
The hack features a complete UI overhaul with a scrapbook aesthetic, designed to fit its cozy objectives. A stylized day/night system uses unique palettes for specific times of day, affecting both maps and overworld sprites. Every visual element is custom-made in a Gen 3 adjacent style, complemented by hand-drawn character portraits with multiple expressions inspired by GBA and DS games.
Inspired by media like Pokémon Breeder Mini, My Pokémon Ranch, and Pokémon Concierge, this hack was created as a competition entry for TARC3. The game is designed to be accessible and relaxing, with no difficult challenges, making it a perfect pick-up-and-play experience for anyone who enjoys the slice-of-life side of the Pokémon world.
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