Pokemon Record Keepers is a highly unique story-driven Pokémon ROM hack where you explore multiple eras of a single region, uncover lost histories, and document the rise and fall of civilizations through time.
Pokemon Record Keepers is a FireRed-based ROM hack that places heavy emphasis on story, lore, and worldbuilding. Instead of a traditional badge-focused journey, the game centres around the concept of “Record Keepers” — individuals tasked with observing and documenting major events across history.
Your adventure spans different time periods of the same world, allowing you to witness how locations, people, and Pokémon change across eras. Ancient ruins, lost cities, developing civilizations, and future landscapes all play a role in the unfolding narrative.
Rather than a simple villain team plot, Record Keepers focuses on mysteries of the past, legendary Pokémon, forgotten conflicts, and the consequences of human and Pokémon actions over time. The story is structured to feel closer to a JRPG than a traditional Pokémon title.
Gameplay blends classic Pokémon mechanics with updated systems, expanded encounters, and quality-of-life improvements. Exploration is a major focus, with hidden lore, optional locations, and story-driven progression replacing the usual linear gym rush.
Pokemon Record Keepers is especially popular among players who enjoy narrative-heavy ROM hacks, slower-burn adventures, and Pokémon games that experiment with structure and storytelling.