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Gen2Recomp Guides

Choose a guide for your device, start Pokemon Gold, Silver or Crystal, learn the controls, check mod availability, or fix a common problem.

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Complete beginner path

How to play Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Step-by-step guide

Start with the correct download, choose your own compatible game, complete the first launch and begin playing.

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Current downloads

Choose the correct package

Step-by-step guide

Match your Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Switch, Xbox or RG34XXSP device to the correct file and avoid downloads not meant for normal installation.

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Installation guides

Set up your platform

Computer setup

Windows, Mac and Linux

Step-by-step guide

Open the Windows, Mac or Linux package, then choose Gold, Silver or Crystal and protect your progress.

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Phone and tablet setup

Android installation

Step-by-step guide

Install the v0.7.18 APK, protect an older save if you are moving from a pre-v0.7.10 build, and complete the first launch.

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Play and configure

Controls, mods and the optional 3D view

Reference

Controls and hotkeys

Step-by-step guide

Find movement buttons, keyboard shortcuts, controller inputs, save and load keys, and visual options.

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Optional mod

Gen2 Dramatic Shapes

Step-by-step guide

Install the current 0.7.18 package after the normal game works, then test the raised, block-like world safely.

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Optional extras

Install and manage mods

Step-by-step guide

Install and manage extras carefully, check Gold, Silver or Crystal support, keep backups and handle conflicts.

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Safe fixes

Troubleshooting

Step-by-step guide

Start with a backup and work through rejected games, slow first launch, updates, saves, controllers and 3D-view problems.

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