Bloom

Bloom was an action-adventure game with gameplay based on the Zelda series, but taking place in an universe inhabited by Pokémon. It follows the adventures of Alpe as she grows and explores the world, making many friends and enemies.
As of July 2017, the game is no longer worked on, and has been rebooted into two games: First Bloom and Second Bloom.
==Story==
Bloom's story is very long, with many characters involved inside of it. It is probably the most important aspect of the game and is one of it's main marketing point. According to it's creator, he could've easily made it a comic or a written story, but he felt like making it a game would be better.
You can find the story here.
==Gameplay==
In Bloom, you wander around a map with various areas, such as a forest, a town and a lake. Various hostile Pokémon roam the area, and, beign a Pokémon yourself, you can defend yourself using your attacks. You have 3 attacks from the start, and you automatically learn more as you defeat other Pokémon and progress through the story. Some moves can even be bought from the store. Other moves have to be optained though Move Tutors and Chests.
The battling system is akin to the first Zelda games where you just use your moves, but a few Pokémon mechanics are mixed in. Type effectiveness is in the game, although this doesn't matters since most of the moves you can learn are Grass or Normal type. Grass and Flying types do not resist the Grass type anymore to make the game easier, but there are no other adjustments to the type chart. Additionally, moves have a 5% chance to be "critical", which doubles the damage done by the move.
Unlike the original Zelda games, there are no dungeons or things to collect; the story progresses without them, although some of the places you go to in the story contain puzzles similar to the ones in dungeons.
There is a Day/Night cycle in the game, which affects the spawn rate of some Pokémon like Morelull. During Day, you also move faster, while during Night, less enemies will spawn (usually). The day and the night last for 5 minutes each.
==Characters==
Character	Description
Alpe 	Alpe is the main character of the game and the character you play as. She is a teenager Petilil who believed she was a Fomantis until she met Showstar. She lives in a tribe of Fomantises and Lurantises, where she is known for beign very rebellious, never abiding by laws, never doing productive work, and always running away. Some think she really just needs to discover the world, while others think she should be punished harshly. Said punishments are one of the main reason why Alpe flees the tribe from time to time.
Shial 	Shial is probably the only friend Alpe made before Showstar; at least, the only one that worked out for more then a day. He isn't as major as characters like Ere, but he's still worth a mention here. Like Alpe, he likes beign quite rebellious, and despises the Rooted Tribe. He says his mom is very cool compared to other people's moms. It's confirmed she will be met during the story.
Showstar	Showstar is Alpe's main ally for most of the game. He is a foreigner Venomoth, and also a thief who always get away. He is infamous for this. He is also known for his overexaggerated reactions to everything; he always assumes anything new he meets is an alien or linked to a conspiracy theory. He is the one who brought Alpe to the Clawtin village.
Ere 	Ere starts out as one of the main antagonists of the game, but is quickly revealed to be working for the mysterious main villain of the game. He was told to kill Alpe by said villain, but has clearly shown he doesn't wants to. While he seems forced to carry out evil schemes by his master, he wishes he was in the good guys's camp. A lot of the story revolves about him and Alpe.
Dr. Magnon	Dr. Magnon is a genetist, who has developped many devices allowing the police of the town of Clawtin to track criminals. He is described as a real genius, and most of the machines seen in the game were apparently made by him. He has cameras all around the forest Alpe's tribe lives in. He's interested by Alpe's differences compared to other Fomantis, and wants to get a DNA sample from her. He's easily the most insocial character in the game, though, so this isn't an easy task.
Taff 	Taff is the hero of the town of Clawtin. He is known for beign very nice in general, giving homeless people shelter and food. He also works for the Clawtin police and has arrested a lot of criminals, most of which were very dangerous. Showstar is his current target, but he has given him a lot of trouble, to the point he is beginning to obsess over the moth, constantly coming up with plans to take him down. However, his level, which is much lower then Showstar, is a huge limitation in this.
Isopino	Isopino is a very lazy Golisopod and one of the main antagonists in the game. He is always dangerous, even when he sleeps, where sharp "Z"s start cutting things up around him. He makes his first impression by striking various poses, which are so impressive and shocking that they deal major damage. He's more of a comedic character, but that doesn't stops him from beign a serious threat in the game. He is one of the game's reoccuring bosses.
==Bosses==
==Allies==
==Moves==
===Learned from the Start===
Move 	Effect
Absorb 	Small-ranged attack that deals low damage. Heals Alpe by half the damage done.
Growth 	Support move that increases the power of your 3 next attacks.
Helping Hand	Increases the power of an attack done by an ally. Since they rarely appear, this is pretty situational.
===Learned as you progress===
Move 	Effect
Leech Seed 	Shoots a seed. If it hits an enemy it leeches HP off it for 5 seconds.
Stun Spore 	Small-ranged attack that slows down enemies.
Mega Drain 	Small-ranged attack that deals average damage. Heals Alpe by half the damage done.
Synthesis 	Heals 1/4 of Alpe's HP.
Magical Leaf 	Long-ranged attack that deals average damage.
Sleep Powder 	Small ranged attack that makes enemies sleep for 3 seconds.
Aromatherapy 	Suppport move that heals Alpe of any status effects.
Giga Drain 	Small-ranged attack that deals decent damage. Heals Alpe by half the damage done.
Energy Ball 	Long-ranged attack that deals high damage.
Entrainment 	Support move that makes your ally immune to status effects in the sunlight. Since they rarely appear, this is pretty situational.
Sunny Day 	Makes it sunny, triggerring the effects of your ability, Leaf Guard.
After You 	Makes Alpe use her next attack right after the target moves.
Leaf Storm 	Shoots a "laser" of leaves that deals very high damage. Harshly lowers the power of the next 4 attacks. Strongest attack in the game along with Solar Beam.
Teeter Dance 	Confuses all enemies in the room.
Quiver Dance 	Boosts speed, defense and attack power all at once.
Petal Dance 	Makes Alpe spin in a petal tornado which deals a lot of damage, but she can't be controlled during this.
Petal Blizzard	Releases a lot of spinning petals in all direction, dealing high damage.
===Learned from Stores===
Move 	Effect
Toxic 	Poisons the target. Slowly deals more damage for 5 seconds.
Hidden Power	Shoots 7 spinning orbs. The damage dealed by the attack is random.
Safeguard 	Protects Alpe from status effects during 5 seconds.
Protect 	Shields Alpe from attacks during 2 seconds.
Frustration 	Physical attack that deals more damage the less health Alpe has left.
Solar Beam 	Charges for 3 seconds, then launches a powerful beam. Strongest attack in the game along with Leaf Storm.
Return 	Physical attack that deals more damage the more health Alpe has left.
Double Team 	Makes a clone of Alpe. The first Alpe hit disappears, with the other Alpe taking no damage.
Facade 	Physical attack that deals more damage when Alpe is afflicted by a status effect.
Rest 	Restores all HP, but makes Alpe sleep for 5 seconds. Fails in sunlight.
Attract 	1/2 chance of infatuating the enemy. Does not work on bosses and genderless enemies.
Round 	AoE attack that gets stronger the more it is used in a row.
Flash 	Makes a flash that makes enemies have trouble targetting Alpe for 3 seconds.
===Learned from Move Tutors===
Move 	Effect
Bide 	Alpe waits for 3 seconds and then deals damage equivalent to the damage done to her x2.
Charm 	Lowers enemy attack.
Endure 	Makes Alpe resist all moves at 1 HP for 5 seconds.
Grass Whistle	Ranged attack that puts enemies to sleep for 3 seconds.
Healing Wish 	Takes a lot of HP from Alpe, but if she dies she gains back this HP giving her an extra life.
Ingrain 	Makes Alpe unable to move but restores her HP at a very quick rate.
Natural Gift 	Uses a different attack depending on what item Alpe used last.
Sweet Scent 	AoE attacks that makes enemy have trouble targetting Alpe.
===Learned from Chests===
Move 	Effect
Dream Eater 	Deals very high damage and heals HP, but only works if the enemy is asleep.
Grass Knot 	Makes the enemy trip, dealing low damage. Deals very high damage to bosses, though.
Swagger 	Makes enemies mad, confusing them but increasing their attack while they're confused.
Substitute 	Makes a fake doll of Alpe. This doll takes the next attack done to Alpe.
Secret Power	Deals average damage, along with a special effect depending on the area.
Nature Power	Turns into a different move depending on the area.
Confide 	Lowers enemy attack.
Cut 	Deals average damage. Can be used to break some saplings for easter eggs.
Covet 	Deals low damage. May give Alpe an item related to the enemy the attack was used on.
Heal Bell 	Heals Alpe from any statuses.
Seed Bomb 	Drops a seed that explodes after 3 seconds, dealing high damage. Alpe can be hit by it, however.
Snore 	Deals very high damage if Alpe is asleep.
Worry Seed 	Prevents the enemy from using attacks.
==Wild Pokémon==
Pokémon	Description
Cutiefly	
Cutiefly is one of the fastest enemies in the game, which may suggest it is tough to deal with, but it is so frail it will usually go down in a single attack. This little bee fly attacks you with Absorb, which deals low damage and heals it by 50% of the damage dealt.
They feed on nectar and pollen. They're able to see which flowers are about to bloom because they can see auras.
Fomantis	
Fomantis is the enemy that does the most damage in Rooted Forest. It attacks with Fury Cutter, which is dangerous as it super-effects you. However, it is a physical attack, and Fomantises are rather slow meaning you can easily run from them.
A lot of Fomantis in the game live in the Rooted Tribe. The ones you encounter in Rooted Forest were exiled from it for various reasons.
Morelull	
Morelull is a rather passive enemy. While it is quite bulky, it's attack, Spore, does not make you take damage, meaning it is harmless unless another enemy is near. In fact, they only attack if you attack them; if you don't, they'll just wander around peacefully.
Morelull usually sleeps during the day; it only becomes active at night. This is reflected ingame, as they spawn a lot more at nighttime.
Pineco	
Pineco is rather unique in that it only shows up if you hit a tree. Unlike other enemies in Rooted Forest, they have two attacks they use in a pattern; they use Protect, which shields them from all damage, then uses Tackle, which is a weak physical attack.
While Pineco looks just like a pinecone, it isn't actually one; it is actually a bagworm, which makes a shield with materials like tree bark.
Bounsweet	
Bounsweet, like Pineco, only shows up if you hit a tree, but it also has a very low chance to spawn naturally. They just run away; if they are threatened, they will use Rapid Spin, which can notably deflect ranged attacks. If you want to beat one, use melee attacks instead.
Bounsweet exudes a delicious aroma from it's body. However, if you try to eat one, you'll find out it tastes way too sweet for consumption.
Surskit	
Surskit can be found skating ontop of Drowze Lake. It can go on land, but it always spawns on the lake. If you come in their vicinity, they will dash at you quickly, using Quick Attack; unprepared players can easily die from these adorable water striders.
Surskit produces a sweet liquid from the top of it's antenna; the taste of it is extremely repulsive to predators, but is tasty to other Pokémon.
Lotad	
Like Surskit, Lotad can be found floating on Drowze Lake, but it also spawns on land unlike it. If you approach it, it will use Water Gun on you, which is a ranged attack that you fortunately resist. Still a rude move from the Lotad, though.
Lotad occasionally carries around small Pokémon on it's leaf. Since it is already small itself, few Pokémon can benefit from this.
Lombre	
Lombre is a nocturnal Pokémon, meaning it only spawns at night, and even then it is quite rare. It's move, Fury Swipes, explains this very well; it will relentlessly attack you with this move, and unless you are far into the game, you're better off running from them.
Beign touched by this Pokémon's hands is very unpleasant. This means it's Fury Swipes attack is even worse!
Ribombee	
Taff is not the only member of his species! Ribombee is the only Pokémon in Drowze Lake you will not find on land. They are essentially a stronger version of Cutiefly, using Draining Kiss instead of Absorb. It's also incredibly fast, but very frail just Cutiefly.
Ribombee despises rain, because it makes it's fur sticky and dirty. It can be found frantically flying around when it is raining.
Dewpider	
Dewpider always spawns underwater, and will only spawn at day. It is rather slow and if it shoots you, it will try to snipe you with Bubble, although this attack is weak and easily avoidable. However, it is surprisingly bulky.
Dewpider covers it's head with an orb made out of water. This allows it to breath if it has to go on land. It also uses it to drown tiny prey.
Geodude	
Geodude is very slow, making it seem quite a weak enemy, but watch out for it's Spark move! It is an AoE attack that has a chance to stun you for a few seconds. However, you resist it because you are a grass type, and you can super-effect Geodude, breaking through it's bulk.
Geodude's body is magnetic. Some sand made out of iron may stick to it's more magnetic parts, hence the "hair".
Diglett	
Diglett's speed can be very surprinsing! It's speed is just a little lower then Ribombee, one of the fastest enemies. It will attack you with Metal Claw, which isn't a particularly dangerous attack, but it may still put a dent into you. Sadly for it, it's very frail; not as much as Cutiefly though.
The hair on Diglett's head are actually whiskers. It uses these whiskers to communicate with it's friends.
Nosepass	
Nosepass is incredibly bulky. It's speed is also incredibly low. In fact, at a glance, it doesn't even appears to move! However, it will use Rock Throw at you, a ranged attack that deals quite a bit of damage. It will attack you quicker if you attack it from close, so use ranged attacks instead.
Nosepass is the worst nightmare of Geodude and Diglett, as it can just pull those to it with its incredible magnetism abilities.
Sandshrew	
You'd expect Sandshrew to be fast, but it's actually quite slow. However, it's bulky and can deal good damage with Rollout. This attack consists of it rolling into a ball and then ramming into walls pinball-style. The sudden speed from the attack can be quite surprinsing!
Sandshrew does not like water but will still drink it. It's body is geared so it can spend long amounts of time without drinking water.
Graveler	
Graveler is a very slow enemy, but also a very strong one. It starts off walking around slowly while using Charge; don't touch it or you will be stunned. After charging for a while, however, it will suddenly use Rollout on you while being electrically charged. This deals a lot of damage.
Graveler loves the taste of dravite, which is a variant of the tourmaline mineral. After eating them, dravite crystals form on its body.
Dugtrio	
Dugtrio is extremely fast, and also packs a punch, making it a rather dangerous enemy. Like its pre-evolution, it uses Metal Claw, but this times it uses it three times in a cow! It's slightly bulkier, but fortunately, it is about as frail as the average enemy at most.
Its fabulous gold hair provides it with protection; both because it is actually gold, and because its foes are hypnotized by its beautyé
Nincada	
Nincada is a more passive enemy that just slowly wanders around. If you approach it too much, however, it will use Leech Life on you, which can do a lot of damage. Since it's bulky, and because it has a life-draining ability, it can be hard to knock out, but it's passive so you just shouldn't approach it.
Nincada's antenna allows it to wander around even in pitch darkness. However, its eyesight is incredibly poor.
Drilbur	
Drilbur is a fast and very aggresive enemy. It uses Fury Swipes extremely quickly at you, and it is faster than you, so this is hard to dodge. However, it is so frail that you usually always knock it out in 1 hit. So while it looks very dangerous at first glance, it's actually not very hard to deal with.
By spinning very quickly, it can dig through the ground like a drill, which is useful when it is searching for food like roots.
==Areas==
===Clawtin Island===
Area 	Description 	Wild Pokémon
Rooted Tribe 	The player character comes from the Rooted Tribe, and thus it is where you start the game. It is situated at east of the Rooted Forest and is separated from it with a simple wooden fence. A road leads to a campfire surrounded by several houses and huts. There is a board at the back of the tribe where news are written. There is also a playground with some stumps and a sandbox. A tree in the playground allows people to easily break out of the tribe; the only reason why the tree wasn't cut down is because the local inhabitants are afraid it will anger their deity. Said inhabitants are composed exclusively of Fomantises and Lurantises, with the exception of your character. 	-
Rooted Forest 	A rather simple forest area with trees of varying size, most of which are gigantic (although this may be because your character is 0.5 meters tall). Various species of Grass and Bug type Pokémon spawn here. It is usually fairly easy to travel in it, and the Pokémon in it are quite weak, as it is the first place you visit that has wild Pokémon in it. There are a few rocks scattered around, and there are a few hills and craters in the area. In the areas where sunlight reaches the ground, patches of flower can be seen; these flowers are about Alpe's size. 	
Cutiefly
Fomantis
Morelull
Pineco
Bounsweet
Clawtin Town 	Clawtin Town is one of the places you'll go to the most often, acting as some sort of lobby as most of your allies have their home here. It is a massive town, with many houses making it somewhat maze-like to travel in sometimes. Fortunately you can just adjust your camera to give you a bird-view of the town. There are many important buildings in the town you can go to as well; a restaurant where several characters like Taff may be taking a break from their jobs, an hospital where you may go visit characters injured in the story, a laboratory where Dr. Magnon can usually be found, and a police station where you can get quests. Make sure to not go in the backstreets, though...The things that lurk there are dangerous... Except Showstar. You only consider Showstar dangerous if you are called Taff.	-
Drowse Lake 	Drowse Lake is a section of Rooted Forest with different encounters than the normal Rooted Forest. All but one of the encounters here is a water type, and there is also a fair amount of Grass and Bug types. In fact, Ribombee is the only encounter here whose typing does not consist uniquely of one of those three type. Drowse Lake's general appearance is like Rooted Forest, except there are noticeably more flowers, as well as a large lake in the center. You can enter this lake, which contains one of the chests containing moves at the bottom of it. 	
Surskit
Dewpider
Ribombee
Lotad
Lombre
Scarp Grottos 	The north edge of Clawtin is blocked by a large chain of mountains. You cannot climb over these rocky mountains, so instead, you have to travel some caverns which are quite rocky. There isn't much interesting about the grotto, but at least most of the rooms are rather large, meaning you won't get stuck fighting 10 enemies in an hallway. All of the Pokémon here are Rock or Ground type. Interestingly, while Geodude and Diglett are in their Alola forms here, Sandshrew is not. Maybe you will find the opposite versions somewhere else? 	
Geodude
Diglett
Nosepass
Sandshrew
Fugitive Tent 	This is a pretty large tent where outcasts from Clawtin Town and the Rooted Forest Tribe gather. It is purple colored and there are a bunch of stumps to sit on. Nothing is put to cover the ground, leaving it as dirt and wilted grass. It is easy to see the tent itself is in a bad state as there are a fair amount of holes on it, but some of these have been patched up. Overall it's not that good of a place to live, but it's the only place the outcasts can go. Usually. 	-
Fugitive Tunnels	TBA 	
Graveler
Dugtrio
Nincada
Drilbur
Town Backstreets	TBA 	
Meowth
Persian
Rattata
Grimer
Litten
Clawtin Sea 	TBA 	
Corsola
Mareanie
Toxapex
Wimpod
Finneon
==Items==
==Trivia==
*Oddly, the moves teached by the move tutors are actually egg moves in the original Pokémon game. The tutor moves Petilil can learn are found in the chests instead.
*A lot of the Pokémon included in the game are from Generation 7. This is mainly to promote the new game as well as because the game's creator likes the seventh generation a lot.
*A Buzzwole was originally meant to appear, and was planned to have a somewhat major role. He was later replaced with Isopino, who's also somewhat major. The main difference was that Buzzwole was going to be much more Prideful, while Isopino was mostly based on Sloth. Buzzwole was also only going to appear one or two times, while Isopino is reoccuring and shows up several time as a boss.
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