JPokeBattle

A Pokémon battle clone implemented in Java with custom graphics and battle mechanics.

🚀 Built for: Programming Methods – Sapienza University of Rome
📚 Course Year: 2024/25

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About

JPokeBattle is a Java implementation of the classic Pokémon battle system. It features custom Pokémon names, evolution mechanics, turn-based battles, and a save system.

Getting Started

Playing the Game

If you just want to play the game on Windows without worrying about dependencies:

1. Go to the Releases section on GitHub
2. Download the latest .exe file
3. Run the executable - no Java installation required (the executable includes a packaged JVM created with jpackage)

Using the JAR File

If you prefer to use the JAR file (works on any platform with Java installed):

1. Download the JPokeBattle.jar file
2. Run it with: java -jar JPokeBattle.jar

Building from Source

If you want to build the project yourself:

git clone https://github.com/mivige/JPokeBattle.git
cd JPokeBattle
javac src/JPokeBattle.java
java -cp src JPokeBattle

Features

• Turn-based battle system similar to the original Pokémon games
• Custom Pokémon with Italian-inspired names
• Evolution system
• Experience and leveling mechanics
• Move learning system
• Game state saving and loading
• Leaderboard tracking

Premade Save File

The included pokebattle_save.dat contains:

• A Charmander (Carmine) just 1 experience point away from evolving
• An Ivysaur (Ignazio) 1 experience point away from unlocking its fifth move

This premade save allows you to quickly experience the evolution and move-learning mechanics of the game.

Custom Pokémon Names

JPokeBattle features custom Italian-inspired names for the Pokémon:

Original	JPokeBattle Name
Bulbasaur	Bulbo
Ivysaur	Ignazio
Venusaur	Vincenzo
Charmander	Carmine
Charmeleon	Carmelo
Charizard	Caruso
Squirtle	Michelangelo
Warturtle	Walter
Blastoise	Blanco
Magikarp	Martina
Gyarados	Gianmarco
Ditto	Pongo
Mew	Miù
Mewtwo	Tony

Credits

• All illustrations used in this project are created by @BlackInkWeaver
• Pokémon is a registered trademark of Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures Inc.
• This is a fan project for educational purposes only

License

See the LICENSE file for details.