Polished Map for Linux

Edit pokecrystal maps and tilesets

Overview

Polished Map is a map and tileset editor designed for Linux users who work with Pokémon GameBoy projects.

It supports editing maps and tilesets for several Pokémon game versions, including pokecrystal, pokegold, pokeyellow, and pokered.

The software also works with many popular Pokémon ROM hacks such as Polished Crystal v2, Red++ v3, Orange, Prism, and others.

This editor is useful for people who want to create or modify maps in these games safely on a Linux platform.

It is built to handle projects using 256 to 512 tiles, along with per-block attributes.

For projects with more advanced features or larger tile sets, Polished Map++ is needed.

Polished Map++ supports editing tougher projects like Polished Crystal v3, Red++ v4, Coral, Black and White 3: Genesis, and Ancient Ruby.

However, using Polished Map++ means additional setup, which users should plan for.

The software fits well with users who want a reliable tool to edit maps in a range of Pokémon ROM hacks on Linux.

One limitation is that Polished Map is only available for Linux, which might exclude users on other operating systems.

Also, there is no detailed information about how easy the user interface is, so new users may need some time to learn it.

In summary, Polished Map is a focused, Linux-only editor for editing Pokémon GameBoy maps and tilesets, especially useful for fans of classic Pokémon games and a variety of popular ROM hacks.

It supports basic and advanced projects when paired with Polished Map++.

This combination makes it a solid choice for tech-savvy users comfortable with a Linux environment looking for safe and effective map editing software.

Pros

  • Supports editing maps and tilesets for multiple Pokemon game versions and hacks.
  • Compatible with projects using 256–512 tiles and per-block attributes via companion Polished Map++.
  • Covers a wide range of popular Pokemon ROM hacks and versions.

Cons

  • No information on user interface or ease of use provided.
  • Limited to Linux platform only.
  • Polished Map++ is required for editing certain advanced projects, implying additional setup.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
LGPL-3.0-only
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://github.com/Rangi42/polished-map/issues

Keywords

Nintendo Pokemon GameBoy Hack Mapeditor

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