Shine and Scent

Updating from October 23 r1/r2/r3?

Ordinary in-game saves from October 23 r1/r2/r3 remain compatible. Back up your save before replacing the ROM. A NEW GAME is required for October 22 r4 and earlier saves. Keep those saves with their original ROM. Do not transfer emulator save states between versions.

Everything you need, in one package.

The ZIP includes the game, mGBA setup instructions, a general checklist and optional checks for previous findings.

1. Download and extract the ZIP into a folder on your computer.
2. Open START-HERE.txt or README.md. Install mGBA from the official downloads page.
3. In mGBA, choose File → Load ROM and open Shine-and-Scent-Playtest.gba. Press Enter at the title screen, then choose NEW GAME with X.

Play first. Share your impressions.

Note anything fun, confusing, awkward or broken. Send your findings, location and screenshots to your playtest coordinator. Save the optional retest checklist for later—it contains spoilers.

Explore wherever normal progression allows. This update fixes turning into doors from the side and adds missing door animations in Azure, Garden and Pearl. Pearl’s water keeps animating safely. The Terracotta path-edge edits, hidden-equipment repair and all previous published content are included. Later story work remains in development. The ZIP includes setup instructions and an updated checklist.