I've always been a big fan of the Pokémon franchise and love retro-gaming in my spare time. I thought it was a good idea to start a thread with everyone's favorite Hack ROMs, so that we can discover new hidden gems.
Here's mine:
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Pokémon Team Rocket Edition (GBA): a fresh perspective on the world of Pokémon, the storyline revolves around a Team Rocket grunt looking to clinb the organizational ladder. The story is definitely well-curated and unexpected, making this my favorite hack ROM at the moment. https://i0.wp.com/visualboyadvance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Pokemon-Team-Rocket-Edition.jpg?w=400&ssl=1
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Pokémon Crystal Legacy (GBC): It's a classic which builds on top of the already excellent storyline of Pokémon Crystal. Not the most innovative ROM, but if you love Crystal as I do you're definitely going to like this one. https://s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/romhacking-hacks/hacks/gameboy/images/titles/8134titlescreen.jpg
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Pokémon Radical Red (GBA): Either you're going to love it or hate it. The ROM is well-done, but its difficulty level is insane, especially for casual gamers. Still, is one of my favorite ROMs whenever I feel like taking up a challenge. https://radicalred.visualboyadvance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pokemon-radical-red-box-art.png