There are tons of great Pokémon ROM hacks out there, but ones that expand, improve, or honor the Johto region are some of the most enjoyable.

This ongoing fan game features an entirely new region with eight gym leaders and eight elemental masters, custom Mega Evolutions, Gigantamax forms, new moves, and a unique Bleed status condition. It ...

It’s no secret that Pokémon games tend to follow the same trends, mimicking each other and retreading a lot of the same ground. This is what inspires so many ROM hacks, or fan-projects that try to ...

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The fan community has always been active when it comes to making ROM hacks. That means making changes in the original game files to alter dialogues, graphics, levels, gameplay mechanics, or to ...

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ROM hacks for Pokémon tend to create new experiences through brand-new fan-made regions, fake Pokémon, or even new gameplay mechanics that differ from those established in the regular series. However, ...