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

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, ...

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 ...

Callum is a seasoned gaming managing editor for a number of publications and a gamer who will always try to shine a spotlight on indie games before giving AAA titles the time of day. He loves nothing ...

Laurence Wall is a Contributor at DualShockers who has been writing professionally since 2022 and covering games since 2023. He primarily writes guides and lists, with a focus on indie games, RPGs, ...

Hamza Haq serves as a writer for the gaming guides and lists department at GameRant, while dabbling in news coverage on the side. Based in Pakistan, he has been writing professionally about games ...

Hamza Haq serves as a writer for the gaming guides and lists department at GameRant, while dabbling in news coverage on the side. Based in Pakistan, he has been writing professionally about games ...

Pokémon Crystal Legacy is a rom hack made by TheSmithPlays based on the Pokémon Crystal disassembly. The Legacy games attempt to bring each game to it’s fullest potential while retaining the identity ...

These ROM hacks are widely regarded as among the best for the 3DS. They offer a significantly more challenging experience compared to the original games, with new features and tweaks that enhance ...