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The original was posted on /r/rg35xx by /u/Shepherdsfavestore on 2023-11-01 00:27:55.
Hey all, hopefully you are interested in this. I just set up an RG35xx for a friend and sent him this little write up about the Romhacks I’ve played. If there’s any “must plays” I’ve missed, am incorrect, or I need to add something to a review let me know:
Gen II
Polished Crystal: simply the best way to replay Crystal. Adds HG/SS elements, no trading for evolutions, all 251 pokemon available and buffs gym leaders. Now leaders have 4+ pokemon each and good coverage. Physical/special split is included too. Great hack
Pokémon Prism: brand new adventure in gen II. New region, 12+ gym leaders. Some pokemon from later gens included. Super fun hack. There is an extensive guide on the subreddit I recommend looking at.
Crystal Clear: open world crystal. Choose your starting town and from over 20 starting pokemon. Gym leaders scale with your badges. Cool way to replay Crystal.
Gen III
Perfect FireRed and Perfect Emerald: If you want to replay FireRed or emerald there is no reason to play the base game anymore. These add every Pokémon up to gen III catchable*, no trading evolutions, and other QoL changes, but stays true to the originals. Also adds the physical/special split. Apparently later gyms have been buffed as well.
*it may only be 251 in Perfect FireRed. I haven’t gotten far enough yet
Unbound: widely praised as the best fanmade pokemon game ever. Somehow the DS art style is replicated for GBA. Pokémon from every generation. Cool starter choices. Highly recommend.
Gaia & Glazed: both new adventures in Gen III includes Gen IV pokemon as well. Haven’t gotten far enough in either to recommend one above the other, but if you want a fresh Gen III experience this is the way to go. Played half of Gaia during Covid and liked it well enough
Liquid Crystal: Crystal remake for GBA. I haven’t gotten too far yet. Seems cool though.
FireRed Rocket: Play as team rocket and steal Pokémon. Am interesting twist if you’re tired of the mainline stories. Fun fighting Red and Blue as a team rocket member too.
GS Chronicles: An updated way to play Johto in the DS/Unbound art style, doesn’t follow the original G/S/C storyline. It does have lots of QoL improvements but is also a bit buggy. I haven’t gotten far but I’ve read mixed reviews and Liquid Crystal is usually favorable over this.
I am aware of Radical Red as well, but neither of us are really into competitive Pokemon, so I did not include it. Would like to hear other thoughts on the games I’ve posted as well.