Pokémon Dark Cry: The Legend of Giratina (Alpha) is one of those fan-made GBA hacks that actually feels like a proper, polished adventure—not just a reskin. You start off in this eerie, stormy region where Giratina’s influence is creeping in, and right away, the vibe is darker than your usual Pokémon game. The sprites are tweaked, the dialogue’s got some edge, and there are even new shadowy Pokémon lurking in tall grass.

First thing I noticed? The starters aren’t the usual trio—you get these weird, almost corrupted-looking choices. Picked the ghost-type one (of course) and immediately ran into a wild battle where the music was this unsettling remix of the classic theme. It’s janky in places—it *is* an alpha—but if you’re into offbeat Pokémon rom hacks with a creepy twist, this one’s got some teeth.