Pokémon Manly Pink (beta) is one of those weird, hilarious ROM hacks that turns the usual Pokémon formula on its head. Instead of the usual cute starters, you get… well, let’s just say they’re not what you’d expect. The overworld sprites are all beefed-up, hyper-masculine versions of familiar Pokémon, and the dialogue is full of ridiculous, over-the-top machismo. It’s like someone took a regular Pokémon game and fed it nothing but protein shakes.

Gameplay-wise, it’s still a GBA Pokémon game at its core—you battle, catch monsters, and take on gyms—but everything’s been reskinned to fit the theme. Some moves have been renamed to fit the "manly" aesthetic, and trainers will absolutely roast you if you lose. It’s janky in places (it is a beta, after all), but that just adds to the charm. If you’ve ever wanted to see a buff Pikachu flexing after a battle, this is your chance.

Definitely more of a novelty than a serious playthrough, but worth a laugh if you’re into weird ROM hacks.