Pokémon Neo: Adventure (Red) is one of those fan-made Game Boy ROM hacks that actually feels like a proper, polished Pokémon game—just with some wild twists. You still start in a sleepy little town, pick your starter (though the choices here are way cooler than the usual trio), and set off to battle trainers and catch 'em all. But then you run into Pokémon you’ve never seen before, and the gym leaders? They don’t mess around.

The sprites are updated, the maps feel fresh, and there’s this weirdly satisfying mix of nostalgia and surprise. I got stuck for way too long trying to figure out where to go after the second gym, but hey, that’s part of the charm. If you’ve burned through the official games and want something familiar but unpredictable, this one’s a solid pick.