Pokémon Resolute is one of those fan-made GBA hacks that actually feels like a proper, polished game—not just some slapped-together rom with overpowered starters. You get three regions to explore, new Pokémon from later gens mixed in, and a surprisingly decent story for a hack. The rival’s kind of a jerk, which I appreciate.

First thing you’ll notice? The sprites are clean, and the starters aren’t the usual Kanto trio—I went with the grass-type owl thing and regretted nothing. Battles move fast, and there’s just enough extra content (mega evolutions, new areas) to keep it interesting without feeling bloated. Also, no game-breaking bugs so far, which is rare for these.

If you’ve burned through the official games and want something familiar but fresh, this one’s worth a playthrough. Just don’t expect Nintendo-level polish.