Pokémon Rijon Adventures is one of those fan-made GBA hacks that actually feels like a proper Pokémon game—just with a whole new region to explore. You start off in Rijon, a place packed with its own weird little towns and routes, and the usual "pick a starter, fight gym leaders" routine kicks in pretty quick. But there are some fun twists, like wild Pokémon you don’t normally see early in other games, and trainers who actually put up a decent fight.

The sprites and maps have that classic GBA charm, though some areas feel a bit empty. Still, if you’ve burned through the official games and want something fresh without straying too far from the formula, this one’s a solid time-waster. Just don’t expect a crazy story—it’s mostly about the battles and exploration.