Pokémon Sirius is one of those GBA ROM hacks that actually feels like a proper Pokémon game—just with way more polish and some cool surprises. Right off the bat, you get a slicker intro, updated sprites, and a Hoenn region that’s been tweaked just enough to feel fresh without losing that classic vibe.

Starter choices? Not just the usual three—there’s a whole mix of options, including some you wouldn’t expect. I went with Ralts because, well, Gardevoir is a beast, but my friend picked Bagon and steamrolled the first few gyms. The difficulty’s bumped up a notch too, so wild Pokémon actually put up a fight, and trainers don’t just spam Tackle over and over.

Oh, and the music? Some tracks are remixed, some are brand new, but all of them slap. If you’ve got a GBA emulator lying around, this one’s a no-brainer.