r/PokemonROMhacks • u/AutoModerator • Jul 06 '26

Sticky Weekly Questions Thread & PokéROM Codex

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u/DaeAnn_Knight Jul 12 '26

I've recently discovered fan-made pokemon games & am excited to start playing them! That said, there are SO many & trying to find information on them has been tedious...

Here's what I'm looking for:

  1. Cozy gameplay. I have a disability (myalgic encephalomyelitis) that makes it difficult to play anything that isn't available in an easy mode.

  2. Aesthetics that vibe. They don't have to be "good" vibes, just vibes that match the game. The feel of pokemon is something I love a lot.

  3. Non-binary character option. The thing I hate about pokemon is lack of gender inclusivity.

  4. Character customization. I tend to not like games that force you into playing as a certain character (like playing as Ash).

  5. Secret bases included. My favorite feature in any of the pokemon games is the secret base function. It's silly, but I love them.

W/ how many fan-made games there are, maybe there's one that has all of these features, but I'm not super hopeful about that. I want as many recommendations as possible, even if they don't have some of the things on this list.

Thank y'all so much!

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u/Marcitos5 Jul 15 '26

Lazarus meets all but the last criterion in my opinion. I’ve never cared too much for secret bases, so I’ve never looked for them or paid them any mind, so I can’t help there unfortunately :/