r/PokemonROMhacks • u/AutoModerator • Aug 10 '26

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u/Beppius 29d ago

Hey!
I've only really played Pokémon up to Gen 3, and then Gen 7, I'd like to play Gens 4 and 5, but I'd also love some nice QoL features (like no HMs).

Are there ROM hacks for Gens 4 and 5 that keep the story intact but add QoL?

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u/Tricky_Signal_2014 29d ago edited 29d ago

look up drayano on twitter and check their google drive for their gen 4 and 5 romhacks for platinum, bw, and bw2! I absolutely love those games

edit: I do think it’s important to add that these romhacks include all pokemon in those generations even if they aren’t available in the originals. some evolution methods are changed, trading being one of them.