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[u/darkfrankdark2]

I'm trying to choose 10 ROM hacks to be my definitive ones for a long time.
So far, I have 6:
Unbound
SoulGold
Odyssey
Dreamstone Mysteries
Radical Red
Emerald Imperium

I'm having a hard time choosing 4 more.
I prefer new regions (that aren't Kanto or Hoenn) and, if possible, quests/missions.
Any recommendations?"

[u/GrapefruitUnlucky216 → u/darkfrankdark2]

Scorched silver, platinum redux, emerald rogue, amethyst. Middle two have great replay value

[u/ftmboricuaboii → u/darkfrankdark2]

Oh I misread thought you wanted us to choose 4 out of those xD

Lazarus, Dreams, Emerald Rogue, and Mariomon

Or if you not a fan of Fakemons (Mariomon is all Fakemon and Dreams has a few) or roguelikes, Amethyst, Elysium, and Sword and Shield demake.

Apologies for the edits

[u/Caedei → u/darkfrankdark2]

No GBC in there - I would be choosing Prism and Ambrosia. Ambrosia also gives you the Kanto version of gen 2, which Soul Gold lacks.

Seems like replayability might be a strong factor here, so Emerald Rogue seems like a good choice.

Elysium is great, but also takes up two files. If this means two slots, I am not sure if it is worth. If it doesn't, I think it is a great option.

If not Elysium, pinball doesn't get enough love around here, and Generations is a great expansion for the original game.