Play Pokemon Aluminum Online

Pokemon Aluminum is a GBA romhack that feels familiar but throws in enough twists to keep you guessing. The early game has you wandering through dense forests and caves where wild encounters feel just slightly off from what you'd expect, like finding a fire-type where you'd normally see bugs.

I remember getting stuck for an hour because one gym leader's puzzle was way more involved than the usual "push boulders in a line" routine. The new region has this weird mix of classic pokemon and some obscure ones shuffled in, so team building takes some actual thought.

It's not perfect—some of the dialogue is rough, and the difficulty spikes hard in a few spots. But if you've played the old games to death and want something that messes with the formula just enough, Pokemon Aluminum does that.