Play Pokemon Awesome Version XD Online

Pokemon Awesome Version XD is one of those fan-made GBA roms that feels like stumbling into a weird but fun alternate universe. The first thing you notice is how the sprites and maps have this slightly off charm, like someone remixed the original games with their own ideas.

Early on, you're thrown into battles with trainers using unexpected teams—I ran into a guy with a level 12 legendary, which was either a bug or someone having too much fun editing the game. The wild encounters are just as unpredictable, mixing rare Pokémon way earlier than usual.

It's rough around the edges, with some dialogue that doesn't quite fit and a few glitches here and there, but there's something oddly satisfying about seeing what the creator changed. Pokemon Awesome Version XD isn't polished, but it's got personality.