Play Pokemon Gary’s Mod Online

Pokemon Gary's Mod is one of those GBA rom hacks that feels familiar but still throws you off balance. You start in a tweaked version of Pallet Town, except Gary's already got a full team and the first rival battle is brutal. The game doesn't hold your hand.

What stands out is how much freedom you have early on. You can wander into areas way above your level, and the wild Pokemon encounters feel unpredictable. I remember grinding for hours just to beat the first gym because the trainer rosters are shuffled in weird ways.

It's rough around the edges—some dialogue is clearly placeholder text, and the map glitches if you push too far off the intended path. But there's charm in that. Pokemon Gary's Mod rewards curiosity, even if it breaks sometimes.