Play Pokemon Shining Victory Online

Pokemon Shining Victory is one of those GBA roms that feels familiar but has its own quirks. The early game throws you into a region with some odd Pokemon choices, like finding a Mareep in the first route instead of the usual birds or bugs. It's a small change, but it makes the grind feel fresh.

Battles are snappy, though some of the trainer AI seems to love spamming status moves a little too much. I lost a fight to a youngster with a Rattata that just would not stop using Tail Whip. The sprite work is clean, but a few of the custom Pokemon designs look a bit off, like someone stretched the pixels too far.

If you're into rom hacks that tweak the formula without going overboard, Pokemon Shining Victory is worth checking out. Just don't expect a completely polished experience.