Play Pokemon The Tree of Time Online

Pokemon The Tree of Time is one of those fan-made GBA roms that feels surprisingly polished. The first thing you notice is the overworld—it's got this dreamy, almost surreal quality, like time is shifting around you as you walk through forests and caves.

Early on, you get a starter that isn't from the usual trio, which is a nice change. The battles are standard turn-based stuff, but some of the wild encounters feel deliberately placed, like the game wants you to notice certain Pokémon in certain areas. The time gimmick isn't just window dressing either—some paths open or close depending on where you are in the story.

It's not perfect—some of the dialogue is rough, and the difficulty spikes in weird places. But if you're into obscure Pokémon rom hacks, this one has enough personality to stand out.