Pokémon is having one of its strongest years in recent memory. Although we won't see Winds & Waves until 2028, there are still plenty of other games to enjoy in the series.
Take Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen. We can now return to Kanto on modern hardware with Pokémon Home support, but there's also a follow-up. Over on PokeHarbor, you can pick up Pokémon Stellar and continue your adventures.
Pokémon Stellar, also known as Pokémon Star Twinkle, is a wild GBA rom hack that's based on Pokémon FireRed. As you might expect from the title, magical elements from space are involved, which takes the game in a unique direction.
Here's the premise: "After the major events of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, two protagonists, Aster and Star, arrive in the Kanto region, revealing mysterious magical powers. Some people accept them, others do not. Rumors spread that they come from a strange land called the Ceastil Region, which will be explored in Pokémon Delectable."
Pokémon Stellar includes 328 "Fakemon," otherwise known as brand-new creatures crafted by fans. Puyo Puyo and Star Twinkle Pretty Cure serve as inspiration for the aesthetics, which is plain to see for any fans of either. For reference, Puyo Puyo...
