With this year celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise, it is no wonder that tons of new releases are making themselves known. Not only did Nintendo announce the upcoming release of Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves in 2027, but we already know some of the exciting new additions we can expect with the launch of Gen 10, including a potential new Eevolution.
However, in the meantime, it is a brand-new fan creation that has got Pokémon lovers talking as it aims to bring the region of Johto back into the spotlight for the first time in years.
It is hard to believe that it has been almost two decades since Johto last appeared as a primary setting in a mainline Pokémon entry, but it is most certainly true, as we have not seen it since 2010's Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. However, thanks to one Pokémon fan, we can now experience Johto in all its glory again thanks to the Pokémon Crystal Reflection ROM hack.
Launching just last week, Pokémon Crystal Reflection takes Pokémon Crystal and completely revolutionizes it by offering "a curated experience in the Johto region centered around two main design goals: rebalancing the...
