Everyone has their own favorite entry in the franchise, but Pokémon Ruby is arguably one of the most underrated games of the bunch. It (alongside Sapphire) was the first game to take us to the vibrant Hoenn region, and it really did feel like a glimpse at what the future of the franchise could really be with the advancement of hardware capabilities.
It helps that an iconic 'mon like Groudon graces the cover, but there's solid gameplay there, and one of the better side narratives we've ever seen in the series with the nefarious schemes of Team Magma. Unfortunately, as is so often the case with the Pokémon formula, we never got a true sequel, but that could all change if one fan continues the work they have been doing.
Over on YouTube, you should be able to find the channel for King Cradi, a developer who is currently working on a direct sequel for the game, sensibly titled Pokémon Ruby 2. It takes place five years after an alternate ending of the original game, in which Team Magma successfully managed to dry up the oceans of Hoenn with Groudon.
The latest video is a showcase of a year's worth...
