Pokémon Snakewood is a unique and unusual ROM hack that’s very different from other Pokémon games and has a high level of difficulty.
Pokémon Snakewood: a world full of danger
Pokémon Snakewood breaks with the familiar, cheerful world of Pokémon games and takes you to a post-apocalyptic Hoenn region overrun by zombies and mysterious creatures. Instead of arena battles and a journey to the Pokémon League, you can expect to find destroyed cities, dangerous enemies and a mysterious plague that turns Pokémon and people into undead monsters:
- You take on the role of an amnesiac protagonist who wakes up in a devastated city without knowing what has happened. Your task is to find your way in this eerie world and search for answers.
- Your main goal is to track down your missing brother and Professor Birch, who have vanished without a trace in the apocalypse.
- The world of Hoenn is barely recognizable – Pokémon Centers have been destroyed, wild Pokémon have evolved into bizarre mutants, and many places are ruled by undead Trainers or mysterious cultists.
- Instead of the usual Gym Leaders, you will encounter dark enemies. Demons and other creatures use absurd, but also dangerous Pokémon that will challenge you to the limit.
Unique features and increased difficulty
Pokémon Snakewood not only turns the game mechanics upside down, but also challenges your strategic skills. If you go unprepared, you will quickly reach your limits:
- The game features numerous new Pokémon variants, including zombie Pokémon, mutant forms and exclusive Fakemon, designed specifically for this dark setting. Some of these creatures have grotesque designs and unusual attacks.
- The difficulty level is significantly higher than in the original Pokémon games. Many trainers use unconventional strategies, and some opponents have overpowered Pokémon that give you little respite.
- The game mechanics have been changed: there are new attacks, alternative development paths and unexpected Pokémon types that turn classic battle strategies on their heads and create a completely new gaming experience.
- In addition to the main story, numerous side quests await you, ranging from the humorous to the macabre. Some missions lead to hidden Pokémon or valuable items, while others involve absurd encounters with quirky characters.
- Pokémon Snakewood combines horror elements with black humor. While some scenes are quite creepy, the exaggerated portrayal of many characters and dialogues adds a humorous touch.
For whom is it suitable?
Pokémon Snakewood is an extraordinary fan hack that appeals primarily to experienced players who want to experience a completely new type of Pokémon adventure. But before you plunge into the dark world of Hoenn, you should know how to get the game to work – and whether it is right for you at all:
- Since Pokémon Snakewood is a ROM hack of Pokémon Ruby, you need a Pokémon Ruby ROM and a Gameboy emulator to play it. Since this is a fan project, it is not officially supported by Nintendo.
- The game is aimed at fans of horror, zombies and dark stories who are not put off by grotesque designs or surreal story twists.
- Despite its creative approach, the game has some flaws, including unbalanced combat, confusing story elements, and some unusual Fakemon designs that not everyone will like.
