If you’re a Pokémon fan who frequents YouTube and Twitch, you’ve probably seen some big-name creators playing around with something called PokéRogue. This roguelite title isn’t an official Pokémon game, but it’s taking the internet by storm. But what exactly is PokéRogue, and why has it become such a hit?
PokeRogue is the most fun I've ever had in a Pokémon game!
PokéRogue is a unique take on the classic Pokémon formula developed by fans, for fans outside of the usual ROM hack style the community is used to seeing. It takes some of the best parts of the roguelite genre and combines them with the iconic creatures of Pokémon, placing an emphasis on battles and challenging players to build dynamic teams to take on challenges very different from those found in the main series.
If you're interested, here's what to expect from PokéRogue.
The PokéRogue team describes the game as a "browser-based Pokémon fan game heavily inspired by the roguelite genre. Battle endlessly as you collect stackable items, explore a variety of biomes, battle trainers, bosses, and more!" That means you don't need to download an emulator or any other specific assets to enjoy the game, and all updates are automatically pushed live to the PokéRogue servers.
