List of recommended ROM hacks

This page lists ROM hacks that are recommended for the enhancement or improvement of several games. As this page only links to ROM hack patches and not unpatched or pre-patched ROMs, users must first have a backup of their game cartridge ROM file saved to their computer, which they can subsequently patch using a patching utility such as Lunar IPS. Note that while ROM hack patches are entirely legal and may be freely distributed (since they must be applied to the associated game's ROM file to function), the distribution of pre-patched ROMs, as with regular unpatched ROMs, is considered to be piracy.

List criteria

For a ROM hack to be listed on this page, it must:

• Be a patch appliable to a ROM supplied by the user, rather than a pre-patched ROM.
• Include one or more substantial improvements (not just additions) if listed in the improvement hacks section.
• Modify the story and/or world of a game substantially if listed in the complete hacks section.

Reimplementation hacks

This section lists game patches that restore game functionality originally implemented via unemulated system or game add-on hardware. Games that require the patch to be fully-compatible with the FunKey S are highlighted in green. As the patches for Boktai 2 and Boktai 3 implement button combinations that interfere with FunKey S system shortcuts, they also require adapted controls to be fully-compatible.

Game	System	Description	Patch
Boktai: The Sun Is in Your Hand	GBA	Adds in-game replacement for the solar-sensor.	Link
Boktai 2: Solar Boy Django
Boktai 3: Sabata's Counterattack
Shantae	GBC	Sets game to GBA Mode to enable additional transformation.	Link
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages		Sets game to GBA Mode to enable Advance Shop.	Link
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons			Link
Wendy: Every Witch Way		Sets game to GBA Mode to enable Advance World.	Link
Yoshi Topsy-Turvy	GBA	Adds in-game replacement for the accelerometer.	Link

Improvement hacks

This section lists game patches that modify a game to improve a certain aspect of it.

Game	System	Description	Patch
Donkey Kong Land	GB	- Full colorization - Time Attack mode - Additional options menu - Reimplemented unused music	Link
Dr. Mario	GB	- Full colorization	Link
Kirby's Dream Land	GB	- Full colorization	Link
Kirby's Pinball Land	GB	- Full colorization	Link
Link's Awakening DX	GBC	- Less interrupting text - No low-health beeping	Link
		- Non-italic font	Link
Metroid II: Return of Samus	GB	- Full colorization	Link
Pokémon Blue	GB	- Full colorization - Gen. 2 sprites (optional) - Gen. 2 battle HUD (optional)	Link
Pokémon Red	GB	- Full colorization - Gen. 2 sprites (optional) - Gen. 2 battle HUD (optional)	Link
Pokémon Yellow	GB	- Gen. 2 sprites	Link
Super Mario Land	GB	- Full colorization - Modernizes graphics	Link
Super Mario Land 2	GB	- Full colorization - Adds Luigi as an alternative playable character	Link
The Legend of Zelda	NES	- Modernizes graphics - Map fills in as it is explored	Link

Complete hacks

This section lists game patches that modify a game to an extent that essentially turns it into an entirely new game.

New game	Base ROM	System	Description	Patch
Pokémon Bronze	Pokémon Gold	GB	- New region and story	Link
Pokémon Bronze 2	Pokémon Crystal	GBC	- New regions and story	Link
Pokémon Brown	Pokémon Red	GB	- New region and story - New types - Implementation of evolved Pokémon forms from later generations	Link
Pokémon Gaia	Pokémon FireRed	GBA	- New region and story - Implementation of Pokémon from later generations	Link
Pokémon Glazed	Pokémon Emerald	GBA	- New regions and story - Implementation of Pokémon from later generations	Link
Pokémon Grape	Pokémon Red	GB	- New regions and story - New types - Several Fakemon - Implementation of Pokémon from later generations	Link