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Pokemon 3D

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Nintendo fans are some of the most passionate and dedicated fans out there. As proof, the fan community has created some of the greatest and in-depth fan games based on Nintendo franchises. 

Fans of the Nintendo franchise, Pokemon have big ideas when it comes to what should be included in games. Players have always been asking for a Pokemon 3D game, and Pokemon 3D does just that. Pokemon 3D takes the original formula for Pokemon and places it in the 3rd dimension. Lead developer, Nils ‘Nilllzz’ Drescher and his team created this game with inspiration from Minecraft and of course the Pokemon franchise.

Pokemon 3D is complete with gyms, two regions to explore, season cycles, and different game modes. It even has a multiplayer mode that allows you to join a server where you can battle on battlespot, use GTS, Wondertrade, and PVP. This is a perfect game for anyone wanting to see the classic series in a new way. You can view their website here

Super Smash Flash 2

Super Smash Flash 2 is the Super Smash Brothers game that provides the ultimate wish fulfillment when it comes to character rosters. Super Smash Flash 2 uses 2D graphics and adds tons of new characters to the roster with over 28 to choose from. Most of the new character additions are characters from franchises outside Nintendo’s IP, such as Sora from Kingdom Hearts and Goku.

Super Smash Flash opens with a reanimated version of the Super Smash Brothers Melee opening cinematic that is styled in the 2D art style complete with all of the new challengers. The opening is charming and shows the dedication the creator, McLeodGaming, has to the series. The game is complete with training, events, and stadium modes. It is easy to play as all you need to do is go to their website and you can play straight from the browser.

PokeMMO

This is the game that so many Nintendo fans have been wanting for such a long time. The name says it all, it is a Pokemon MMO. This game takes the original style of Pokemon and incorporates the multiplayer aspect of MMOs. PokeMMO offers the Kanto and Hoenn regions to explore, character customization, day and night cycles, secret bases, trade between players, over 350 Pokemon to encounter, and a great PVP battle system.

This is the perfect game for Pokemon players to come together to experience a Pokemon journey alongside friends like fans have always wished. You can view their website here.

Super Mario Bros. Crossover 4

Super Mario Bros. Crossover is a fan game that is great for those who want a healthy dose of nostalgia in their lives. Have you even wanted to traverse through the Mushroom Kingdom with the classic SNES characters besides Mario? Super Mario Bros Crossover 4 lets that dream to come to life.

You can play as SNES fan favorites such as Samus, Link, and Mega Man. Each character is equipped with their own unique weapons and abilities which leads to a lot of variety when it comes to fighting enemies and utilizing power ups. The game follows the simple mechanics that the Mario franchise is known for so players from all skill levels can pick it up with ease. You can find the website for the game here.

Pokemon Liquid Crystal

Pokemon Liquid Crystal is a FireRed Rom Hack that is a Pokemon Crystal remake at its core with fun additions. Liquid Crystal has both Kanto and Johto regions and also the inclusion of a brand new storyline with the added location of the Orange Islands.

Even though this game is a Pokemon Crystal remake, it includes game mechanics from other generations such as the dive mechanic from gen 3 and the exp system from gen 5. It should also be noted that the score for the game is a combination of classic favorites along with some original pieces that fit the overall game very well. The website for the game can be found here.

Keep in mind, a lot of these games are not perfect and still receive updates and patches. What is your favorite Nintendo fan game? Let us know down in the comments.

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Chelsea Ishikawa

Chelsea is a gamer, fangirl, writer and activist. She is just as comfortable defending her OTPs as she is protesting for worthy causes. She has an encyclopedic knowledge about anything pop culture. You can find her playing games online under the username Chilliepop. Chelsea covered anything and everything within the video games sphere as a freelance writer for Twinfinite between March 2016 and May 2017.

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