Many PC players revisit Pokémon Emerald (the 2004 GBA game) via emulators like Visual Boy Advance, reliving the Hoenn region adventure with modern quality-of-life tweaks (like fast-forward, save states). For PC players who played Pokémon Emerald as a kid, what’s the most nostalgic moment you re-experienced—Was it choosing your starter (Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip), battling the Elite Four for the first time, or exploring iconic locations like the Sky Pillar (to catch Rayquaza)? How did emulator features enhance your experience—Did fast-forward make grinding for levels less tedious, or did save states let you avoid the frustration of losing to a gym leader? Additionally, modern Pokémon games (like Scarlet/Violet) have open worlds and 3D graphics—Why do you still play Emerald on PC, and what does the 2D GBA style offer that modern Pokémon lacks (e.g., tighter story, simpler gameplay, nostalgia for Hoenn’s characters)? Finally, have you used ROM hacks for Emerald (like ‘Emerald Kaizo’ for harder difficulty or ‘Pokémon Glazed’ for new content)—Did these hacks keep the retro charm alive, or did they change the game too much from the original?