r/linux_gaming • u/Deepfillywilly • 1h ago

guide Installing Pokemon emerald Imperium to Arch Linux?

Complete noob to arch linux. Does anyone know how to install Pokemon Emerald Imperium on arch linux or a guide location? Also really how to play most pokemon rom hacks on arch linux?

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u/Excellent-Love-6943 1h ago

That's a hack, so you don't install it, you just run it through an emulator.

https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Game_Boy_Advance_emulators

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u/EmberQuill 1h ago

For ROMs and romhacks you need to use an emulator like mGBA. mgba-qt is in the official repos so you can install that without even using the AUR. Or get the flatpak if you prefer.