This is the best rom I have seen so far. For the following reasons:
It's genuinely different.
It's an old system with modern day references.
It shows my commitment to waifu.
I'm not sure you are on itch anymore. But if you come back, don't stop. Pursue the dream. I develop on Linux and occasionally Windows. I avoid high entry costs and proprietary stuff. But Mac has similarities to Linux. RGBDS and BGB are a rough route. Renpy might be a good intro for gameboy looks and you could create sprites and an interface that is gameboy green. Good luck.