When version 17 dropped, it consolidated all the best features of the fork into a cohesive package. Here is why power users flocked to it:
One of the most beloved features of Ishiiruka V17 is the native post-processing pipeline. You can enable CRT scanlines, bloom, HDR toning, or even MXAO (ambient occlusion) without external tools. This allows you to make Wind Waker look like a modern cel-shaded indie game or give Metroid Prime a gritty, high-contrast horror aesthetic. Dolphin Ishiiruka V17