Summary
An artistically talentedPokemonfan is quickly gaining attention due to their impressive trio of cover art for theoretical remakes of the video games from the franchise’s storied second generation. The three art pieces, which feature modern-day renditions ofPokemon Gold, Pokemon Silver,andPokemon Crystal -should they ever be remade for the Switch - are getting quite a fewPokemonfans talking about the concept online.
Often cited by fans as one of the best video game generations of the entirePokemonseries, Gen 2 introduced a variety of features still used inPokemongames to this day. These include advancements such as the advent of Pokemon breeding, the introduction of Dark and Steel-types, an internal clock, and more. The Gen 2 titles were also the first to include more than one region, allowing players to travel back to the first gen’s Kanto region. This hadn’t been repeated untilPokemon Scarletand Violet’s recent DLC,makingPokemonGen 2 and Gen 9 outliers in the series.
The conceptual cover art for Switch remakes ofPokemon Gold, Pokemon Silver,andPokemon Crystalcome from a Reddit user named TheKosmicKollector, who posted their magnificent mock-ups to one of the site’s primaryPokemonpages. Each of the boxes features the same Legendary Pokemon as their original versions, but as textured 3D models rather than the traditional 2D drawings. All three contain details pertaining to the featured Pokemon, withPokemon Silverfeaturing Lugia with the ocean,Pokemon Goldfeaturing Ho-Oh soaked in sun rays, andPokemon Crystalfeaturing Suicune and an ethereal space vibe.
As many will recall,Pokemon’s Gen 2 games have already received a remake in the form ofPokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver. Released on the Nintendo DS in 2009 and 2010, the remakes featured updated graphics in addition to a myriad of quality-of-life improvements, including content previously exclusive toPokemon Crystal. The games also featured one of the franchise’s most unique items with the Game Boy Sounds changer, which allowed players to toggle between the modern or original chiptune versions of the game music, a potentialgame-changer if used outside ofPokemon HeartGold and SoulSilveror other remakes.
What’s the Future for Pokemon Remakes?
While news of a Switch remake of Gen 2Pokemontitles remains nonexistent, there are rumors ofPokemon Black and Whitebeing next up for the remake treatment. Following the pattern The Pokemon Company and Game Freak have currently established - previously remaking Gen 4 inPokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, it stands to reason that Gen 5 will be the next. ThePokemon Black and Whiteremakes have a few obvious titlesthat they could go with, but it’s anyone’s guess as it stands.
AlthoughPokemonfans remain in the dark as far as what the next remake will be, important information of some sort should be coming soon.February 27 is going to be a big day forPokemonfans, as it is the officialPokemonDay 2024. While nothing specific has been revealed, fans can expect plenty of announcements from the massive franchise soon.
Pokemon
Pokemon is a franchise that needs no introduction. One of the most successful media empires in history, Pokemon spans games, television, films, manga, merchandise, music, and more.
