Summary
APokemonfan’s incredible illustrations provide a glimpse of theoretical crossover remakes between the series' second generation games,Pokemon Gold and Silver, and Generation 5’sPokemon Black and White.The mockups were shared online, where they received praise and sparked a discussion on what remakes of the titles would actually look like based on past releases.
Following the success of the originalPokemontrilogy that became available to North American audiences in 1998, franchise creator Game Freak launchedPokemon Gold and Silvera year later in the developer’s home country of Japan as its second generation entries. These Nintendo Game Boy classics later received critically acclaimed remakes,Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver, for the DS on the originals' 10th anniversary in 2009. AsPokemon Gold and Silvernear their 25th anniversary, one fan has envisioned a new remake initiative for the Generation 2 games that features an interesting twist.
In a recent post on thePokemonsubreddit, a user named EliteRobo04 shared their concept of Nintendo Switch crossover remakes between the second generation games,Pokemon Gold and Silver, and Generation 5’sPokemon Black and White. These theoretical remakes,Pokemon Black Gold and Silver White, would utilize the players' ability to access two regions as their primary gimmick, EliteRobo04 explained. Those who playPokemon Black Goldwould start inone of the bestPokemonregions,Generation 5’s Unova, whilePokemon SilverWhiteplayers would be dropped in Generation 2’s Johto region.
Community members praised EliteRobo04’s mockups forPokemon Black Gold and Silver White, which included character sprites and even covers for physical releases on the Switch. The illustrations were so well done that some Reddit users believed them to be real. Others discussed what they thought remakes ofPokemon’s second and fifth generation games would look like. One community member claimed that their hopes for a proper Generation 5 remake were dashed following the release ofPokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearlfor the Switch in 2021. Despite being solid games,many foundPokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearldisappointing.
When Were Pokemon Gold and Silver released?
Rumors ofnewPokemongames set in Johto and Unovahave been circulating recently. These rumors could be addressed in 2024’s Pokemon Day event set to take place on February 27 or in a new Nintendo Direct that is also expected sometime in February.
Game Freak should be acutely aware of its fans' desire to return to Johto and Unova.Pokemonfans have already come up with many potential titles for the rumoredremakes ofPokemon Black and White, such asPokemon Deep Black and Vast White, among many others.
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.
