A creatively gifted Pokémon enthusiast showcases remarkable designs envisioning remakes of the Gen 2 Pokémon games for the Nintendo Switch.
An artistically talented Pokémon fan is rapidly gaining attention for their impressive trio of cover art envisioning theoretical remakes of the franchise’s beloved second-generation games for the Nintendo Switch.
Often hailed by fans as one of the finest generations in the Pokémon series, Gen 2 introduced numerous features still integral to the games today. These include groundbreaking additions like Pokémon breeding, the debut of Dark and Steel types, an in-game clock, and the inclusion of multiple regions, allowing players to revisit Kanto from the first generation. This feature wasn’t revisited until the recent DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, making Gen 2 and Gen 9 stand out in the series.
The imaginative cover art for Switch remakes of Pokémon Gold, Pokémon Silver, and Pokémon Crystal was crafted by a Reddit user known as TheKosmicKollector, who shared their stunning mock-ups on one of the platform’s prominent Pokémon communities. Each box showcases the same legendary Pokémon as their original counterparts but depicted as textured 3D models instead of traditional 2D illustrations. Each cover incorporates thematic elements related to the featured Pokémon, with Pokémon Silver showcasing Lugia amidst the ocean, Pokémon Gold featuring Ho-Oh bathed in sunlight, and Pokémon Crystal highlighting Suicune with an ethereal space ambiance.
While Pokémon’s Gen 2 games have previously received a remake in the form of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver for the Nintendo DS in 2009 and 2010, featuring updated graphics and various quality-of-life improvements, fans are intrigued by the prospect of a modern Switch remake. Such a remake could potentially introduce new features, akin to the unique Game Boy Sounds changer from HeartGold and SoulSilver, which allowed players to switch between modern and original chiptune versions of the game’s music.
Although news of a Switch remake for Gen 2 Pokémon titles remains scarce, rumors suggest that Pokémon Black and White may be next in line for the remake treatment. Following the pattern established by The Pokémon Company and Game Freak, which recently remade Gen 4 in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, speculation is rife about the potential remakes of Gen 5. While several title possibilities exist for Pokémon Black and White remakes, the specifics remain uncertain for now.
