Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!andLet’s Go, Eevee!are some of the highest-selling games on the Nintendo Switch, with the potential for moreLet’s Go!games in the future. Fanmade artwork forLet’s Go!remakes ofPokémon GoldandSilverhas been circulating, showcasing some incredible designs for these hypothetical entries in the series.
Pokémonfans are no strangers to remakes;Pokémon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlare slated for release next week. However,GoldandSilverhaven’t been remade since 2009, with the release ofPokémon HeartGoldandSoulSilver.So far, onlyPokémon’sfirst generation games have been treated to multiple remakes, including theLet’s Go!titles.
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It’s impossible to know if Nintendo will ever releaseLet’s Go!remakes forGoldandSilver. However, some artwork recently gained traction on thePokémonsubreddit, which features box art, custom Joy-Cons, and even a unique Poké Ball Plus, the optional controller that was marketed alongsidePokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu!andLet’s Go, Eevee. The box art even denotes the two as “Gold” and “Silver” versions, in keeping with their original iterations. The image itself, though, dates back to a 2018 Twitter post by @Cptn_Alex, and features artwork by Xous54 on DeviantArt.
Unique designs of both Ho-Oh and Lugia feature heavily on the box art, which have been superimposed onto Nintendo Switch cases. Also shown are two custom-made Joy-Cons, with silhouettes of Ho-Oh and Lugia in their respective gold and silver colorings. Finally, a custom model of the Poké Ball Plus sits front and center, made to be a perfect replica of the GS Ball.The GS Ball is something of an oddityin the Pokémon franchise; it was originally used in a Japan-only event forPokémon Crystal, and was shelved after a brief appearance in thePokémonanime. Still, its design is emblematic ofPokémon GoldandSilver, so its inclusion as a Poké Ball Plus model is a clever nod to a niche bit ofPokémontrivia.
Pokémonfans are known for creating remarkable custom content. There aredozens of fanmadePokemongames, Pokémon designs, and collectible items to be found, and this piece is no exception. Even so, each piece is made with incredible attention to detail, looking almost like Nintendo-made products themselves.
With the release ofPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlon the horizon,interest inPokémonremakesis high. Speculation as to the next remake in the series is a popular subject of debate, and incredible fan work such as @Cptn_Alex and Xous54’s only serves to drive that speculation further. Still, it certainly makes for wishful thinking, and hopefully fans ofPokémon’ssecond generation will eventually get to explore the Johto region once again.
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