Summary
A talented Pokemon fan has shown whatPokemon Emeraldcould have looked like if the Gameboy Advance title had an isometric viewpoint.Pokemon Emeraldwas released in 2004 as part of the franchise’s third generation,which also includedPokemon Ruby and Sapphire, as well as introducing players to the Hoenn region.
The popularity of the Gen 3 games has evolved over the years, partly due to players and streamers taking on various challenges including the tough Nuzlocke run, where gamers only have a select number of monsters to beat the game with. Recently, this challenge became even more difficult when a player createda mod forPokemon Emeraldthat brought modern mechanics and reworked gym battlesto the game.
Rather than edit the game’s code, one talented artist by the name of KyonC137 has posted an image on Reddit that imagines whatPokemon Emeraldlooks like from an isometric standpoint as opposed to the top-down perspective players experienced. Along with the new viewing angle, the design shows the characters taking on a more humanlike appearance, something that gamers have come to see from laterPokemongenerations.
Gamers are reacting to KyonC137’s work in a positive light, with the post amassing over 6k upvotes at the time of writing. Most are comparing the look to other Gameboy Advance titles such as Capcom’s 2001 RPGMega Man Battle Network. Other replies are asking the artist to turn the image into a fan remake ofPokemon Emeralditself, however, the original poster seems less than willing to do this thanks toNintendo’s history of threatening fans with DMCA takedown notices.
While it is unlikely players will see any kind of unofficial remake ofPokemon Emeraldany time soon, that hasn’t stopped thePokemoncommunity from creating their own interpretations of the franchise. Recently,a dedicated artist recreated Fallharbour Town fromPokemon Emeraldin a distinctive pixel art style, with some Easter eggs for the community to hunt out.
20 years on from the debut of the Hoenn region, gamers like KyonC137 are still passionate about the franchise Game Freak created. One fan has even createda Paradox Form for the Gen 3 legendary Jirachi, despite the legendary currently missing fromPokemon Scarlet and Violet. With the upcoming DLC for the Switch games due out in December 2023, it remains to be seen whether any past legendary monsters will make their return to the franchise.
Pokemon Emerald
WHERE TO PLAY
Take on the might of Teams Magma and Aqua in this latest pulsating Pokémon adventure! In Pokémon Emerald, protect the world of Hoenn from Groudon and Kyogre, the mysterious forces of ground and water that are seeking to take over. Fortunately the power of Rayquaza - the sky - can help you. Even hardened Pokémon Trainers will need to be at their battling best, as Pokémon Emerald packs some of the toughest battles you’ll have ever experienced.Seek out all 7 of the all-new Frontier Brain competitors to track down every symbol in the Battle Frontier. Completely new areas of Hoenn will be revealed in this startling extension of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Plus, using the Nintendo Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter, you’re able to trade and battle wire-free with other players.Or you can use the Game Link Cable to trade and battle with Pokémon Emerald, Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. You can even link up to Pokémon Colosseum using the Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance cable!
