All the heat is on Game Freak. With the last Pokemon Presents having passed with no news of a new remake, or even a new main series game, fans are beginning to wonder what the next series of remakes will look like.
For many players, the Generation Four remakes were a letdown; they were extremely faithful to the original games but kept very few of the improvements made by Pokemon Platinum. Saying that, there are several ways Game Freak could improve the remake formula in time for the re-imaginings of Unova that could help bring the games to the standard Pokemon fans have come to expect, while also improving on Pokemon: Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
10 A More Advanced Art Style
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl were faithful remakes that kept a very similar art style to the originals. This allowed for far cleaner and higher definition, while still being recognizable as the very same viewing angle players had since 2007. This disappointed fans, as it didn't allow them to see Sinnoh from a newly updated angle, as had been the case with Pokemon: Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
The Unova of the Pokemon: Black and White remakes will need to be one that's rendered in a new art style, for fans to be happy.
9 Including The Story Of The Sequels
The story of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl was advanced and improved upon in Pokemon Platinum, so it was a shame for players to see none of those improvements included in the remakes. Pokemon: Black and White's sequels, Black 2 and White 2 were a massive expansion to the stellar Pokemon adventure already included in the originals.
It would be a massive shame if these stories weren't included in the remakes, as they would certainly entice more fans to make the jump and purchase.
8 Embracing The Improvements Made By The Sequels
Among the improvements to the story made in Black and White, the sequels also included gameplay improvements. Balancing improvements, a challenge mode, and better Pokemon variety were just a few of the major gameplay changes made in the sequels.
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl failed to take advantage of the vastly improved Platinum gameplay, as Sinnoh's first outings were notoriously short of fire-type Pokemon, and so many players still refer to Platinum as the definitive Generation Four experience.
7 An Original Difficulty Option
If Game Freak doesn't decide to include a way to turn off the EXP share this time around, then there should be an option to play the Black and White remakes at the same difficulty levels that they released with. The option to play EXP share-less would be one that many fans would cherish and would add even more nostalgia to the remakes.
Generation Five wasn't the most challenging of all generations to begin with, and the EXP share threatens to make this, even more, the case with its addition.
6 More Stories Around The Mythicals
Generation Five is notorious for having very little fanfare around its mythical Pokemon. A remake could give Game Freak the chance to build up the fanfare around these mythicals, and properly flesh out their storylines and place in the region. For example, a quest line about finding and obtaining Victini could be just one of a few new quest lines included in the remakes.
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Mythical Pokemon have always been special to obtain, and nothing would make them more special than a new story or side mission based around them while offering explanations and legends as to why these Pokemon are so unique.
5 Preserving The Original Side Activities
The Generation 4 remakes didn't preserve the original gameplay features of the 2007 games. Instead, they altered them, shortening them down to make beauty contests a grind activity. The Generation 5 remakes have the option to keep the original side activities of Black and White such as the Battle Subway, and they absolutely should.
For a remake to keep the same spirit as the games they're replacing, it's important for them to also be able to keep the same quirks that players enjoyed when the games were originally released.
4 Including Ranked Battling
Ranked Battles have been a staple of Pokemon since online battling was first introduced. It was a letdown to longtime fans that the feature wasn't included in the Diamond and Pearl remakes, as it was then introduced to Scarlet and Violet a year later.
A chance to climb the competitive ladder would really add to the replayability of the Black and White remakes, as it would persuade people to use features such as breeding and EV stat building to create the teams of their dreams.
3 Adding New Ways To Experience The Region
One of the most compelling reasons to buy a remake is that it offers a chance to experience an old map in a new way. For instance, Pokemon Legends: Arceus is set on an old map but is filled to the brim with new ways to explore it. Having Pokemon the player is able to ride is a big way to enable returning players to experience Unova in a refreshing way.
There could also be new side activities or new fashion options, both working together to create a completely new Pokemon experience in a familiar setting.
2 Adding Multiplayer
This one's a long shot, but the ability for players to run around with their friends was a big selling point for Scarlet and Violet, so it could realistically be included in the new remakes as well. The only thing better than experiencing something new alone is experiencing something new with a friend, after all.
Multiplayer could even be extended to enable players to take part in double battles together, or to allow them to witness the same cutscenes.
1 Adding The Generational Gimmick
Pokemon has had gimmicks in nearly every generation, and Generation 9 was no different. Terrastylization could be another feature included in the Generation 5 remakes that could swing even more players toward them. This would even add the possibility of Terra Raid Battles.
When thinking of features to add to a new Pokemon game, especially a remake of one so beloved, the possibilities are truly endless.