Ever since Nintendo and Game Freak released the first Pokemon titles back in 1996, many fans of the series have speculated how the older games could've looked with today's technology. Recently, one Pokemon fan anticipating the launch of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has created a concept video showing what the Nintendo Switch title might have looked like using Pokemon Red and Blue concept art in its open world.
Twitter user Pokeyugami recently posted a video in the style of the concept art used for Pokemon Red and Blue that shares some similarities with another Pokemon video they made but is centered on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Taking some cues from the existing Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailers, Pokeyugami has included revealed Gen 9 Pokemon like Fuecoco, Smoliv, and Sprigatito. Just like their last video, Pokeyugami's Pokemon Scarlet and Violet video also shows the Gen 1 version of Pikachu interacting with one Smoliv, while another Smoliv stands alone in the field.
Pokeyugami's Pokemon Scarlet and Violet clip begins by showing a schoolboy Pokemon trainer that resembles the one teased in the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailers. The Pokemon trainer stands in front of an ocean next to their chosen starter Pokemon Fuecoco while tossing a Poke Ball up and down in a region that looks remarkably similar to the landscape of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. The user interface appears in Pokeyugami's video as the Pokemon trainer embarks on their journey, showing the bag, town map, and Pokedex in one corner and important items in the other, just like Pokemon Legends: Arceus.
As Pokeyugami's Pokemon Scarlet and Violet clip proceeds, the two aforementioned Smoliv and solo Pikachu come into view near some tall grass. Pokeyugami zooms the camera in to view one Smoliv appearing rather grumpy before turning to observe the Gen 1 Pikachu interacting with the other Smoliv. Immediately after passing these Pokemon, Pokeyugami happens upon another trainer that's seemingly the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet rival or friend, given their choice of starter Pokemon being Sprigatito.
While Pokemon fans continue to express their enthusiasm for Pokeyugami's previous Pokemon project, others that are anticipating the release of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet applaud the different aesthetics. Some long-time Pokemon fans noted similarities between Pokeyugami's trainer and early bug catcher designs, showing the same blue clothes and a similar hat. However, given the customization of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Pokeyugami's trainer may be able to change their wardrobe. The companion Fuecoco of Pokeyugami's concept video has garnered a lot of attention from Pokeyugami's community as well, with most admiring its fast waddle.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet release for Nintendo Switch on November 18.
