Pokemon Fire RedandLeaf Greenare some of the favorites in the series for many, bringing the original versions of thePokemongames up to date through a re-release on the Game Boy Advance. Since then, many players have been calling for another update to the titles, and although there’s no official plans from Nintendo or The Pokemon Company just yet, at least the community itself has been able to respond.
Quite simply, there’s an extremely exciting fan-made creation in the works. CalledPokemon Origin, this 3D reworking totally revamps the look ofFire Red, and is primarily the work of Felipe Gouvea. All in all, it’s a stunning look at what could be, should a 3D re-imagining ofPokemon Fire Redever appear.
What’s more, thisPokemon Fire Red3D remake is also available as a demo right now. Below is a video of this build of the project in action, and download links to the demo version can be found within. It’s certainly worth checking out while waiting for more news on thePokemonNintendo Switch project.
Fans have been clamoring for a full 3DPokemongame for some time, and given that there’s been little movement in this regard from Game Freak (although players will beleaving Alola inUltra SunandUltra Moon) it’s understandable that thePokemoncommunity itself has decided to step up to the plate.Pokemon Originis definitely looking the part, even though it’s almost entirely the work of one person.
Of course, at the moment it’s not the finished product, and so fans might see the odd bugs here and there or the occasional bit of ropey animation. Hopefully, though, a full English language version of the demo will be on the cards at some point, and should work continue at a steady pace it hopefully won’t be long beforePokemonfans have something special on their hands.
That said, Nintendo’s history with fan-made projects might make completion of this project difficult. In the past, other community-led games such asPokemon Uraniumhave been shut down very quickly by the company. Hopefully,Pokemon Originwill be able to continue its development, at least until Felipe Gouvea is able to reach a good place with it.
