Charming Pokémon Emerald Fan Animation Is Pixel-Perfect Nostalgia
A new piece of digital fan art for Pokémon Emerald has been shared on Reddit, and its pixelated, colorful style is sparking nostalgia for long-time fans of the franchise. Art from the Pokémon community is often shared via social media, and there have been countless impressive works of art based on the famous Japanese franchise over the years. A recent example of this creativity came just this week in the form of a Pokémon-inspired DIY pendant lamp.
Pokémon is one of the most popular franchises in gaming, with over 100 mainline and spin-off games coming from the IP since its debut in the mid-1990s. Perhaps the most recognizable and fondly remembered games, however, came during the Game Boy and Game Boy Advance generation, which saw the release of smash-hit titles like Pokémon Red and Green, Pokémon Yellow, and Pokémon Emerald. Released just after Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Emerald borrowed many mechanics and staples from previous games while adding various features and enhancing the visuals with adaptations like animated Pokémon sprites. While modern games have become known for their interesting 3D Pokémon designs, the use of the classic 2D, pixelated graphics continues to inspire fans to create unique, retro-themed art.
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Some of this retro magic has been recaptured through short animations from Reddit user itzaspace. The piece follows the female player avatar as she rides her bike up a hill, calling back to the core bike-riding mechanic from Pokémon Emerald. As she rides past, various Pokémon can be observed, including Jigglypuff, Wingull, and the Hoenn starter Pokémon Mudkip. The looping GIF is depicted in a classic, pixelated style that is highly reminiscent of the
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