Pokemon Yellow added to first generation recompilation library, voxel mod updated to support "3Dish battles"
It's a good time to be a first generation Pokemon fan. But when was it not a good time to be one? In recent weeks we've seen a native LOVE2D recreation of Pokemon Red and Blue, allowing for easy porting and easy modding of the classic titles. Just yesterday the project got a huge update, bringing Pokemon Yellow into the mix, and since then we've seen a slurry of minor patches to fix bugs as they're spotted. The project by itself is fantastic, featuring releases for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and even the RG34XXSP via PortMaster. But where it really takes off for me is in the accessibility of its modding.
The voxel mod in particular stands out, transforming Kanto into a brand new 3D adventure. Now featuring 3D battles and a day and night cycle that can sync with real time, it's a fantastic way to re-experience the familiar scenery. With it being as easy as dragging a zip file onto the launcher, it's pretty easy to install too. If you've been fancying another look at Kanto, there's no better time to jump back in. It's still early days though, and I expect there's still a lot more to come.
If you're interested in trying this for yourself, you can find the repos for both the recompilation and the voxel mod linked below. Note as always that you will need to supply your own game dump.
Gen 1 Recompilation Repo Voxel Mod Repo
