We got to interview Jake Lupton, the head developer of Generation 0, to ask about the backstory behind that image and how the project is coming along.
Piki Geek: So how many people are working on the project?
Jake Lupton: We have about 15 developers, although about 8-10 work actively, which breaks down into different parts of the game: maps, art, story, etc.
PG: Cool. So, what’s the story behind this image? Was it released by the team, or did it already exist before you guys started?
JL: That was actually the picture from a 4chan post from way back and the inspiration for the ROM hack. We’ve taken parts of that and want to implement it into the game, such as playing as Oak or Agatha.
PG: So, not everything listed on there will be in the final game?
PG: How will this be released: as a standalone exe, or a ROM hack?
JL: At the moment, we are going to release a ROM hack. We hope to make an original game eventually. Using a rom-hack will help us plan out the storyline and battles, get some interest in the project, and work out any problems we find.
PG: I think there are two questions everyone wants to know. First, what are those little baby legendary birds in the picture? Can we catch them? Please?
PG: Do you have an idea on the release date for us?
JL: Well, a full release of the rom hack is a while away (most likely mid to late next year). But a v0.01 will be out soon that will be the modified Pallet Town and sprites (character selection) will be out very soon. Pallet Town is done, we just need to alter the sprites.
PG: I want to see that when it comes out. Sounds great!
if this is real and it made as a ROM hack as it says, i'd play it.
so, a fan made game not by nintendo but by a fan, sounds rather interesting. the ROM hacks i've played from Pokemon commintaty on gab/gbc etc are awesome, because they are fan made and hacks, they are harder in difficulty than the nintendo made ones. but challenge is a good thing.
i hope this generation 0 ROM hack of i don what pokemon game it is biased on, maybe gen 5 (Black/white) goes through and becomes real one day
I don't like prequels too much but I'm glad they're doing away with the baby legendary idea.
It does kinda beat the meaning of legendary. "Oh, professor Oak raised one back in his days, so now it's legendary". That would probably make a Ratata legendary too.
imma gonna catch Torterra Coolness VS Torterra Coolness used Rock Torterra lost 1 HP Torterra used Leaf storm Coolness lost 100 HP Coolness Runned away and keeps yelling IM GONNA CATCH THEM ALL
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