Summary
A disgruntledPokemonfan has given the beloved Rock/Ground-type monster Golem a makeover and shared the rework online. While far from being the series' worst design, Golem’s appearance can be described as being very simple.
Among the initial 151 Pokemon that were introduced in the franchise’s original Game Boy trilogy, Golem resembles a large boulder with a head, hands, and feet. A much more visually complex variant of the monster introduced in the seventh generationPokemon Sun and Moongames, the Alolan Golem, features additional crystalline formations on its body, as well as a mustache and beard. APokemonfan who was dissatisfied with the regular Golem’s current looks has taken it upon themself to give the fan favorite a redesign.
In a recent post on thePokemonsubreddit, user killpony shared images of what they claimed was an improved Golem design. The reworked Golem featured larger and longer limbs, which would greatly enhance the Rock/Ground-type Pokemon’s mobility, in theory. The average Golem weighs around 300 kilograms, or around 661 pounds, making it one of theheaviest Pokemon among the original 151monsters.
Killpony explained that they gave Golem a makeover because they disliked the Pokemon’s current design. However, the artist also said that they were a fan of the original art of Golem that was illustrated by thePokemonfranchise’s primary character designer and art director, Ken Sugimori. Responding to fellow fans, Killpony claimed Sugimori’s initial design featured elements that were lost in the series' later generations. While not the most detailed, theGeneration 1 Pokemon designs are widely considered to be the bestand most iconic in the entire franchise.
Who Designed the Original 151 Pokemon?
Some community members praised Killpony’s Golem rework, with one saying that it was able to preserve the core concept of the original design. Others, however, criticized the makeover as it ruined an otherwise perfect design.Pokemonfans regularly share reworks online, and one talented artist recently showed off an impressiveredesign of Bulbasaur and its evolutions, Ivysaur and Venusaur. These specific redesigns, which were created by Reddit user vomitfrog, mimicked Sugimori’s distinct watercolor style that was used for the art ofPokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow.
In contrast, another fan completely distanced themself from Sugimori’s style when they reimagined severalPokemon in Japan’s distinct Ukiyo-e stylethat is often associated with the country’s myths, legends, and folklore. Aside fromPokemon, the artist behind these pieces, CanadianTurt1e, has created art featuring other franchises, including gaming giant Nintendo’s popularSuper Marioseries, as wellSpongeBob SquarePants.
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