>>51733732Instead of going with a traditional remake, I would remake it more in a spinoff style, but still with the main line's battle mechanics. The biggest change is that the map would be bigger and routes and dungeons in particular would be more fleshed out, with heavy emphasis on exploring the wilderness with your PokéBros. Other than that, I'd suggest:
>older protagonists, around 17 or so, a la XY>set 10 or so years after the original games>somewhat more realistic graphics and atmosphere, similar to PLA, but focusing on the technological/sciencey themes and mysterious intrigue that defined Gen I's atmosphere>Gen I and II Pokémon only, along with any cross-gen evos/prevos; maybe a couple post-game legendaries from other gens, and fish and birds that could realistically be migratory>camping feature that's less cartoony, maybe you build a campfire as the minigame then roast collectable food items over it>or maybe a hunger/cleanliness system where you have to periodically feed/bathe your Pokémon while camping individually>additions of "inns" at Pokémon Centers; force camping or sleeping at the inn periodically, or else you black out>fleshed out weather and seasons, time of day not tied to real world clock>improved, fleshed out fishing>improved safari zone where you can get some select Pokémon from other gens >no evil team; instead, a story revolved around solving a crisis that you stumble upon and keep hearing townsfolk talk about in your journey>for example, maybe the legendary birds are roaming and causing mischief for some reason and you have to tame them, just something that isn't based on the traditional evil team with grunts setup>customization and following Pokémon that don't suck>traditional gyms and E4 storyline continuesAnd, finally:
>Dark now weak to normal, the way God intended 