Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver feels, at least to me, like a gap filler to make the wait for a new Pokemon game just a little more bearable. Gold and Silver are considered by many to be the best of the Pokemon RPG best, and it's easy to see why after playing this remake: it's still an addictive and fun adventure, fully compatible with all the versions of Pokemon made for the Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance.
But, yes, it's a remake. Just like FireRed and LeafGreen on GBA, HeartGold and SoulSilver existed already in the Pokemon canon, and obviously the design team didn't work as hard to r...
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Latest Pokemon HeartGold Version News & Updates
Mar 12, 2010 - I'll admit it: after chugging through several dozen hours of Pokemon Platinum, I felt that my time in the world of Pokemon RPGs was coming to an end. There's only so much "gotta catch 'em all" one can take, right?
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Mar 12, 2010 - Find out if this Game Boy Color remake is worth the double dip.
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Mar 12, 2010 - The Pokemon Video Game Championship is back for 2010 and IGN is your ultimate resource for info, tips, and coverage of the events. We're going to be reporting on it all Spring and Summer, and even attending some of the tournaments.
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Mar 9, 2010 - We've got the final retail versions of HeartGold and SoulSilver. Drool over our photos, won't you?
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About this Game
The Gold and Silver standards in Pokemon gameplay are now set for a new generation as Nintendo brings back Pokemon Gold & Silver in enhanced versions for the Nintendo DS platform. Pokemon HeartGold Version and Pokemon SoulSilver Version return players to the scenic Johto region first introduced in the beloved original Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver games. The richly detailed adventure of the original games are now updated graphics and sound, as well as new touch-screen features and a host of surprises. HeartGold and SoulSilver bring dozens of Pokemon characters back into the limelight for a new Pokemon generation -- and longtime fans -- to catch, train and battle.
Release Date: March 14, 2010
MSRP: $39.99
Exclusively on: Nintendo DS
ESRB: RP
Also Known As: Pokemon HeartGold, Pokemon Heart Gold, Pokémon DS: Heart Gold
