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Pokémon HeartGold

8.8 / 10
Pokémon HeartGold cover art
Release Date
12 September 2009
Platforms
Nintendo DS
Publisher
Nintendo
Developer
Game Freak

01Overview

Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version are paired Generation IV remakes of the Generation II games Pokémon Gold and Silver. Much like how Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen revisited the Generation I story of Kanto, HeartGold and SoulSilver retell the story of Johto, with the player's starting town being New Bark Town. While the games feature several expansions in key areas, the overall plot follows the same direction as the original Gold and Silver. Some aspects exclusive to Crystal are also included. The player chooses Chikorita, Cyndaquil or Totodile and earns the Johto Gym Badges, then can travel to Kanto after the Pokémon League. The first Pokémon in the party follows the player on the map and can be talked to. The Pokéwalker is an accessory that came with the games, and it tracks steps while a Pokémon is carried in it. HeartGold and SoulSilver can link with Diamond, Pearl and Platinum to obtain Pokémon unavailable in Johto and Kanto. HeartGold features Ho-Oh and SoulSilver features Lugia.

Game Details

Genre
Role-playing (RPG) • Turn-based strategy (TBS) • Adventure
Game Mode
Single player • Multiplayer
Perspective
Third person • Bird view / Isometric
Themes
Action • Fantasy

Platform Availability

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02Trailers & Gameplay Videos

3 Official Videos

03Screenshots & Artwork

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