Hell, it took Nintendo to throw a new gadget into the box for me to get excited for yet another Pokemon game.

I wouldn't blame anyone for skipping over this Pokemon update now because they've done it all before. Though the game evolves with the systems it's made for, it's the same game we've been playing for years. Even with the countless clones that have attempted the same style, no other game has been able to do what the Pokemon RPG does even a decade and a half later. The thrill of finding rare Pokemon, the satisfying 'click' of catching an elusive creature, the feeling of accomplishment when you've completed your Pokemon collection. But the game continues to be as engrossing and addictive as ever because of the sense of personal gratification. The game's design is rooted into the older Japanese RPG style consisting of random battles and turn-based menu-selection fights. and that's where strategy comes into play. Each Pokemon has strengths and weaknesses against other Pokemon because of their type - water types are stronger against fire types, bug types strong against grass types, etc. In this world, all creatures are Pokemon, and you have the ability to catch wild Pokemon and bring them into your collection of fighters. HeartGold and SoulSilver follow the exact formula of the Pokemon RPG: you're on a quest to become the best Pokemon trainer around. If you're new to Pokemon don't worry - just like the previous games in the series, HeartGold and SoulSilver do an excellent job weaning you into the addictive gameplay that the series is known for. Most importantly, the new Pokewalker gadget brings a welcome twist to the familiar franchise, making HeartGold and SoulSilver a bit more attractive to those who've already experienced the series several times over the last 14 years. Game Freak did more than give the experience a new coat of paint with the 3D engine from Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum they also added things to discover during the massive quest. On the surface the two games are virtually identical to each other, but each houses different species of Pokemon to make them unique. Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver are the two latest games in the Pokemon RPG series and are remakes of Pokemon Gold and Silver that existed on the Game Boy Color. Curse those guys tickling my gadget fetish with the bundled Pokewalker. But then Nintendo and Game Freak did something devious: they sucked me back in again.

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