Aug
13
Take a look at these exciting new screenshots and character artwork from the remakes of Pokémon Gold & Silver for the Nintendo DS…
Here’s a turn-up for the books! Nintendo is remaking its classic Pokémon Gold and Silver games, using the new graphics technology it has pioneered in Pokémon Platinum. The new editions, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, are shaping up nicely and we have been lucky enough to see early versions of the games…
Yes, these are Generation IV remakes of the Generation II originals and take us back to the land of Johto. You start out the adventure in New Bark Town as a rookie Pokémon Trainer. You have a rival (well, don’t you always?) called Silver, and you are both desperate to impress Professor Elm.
Just like what happened when Nintendo remade Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen (the originals were Red and Green), there are lots of enhancements that have been made to the original games. The major change is that these new games will include Pokémon that have been introduced in Generation III and IV of the games. When Gold and Silver were originally released, there were only 251 Pokémon in total, the latest of which was Celebi, so we’ve obviously come a long way since then!
Those boffins who love deconstructing games have discovered that there was always data in the Diamond, Pearl and Platinum games that will make battling and trading between them and these two new games possible. So Nintendo was obviously planning well ahead! We believe that you will have to complete certain objectives in the games before this becomes possible. Nintendo always likes to make players work for their rewards!
The boy character you get to select is called Gold, just like in the originals. Interestingly though, the original female counterpart to Gold, called Kris, isn’t believed to be in the new games. Instead there’s a new female lead named Soul. She is a young girl who lives with her mother in New Bark Town.
Now for the weird bit! The games come packed with a Pokémon pedometer called the PokéWalker. The idea is you transfer a Pokémon to the device, then it counts the number of steps you make in a day. The more you move, the bigger happiness boost your Pokémon will receive! What a great way to get kids up off their bums and moving!
This is the PokéWalker! It registers how many steps you have taken throughout the day and raises your Pokémon’s level and happiness accordingly.
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My cousin said that the Gold and Silver layout was brill and that he’s really wanting this game to come out soon, and so do I! Walking with Arceus must b so awesome! And I love the 3D graphics!
kanto was so boring i have pokemon leafgreen,firered,platnuim,pearl and gold so far golds the best of them all.
I can’t wait for this game to come out in North America!!!
It looks so awesome. I really liked the version 2 of these games. I am so excited.
I really can’t wait for this game to com out in North America. When the original Johto games came out I thoroughly enjoyed them. This time though, I do hope they added a storyline for when you travel through Kanto, as that was probably the most boring aspect of the game, in my opinion anyways.
Either way with all the new mini games and possible side-quests, I’m sure this will no doubt be one of the better remakes for any game that will exist, especially considering how popular Pokemon is, even if a lot of people don’t admit they still play the games.
The part of these games that I’m glad they put in though, is that part where the Pokemon follow you. I truly enjoyed being able to tell how Pikachu (even if I hate that sore excuse for a mascot) felt about its trainer in the yellow version, and am glad they brought it back, only for all Pokemon.
All in all, I feel this will probably be the greatest Pokemon release to date, and I will most definitely be buying these games.
This game looks TOTALLY SWEET! I’m super excited for it to come out. And DHL was right-the train looks awesome. My friends and I all agree that the graphics are really impressive. I have Platinum version, and I recomend it to everyone, so I deffinetly think this game is gonna rock!
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its even better than is originals i can’t wait.
Enti Rikou Suicune Cant wait getting Soul Silver
I’ve started ripping the sprites. Anyone want to see them?
Also you get to choose between a lv 1 Dialga palkia or Girantia
There is a new pichu as well. A notch ear pichu you need a pikachu Coloured pichu and bring it to the ilex forest
WOW! It looks sooooooo cooooool!
Is that an ARCEUS in one of the screenshots!?
i love pokemon silver but it’s save battery die 2 years ago
ps this game is sick.
cool train
The 3D magnet train looks really cool.
CANNOT WAIT!!!
Lookin’ Good, Brings back memories!
I wonder if Arceus, Darkrai and Shaymin will be captured via event?
that is soo cool im gonna get it
p.s i love pokemon world magazine
I getting it when it comes out ^_^