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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