Are HeartGold and SoulSilver Good 15 Years Later?

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver are widely celebrated as the pinnacle of Pokémon series, masterfully combining nostalgia with modern enhancements. In this video, we explore why these titles are considered the greatest remakes of all time and how they improved upon the original Gold and Silver games.

History and Evolution**: We start by delving into the original Pokémon Gold and Silver, their impact on the franchise, and why their remakes were so highly anticipated.

Enhanced Graphics and Sound** - Experience the Johto and Kanto regions in vibrant detail with updated graphics and remastered music that bring these classic adventures to life.

Pokéwalker Integration** - Discover the innovative Pokéwalker accessory, which added a unique and interactive way to train and catch Pokémon.

Expanded Features - Enjoy the refined battle mechanics, updated Pokédex, and the addition of new areas like the Battle Frontier and Safari Zone.

Faithful to the Originals- Relive the beloved storyline and classic gameplay with new elements that enhance the experience without detracting from the original charm.

We also cover:

The beloved following Pokémon feature, allowing your favorite Pokémon to walk with you, adding a deeper connection to your team.

Improvements in gameplay mechanics such as touch-screen controls and quality-of-life updates that modernized the experience.

Rich post-game content including the ability to travel to the Kanto region, battle Red, and face numerous legendary Pokémon.

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[CreepyJournals]

Honestly, I’ve been a Pokémon fan since red and blue in the 90s and as a veteran I can say that not only are they the best remakes but arguably the best Pokemon games ever made. On par with Black and White 2!

[tamerkoh]

HGSS are also arguably the last time we had the best route and dungeon design as well. Not necessarily aesthetically, but gameplay wise; there were loads of optional areas, dungeons and secrets to find thanks to the way HMs affected overworld traversal. You always have a side path or dungeon to come back to later, that isn't mandated by the story, to find unique items, mon or trainers to battle. Black and White 1/2 still had HMs, but were much more linear, and didn't have too much in the way of optional dungeons like these games did. Doesn't mean they were bad games of course, but arguably the start of the decline of the level design in the series. Basically no more Strength puzzles or other HM obstacles to solve and navigate, as most areas are just relegated to being a pretty hallway. But it gets its worse once Pokemon goes 3D, as the level design has never recovered, and got even worse than what we saw in Gen 5.

[Brianycus]

HGSS is the best remakes, especially with how they updated the Johto dex with Gen 4 evolutions and gameplay, so that means new moves and potential new buddies that work better in Gen 4. Remixed music and new story plot with the Executives. It really was the best of the best before Gen 5 arrived a year later.

[amazingvman]

I’m replaying them again, and they still hold up amazingly well

[Kyler]

God these games are fantastic. Amazing video. You've earned a sub outta me.

[naeshaunedwards]

I loved HGSS, and I agree with everything you said. Honestly I don’t understand how people love Gold and Silver, but hate HGSS. Pretty much everything you listed made the games amazing, but also things like having a portable berry pot made things so much easier, I loved the different bottom screen themes you could choose from, loved the games graphics and location designs, the game had compatibility with the Sinnoh games and Battle Revolution, the Pokeathlon was very fun especially if you had people to play with, and it was a fun way to get points to buy things, and so much more. Of all Pokemon games HGSS feels like the game you can keep coming back to play even after you beat the game. Also, a lot of people like to complain about how there was a level curve and lack of Pokemon, but people always complain how Pokemon games weren’t challenging. Also despite the level curve, it’s still playable. Everyone’s experience is different and not everyone is the same, but for a game that’s challenging, a lot of people my age seemed to have completed the elite 4 at the very least just fine, and my age at the time was like 11. The game actually makes you train your Pokemon, and of course you can rematch trainers and they come back stronger. Also at that time online was a big thing, so it was nothing to trade with someone who had DPP games to get other Pokemon. It’s sad how these games have done so much and had so much content, and yet people complain about the little things and call it a bad remake. My only critique with the game really is that there was a lack of story with the legendaries, but this game feels like it’s supposed to have a more chill vibe, and I appreciate this game being different in that there wasn’t really that big of a major threat

[xstaticgurlxx]

I forgot what it’s called but I love the sports tournament place you could play mini games with your Pokémon in HGSS, it was so peak.

[dannigro]

I absolutely loved fire red and leaf green as remakes and at that time the original Pokémon games are only six years old so I was still playing red and blue, but those remakes did everything right they expanded upon the original games by showing areas like the Sevii islands, compatible with coliseum, expanded on ruby and sapphire to help those games become better. So Heart Gold and Soul Silver had tough shoes to fill but they filled them. Honestly, both of those remakes were amazing. ORAS were good and BDSP were ok. it seemed by that point they were more focused on their current games, but I’m glad we got the original to remake the generation one and two.

[vrfrir]

Just started playing these again with my 6 and 8 year old daughters who are obsessed with pokemon now and have been playing pokemon games all the way back to the gba era to switch. Right now we are playing HG and SS and they are loving the experience and the nostalgia factor is as good as it gets.

[Darkyzally]

Totally agree with everything u said man…I lost my heartgold card tho and couldn’t find it…So i bought it from a local store for 130$ !! Used to play this game back in 2010 with my dad..Greatest pokemon game of all time💯‼️❤

[hassemaster]

Just got Lugia in my replay of soul silver. Still one of my favorite games of all time.

[LambentLight]

Great video! I have a feeling your channel is gonna grow eheh

[wavvy]

I agree with pretty much everything said, Pokemon peaked with HGSS and it's not even close

I gotta say though. The way the boxarts kept crashing onto the screen every time they're mentioned was starting to get really irritating HAHA maybe ease up on too many transitions/animations!!

[sazjnk]

Gotta say, this video was very high quality for such a young channel, well done!

[EWOODJ]

What the heck is that map at 0:14? Source?

On another note, HGSS and B2W2 are equally my favorite Pokémon games of all time for completely different reasons.
They both fill different niches want in Pokémon games.

[dragonfirenetwork]

Lets see exploring 2 regions, facing 16 Gym Leaders, the Red Battle, Badass Rival, Getting 3 starters from 3 regions, Battle Frontier, Pokeathalon, Safari Zone, and the Celebi Event yeah i say HGSS is the best

[cyrax]

Thank you For Making this Video I had to send it to a Friend that has Not Played these Two Games Yet

[LazrCat]

Another banger video and opinion! HeartGold is still my favorite Pokemon game, as someone whose first game was the original Gold version.

[QuietRiot]

Yeah I gotta say HG/SS are tied for my favorite Pokémon game alongside Emerald and Black/White. Though if I absolutely *had* to chose one over the other, I'll go for HG/SS for now.

[an_eternalflame]

And it happened to be my introduction to the Pokémon world, I started noticing the anime more from boomerang and such. Weird story, but to my knowledge, I may be wrong, since I was a kid. I recall taking the copy of soulsilver from my uncle back then to play it. Therefore being engraved in my mind as me “stealing it”. Context my uncle lived with us, there’s a higher possibility he just gave it to me as a gift, but I was around 9, and I definitely wasn’t the brightest kid.