The Official Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver Hype Thread

So next month promises to be full of RPG goodness... and yet, which will be the game that will most probably trump all the competition when it comes to sheer addictiveness, value, or heck, even sales? The upcoming Pokemon games!

Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the stylised remakes of the quintessential Pokemon Gold and Silver are releasing on March 14. The hype meter says they're gonna be clocking in an AAAE score, that they're gonna be the best Pokemon games ever, trumping even the original G/S/C (and becoming, by extension, the greatest handheld games ever created).

In case you don't know what these games are about (!), check out the excerpts from the preview posted below.

And don't forget to vote on the hype meter!

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Ok, so this site just previewed Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver (using an imported Japanese copy), and man, have they gotnothing but good things to say about the game.

Some excerpts from the preview, and you'll know what I mean:

'However, the title has already launched in Japan, and been met with rave reviews, and mind boggling sales figures. We've got our hands on a Japanese import copy of the game, and after exhaustively going through everything that the game has to offer, I can very confidently state that Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver looks set to be the greatest Pokemon title ever, topping the originals and pipping them for the post of the 'Best Handheld Game of All Time.'

That is no exaggeration- as fans would certainly know, Gold and Silver were the high points of the series, which has only gone downhill since. And while it certainly managed to regain some of its lost charm with the recent DS titles, the sheer highs of addictiveness and (relative) innovation that the series touched with the ubiquitous pair of the GBC titles has never since been replicated. Fans have been clamoring for a release that will restore the series' pride proper. And with HeartGold and SoulSilver, it seems they'll get what they've wanted...

I don't even know how to sum it all up. The best way possible, I suppose, is to state that Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver is going to be the best Pokemon game ever. It's minor (technical) flaws notwithstanding, the game is set to become not only the series' new high point, but also the centerpiece of the DS's already robust library, and the greatest handheld game ever created.

Initial concern when this game was first announced centered not only around whether this game would be able to live up to the original- that is a natural concern, whenever remakes are concerned- but also, whether it would be able to recapture the spirit of the original. You see, Gold/Silver was the first and last time that the Pokemon series innovated, and that spirit would have been paradoxically impossible for a remake to recapture, because of its very status a s a remake. And yet, amazingly, HeartGold/SoulSilver bucks the trend and, true to its progenitor, moves the series forward again.

The game is set for a March 2010 release in North America, and May 2010 for Europe and Australia. We'll have our final review for the English build ready around the time of the game's North American release. Going by initial impressions, HeartGold and SoulSilver is set to receive the highest score that can be awarded to any game.'

The images are also pretty good out there man.

The link is provided below, but some of the new features:

- Pokemon follow you around (we've known this for a long time)
- There's a new Safari Zone, Battle Frontier and Pal Park (this was pretty obvious, but it's good to know this anyway)
- The game follows the story of Pokemon Crystal, rather than the story of Gold and Silver
- There are a couple of new story elements and plotlines as well as characters added
- ALL PRE SINNOH STARTERS CAN BE OBTAINED!!!
- ALL PRE SINNOH NON LEGENDARY POKEMON CAN BE CAUGHT!!!

Man, I'm pumped! What about you guys?

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EDIT: Changed thread title and contents of OP. Original post didn't have any of the content above the dashed line.

its pokemon, do people really care?

Looks like they spruced up the visuals, at least.

its pokemon, do people really care?

onewiththegame

I doubt this would be getting AAA, max AA, they simply haven't made any significant improvements.reyad-u

[QUOTE="reyad-u"]I doubt this would be getting AAA, max AA, they simply haven't made any significant improvements.khoofia_pika

So why the remake?

Sorry, I suppose I should have been more clear, there's hardly any improvements in the series since Silver/Gold, and we've had quite a few iterations since then.

its pokemon, do people really care?

onewiththegame

Ehhh......might get this. I couldn't get into Platinum, but maybe it will be easier to get into a Pokemon game where all the Pokemon designs aren't garbage done by artistically-challenged dumbasses.

You know what really grinds my gears? That they can pump out DS POkemon games like every 4 months but they can't put out one REAL Pokemon game for the Wii? COME ON!

Well ive played it, and i would say its a 9, but somehow i just don't think they changed enough for non-hardcore pokemon fans. So im guessing 8, or something like that.

You know what really grinds my gears? That they can pump out DS POkemon games like every 4 months but they can't put out one REAL Pokemon game for the Wii? COME ON!

ZIMdoom

[QUOTE="ZIMdoom"]

You know what really grinds my gears? That they can pump out DS POkemon games like every 4 months but they can't put out one REAL Pokemon game for the Wii? COME ON!

charizard1605

I know. But think of how awesome a REAL pokemon would be for Wii? You could even implement some online competing/trading aspect with friend codes. Hell, they are already REMAKING old pokemon games. Why don't they just remake one - just ONE - with some improved graphics and dump it on Wii. I'd buy it for sure.

I'm thinking high 8's. Maybe a 9.0.

Believe it or not, they did add a lot of stuff from the original.

In addition to TC's list (Just to name a few minor things):

- The gyms are completely redone (They are amazing).
- Also, the first Pokemon in your party follows you.
- The interface is so much better set up. The bottom screen has all your menu stuff (Such as Pokedex, Pokemon, Save... ect). And you can touch it whenever, and it will open it up. Also, there is a button you can click on that makes you ALWAYS RUN!!!!! So you do not have to hold down B.

i haven't played pokemon in a while. i need a DS

- Also, the first Pokemon in your party follows you.awssk8er716

If I liked handhelds and Pokemon I might be excited for this game.

If I liked handhelds and Pokemon I might be excited for this game.

CannedWorms

To be honest Nostalgia is enough to make me buy this game :P Anything else is a nice bonus :)

Already have it. I'm yet to put much time into, just beat the first and second gym. They're much improved. The second one even gas a slight puzzle element to it, albeit very slight.

I'd say AA, personally, i love Pokemon games, despite them being all the same.

Surely im too old for all this pokemon nonsense.

I'd say AA, personally, i love Pokemon games, despite them being all the same.Stats_

[QUOTE="Stats_"]I'd say AA, personally, i love Pokemon games, despite them being all the same.Cherokee_Jack

None are very notible.

Tag Battles ... More colours and poorly implemented ribbin, acorn systems, sprites that ...wobble abit when released from a pokeball. Nothing that effects gameplay has been made, except maybe the special/physical attack change.

The Main game is always the same. Same pacing, same goals, slightly different story.

[QUOTE="onewiththegame"]

its pokemon, do people really care?

khoofia_pika

[QUOTE="khoofia_pika"][QUOTE="onewiththegame"]

its pokemon, do people really care?

bleehum

[QUOTE="bleehum"][QUOTE="khoofia_pika"] fanboy alert!!!!!WAIW

So?

Lots of people dislike Pokemon,a nd im sure a lot of them will wonder if people our age care about it.

I have no idea why i like pokemon, god knows i shouldnt. I guess the simplicity of it all is enjoyable, cause it's not the story, characters, depth, etc.

[QUOTE="WAIW"][QUOTE="bleehum"] He's a fanboy because he doesn't like pokemon?...Stats_

So?

Lots of people dislike Pokemon,a nd im sure a lot of them will wonder if people our age care about it.

I have no idea why i like pokemon, god knows i shouldnt. I guess the simplicity of it all is enjoyable, cause it's not the story, characters, depth, etc.

i've been looking forward to these games ever since they teased about it in d&p(meeting the 6th gym leader in them) can't wait @@
i think AA sounds about right for them though. probably 8.5, i'll be pleasantly surprised if they get AAA.

Uhhh....it's pokemon. Those games were fun when I was 12. I'm actually in shock people on here play it still. What differentiates this from barbie? Or Neopets? Or Digimon? It's not about blood or gore, it's about growing up.fatzebra

Uhhh....it's pokemon. Those games were fun when I was 12. I'm actually in shock people on here play it still. What differentiates this from barbie? Or Neopets? Or Digimon? It's not about blood or gore, it's about growing up.fatzebra

[QUOTE="fatzebra"]Uhhh....it's pokemon. Those games were fun when I was 12. I'm actually in shock people on here play it still. What differentiates this from barbie? Or Neopets? Or Digimon? It's not about blood or gore, it's about growing up.WAIW

[QUOTE="Stats_"]

[QUOTE="WAIW"] It's mighty strange to not realize people do indeed care about Pokemon.WAIW

So?

Lots of people dislike Pokemon,a nd im sure a lot of them will wonder if people our age care about it.

I have no idea why i like pokemon, god knows i shouldnt. I guess the simplicity of it all is enjoyable, cause it's not the story, characters, depth, etc.

Depends what you call a "gamer" If i were to tell any of my friends, or there friends, that i played Pokemon, they'd A, laugh at me, B, ask me if it;s still being made, or C, disown me.

They're "gamers" just like you.

Alsotois that simple. People make out it's complex, it's just not. Ev training is a simple idea, with simple execution. Besides, this knowledge is only useful online, which may i add is FULL of cheaters anyway.

[QUOTE="WAIW"][QUOTE="Stats_"]

So?

Lots of people dislike Pokemon,a nd im sure a lot of them will wonder if people our age care about it.

I have no idea why i like pokemon, god knows i shouldnt. I guess the simplicity of it all is enjoyable, cause it's not the story, characters, depth, etc.

Stats_

Depends what you call a "gamer" If i were to tell any of my friends, or there friends, that i played Pokemon, they'd A, laugh at me, B, ask me if it;s still being made, or C, disown me.

They're "gamers" just like you.

Alsotois that simple. People make out it's complex, it's just not. Ev training is a simple idea, with simple execution. Besides, this knowledge is only useful online, which may i add is FULL of cheaters anyway.

[QUOTE="Stats_"]

[QUOTE="WAIW"]

So?

Lots of people dislike Pokemon,a nd im sure a lot of them will wonder if people our age care about it.

I have no idea why i like pokemon, god knows i shouldnt. I guess the simplicity of it all is enjoyable, cause it's not the story, characters, depth, etc.

fatzebra

Depends what you call a "gamer" If i were to tell any of my friends, or there friends, that i played Pokemon, they'd A, laugh at me, B, ask me if it;s still being made, or C, disown me.

They're "gamers" just like you.

Alsotois that simple. People make out it's complex, it's just not. Ev training is a simple idea, with simple execution. Besides, this knowledge is only useful online, which may i add is FULL of cheaters anyway.

[QUOTE="Stats_"]

[QUOTE="WAIW"] You would have to be pretty out of touch as a gamer to not know there's this whole Pokemon phenomenon that's been going on for the past decade. No offense, but there it is. Do you EV train or exploit the depth under Pokemon's cute n' cuddly exterior? It's not actually that simplistic if you play it seriously. fatzebra

Depends what you call a "gamer" If i were to tell any of my friends, or there friends, that i played Pokemon, they'd A, laugh at me, B, ask me if it;s still being made, or C, disown me.

They're "gamers" just like you.

Alsotois that simple. People make out it's complex, it's just not. Ev training is a simple idea, with simple execution. Besides, this knowledge is only useful online, which may i add is FULL of cheaters anyway.

I'm going to be waiting on a improved version ala Platinum.wizardwd

[QUOTE="Stats_"]

[QUOTE="WAIW"] You would have to be pretty out of touch as a gamer to not know there's this whole Pokemon phenomenon that's been going on for the past decade. No offense, but there it is. Do you EV train or exploit the depth under Pokemon's cute n' cuddly exterior? It's not actually that simplistic if you play it seriously. fatzebra

Depends what you call a "gamer" If i were to tell any of my friends, or there friends, that i played Pokemon, they'd A, laugh at me, B, ask me if it;s still being made, or C, disown me.

They're "gamers" just like you.

Alsotois that simple. People make out it's complex, it's just not. Ev training is a simple idea, with simple execution. Besides, this knowledge is only useful online, which may i add is FULL of cheaters anyway.

[QUOTE="wizardwd"]I'm going to be waiting on a improved version ala Platinum.Cherokee_Jack