Editing Pokémon: HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions

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|release=JP September 12, 2009 <br />KO February 4, 2010<br />US March 14, 2010<br />EU March 26, 2010

'''Pokémon: HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions''' are fourth generation remakes of the second generation ''[[Pokémon: Gold and Silver Versions|Gold and Silver Versions]]'' for the [[Nintendo DS]]. They are modified with improved graphics and features akin to those from the fourth generation ''[[Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon: Diamond, Pearl]]'' and ''[[Pokémon: Platinum Version]]'', as well as new features and storyline alterations.

The game features a new graphical style, with some areas being redesigned and new ones being added, in addition to all gyms being overhauled. The game also has gender selection feature, with the character of the unselected gender becoming a secondary rival character (similar to the relationship between [[Brendan|Brendan]] and [[May]] or [[Lucas (Pokemon)|Lucas]] and [[Dawn]] in previous games). The game also oddly enough borrows a feature from ''[[Pokémon: Yellow Version]]'' by allowing one Pokémon to follow the trainer around outside of its Pokéball, although unlike ''Yellow'' any of the 493 Pokémon can be selected for this. The game also has a new minigame area known as the Pokéathlon as well as including the fourth generation's Battle Frontier.

The game also includes alterations to the storyline. [[Eusine]]'s sidequest with [[Suicune]] from ''[[Pokémon: Crystal Version|Crystal Version]]'' is included, and the Kimono Girls have an expanded storyline role, now playing a pivotal role in helping the player to reach the first of the game's two legendary birds ([[Ho-Oh]] and [[Lugia]]). Additionally, the [[Team Rocket]] storyline replaces the nameless Rocket Executives with a new set of characters named [[Archer]], [[Ariana]], [[Petrel]] and [[Proton]]. Other new sidequests include the option of finding gym leaders' phone numbers and challenging them to rematches after finding access to Kanto. The games also have a fair amount of cameo appearances by characters from the third and fourth generation games, and eventually it is possible to catch nearly all Pokémon from other regions. This includes legendary Pokémon such as [[Kyogre]], [[Groudon]] and [[Rayquaza]]. Other special events unlocked by Nintendo events include appearances by characters like [[Cynthia]] and [[Giovanni]].

''HeartGold'' and ''SoulSilver'' are capable of connecting with ''Diamond'', ''Pearl'' and ''Platinum'' to trade and battle Pokémon. The games also have their own Pal Park, through which Pokémon from one of the third generation GBA games inserted in the GBA slot can be transferred permanently to these games.

 

 

 

*Most of the continuity references from ''Gold''/''Silver''/''Crystal'' are retained, and it is maintained that the game is set three years after ''Red''/''Blue''/''Yellow''. It is also mentioned that Cinnabar Island's volcano erupted a year ago, meaning it occurred two years after the first generation games.

*These games also make a retcon as to the number of Pokémon that the public is aware of. The original second generation games had people only knowing of the 251 Pokémon that were around at the time of those games, but this time it is presented as common knowledge that there are nearly 500 kinds of Pokémon.

*References to third generation events: [[Steven Stone]] appears in Kanto pursuing [[Latias]] or [[Latios]] and is referred to as Hoenn League Champion, confirming that this is still set prior to the third generation games. Bill also alludes to his work with [[Lanette]].

*References to fourth generation events: [[Maylene]] and [[Crasher Wake]] make cameo appearances in the game, as do the Battle Frontier (with [[Palmer]]'s dialogue having been revised to avoid continuity errors from his dialogue originally specifically referring to the fourth generation player character). [[Jasmine]] also mentions her intentions of traveling to Sinnoh to compete in Super Contests, which she eventually does in ''Diamond''/''Pearl''/''Platinum''. [[Cynthia]] appears at the Sinjoh Ruins during the special [[Arceus]] event and is referred to as Sinnoh's champion. This and Jasmine's foreshadowing also confirm that the fourth generation games still take place after these games.

 

 

 

The next Pokémon games to be released were the fifth generation ''[[Pokémon: Black and White Versions]]''. ''HeartGold''/''SoulSilver'' in specific later received a technical follow-up in the form of the remakes of the third generation games for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] as ''[[Pokémon: Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Versions]]'' in 2014.

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