Pokemon Gold and Silver both are great classics. They are the 2nd generation of Pokemon that uped the maximum amount of Pokemon to 251 Pokemon. The core strategy of the Pokemon games remained, but a few special features were added. Such as a in-game clock, a system of breeding Pokemon, a plethora of new moves, and a small revamp of the special stat. 5 more legendary Pokemon were also added, Lugia and Ho-Ho are special to their respective versions, while Raikou, Entei, and Suicune are legendary Pokemon that roam the wilderness and are quite a challenge to catch. But when caught, become a great asset to the team. The breeding system is a great way to create the perfect Pokemon with perfect moves, and is another intuitive way of acquiring Pokemon.
Pokemon Crystal however, is the improved version of Gold and Silver. It contains improved Graphics and a special battle tower that contains a Elite Four type scenario, in which you face strong Pokemon trainers in succession to eventually win great prizes that increase the power of your own Pokemon incredibely
However, in 2009 Gold and Silver, were recreated into HeartGold and SoulSilver, similarly to how LeafGreen and FireRed were remade. The graphics have been improved massively, and the game itself now looks beautiful. A new special feature was added in which the first Pokemon in your party of six will follow you around. Sometimes you can talk to your Pokemon to see how they are feeling, and other times your Pokemon will help you find some special hidden items. Though the Pokemon strategy and play style has remained the same, HeartGold and SoulSilver help give a breath of fresh air to the old classic Pokemon Gold and Silver versions.
and Sapphire
improve the originals in many different ways. Like I wrote earlier, the Pokemon series entails capturing creatures and having them fight, in many strategic ways. However, unlike the remake these games contain many improvements. Such as having 202 different catchable Pokemon, a very beautiful environment, possible 2 verse 2 battles, and an opportunity for each Pokemon to have a special ability. Content-wise these games can offer 50+ hours of enjoyment, especially if you can bring 3 friends to have a 2 verse 2 battle royal.
. This version brings even more hours of enjoyment, as the Aqua and Lava antagonists of both games are included. Other extra features include even more 2 verse 2 battles, and 2 verse 2 rematches against gym leaders already defeated. Pokemon animations are much more detailed, and Emerald
Pokemon FireRed
is a restart of the old classic, Pokemon Red
. Mostly a remake, with a bunch of much needed improvements to the original. Such as a more streamlined interface, and improved graphics. Like most Pokemon iterations, it involves capturing creatures and having those creatures fight other creatures. The creatures then get stronger and stronger, while you attempt to capture even more powerful creatures. These creatures have many different affinities and abilities. Some creatures are of the water, others of the leaf, and others of the fire, as well as many more different types of affinities. Along with these affinities are many different move sets that a Pokemon can have. Each of which also have their own personal affinity such as a firery punch, ice punch, solarbeam, or megakick. This creates the popular strategy aspect of Pokemon, as people start to battle their friends and not just the computer, they realize the need to use certain moves on certain Pokemon. Content-wise Pokemon FireRed offers about 50 hours worth of game play, and much much more if you can find some competitive friends to battle with. If you're a Pokemon veteran, FireRed can also help you find those elusive 150 first Pokemon, and reduce the hassle of aquring them with an upgraded version. Pokemon LeafGreen
is actually a remake of Blue
, which in its orginal Japanese release was called Green. LeafGreen and FieryRed are very similar games that have a few sprinkled differences in enemy placement, and pokemon habitats. But, all in all Pokemon LeafGreen
and FireRed are remakes of the great classics, and are well worth the cheap price they currently sell for.
