I obviously try to slip a pun into my blog post title occasionally, but I think this is the best I've done! I've already given a huge spiel about the Pokémon games in my previous side-tangent post, so pardon me if I rehash any ideas.
TITLE: Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver
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NEW!These are the games of formative years, revived for exposure to the next generation, and the revitalization of the previous generation. I didn't own the original Pokémon games for too long, they came and went right through my hands, despite this, I beat every last one of the games in the second and third generations, and because of that I beat Gold Version at least twice. I loved these games, the idea of raising a team of Pokémon to become the greatest trainer in the world, while seeking to expand your collection of the magical creatures is simply enthralling, and Gold was my first experience with that idea.
Frankly, post Generation Three, I feel like Pokémon went downhill, with Generation Two being it's essential Pax Romana. Really the original games were incredible, and my experience with the remakes only served to further my opinion that they were the best. The remade games offer more depth and customization as well, right down to every trainer's dream of having a Pokémon travel around with them, just like in the anime! A lot of things effect us in our childhood, and I don't know if I would be better or worse without having Gold in my life back then.
I don't really think I need to say much beyond that, Pokémon is a big enough franchise to speak for itself, without even touching it yourself.
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