Pokemon Gold
by Nintendo

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Video Game Reviews of Pokemon Gold

Customer Review: Getting there...but not all that.
Summary: 2 Stars

Description of Pokemon Gold

Like Pok?mon Silver--which essentially is the same story, with minor gameplay variations--Pok?mon Gold casts players in the familiar role of a young Pok?mon Trainer who's out to collect as many different kinds of Pok?mon as possible. As in previous games, gameplay consists mostly of exploration (completing various quests in the process) and Pok?mon battles, which employ a unique battle system that's like a complex twist on rock-paper-scissors.

But, despite the similarities, it's quite apparent that Pok?mon Gold is a whole new ball game from the start. The game is played out in real time, with the current time and day of the week (recorded by an internal clock) having a direct impact on gameplay elements, such as what Pok?mon you'll find in the wild, and when certain events occur and characters appear.

While there are too many new and improved features in Pok?mon Gold to list here, among the highlights are 100 new Pok?mon (including two new types), new evolution processes (including breeding), and a more streamlined game interface that has better-organized menus and button shortcuts.

Although it's easier to progress in Pok?mon Gold than in the previous games, the sheer amount of fun and game time that's involved is daunting. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better value than this one. --Joe Hon

Pros:

• Insanely addictive and wholly absorbing gaming experience
• Time and day of week impact gameplay directly
• Bevy of new features and hidden secrets
• Improved graphics and more streamlined game interface

• Minor compatibility issues when using Game Link with previous versions

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