Pokemon SoulSilver Version

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  1. Oyin
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the finest Pokemon games of all time as well as one of the finest video games of all time. SoulSilver and HeartGold allow the player to return to the past region of Kanto where more adventure and amazing content resides. The main portion of the game is phenomenal. The post game content is incredible as well.… Expand
  2. nintendoboxman
    Feb 20, 2020
    9
    What a great game. A great remaster of pokemon silver, blistering with nostalgia.
  3. Cafe_8bits
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    its the definitive experience with Pokémon. The entire game has a gorgeous look and feeling attached to it. And its for sure the most competent and well made game of the series. Everything in this game screams love and effort, and if you read the interviews from the time, you will notice that this game indeed has a lot of this 2 defining things, that the series would lack so badly for theits the definitive experience with Pokémon. The entire game has a gorgeous look and feeling attached to it. And its for sure the most competent and well made game of the series. Everything in this game screams love and effort, and if you read the interviews from the time, you will notice that this game indeed has a lot of this 2 defining things, that the series would lack so badly for the rest of the 2010´s.
    This game is huge, with 2 regions 16 gym battles, battle frontier, safari zone, and a lot to uncover if you have the Pokewalker accessory. HGSS its truly the right way to remake a game, with new content and the best of its predecessors.
    Its a must have for any JRPG maniac out there, and a must play for any Pokémon fan.    … Expand
  4. Lareplay
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Soul silver is a great game. The best game in Pokemon history. Not comparable to Sod Shield.
  5. tukumalu
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The best drive down the memory lane with just the right amount of enhancement for a remake
  6. Jak3y_Soto21
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver are the definitions of the perfect Pokemon game. Having a massive national dex, two regions to explore, fixes to physical/special attacks, new typings and a story you can’t get attached too. This was all followed up by the Generation 4’s mesmerising soundtrack which can be played in the 8-bit tone of a Gameboy Colour. These games are truely masterpieces!
  7. Lokathor
    Dec 7, 2013
    7
    The most packed pokemon game, with a post-game second quest, a selection of touch screen minigames, and a battle frontier. Visually, the game is a nice remake of the GBC classic. Updating the battle systems to Gen4 lets you use a few new moves than you could before, but mostly doesn't change the overall flow of the main game too much.

    The legendary pokemon have had a few more story    The most packed pokemon game, with a post-game second quest, a selection of touch screen minigames, and a battle frontier. Visually, the game is a nice remake of the GBC classic. Updating the battle systems to Gen4 lets you use a few new moves than you could before, but mostly doesn't change the overall flow of the main game too much.

    The legendary pokemon have had a few more story elements placed around them, which I didn't quite like. I think it was better when the legendaries were just mysterious pokemon that you had to go and find on your own, not pokemon that have a weird cult following in one form or another, and that must be encountered to progress the main storyline.

    The single biggest drawback of this game is that the EXP curve and type distribution of the enemies is rather poorly done towards the end of the game, and training to get those final levels for the elite four is just a grinding slog. Pokemon has always has problems with grinding, particularly when trying to level up newly bred pokemon in the post-game. In SoulSilver it's particularly noticeable above level 50, and you need to get well in to the 60s for the Elite 4 Round 2 matches, so you're stuck with a long boring period towards the end of the storyline.

    I'm willing to forgive them though, because you get two whole regions to explore as it is. I'd still say that this is the best of the pokemon games.    … Expand
  8. PP7Silenced
    Jan 21, 2011
    10
    There has already been a ton of great things said about this game so Ill make it short and sweet.

    This game is a remake of what many believe to be the best pokémon game of all time. The amount of features and game play found in the original was staggering for a Game boy Color game and Heart Gold and Soul Silver retain all that made it's 2000 counter-part great, as well as    There has already been a ton of great things said about this game so Ill make it short and sweet.

    This game is a remake of what many believe to be the best pokémon game of all time. The amount of features and game play found in the original was staggering for a Game boy Color game and Heart Gold and Soul Silver retain all that made it's 2000 counter-part great, as well as including all of features introduced since. Really, the most complete pokémon game to date, a great value for your money, and a great throw back to the golden age of the franchise. The best Pokémon game ever and a Reason to pick up a Nintendo DS.    … Expand
  9. mynameisnathan
    Mar 6, 2013
    10
    Being a longtime pokemon fan i was so happy to hear about a remake of silver version. This game has everything silver version has and more! It fixed every problem in the original such as slowly walking everywhere etc. I think this one is my favorite! Graphics have improved alot through handheld pokemon games in the past and love that tiny touch of 3D. Amazing game! 10 out of 10!
  10. joe200
    Jan 4, 2014
    10
    A true classic this game is the 2nd best of the series with it being close to topping FRLG. The soundtrack is brilliant and catchy and the battles are challenging.
  11. Kazek7
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    A welcome remake of generation 2. Bit of a late review 3 years later, But still I consider this the best Pokemon game to date. I've put 113 hours into this game, and I have no major annoyances to report. It follows the same plot as the original, and there isn't much else to say. But not picking this up would be a serious mistake for Pokemon fans.
  12. Russian_BAMF
    Aug 19, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have played Pokemon since the beginning and this is by far the best game of the franchise. The pokewalker was a very fun feature and it was great way to interact with friends threw and the post game and pokeatholon were probably some of the funnest parts of the game. The amount of legendarys was huge and it was fun to try and catch them all especially riaku and enti. The only down side i could think of is the amount of grinding u had to do on your pokemon to defeat red and get the kanto and hoenn starters, but this doesn't even matter much and i like how the integrated a game for you to play when transferring your pokemon to black and white. The game was really fun and easy… Expand
  13. Steeldude
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    Probably the second best Pokémon game there is after Platinum. A truly well-done remake of the original which fixes several of the flaws present in the original game (such as leveling problems towards the end and better Kanto with tougher gym leaders).
  14. Blaxpupas
    Mar 18, 2016
    10
    Ill think no, i feel and it is the best game ever for DS. Typloshion and Lugia return assomly, if metascore its just a 87, ignore it because ive played it over 100h.
  15. SrPepe
    Oct 30, 2017
    9
    Este juego es Pokémon puro. Me encanta, un mapa enorme, un protagonista bueno, una gran música, excelentes Pokémon, todo es muy bueno. Lo único malo son los Pokémon salvajes, muy débiles, no se puede subir de nivel.
  16. Zilcell
    Apr 2, 2012
    10
    You simply can't ask for more out of a video game remake. An amazing battle system and a load of memories will excite Pokemon fans all over the globe.
  17. raghav123
    Aug 19, 2011
    10
    a gr8 game!!!!! showcases the ability of the developers to remake classic pokemon games even 10 years after their original releases.. excellent value for your money.
  18. alexwald16
    Oct 9, 2012
    10
    Opening a wide row of doors, Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver are the culmination of generations past. In these two games, history is repeating itself, as you are transported back to Johto, and reminded of the terrible havoc unleashed ten years ago
  19. Quesobeat
    Jan 11, 2013
    10
    Excellent remake with new additions that make it worth buying. This game is perfect for old fans of the series. It certainly made me nostalgic, especially considering the original (Pokemon Silver) was my favorite in the franchise.
  20. GreystrikeX3
    Aug 3, 2013
    10
    by far the best ds game I have ever played. there are 4 evenly spread generations of pokemon, LOADS upon loads of content, and to top it off TWO REGIONS! this game is virtually flawless and certainly worth the money to play it if your a pokemon fan. 10/10
  21. DreamcastUser
    Oct 19, 2014
    10
    This is how remakes are supposed to be done! Brings back walk with pokemon mechanic and the pokewalker is an awesome peripheral. Easily my favorite Pokemon of all time!
  22. Squidy
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    This game has some of the most content of any Pokemon game. If you are bored, there are some minigames that you could pass the time with, but you won't be spending a lot of the game on that. You start out in the Johto region. You get a Pokemon and the professor tells you that you should keep your first pokemon outside of the pokeballs. You spend all of the game with the first member ofThis game has some of the most content of any Pokemon game. If you are bored, there are some minigames that you could pass the time with, but you won't be spending a lot of the game on that. You start out in the Johto region. You get a Pokemon and the professor tells you that you should keep your first pokemon outside of the pokeballs. You spend all of the game with the first member of your party walking with you. This is a really neat feature because you can actually bond with you pokemon. There are also two regions, which is completely awesome. The music is awesome, and fans of the old game will appreciate the new songs. This is the best Pokemon game in my opinion. If you don't have this game, go out and buy it right away!… Expand
  23. louishaishi
    Feb 4, 2016
    10
    Im sorry that i cant give you an 11. this game is so damn good. relive my childhood, but enhanced in every aspect. so much hidden goodies. the item which you can switch the soundtracks to 8-bit is damn perfect. every else has said it. the best remake. thats how u do it ppl
  24. AidanNintendo
    Sep 7, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This (along with pokémon heartgold) is the best pokémon game to release so far. Pokémon gold and silver were amazing, though suffered with some graphical issues with the sprites. Now, there are much more detailed sprites. There is no point in me talking about old features, so I'll talk about new ones.

    The pokéwalker was a genius idea. It got kids to want to go outside so they can get some pokemon in a new refreshing way. The idea to have GBA sounds and modern sounds was also an amazing idea. Then there was using the GBA slot to be able to unlock new pokémon. It was a good business decision, and it made obtained pokémon feel more special.

    Gym leader rematches was a great idea for those who beat the game, as it meant you could fight a gym leader you liked once again after not battling them for so long.

    I have no more to say, thanks for reading.    … Expand
  25. Focaccia
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    This game is simply excellent. This remake portrays the greatness of the original 2nd gen games for the gameboy colour. there are 2 regions to explore, Johto and Kanto, those are arguably the best pokemon regions, as they feature the best and coolest pokemon. This game never gets boring even after 50 hours, as there are tons of legendary pokemon to catch after you beat the game.
  26. dibdom
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Graphics -10
    Music - 8
    Story - 8
    Gameplay - 10
    Content - 10
    Personal Fun - 10

    A Remake of the first video game i ever played. It was very well done.
  27. MzMazzaire
    Dec 15, 2017
    9
    Both HeartGold and SoulSilver are excellent remakes of two of the greatest GBC classics of old. But still aren't quite as glorious DS games as Black/White/Black 2/White 2 in my opinion, which isn't to say they're awful or anything.
  28. MPReviews
    May 17, 2018
    9
    I have a confession to make: I’ve never played the original pokemon gold, silver, or crystal versions. I know, its strange, especially considering I am a huge pokemon fan. But thankfully, the DS remakes, heartgold and soulsilver, are just as good, if not better than the originals. They are essentially just the original gold, silver and crystal but with the gen 3 and gen 4 pokemon added inI have a confession to make: I’ve never played the original pokemon gold, silver, or crystal versions. I know, its strange, especially considering I am a huge pokemon fan. But thankfully, the DS remakes, heartgold and soulsilver, are just as good, if not better than the originals. They are essentially just the original gold, silver and crystal but with the gen 3 and gen 4 pokemon added in during the post game, and given the same graphical style as my favorite pokemon game, pokemon platinum. As for everything else, well, its pokemon, and I’m sure you all know how pokemon works, so I don’t think I need to get into that. The only issues with I have with this game are merely nitpicks, such as HM’s like cut and whirlpool being required at many points. Overall, though, pokemon soulsilver gets a 9/10. It’s without a doubt one of the best game in the series and is also a fantastic game in its own right. If you have not played it yet, FIX THAT IMMEDIATELY!!!… Expand
  29. TheCriticXO
    Jul 29, 2011
    10
    This game was a very fancy while successful remake out of the Pokemon franchise. The improving technologies throughout the years between the original and remake absolutely reveal itself throughout the game. Some Pokemon destinations do not even look recognizable without their names! Overall, this was probably the best remake out of the Pokemon franchise, while this is also the symbol forThis game was a very fancy while successful remake out of the Pokemon franchise. The improving technologies throughout the years between the original and remake absolutely reveal itself throughout the game. Some Pokemon destinations do not even look recognizable without their names! Overall, this was probably the best remake out of the Pokemon franchise, while this is also the symbol for the improving technology before and after.… Expand
  30. OctolingSpin
    Oct 27, 2018
    1
    Highly overrated. It's unfortunate to me to say it but it just doesn't stand the test of time: the charm, style, music and design of the original GSC games is completely absent, replaced by safe, boring music that's not even a fraction of how memorable the original was, generic sprites and an ugly overworld that doesnt make good use of what the ds could do. Worse: it has good aditionsHighly overrated. It's unfortunate to me to say it but it just doesn't stand the test of time: the charm, style, music and design of the original GSC games is completely absent, replaced by safe, boring music that's not even a fraction of how memorable the original was, generic sprites and an ugly overworld that doesnt make good use of what the ds could do. Worse: it has good aditions actually locked away through events that are now impossible to get, entire story bits no less that could have made the game better and more unique, not just event pokemon. The level scaling is also made worse than before despite the aditions its gen had.
    I recommend Crystal instead for the better Johto experience unless you really want the pokewalker app (nowadays hard to get) or want to transfer your cyndaquil to newer games.    … Expand
  31. LuigiCuau
    Oct 25, 2018
    10
    Es un juegazo, así es como se deben hacer los remakes, tiene todo lo que queremos en un juego de PKM, es un juegazo, el poketlon es el mejor mini juego que a salido en los juegos de pokemon, no como esas basuras de baile o de peliculas de pokemon blanco, este juego dura mucho, de las mejores elite four, volver a pelear con lideres de gymnasio, es compatible con Pokemon Battle Revolution,Es un juegazo, así es como se deben hacer los remakes, tiene todo lo que queremos en un juego de PKM, es un juegazo, el poketlon es el mejor mini juego que a salido en los juegos de pokemon, no como esas basuras de baile o de peliculas de pokemon blanco, este juego dura mucho, de las mejores elite four, volver a pelear con lideres de gymnasio, es compatible con Pokemon Battle Revolution, la zona safari es genial, es todo un reto este juego… Expand
  32. Churigogobashu
    Jan 20, 2012
    10
    I love the indoors of each gyms they are fantastic. The pokemons which we loved in the 2000s are back. with exploding graphics. Pokemon soulsilver is much better than heartgold. Since you can catch Lugia which is stronger than Ho-Oh.
  33. Jeimz
    Jan 21, 2012
    10
    Playing this game was pure nostalgia for me. I haven't played a Pokemon game in a while because I'm tired of playing the same game over and over again, but when I heard they were releasing a remake of one of my fondest games as a child I went out and bought it. I'm pleased to report that it didn't disappoint either. I highly recommend this game, especially to those who grew up playing it.
  34. WhiteTalpa
    Jan 19, 2013
    10
    A perfect game! This is by far one the best Pokemon games ive played. I got up to 44 hours of total playtime and for the price i payed (30 pounds i think) it was worth every penny.
  35. Cezkarma
    Sep 10, 2016
    10
    Where do I start with this game... It's absolutely perfect. Easily the best game in the series, it offers everything that made the originals great but adds so much more. It easily has the best lower screen UI in any pokemon game and everything just fits so perfectly.
    There is a definite reason why I have over 1000 hours in one profile alone.
    Not only the best pokemon game I've ever    Where do I start with this game... It's absolutely perfect. Easily the best game in the series, it offers everything that made the originals great but adds so much more. It easily has the best lower screen UI in any pokemon game and everything just fits so perfectly.
    There is a definite reason why I have over 1000 hours in one profile alone.
    Not only the best pokemon game I've ever played but also the best game I've ever played, full stop.    … Expand
  36. Azill
    Dec 20, 2011
    7
    Originallyi was going to give this a 10, but i can't because there are a few things that are extremely annoying and unfair because they never tested it. Some moves are not capped as they were in Silver and this allows the opponent to spam them over and over, like evasion moves. Most of the game is good, but the parts that are untested ruin it.
  37. Real-Ho-Oh
    Nov 23, 2018
    3
    Besides the terrible level curve. It has the same bad distribution from the GS games and basically fixed nothing: every single problem is back, but with the ugly sprites from the dp games. The legendaries were shoving in at inconvenient places, ruining their original lore completely.
    It's also highly expensive, in part due an add on app thats underused and you won't need, so I only    Besides the terrible level curve. It has the same bad distribution from the GS games and basically fixed nothing: every single problem is back, but with the ugly sprites from the dp games. The legendaries were shoving in at inconvenient places, ruining their original lore completely.
    It's also highly expensive, in part due an add on app thats underused and you won't need, so I only recomend this game if you are a collector that want them all. Otherwise, stick to gsc.    … Expand
  38. nonnikchief
    Jul 10, 2011
    9
    I personally was so disappointed in that i knew i was missing out on a whole generation of pokemon, and a whole world to explore. Because while Red and Blue were re-made for the next generation, Gold and Silver weren't. Then Nintendo announced HeartGold and SoulSilver, re-makes of the classics with unbelievable graphics, and new features. The game improved on all the new concepts fromI personally was so disappointed in that i knew i was missing out on a whole generation of pokemon, and a whole world to explore. Because while Red and Blue were re-made for the next generation, Gold and Silver weren't. Then Nintendo announced HeartGold and SoulSilver, re-makes of the classics with unbelievable graphics, and new features. The game improved on all the new concepts from Platinum, and still introduced new concepts. The storyline was good as ever. (in that it is a pokemon storyline) and everything was absolutely amazing. I knew these pokemon, but had never had a chance to use them. This is the chance to. so go and buy this game.… Expand
  39. okamimiyazaki
    Mar 12, 2013
    10
    Even over 10 years later and as a graduate student this game is still addicting. Video games aren't what they used to be and it has been many years since I've been truly addicted to and/or immersed in a video game (the only other one has been Skyrim). When I picked this game up I didn't get bored of it until over 100 hours in (who would think that a DS game or a Pokemon game could hold myEven over 10 years later and as a graduate student this game is still addicting. Video games aren't what they used to be and it has been many years since I've been truly addicted to and/or immersed in a video game (the only other one has been Skyrim). When I picked this game up I didn't get bored of it until over 100 hours in (who would think that a DS game or a Pokemon game could hold my attention that long?) It's not just a remake of a fantastic game, but a whole new experience with many new Pokemon to catch and an abundance of side content and additional features a must buy if you have ever liked Pokemon video games.… Expand
  40. Shierzhi
    Jul 10, 2011
    9
    Excellent game, a huge improvement to the original Generation 2. There is little to add, since the game is a remake, but the way they handled the Game Corner is praiseworthy.
  41. ThePatronGamer
    Nov 5, 2013
    9
    This was the best Pokemon game to be released so far. It was a perfect remake of the classic Silver Version. Johto was my favorite region so I have some bias, but I believe that this game gave the most game play and features for the price. The Poke Walker that came with it also got me moving to level my pokemon on the go.
  42. guitarguy001
    Apr 18, 2014
    9
    This is how you do a remake, ladies and gentleman. You perfect the original game and add more content to make it a better overall game. SoulSilver is an amazing RPG. Everything in this game improves on the original. As someone who owns the original Silver, get this game if you don't have the original. It is worth every penny of its absurdly high price of $50.
  43. IgitionMaxed
    May 22, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A lot of effort went into adding nice little gimmicks here and there - it adds up nicely to compliment the experience. The graphics are decent and puts the Johto region into a better, more interesting perspective. When certain areas are entered, there is some interesting art that illustrates the environment and adds character. The music, like the music in the original game, is excellent and memorable. You can even listen to the tracks from the originals themselves! The story length is, well... you get to collect 16 Gym Badges as opposed to the traditional 8, so in that way the storyline is already unique. The only thing that's not exactly satisfactory is the leveling... it's pretty much like the original where everything is a under-leveled. At first, I didn't like it, but then I realized it doesn't really matter, since everyone is low-leveled. Since, however, Red's Pokemon are such a higher level, increasing the level of everything more wouldn't have hurt. Nonetheless, this game is a masterpiece - an impressive remake and possibly the best Pokemon game.… Expand
  44. TheDiabolic
    May 7, 2016
    10
    This game has the most content of any Pokemon game. This game is extremely fun, and is in my opinion the best Pokemon game ever created of all main series games. I have played all main series games.
  45. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Quality remaster of a classic game. The gold/silver games are some of the best in the entire series and remastered versions are always welcome. A must play game if you own a DS or 3DS.
  46. LordMOrion
    Sep 17, 2017
    10
    Pokemon SoulSilver is, in my opinion, the peak of Pokemon. All the games up to this point have lent their best features and attributes to this one. The game mechanics have been polished to perfection and the best storyline and world chosen. The original game was a marvel of its day, but early-2000s Gameboy Color games dated very quickly and lacked some of the features introduced in thePokemon SoulSilver is, in my opinion, the peak of Pokemon. All the games up to this point have lent their best features and attributes to this one. The game mechanics have been polished to perfection and the best storyline and world chosen. The original game was a marvel of its day, but early-2000s Gameboy Color games dated very quickly and lacked some of the features introduced in the subsequent two generations. This game delivers everything, a visual and gameplay treat for the ages. It is so easy to lose 100 hours+ in this game. My sole criticism is that the roster of Pokemon available in the game is a little small (even combined with HeartGold) and the player realistically needs access to Diamond and Pearl as well to get a 'universal' experience. After this Pokemon lost the plot but it saved the absolutely best for this.… Expand
  47. JdubbzReviews
    Oct 6, 2017
    10
    This is the best Pokemon game ever made! This game brought Pokemon back up after its failure of the Sinnoh games. By far the longest game in the franchise and that's a good thing! They gave us great feature's like how Pokemon walk behind you and the Gameboy sounds item. With 2 regions, 16 gyms', 2 elite four and champion challenge's and old and new legendary Pokemon and normal Pokemon.This is the best Pokemon game ever made! This game brought Pokemon back up after its failure of the Sinnoh games. By far the longest game in the franchise and that's a good thing! They gave us great feature's like how Pokemon walk behind you and the Gameboy sounds item. With 2 regions, 16 gyms', 2 elite four and champion challenge's and old and new legendary Pokemon and normal Pokemon. Even after you beat this game you can complete the National dex and go to Mt. Silver to beat Red. The reason a battle with Red is fantastic is that its like battling your old self. The best game hands down on the Nintendo DS. Have fun and keep on training!… Expand
  48. FranciscoM
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    Pokémon Blue was the first ever video game I played. I was 6 at the time and from that moment on I kept playing all the Pokemon games in the main series and I can say Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver, are the best Pokemon games ever made. I feel the problem with the more recent Pokemon games is the amount of unnecessary legendary Pokemon thrown into the games but since Pokemon HGSS is aPokémon Blue was the first ever video game I played. I was 6 at the time and from that moment on I kept playing all the Pokemon games in the main series and I can say Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver, are the best Pokemon games ever made. I feel the problem with the more recent Pokemon games is the amount of unnecessary legendary Pokemon thrown into the games but since Pokemon HGSS is a remake of Gold and Silver with the Pokemon from gen 3 and 4 also available, Game Freak managed to make every single legendary Pokemon count! Every legendary in the game has a purpose to the story! Speaking of story, the event Pokemon such as Celebi and Arceus act as sort of DLC, allowing the player the ability to access otherwise inaccessible places and events in the game! All this added to exploring 2 regions, collecting 16 badges and doing all sorts of daily and weekly events, Pokémon HGSS are, by far, the ultimate Pokemon experience!… Expand
  49. Warbringer
    Feb 21, 2021
    10
    20/10. Best Pokemon games ever made hands down. Everything is simply perfect.
  50. NekoKhunar
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    The Best Pokémon Game ever. Amazing Features and Tools were implemented in this Game. The Story was interesting and the entire Region was beautifully made. And the 2. Region was amazing too.
  51. 32fromdiscord
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver are objectively the best games in the series, and anyone who disagrees is wrong, plain and simple. People can nitpick these games and tear them apart over their few miniscule flaws, but at the end of the day, it's just that- nitpicking. The positives far outweigh the negatives here, from the gorgeous 2.5D graphics, to the sheer amount of content packed intoPokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver are objectively the best games in the series, and anyone who disagrees is wrong, plain and simple. People can nitpick these games and tear them apart over their few miniscule flaws, but at the end of the day, it's just that- nitpicking. The positives far outweigh the negatives here, from the gorgeous 2.5D graphics, to the sheer amount of content packed into the cartridges. There's no argument to be had. Everything that came before and after HeartGold and SoulSilver pales in comparison.… Expand
  52. maintitle
    May 31, 2022
    0
    The greatest Pokemon game ever made, except for the fact that it took the all blue female lead option and replaced her with generic skin 130. So really the worst Pokemon game ever made.
  53. seieko_pherdo
    Jul 13, 2011
    9
    Pokemon doesn't change much aside from the sheer number of them. That being said I always liked the Gold/Silver versions the best. And then they made it again, only better. While all the Pokemon not in the first version don't appear till much later it's nice traveling through the lands I enjoyed when I was nine. The phone system has been improved though I miss the VS seeker from Fire Red.Pokemon doesn't change much aside from the sheer number of them. That being said I always liked the Gold/Silver versions the best. And then they made it again, only better. While all the Pokemon not in the first version don't appear till much later it's nice traveling through the lands I enjoyed when I was nine. The phone system has been improved though I miss the VS seeker from Fire Red. The rematch of gym leaders and elite four with new stronger Pokemon was a big plus.Though the game has some annoying flaws namely the how only certain Pokemon appear in the safari zone after 30 days, and it is really annoying. I'm not even sure how one could come up with such a bad idea. I know kids don't want to wait forever for one Pokemon to hopefully appear, the ones who you have to wait for have about a 5% chance of showing up in grass. That aside as far as Pokemon games goes this is the best one.… Expand
  54. MattMintage
    Jul 26, 2011
    10
    Probably the best game anyone could ever buy for the Nintendo DS, from it's graphic to game-play. It's basically two games in one, doubling the experience into two-half's of addicting fun! Not even Black & White an match up to Soulsilver, the classic remake of a classic Gameboy game.
  55. andrewrox
    Mar 22, 2012
    9
    thisgame is pretty great all around.....but what happens if your in the same situation as me who has some pf the best pokemon...and unlocked the supreme cup in th pokeathlon and reached the last room there as well.....and if you have hot streak and have a few frontier symbols then what do you do......i mean the game is great and has a long lasting appeal but like all pokemon games oncethisgame is pretty great all around.....but what happens if your in the same situation as me who has some pf the best pokemon...and unlocked the supreme cup in th pokeathlon and reached the last room there as well.....and if you have hot streak and have a few frontier symbols then what do you do......i mean the game is great and has a long lasting appeal but like all pokemon games once your done your done… Expand
  56. HeroinePandora
    Sep 28, 2013
    9
    This was probably my favorite of the DS Pokemon games, only tied by Black 2. It has such a beautiful setting and world to it, and all the favorite Pokemon mechanics the series is beloved for. Not to mention the fun of having your top Pokemon follow you around and interact with you. This remake also clarifies a few theories and plot threads left in the original games pretty satisfactorily,This was probably my favorite of the DS Pokemon games, only tied by Black 2. It has such a beautiful setting and world to it, and all the favorite Pokemon mechanics the series is beloved for. Not to mention the fun of having your top Pokemon follow you around and interact with you. This remake also clarifies a few theories and plot threads left in the original games pretty satisfactorily,
    Art: 9
    Music: 10
    Writing: 8
    Gameplay: 9    … Expand
  57. ComandanteCobra
    Jan 12, 2022
    7
    I'm a retrogamer (and an old person ) and i played this game for the first time in 2022 (Without trying the gb version back in the days)....so i don't feel nostalgia.
    It's a classic game, simple (it was created for young players) fun to play on Nds and Ndsi that has fun minigames that takes advantage of Ds stylus.
    Lots of contents, good strategy, tons of pokemon. It has a certain    I'm a retrogamer (and an old person ) and i played this game for the first time in 2022 (Without trying the gb version back in the days)....so i don't feel nostalgia.
    It's a classic game, simple (it was created for young players) fun to play on Nds and Ndsi that has fun minigames that takes advantage of Ds stylus.
    Lots of contents, good strategy, tons of pokemon.
    It has a certain enphasis on other player interaction because exchanging pokemon with other players to complete pokedex and level up monsters is reccomended for speed up story progression (but it isn't mandatory)
    Multyplayer interactions in modern time is very limited and require some preparation for obvious reason (servers are down for example) .
    it isn't aged well...it suffer of a certain amount of grinding, backtracking, long travel distances and time day event that slow overall progression (and enjoyment) of the game....and is a bit repetitive.
    But considering it's age, is fun to try for "historical" purpose.    … Expand
  58. dislexicpotato
    Aug 30, 2020
    8
    One of the best Pokemon games to date, plenty of content for a Pokemon game and its fun to play from start to finish.
  59. clarkwonderbot
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo de Pokémon criado junto com HeartGOld Pegaram tudo de positivo de todos os jogos lançados, lançando uma obra-prima como um presente para os fãs de pokémon.
    Prós
    Opção de Trocar a OST do Jogo para o do Game boy quando adquirir 16 insignias. Bolsa de Itens ampliada tendo várias categorias como Tm/Hm, Apricorns, Key Itens. Move Tutor, Move Reminder(Podendo aprender alguns    Melhor jogo de Pokémon criado junto com HeartGOld Pegaram tudo de positivo de todos os jogos lançados, lançando uma obra-prima como um presente para os fãs de pokémon.
    Prós
    Opção de Trocar a OST do Jogo para o do Game boy quando adquirir 16 insignias.
    Bolsa de Itens ampliada tendo várias categorias como Tm/Hm, Apricorns, Key Itens.
    Move Tutor, Move Reminder(Podendo aprender alguns golpes que não puderam ser aprendidos dependendo do nível do pokémon capturado), Move Deleter(Deletar algum golpe como Hm).
    Inclusão do Pokéathlon, onde pode-se adquirir itens como pedras evolutivas e outros através de pontos adquiridos nos torneios.
    Maior participação das Kimono Grils no Jogo.
    Inclusão da Zona do Safari.
    Pokemon simples de Hoenn e Sinnoh através de Hoenn e Sinnoh Sound após adquirir a National Dex.
    Pokemons Lendários de Johto possuem sua própria música como os Cães Lendarios que possuem o mesmo tema, mas com algumas mudanças.
    Revanche contra Líderes de Ginásios.
    Revanche contra Treinadores sendo mais emocionantes.
    Eventos como do Celebi, Pichu e do Arceus são muito interessantes.
    Pegar um inicial de Kanto e Hoenn após derrotar o Red.
    Participações especiais de Maylene e Crasher Wake no Jogo.
    Sistemas de Trocas com Pokémon Diamond, Pearl e Platinum.
    Pokémon te seguindo.
    Número de Telefone com limite infinito.
    A jornada de Suicune tornou-se mais emocionante, viajando para Kanto.
    Pokémons lendários de outras gerações podem ser capturados.
    Rival mais aprofundado.
    Revanche contra Elite Four semelhante a Revanche contra Líderes de Ginásio.
    É necessário encontrar o Pokémon Lendário de cada versão para prosseguir com a história do jogo, antes era opcional.
    Inclusão da Viridina Forest.
    Celurean, Fuchsia, Cinnabar e Rotas 24 e 25 ganharam músicas de acordo com a primeira geração de jogos.
    Nenhum ponto negativo.    … Expand
  60. Federx
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    to this day the best and most feature complete games in the entire franchise.
  61. thealexmott
    Mar 26, 2017
    8
    The best region/map of any Pokémon with the WORST selection of Pokémon. The way to really enjoy this game is to trade over a team of level 5 guys from the start. I always have to wait until I have 6 or 7 badges before I can catch anything actually worth training.
  62. Dragonfly44
    Oct 26, 2020
    10
    This and Spyro Reignited are examples of perfect remasters. And i mean, you can walk with your Pokemon. What more could you want.
  63. kiank
    Jan 15, 2018
    10
    I loved soulsilver version and felt that it was a well rounded game. I enjoyed the 3D aspect and felt like it was a good nod towards the original even though I haven't played the original. It was a great game.
  64. greninjaX
    Dec 4, 2021
    10
    perfect game. easily one the best pokemon games of all time, and is definitely the best remake. they actually did more than the bare minimum, unlike some really bad gen 4 remakes that came out recently
  65. Turdnuggz
    Nov 8, 2022
    9
    This is one of the greatest pokemon games ever made. It did just about everything a good remake should do. It kept everything great about the original, and added more good things. The game is full of content and has one of the best postgames in the series. It has a good pokemon selection, great soundtrack, challenging gyms, great locations, good graphics, one of the best rivals in theThis is one of the greatest pokemon games ever made. It did just about everything a good remake should do. It kept everything great about the original, and added more good things. The game is full of content and has one of the best postgames in the series. It has a good pokemon selection, great soundtrack, challenging gyms, great locations, good graphics, one of the best rivals in the series, and cool legendaries. The only issues I have with the game, are the villain, and the NPC leveling curves. I found defeating Team Rocket in this game to be a bit lackluster and annoying at times (looking at you statue alarms), especially in comparison to other pokemon games like BW, Emerald, and Platinum. Also, after about the 3rd gym, you have the option to choose which order you can take on the 4th, 5th, and 6th gym leaders. I love that they give you more of an open choice here, but the leveling of the NPCs pokemon teams stay stagnant. Once you've received your 4th badge, the journey for your 5th/6th badges are a cakewalk because now you're overleveled. This mostly becomes fixed after that though, however another leveling issue occurs when you go to Kanto. One minute you're fighting a trainer with level 40-60 pokemon, then the next trainer on the same road will have a level 10 team. These became a slog to battle through. Overall, it was fantastic and is a must have for any pokemon game fan!… Expand
  66. Daitya
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    Posiblemente el mejor Remake de Pokemon. Mantiene la esencia de las primeras ediciones, un aspecto visual asombroso, nuevo contenido, la banda sonora actualizada a estos tiempos y una función para volver a escuchar su versión original, postgame enorme... En líneas generales es todo esto, lo he jugado tanto tiempo en mi primera partida que no puedo borrarla y volver a empezar. Es un juegoPosiblemente el mejor Remake de Pokemon. Mantiene la esencia de las primeras ediciones, un aspecto visual asombroso, nuevo contenido, la banda sonora actualizada a estos tiempos y una función para volver a escuchar su versión original, postgame enorme... En líneas generales es todo esto, lo he jugado tanto tiempo en mi primera partida que no puedo borrarla y volver a empezar. Es un juego que se nota el cariño y esfuerzo con cada detalle puesto, esta es la Game Freak que me hizo disfrutar tanto.… Expand
  67. SnaZzyDotEXE
    May 6, 2021
    10
    i like this game. it is fun. good post game. good main game. good starters. serviceable plot. all it needs to have; nothing more, nothing less
  68. Hochbichler
    Feb 17, 2022
    9
    Pokemon SoulSilver is a remake of a classic 1999 Pokemon Silver and being released in 2010 for the Nintendo DS, it is a part of the fifth generation of the legendary Pokemon game franchise. Its twin version Pokemon HeartGold (remake of Pokemon Gold) was released at the same time in a classic Pokemon fashion. That is the thing about Pokemon games, they do not change. Each generation we getPokemon SoulSilver is a remake of a classic 1999 Pokemon Silver and being released in 2010 for the Nintendo DS, it is a part of the fifth generation of the legendary Pokemon game franchise. Its twin version Pokemon HeartGold (remake of Pokemon Gold) was released at the same time in a classic Pokemon fashion. That is the thing about Pokemon games, they do not change. Each generation we get a bunch of new Pokemon, the towns have different names, but otherwise its the same. So every Pokemon game kind of feel like a remake. And still it somehow works very well. What can I say about the game? In terms of story, you know exactly what you are going to get, travel through Johto, collect badges, catch pokemon, beat the Champion, move to Kanto, repeat the process, bit of end game content, the end. Perfectly satisfactory. The graphics of these Gen IV / V Nintendo DS games are very likeable. Simple and yet very colorful and joyful plus you get the great atmospheric old school music. The one drawback with the Pokemon games that I often experienced was the low difficulty and the very easy way of making the game ridiculously easy by just training a single pokemon and overleveling everyone and everything else. But you can easily counter this yourself by going with full party. Also try changing the battle style option from shift to set and you might be surprised just by how much the difficulty will rise. Just for the record, I played on PC using the DeSmuMe emulator. Obviously no microtransactions or SJW politics are present in this game.

    Great remake sticking to the tried and true Pokemon ways. Final Verdict: 90%    … Expand
  69. Mutty99
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    This and Heartgold are very hard to find nowadays, considering the high chances of getting scammed with counterfeit copies... anyways, this game is bonkers. It has contest for around 400+ gameplay hours, if not more, if you want to finish everything the game has to offer. Best NDS title i ever owned.
  70. fanmadeendings
    Feb 15, 2022
    9
    The beautiful, fun, definitive experience of the back then definitive pokemon game. It is just a little slow in battle.
  71. Sinews
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    Pokémon Sword and Shield has come and gone and, though not as cataclysmically bad as many were anticipating, the game left a lot to be desired. Moreover, it seems to have gotten people thinking about what makes a Pokémon game great, and what fundamentally works with the series.

    These "findings" seem to agree that Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver are pretty much the platonic ideal of a    Pokémon Sword and Shield has come and gone and, though not as cataclysmically bad as many were anticipating, the game left a lot to be desired. Moreover, it seems to have gotten people thinking about what makes a Pokémon game great, and what fundamentally works with the series.

    These "findings" seem to agree that Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver are pretty much the platonic ideal of a Pokémon game. For one, they're built off of the backbone arguably the series's finest entry at the time, Pokémon Gold and Silver. They stuck to the respective games' various design layouts while also containing a few of the improvements and changes made in Pokémon Crystal, such as not having to chase Suicune around Johto. For another, it offers the most bang for your buck out of any of the games. Gold and Silver's postgame consisted of little more than stomping around a miniature Kanto like Godzilla. It was neat, but far from substantial. Not only has Kanto been beefed up HeartGold and SoulSilver, but the game has even added Pokémon Platinum's Battle Frontier for good measure, making for a beyond satisfactory reward for your hard efforts.

    But really, what make HeartGold and SoulSilver so beloved are the little things. The fact that you can unlock an item that restores the iconic Gold and Silver OST, the improvements made to the series as a result of the jump from Gen 2 to Gen 4 as well as improved movesets overall, the iconic legendary events, most of which you can still access thanks to a recently discovered loophole, the fact that so much time and effort went into adding content to the campaign without sacrificing even a drop of the original game's charm, there's just so much attention to detail that makes Pokémon what it is.

    But the biggest three factors that go into making this game so great are its most simple. First, Johto is the best region in the series, bar none. It's the most thoughtfully designed, comfy, homey, quirky, and memorable. Sure, a massive tower dedicated to Bellsprout, a rather forgettable Gen 1 Pokémon wouldn't have been first on most people's list of ideas for a Pokémon game, but it's the kind of strange inclusion that nobody knew they wanted, nobody expected, and yet so distinct and memorable that they kind of love it. As goes for places like the Slowpoke Well, the Lake of Rage, the Ruins of Alph, and Sinjoh Ruins. Next is the strange, beloved feature of having your Pokémon follow you. On paper, it makes very little difference, but being able to turn around and watch your Pokémon do something silly and adorable just puts such a big, stupid grin on my face every time. Moreover, it fits perfectly in line with the recurring theme of the game, that there's apparently just something special about Pokémon that elevate them from just pets or battle monsters, but apparently some kind of spiritual companion to humans.

    And lastly, there's the Pokéwalker.

    I feel sorry for anyone that didn't grow up with this peripheral. It was like Pokémon Go minus all the extra, pointless bullcrap. It was something you could take with you, this little token of your adventure that you can bring into the real world with you. It was cool almost beyond words, and it was a damn fine pedometer too. What's more, you could catch Pokémon not normally available until far later in the game, like Pikachu, Murkrow, etc.    … Expand
  72. pontiuspilate
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    Bro this game is my childhood. Only fond memories remain and I have no complains.
  73. yangfanhong
    Mar 4, 2022
    8
    It is fun to have the second generation Pokemon in a brand new console and advanced graphic performance.
  74. Sr_PuXiToPuiG
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Simplemente el mejor juego de Pokemon. .
  75. manuel812
    May 29, 2021
    9
    un JUEGAZO increíble primero de todo es el juego mejor ambientado su ambientación japonesa es increíble aparte de eso tiene una muy buena historia ya que nos dan a un team rocket al borde de la disolución están tan perdidos que no respetan las intenciones originales del team rocket tenemos al mejor personaje de pokemon junto a N silver un personaje con un desarrollo excelente y la peleaun JUEGAZO increíble primero de todo es el juego mejor ambientado su ambientación japonesa es increíble aparte de eso tiene una muy buena historia ya que nos dan a un team rocket al borde de la disolución están tan perdidos que no respetan las intenciones originales del team rocket tenemos al mejor personaje de pokemon junto a N silver un personaje con un desarrollo excelente y la pelea final contra red uffffff increíble después la dificultad es bastante buena aunque tiene una subida de niveles muy brusca en fin es un juegazo… Expand
  76. J1mbo
    Oct 22, 2020
    10
    Literally, the best game on the ds this game is better than the new super Mario bros ds I literally have 40 hours of gameplay so far and I still have a ton of the game left to explore the sound is pretty good also it's not the best but it's very nostalgic. I really don't recommend running this game on a computer as an emulator trust me it's a crappy feeling it feels way better to play itLiterally, the best game on the ds this game is better than the new super Mario bros ds I literally have 40 hours of gameplay so far and I still have a ton of the game left to explore the sound is pretty good also it's not the best but it's very nostalgic. I really don't recommend running this game on a computer as an emulator trust me it's a crappy feeling it feels way better to play it on a 3ds/2ds.… Expand
  77. hector_bcn98
    Nov 7, 2022
    8
    Me sigo quedando con los originales, de la misma forma que me pasó con los remake de la 3a generación. Soy un nostálgico.
  78. JoelArpal
    Dec 30, 2020
    9
    My first pokemon adventure. I feel very nostalgic about it. I'd like to replay it.
  79. Oreun
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Some people say this is a great game, so do I. You have 2 entire regions to explore and Pokemon up to gen 4. It speaks for itself, just go ahead and play it.

    Algunos dicen que este juego es un juegazo, yo también. Tienes 2 regiones enteras para explorar y Pokémon hasta la cuarta generación. El juego habla por si mismo, simplemente juégalo.
  80. daxypoo2
    Feb 9, 2021
    10
    while i only just recently completed the johto side of the story it is amazing it has lots of charm i love pixelated graphics so i loved the graphics of this, johto feels complete and alive while i personally hate a lot of generation 2 pokemon i find that this game had made all the pokemon that much better in my opinion. i wouldn't recommend it for people who just started pokemon becausewhile i only just recently completed the johto side of the story it is amazing it has lots of charm i love pixelated graphics so i loved the graphics of this, johto feels complete and alive while i personally hate a lot of generation 2 pokemon i find that this game had made all the pokemon that much better in my opinion. i wouldn't recommend it for people who just started pokemon because its so expensive, the only one i could find was in a neighboring city and it cost over 80$, but if you are a fan of the series i would absolutely recommend this.… Expand
  81. ND-Bringer
    Jul 1, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While a very visually pleasing game mixed in with excellent post game content, the tiresome and dated grinding mechanics make the adventure overall, repetitive. Your better off treating this game like a traditional role playing game and use potions to win your battles rather than spending countless hours grinding.… Expand
  82. BenPatten02
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    The perfect expression in not only Pokemon, but gaming as an entity. Takes the broad strokes the prior games laid down and sweeps them up, aware this will be the cresting for the franchise: my God is it beautiful. Grew up with this game, will continue growing with this game, and will never leave it behind. Has become as intrinsic to me as water: Soulsilver flows through me like an essence,The perfect expression in not only Pokemon, but gaming as an entity. Takes the broad strokes the prior games laid down and sweeps them up, aware this will be the cresting for the franchise: my God is it beautiful. Grew up with this game, will continue growing with this game, and will never leave it behind. Has become as intrinsic to me as water: Soulsilver flows through me like an essence, lighting up my body with flowers and wishes.… Expand
  83. jack7654
    May 6, 2021
    9
    This is really one of the best Pokémon games I’ve ever played. Being a remake of one of my favorite generations during my favorite generation I would’ve liked it no matter what. It plays like silver perfected and in most things have stayed the same but they have added a lot of nice features. Some of my favorite new features include the safari zone which allows you to catch Pokémon fromThis is really one of the best Pokémon games I’ve ever played. Being a remake of one of my favorite generations during my favorite generation I would’ve liked it no matter what. It plays like silver perfected and in most things have stayed the same but they have added a lot of nice features. Some of my favorite new features include the safari zone which allows you to catch Pokémon from gens three and four. I also like how there is a lot more focus on the story content this is seen especially with the big change that you now have to catch the legendary Pokémon before the elite four and new team rocket admin’s. Pokémon using their gen four move sets really helps in improving move diversity especially with the more challenging trainers. The pokeathon that is added included some nice touch mini games. So overall I love this game for being at the original but better.… Expand
  84. mightybaseplate
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    When I was younger I was patiently waiting for this release. I grew up playing generation 2 so this review is most certainly biased.

    Stands the test of time as an extremely well produced game with so much content and activities. I believe that this version is the definitive Pokemon game.
  85. Bottie
    Jun 27, 2022
    10
    This is the only game I will give 10/10.
    In the DS era, Game Freak proved that they can do a lot more than they did in the GB era.
    In my opinion, remakes don't always quite live up to the original, but this game proved that it can be done. A beautiful pixel graphic that just looks a lot more alive than the 3D Pokemon offshoots, a beautiful soundtrack that goes straight to the heart and    This is the only game I will give 10/10.
    In the DS era, Game Freak proved that they can do a lot more than they did in the GB era.
    In my opinion, remakes don't always quite live up to the original, but this game proved that it can be done.
    A beautiful pixel graphic that just looks a lot more alive than the 3D Pokemon offshoots, a beautiful soundtrack that goes straight to the heart and ear and not to forget the post game content in the Kanto region and the Gen 4 Pokemon that have been added.
    In my opinion it's the best Pokemon remake ever.
    If you are looking for an unforgettable Pokemon adventure, you will find it in this game    … Expand
  86. ArezuTotodile
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Pure soul I love the pokewalker and love totodile. Bset pokemon game ever . 10/10
  87. greenwood101
    Nov 11, 2021
    9
    lit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  88. Hector_huertas
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Pokémon Soul Silver, es uno de los juegos de Pokémon más bonitos (estéticamente hablando) que he jugado de ésta gran franquicia, la escenografía es fina, suave, envolvente, sutil y a la vez ruda con los colores adecuados en los videos de escenas automáticas. Su jugabilidad es muy fácil, y sigue el mismo patrón del cual los jugadores de Pokémon estamos acostumbrados y familiarizados.
  89. albegres
    Feb 5, 2022
    9
    90/100
    The pinnacle of the Pokémon series. Don't need to say anything else.
  90. GDsReviews
    Aug 6, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Playing Pokemon Soul Silver was a special experience I will never forget because you can tell that this games felt like the true vision Satoru Iwata had for Gold/Silver/Crystal, but could not do back then due to hardware limitations. (Iwata worked alone and overtime to get Kanto into Gold/Silver/Crystal, and would have been single region only if it were not for Iwata's programing genius and effort.)

    It takes everything that made those game timeless, and then adds more to make them even more timeless. These games are one of the rare Pokemon games to not grind to a complete halt after beating them thanks to both the Pokethlon and the Battle Frontier. After beating all the Kanto Gyms, you are treated to catching the Kanto Legendaries in Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, and Mewtwo that you had to trade from Gen 1 to get into Gen 2. After beating Red, you are able to catch the Gen 3 legendary Hoenn Climate Change beast Groudon, and Latios roams Kanto.

    Overall, Soul Silver reflects the intense passion of finally being able to do lwata's true vision for Gen 2, and you can feel that passion in every aspect playing this game.

    The one drawback that was outside of their control is that it is now a major pain to get enough coins to get prizes.    … Expand
  91. ZangBang
    Dec 25, 2022
    5
    52/100
    Pokémon Soulsilver recreates the world and experience of the original SIlver with a stunning amount of additions, modernizations and creative quirks that make this one of the best Pokémon games ever made. The original Silver was already packed with content thanks to the two regions and 16 gyms available, and the remake builds upon that even further incorporating the Crystal    52/100
    Pokémon Soulsilver recreates the world and experience of the original SIlver with a stunning amount of additions, modernizations and creative quirks that make this one of the best Pokémon games ever made. The original Silver was already packed with content thanks to the two regions and 16 gyms available, and the remake builds upon that even further incorporating the Crystal storylines, new areas, upgraded gyms with deeper level design, expanded story and Pokémon teammates following you on the field for immersion. So even though the core battle structure of Pokémon can be extremely repetitive and simplistic, this experience is nonetheless one of astounding content richness. Most notably, the new Pokéathlon facility hosts a rich selection of diversified action minigames, constituting a very fun breather from the usual gameplay. Lastly but not least, the Pokéwalker offers a revolutionary way to bring some of the game's experience into the player's real life routine, with a simple but extremely charming set of minigames and functionalities to make it work both on its own as a portable entertainment device and an immersive companion piece to the main game.    … Expand
  92. Satsoku
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
    Arguably the best Pokémon game ever made. A must play to any fans of the series or genre.
  93. TheGreatNikakis
    Aug 4, 2022
    8
    Pokemon Soulsilver is one of the best games one could buy for the DS. It features a huge amount of pokemon to catch, great challenges in the face of the Frontier Brains and the best rival of any pokemon game. The downside is that it lacks the better features of later generations like the Mega Evolution and it takes a huge amount of time to actually get a pokemon with perfect stats.
  94. TheDuner13
    Aug 6, 2022
    9
    gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  95. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
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  96. BertKA88
    Aug 30, 2022
    9
    Easily the best Pokémon game ever made. I don’t think anything in the franchise will ever surpass this.
  97. twichyy
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Best Pokemon game ever. The pokewalker made it feel more involved. Wish newer generations would have a external device to play with.
  98. Cloud_cipher
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best pokemon games. Easily top 5 maybe even top 3. Main story was actually fun traveling through Both of the regions… Expand
  99. Garde_Mystik
    Aug 30, 2023
    8
    leaving this as a filler. if i want to one day, i'll give a full review through Pokemon Heartgold. tl;dr is that these are great games with tons of external content and amazing features, but are held back from the sheer lack of fixing done in Gen 2's flaws, which were the poor quality of Pokemon encounter tables and the poor level-scaling across the board. This, especially when stackedleaving this as a filler. if i want to one day, i'll give a full review through Pokemon Heartgold. tl;dr is that these are great games with tons of external content and amazing features, but are held back from the sheer lack of fixing done in Gen 2's flaws, which were the poor quality of Pokemon encounter tables and the poor level-scaling across the board. This, especially when stacked with Gen 4's slow engine, made playing these games rough all the way through sometimes, especially in the postgame. You can't really use these games if you want to aim competitively or battle off against your friends. They're even a pain for the battle frontier. However, if you're just in as a casual and don't care much about the quality of your Pokemon then you're pretty much set. Not the best Pokemon games but it's easy to see why they are favored by many. I just wish they made exploration more rewarding and teambuilding more feasible.… Expand
  100. Triblue
    May 21, 2023
    8
    Meilleur Pokémon et un des meilleures jeux de sa génération. Le jeu est assez simple et pourtant très cool.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 49
  3. Negative: 0 out of 49
  1. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    94
    It may not be too revolutionary but this is by far the biggest, most packed Pokemon yet. [Mar 2010, p.67]
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  2. Games Master UK
    88
    It's still the Pokemon you know and love - and handheld entertainment of the highest order. [Apr 2010, p.78]
  3. Nintendo Gamer
    88
    The Pokemon formula stays unchanged, but Gold and Silver remain our favourites. Essential for Johto newcomers and veterans. [Mar 2010, p.94]
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