Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver remain some of the very best, if not the very best, Pokémon games of all time. Their stunning pixel art, expansive ambitions, and incredible roster of the titular creatures make them thoroughly engrossing experiences from start to finish. It is a shame, then, that these legendary titles are locked to the Nintendo Switch, The Pokémon Company evidently having elected to relegate them to an antiquated console unlike its contemporaries that have either gotten remakes or, at the very least, ports.
Alas, with SoulSilver and HeartGold trapped forever, one is left either emulating them or paying hundreds of dollars on the second-hand market, neither of which is appealing, especially for casual fans. To ease the blow just a tad, The Pokémon Company is bringing back HeartGold and SoulSilver to a degree with a brand-new collection that is sure to appease the most dedicated of fans. While those simply looking for an opportunity to play the games on modern hardware may be a little disappointed, those with a great reverence for the incredible DS titles are sure to enjoy this new release.
While we all collectively await a potential HeartGold and SoulSilver Switch port, fans can...
