Nintendo certainly know the way to please their fans. Long ago on the old Gameboy Colour, the games Pokemon Gold and Silver dominated the roost. Indeed, the games are so fashionable that they are stillbeing enjoyed these days as cult offerings. However, Nintendo are trying to build on the success of those games by creating remakes on their existing DS family. Say hello to Pokemon Heartgold/Soulsilver.

A great feature presented in Pokemon Heartgold/Soulsilver is that players can sync their new game to any previous Diamond, Pearl or Platinum games they have already got on the DS. This suggests players will keep all the rare and special Pokemon they battled so hard to search out on previous games. And you will definitely need them all, as this game offers up virtually twice as many gym battles as in the previous installments, expanding the game extensively.

This game is excellent fan service to all the steadfast Pokemon collectors out there, and retains a number of the best parts from previous titles. Classic audio tracks are included in Pokemon Heartgold/Soulsilver bringing back nostalgic tracks from the earliest Pokemon games, together with vast regions you may recognise but which supply new challenges.

Moreover, Pokemon Heartgold/Soulsilver isn’t all about rehashing old features. The visuals and music have clearly been vastly improved since the Gameboy color era, and Pokemon has never looked this impressive. Running on the same format as Platinum, the game impresses even further with some excellent fully animated fighting scenes.

If you’re even just a small Pokemon follower, this game is perfect for you. It brings together all the most successful and much-loved aspects of prior installments and adds a little magicdust in the shape of improved visuals and additional features to make a great experience. Pokemon Heartgold/Soulsilver is a definite cert for fans of the franchise, and is certain to get a new generation hooked too!