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The visceral reaction to the game when first played is how beautiful it is, even compared to Diamond, Pearl and {{bp|Pokemon Platinum|Platinum}} (which only sheds more light on D/P/Pt's experimental nature). The Johto region is simply one of the most well designed in gaming, period. Not just in the Pokémon series. There is a fluidity there, and aesthetically, a fusion of actual culture and imagination that rarely is seen. HeartGold and SoulSilver contain a gorgeous version of this region. One that really brings to the surface the DS's capabilities. | The visceral reaction to the game when first played is how beautiful it is, even compared to Diamond, Pearl and {{bp|Pokemon Platinum|Platinum}} (which only sheds more light on D/P/Pt's experimental nature). The Johto region is simply one of the most well designed in gaming, period. Not just in the Pokémon series. There is a fluidity there, and aesthetically, a fusion of actual culture and imagination that rarely is seen. HeartGold and SoulSilver contain a gorgeous version of this region. One that really brings to the surface the DS's capabilities. | ||
[[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Logo.png|thumb|left|English HeartGold and SoulSilver logos]] | [[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Logo.png|thumb|left|English HeartGold and SoulSilver logos]] | ||
As with FireRed and LeafGreen, each town, route, etc. gets its background music remixed for the DS. Most of these work perfectly ({{bp|New Bark Town}}, {{bp| | As with FireRed and LeafGreen, each town, route, etc. gets its background music remixed for the DS. Most of these work perfectly ({{bp|New Bark Town}}, {{bp|Ecruteak City}} and {{bp|Cianwood City}} stand out as pieces I'd listen to outside of the game), but there are a few ({{bp|Goldenrod City}}, {{bp|Vermilion City}}, and {{bp|Cinnabar Island}} in particular), which have remixes that borderline annoying. These tracks don't take away from the core experience, though, so they aren't real detractions. | ||
I'm not a fan of {{bp|Pokemon Contest|Contests}}. They have never been refined enough to be anything more than distractions from the progression of the main game. The new {{bp|Pokéthlon}} falls under this same description. Though I will say, given that there is more direct interaction though a series of mini games, it is a much more entertaining distraction than Contests. | I'm not a fan of {{bp|Pokemon Contest|Contests}}. They have never been refined enough to be anything more than distractions from the progression of the main game. The new {{bp|Pokéthlon}} falls under this same description. Though I will say, given that there is more direct interaction though a series of mini games, it is a much more entertaining distraction than Contests. |
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