Play Pokemon - Heart Gold (JP) Online

Johto feels alive in this remake—your Pokémon trail behind you as you revisit gyms with sharper visuals, and that surprise trip to Kanto still hits just right. The Pokéwalker gimmick was neat, but the real magic’s in how crisp battles feel now.

Developer: Game Freak

Genre: Role-Playing Game (RPG)

Released: 2009

File size: 34.08 MB

Game Overview

Pokémon HeartGold (JP) is basically the DS remake of Gold/Silver, but with that extra layer of polish and a few surprises. You start off in Johto—same cozy vibes as the original, but everything looks way sharper, and your Pokémon actually follow behind you like little buddies. The first time my Cyndaquil trotted after me in New Bark Town, I might’ve gotten weirdly emotional.

The Pokéwalker thing was ahead of its time—clip it to your belt, and you could rack up steps to level up your Pokémon or find rare ones. I lost mine within a week, but hey, the game’s still solid without it. Battles feel snappier, the gym leaders hit harder than you remember, and that post-game trip back to Kanto? Still one of the best "oh wait, there’s MORE?" moments in Pokémon history.

If you’ve got a DS and a soft spot for Gen 2, this is the version to play. Just watch out for Whitney’s Miltank—some traumas never fade.