Pokémon Plata SoulSilver

While not my first Pokémon game (Diamond is my first which was also goated, tho Platinum was a better version for sure), this is definitely my favorite. As a fan who grew up on the Gen 1 & 2 anime, I was very excited to play this game when I finally did. I had never played the original GB games so it was awesome discovering things like Johto and Kanto being connected in one game and how you battle Red as the game's final boss. Plus I always liked Lugia's design which is why I chose this version over HeartGold. And probably my favorite feature of the game was the ability to let one of your Pokémon follow you in the overworld like the way Ash's Pikachu did. Not to mention the OST is kickass. This was also the game where I tried completing the Pokédex and catching every Pokémon I could legitimately, without having any friends to trade with or using hacks. Ironically enough tho, I tried using a friend's Action Replay to get legendaries but it corrupted my save file, losing years of progress. Which led my dumbass to sell my original copy. And seeing how expensive it is to buy a legit copy of SoulSilver now, I deeply regret doing that...

A Masterpiece in Every Sense - Johto's Soul Fully Realized

If HeartGold was lightning in a bottle, SoulSilver was thunder that followed-deep, resonant, and unforgettable. A true companion piece, SoulSilver delivered the same masterwork-level experience, but with a slightly different flavor, a little more edge, and a cool-blue aesthetic that perfectly embodied its title. It didn't just live up to the original Silver Version-it elevated it.

The Soul of Johto - Reignited

From the moment you step into New Bark Town and hear that iconic melody reimagined on the DS, SoulSilver welcomes you home. The game wraps you in a sense of wonder and legacy, reminding you why Johto is one of the most beloved regions in Pokémon history.

Everything here is polished to perfection: The Ruins of Alph feel more mysterious Lake of Rage more intense Ecruteak City more sacred And Team Rocket's return more dangerous

And you feel it all right next to your favorite Pokémon walking at your side. That feature alone? Still one of the greatest additions in the franchise's history.

Lugia - The Icon of Elegance and Power

Where HeartGold leans into the burning passion of Ho-Oh, SoulSilver takes the elegant, stoic force of Lugia and lets it define the tone. The Whirl Islands are haunting and beautiful, and the battle with Lugia-accompanied by that haunting flute-driven theme-is a moment. Not just a boss fight. A legendary awakening.

Lugia is grace and destruction in perfect balance-and SoulSilver gives it the justice it deserves.

Content Overload - Two Regions, One Epic Sixteen gyms-twice the usual.

Red-the most iconic final boss in Pokémon history.

The Battle Frontier, expanded Safari Zone, Pokeathlon minigames, and the Pokéwalker accessory for a real-world connection.

And for veterans: the GB Sounds item lets you relive the old-school audio in all its nostalgic glory.

This wasn't just a remake. It was a love letter.

The Johto/Kanto Crossover - Seamless and Satisfying

How many games let you conquer two regions, both fully fleshed out, without padding or filler? SoulSilver nails it. After becoming the Champion in Johto, you get a whole new quest-Kanto, reimagined and alive.

The final climb to Mt. Silver to face Red remains one of the greatest endgame challenges in the series. No words. Just the blizzard, the silence, and a level 88 Pikachu staring you down. Iconic.

The Pokémon and Mechanics - Smart, Balanced, and Deep

From Johto's majestic beasts-Raikou, Entei, Suicune-to iconic evolution lines like Togekiss, Crobat, and Scizor, the team-building possibilities are endless. SoulSilver doesn't overload you early. It gives you just the right curve, and with the updated mechanics from Gen IV, the strategy feels tighter than ever.

Everything works smoother. Faster menus. Better stat management. Polished battle animations. This is the version fans dreamed of back in 2000-and it finally came true in 2010.

Final Word - SoulSilver Is a Hall of Famer

SoulSilver isn't just a game. It's a testament. To how far Pokémon has come, and to how timeless Johto truly is. It respects the past, innovates in the present, and still holds up today.

Whether you pick it for Lugia, the cooler aesthetic, or just because Silver was your first cartridge-this remake is everything you remember and more.

10 out of 10. Eternal. Essential. Legendary.

I beat both Hgold and Ssilver.

First half is fun. After you go to Kanto that half is boring. all you do is use animal slaves to get 16 buttons that hold no value but blood.

Anyways. first half was good because you had to do stuff and it had a story. 2nd half was boring because it just felt empty beating easy gym leaders.

The elite four is a bit challenging. Poison, and Umbreon give you a fight if you do not come prepared.

The champ is easy. all you have to do is use your slave and shoot ice and dragon at his slaves and you win.

Overall its a fun game. Just an empty second half of game.