I feel so inspired! I pre-ordered a copy of Pokemon HeartGold, and the release date is in 8 days! (So I'll probably get it in 9.) For the next 8 days, I'll highlight the aspects of the game that I'm most awaiting.
Graphics
The graphics transition from Pokemon Emerald to Pokemon Diamond were amazing, but Pokemon Platinum to Pokemon HeartGold looks awesome as well! Of course, since it's a remake of an old game, the graphic jump is incredible.
Here are some examples:
/\ Gold and HeartGold \/
Going to the Tin Tower to face off with Ho-oh. In the original version, Ho-oh was just a small, innocent sprite. In the new version, Ho-oh looks much more powerful with a background to match.
Image 1 from: http://pokedream.com/, Image 2 from: http://serebii.net/
/\ Gold and SoulSilver \/
Going inside the Whirlwind Islands to find Lugia. Same comment as my Ho-oh comment.
Image 1 from: http://pokedream.com/, Image 2 from: http://serebii.net/
/\ Gold and HeartGold \/
These pics are both the interior of the Tin Tower where the 3 legendary dog pokemon (Raiko, Suicune and Entei) sleep. In the new version, you can actually see the pokemon in the basement. In the old one... well... there isn't even a hole. Just a laddar.
Image 1 from: http://strategywiki.org/ Image 2 from: http://serebii.net/
/\ Gold and HeartGold \/
This is the starting town in the Johto region, New Bark Town. The old version had generic "house sprites", but the new version has shadows, even down to the mailbox! Lots of extra embellishment was well, fences and a windmill. The trees are also attractive.
Image 1 from http://www.pokemonaus24.com/ Image 2 from http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/
/\ Red and HeartGold\/
Ah, Pallet Town. The first city in Pokemon history [Begin the nostalgia] ! I compared HeartGold and Red this time to show you the first game in Pokemon history and the latest. The layout has changed, but the aesthetics have improved greatly! The trees make the place much more friendly, and the water looks good enough to surf in.
Images 1 and 2 from http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/
/\ Gold and HeartGold \/
Here is a cover art comparison. On the left, you can see the different system identification. The Nintendo logo has seemed to change, or at least just morph for the cover. For Gold, we still have the "Gotta catch 'em all!" slogan, but in the new version, it's been replaced by "HeartGold Verion". The new versions of both games both have their trademark legendary pokemon facing to the side.
Image 1 from http://downloadpokemongames.com/ Image 2 from http://image3.examiner.com/
/\ Silver and SoulSilver \/
Other than that this game is Pokemon Silver and Soul Silver, I have no different comments from the ones above.
Image 1 from http://ecx.images-amazon.com/ Image 2 from http://www.kotowari.org/
So that's the 8th Most Awaited Element in Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver! Stay tuned tomorrow to find out #7!
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