In 1996, a little game called Pokémon Red and Blue was released, changing video games forever and inspiring dozens if not hundreds of other monster-catchers. While the first game remains influential, three years later Game Freak would return with a monumental sequel that upped the ante in every way, setting the stage for Pokémon games for decades to come. Pokémon Gold and Silver were initially released on November 21, 1999. All these years later, they remain shining examples of how subtle tweaks and enhancements to a formula that works can make a sequel so worth it. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet move the formula forward a great deal, but you could argue that Gold and Silver started it all.
