Pokemon Gold & Silver might be iconic now (alongside the revised and definitive Pokemon Crystal), but Game Freak's second generation of the monster catcher faced one of the hardest tasks of any Pokemon game – living up to the genuine global phenomenon that was Pokemon Red and Blue. The feeling of anticipation from a fan community that devoured the original games, plus the anime, card game, and beyond, was monumental. How can you improve on what, for many, already felt perfect?
Plenty of ways, of course – and we didn't know it until it was in our hands. Deeply innovative, Pokemon Gold & Silver didn't just refine and perfect what made the originals great for this second generation, they also defined what we come to expect from a Pokemon sequel even today. In some ways, this iteration even went beyond what's even possible on modern machines – who can forget that moment when you realize the Kanto region from the first gen is fully explorable? Even outside of that, Pokemon Gold & Silver brought plenty new to the table that ensured they'll always remain some of the best Pokemon games ever made, so join us as we count down the new features that cemented Pokemon's legacy for 30 years and counting.
