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Much like {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} revisited the [[Generation I]] story of [[Kanto]], HeartGold and SoulSilver retell the story of [[Johto]], with the player's starting area being [[New Bark Town]]. While the games feature several expansions in key areas, the overall plot follows the same direction as the original {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}. Some aspects exclusive to {{v2|Crystal}} are also included. Like FireRed and LeafGreen could link up with {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} to complete the Pokédex by trading regionally exclusive Pokémon, HeartGold and SoulSilver can link up with {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} to obtain Pokémon unavailable in Johto and Kanto, such as [[Starters#Sinnoh|the Sinnoh starters]]. | Much like {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} revisited the [[Generation I]] story of [[Kanto]], HeartGold and SoulSilver retell the story of [[Johto]], with the player's starting area being [[New Bark Town]]. While the games feature several expansions in key areas, the overall plot follows the same direction as the original {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}. Some aspects exclusive to {{v2|Crystal}} are also included. Like FireRed and LeafGreen could link up with {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} to complete the Pokédex by trading regionally exclusive Pokémon, HeartGold and SoulSilver can link up with {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} to obtain Pokémon unavailable in Johto and Kanto, such as [[Starters#Sinnoh|the Sinnoh starters]]. | ||
{{ga|Kris}}, despite being the female counterpart of Crystal's player character {{ga|Gold}}, is not included as the female player character, with a {{ga| | {{ga|Kris}}, despite being the female counterpart of Crystal's player character {{ga|Gold}}, is not included as the female player character, with a {{ga|Lyra|new character}} instead taking her place. Whether she is chosen to be the [[player character]] or not, this new character will still appear in the game, taking a pseudo-[[rival]] role similar to the unselected characters of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. | ||
The games were released on September 12, 2009 in Japan, and are scheduled to be released on March 14, 2010 in North America, March 26, 2010 in Europe, March 25, 2010 in Australia, and on February 4, 2010 in Korea. | The games were released on September 12, 2009 in Japan, and are scheduled to be released on March 14, 2010 in North America, March 26, 2010 in Europe, March 25, 2010 in Australia, and on February 4, 2010 in Korea. | ||
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==Changes from Pokémon Gold and Silver== | ==Changes from Pokémon Gold and Silver== | ||
===Aesthetic changes=== | ===Aesthetic changes=== | ||
* {{ga|Gold}} receives a redesign while {{ga| | * {{ga|Gold}} receives a redesign while {{ga|Lyra}} replaces {{ga|Kris}}. | ||
* All the game's music is rearranged to better utilize the DS's sound capabilities. A [[GB Player|key item]] allows the player to switch back and forth freely between the arranged soundtrack and original chiptune soundtrack. | * All the game's music is rearranged to better utilize the DS's sound capabilities. A [[GB Player|key item]] allows the player to switch back and forth freely between the arranged soundtrack and original chiptune soundtrack. | ||
* The [[PokéGear]] has been redesigned. There are a range of skins that can be used and changed at the player's will. | * The [[PokéGear]] has been redesigned. There are a range of skins that can be used and changed at the player's will. | ||
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===Location changes=== | ===Location changes=== | ||
* Elm's Lab has an upstairs level, where [[Professor Elm|the professor]] and his family live, his old house being occupied by | * Elm's Lab has an upstairs level, where [[Professor Elm|the professor]] and his family live, his old house being occupied by Lyra/Ethan and her/his family. | ||
* Maps have been remade to match the design style used in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. | * Maps have been remade to match the design style used in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. | ||
* The {{jo|Battle Tower}} west of [[Olivine City]], introduced in {{game|Crystal}}, returns, bringing with it the exact same {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation IV}} seen in Platinum. | * The {{jo|Battle Tower}} west of [[Olivine City]], introduced in {{game|Crystal}}, returns, bringing with it the exact same {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation IV}} seen in Platinum. | ||
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File:Screen5.png|[[Sprout Tower]] | File:Screen5.png|[[Sprout Tower]] | ||
File:Shiny Pichu HGSS event.png|[[Spiky-Eared Pichu]] event | File:Shiny Pichu HGSS event.png|[[Spiky-Eared Pichu]] event | ||
File:Goldandsoul.png|{{ga|Gold}} and {{ga| | File:Goldandsoul.png|{{ga|Gold}} and {{ga|Lyra}} in New Bark Town. "Yeah! How about you show your mom, too?" | ||
File:Rival Battle Eng HGSS.png|Gold vs. Silver in the English versions | File:Rival Battle Eng HGSS.png|Gold vs. Silver in the English versions | ||
File:Elmslab.png|Inside Professor Elm's laboratory | File:Elmslab.png|Inside Professor Elm's laboratory | ||