Pokémon HeartGold is a role-playing game developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo (via The Pokémon Company) for the Nintendo DS, an enhanced remake of Pokémon Gold. Players journey across the Johto and Kanto regions catching and training Pokémon, battling Gym Leaders and Team Rocket. It includes the Pokéwalker pedometer accessory and lets your lead Pokémon follow you on the field.
How To Play Pokémon HeartGold
Control
Action
D-Pad / Control Pad
Move your trainer; move the cursor in menus
A Button
Confirm; talk, interact, and select battle commands
B Button
Cancel / back; run (hold)
Touch Screen
Navigate menus, use the Pokégear, and interact with items
X / Y Buttons
Open menu / registered item shortcuts
Start / Select
Menu / options
About Pokémon HeartGold
Release date
JP: September 12, 2009 · NA: March 14, 2010 · EU: March 26, 2010
Developer
Game Freak
Publisher
Nintendo / The Pokémon Company
Platform
Nintendo DS
Genre
Role-playing (RPG)
Series
Pokémon (remake of Pokémon Gold)
Modes
Single-player, multiplayer (local and Wi-Fi trading/battling)
Sheldon has spent over a decade immersed in retro gaming, from NES classics to arcade gems. He's deeply passionate about preserving gaming history and helping others rediscover these timeless titles. When he's not gaming, Shaun writes about the evolution of video games and their cultural impact.
