Pokémon Gold and Silver are going to be the top-selling games on the Game Boy Color system, regardless of what this review says. Pokémon is not a fad, it's here to stay, and this new Game Boy Color series is only going to fuel the blaze of popularity further.
The reason why you're here reading this review is because (A) you already bought the game and want to see another's opinion, (B) will buy the game as soon as you're able and want to see another's opinion, or (C) you have it in your head that Pokémon is evil and stupid, and want to find out what the big deal's about. Whatever the case, you know what Pokémon is. And now, I'm going to utilize this entire space to tell you that, yes, Pokémon Gold and Silver will sell a bazillion copies in the next few months...but no one's going to be shafted on their purchase. After spending more than two weeks with the game, I have to say that this title is one of the deepest and most well-designed Game Boy Color game created yet – simplistic as it seems on the surface, there's so much strategy and thought required, and there's plenty to do. The best games of any system are generally the ones that keep you occupied for the most time – if you thought Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow stole away your gaming schedule, wait until you play around with Gold and Silver. My friend, you're going to be busy a long, long time.
