Pokémon Gold Version

November 21, 1999 Game Freak Gradiente, Nintendo
Role-playing (RPG) Turn-based strategy (TBS) Adventure
GBC 3DS
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Pokémon Gold, along with Pokémon Silver, are the sequels to Pokémon Red and Blue. They offer 100 new Pokémon to capture and train, 8 more Gyms to take on and a new Pokémon League challenge. Featuring an expanded post-game, Pokémon Gold and Silver additionally offer extra content from the previous entries in the series.
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Total Score
402
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Game Info

Release Date November 21, 1999
Developer Game Freak
Publisher Gradiente, Nintendo
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective Bird view / Isometric, Side view
Themes Action, Fantasy, Kids
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