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Nintendo DS · RPG
Pokémon HeartGold
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2009 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Game Freak |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Pokémon |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, Pokémon HeartGold arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2009 as a role-playing game.
It landed about 5 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2009 include The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized and Scribblenauts.
It is part of the Pokémon series; on the DS you can also try Pokémon Platinum, Pokémon Trozei! and Pokémon Black. The series also appears on other systems with Pokémon Yellow (Game Boy) and Pokémon Emerald (GBA).
Pokémon HeartGold supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Pokémon HeartGold is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Pokémon HeartGold cheats & codes
1,135 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Remove Cutscene For HMs | 12043768
0000E00B |
|---|---|
| Fast Egg Hatch v1 | 12029318
000020FE |
| Hardy (=) | 1206E120
00002400 |
| Lonely (+A -D) | 1206E120
00002401 |
| Brave (+A -S) | 1206E120
00002402 |
| Adamant (+A -SA) | 1206E120
00002403 |
Pokémon HeartGold walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Pokémon HeartGold.
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Pokémon HeartGold FAQ
When did Pokémon HeartGold come out on the DS?
Pokémon HeartGold was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.
Who made Pokémon HeartGold?
It was developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo.
Is Pokémon HeartGold multiplayer?
Yes. Pokémon HeartGold supports up to 2 players.
How long does Pokémon HeartGold take to play?
As a role-playing game, Pokémon HeartGold typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Pokémon HeartGold on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.