Featuring a new adventure that's filled with numerous enhancements and  innovations, this long-awaited sequel toPokémon Red,Blue,  andYellowgreatly improves upon the series' winning formula, and makes  for an even more insanely addictive and wholly absorbing gaming experience.LikePokémon Silver--which essentially is the same story, with  minor gameplay variations--Pokémon Goldcasts players in the  familiar role of a young Pokémon Trainer who's out to collect as many  different kinds of Pokémon as possible. As in previous games, gameplay  consists mostly of exploration (completing various quests in the process) and  Pokémon battles, which employ a unique battle system that's like a  complex twist on rock-paper-scissors.But, despite the similarities, it's quite apparent thatPokémon  Goldis a whole new ball game from the start. The game is played out in real  time, with the current time and day of the week (recorded by an internal clock)  having a direct impact on gameplay elements, such as what Pokémon you'll  find in the wild, and when certain events occur and characters appear.While there are too many new and improved features inPokémon Goldto list here, among the highlights are 100 new Pokémon (including two new  types), new evolution processes (including breeding), and a more streamlined  game interface that has better-organized menus and button shortcuts.Although it's easier to progress inPokémon Goldthan in the  previous games, the sheer amount of fun and game time that's involved is  daunting. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better value than this one.--Joe  HonPros:Insanely addictive and wholly absorbing gaming experienceTime and day of week impact gameplay directlyBevy of new features and hidden secretsImproved graphics and more streamlined game interfaceCons:Minor compatibility issues when using Game Link with previous versions