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 Gold--which essentially is the same story, with minor  gameplay variations--Pokémon Silvercasts 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  Silveris 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  Silverto 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 Silverthan 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