Pokemon Gold Version
•Initial Release: Nov 21, 1999
•ESRB: Everyone •Nintendo 3DS Game Boy Color IGN Rating
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30 hrs
Main Story
65 hrs
Story + Sides
156 hrs
Everything
50 hrs
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Pokemon Gold Review
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Summary
RPG in which a boy wanders the land to become the greatest Pokemon trainer in the world, with an archrival out to take his glory.
Content Rating
ESRB: Everyone Mild Cartoon Violence, Simulated Gambling
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Initial Release
Nov 21, 1999
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Nintendo 3DS Game Boy Color Genres
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