SoulSilver is a role-playing video game developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. Released in 2009, it is a remake of the original Pokémon Silver from 1999. Players embark on a journey to become a Pokémon Champion, capturing and training various creatures known as Pokémon. In SoulSilver, players explore the Johto and Kanto regions, battling gym leaders and the elite four. The game features enhanced graphics, updated gameplay mechanics, and the ability to have a Pokémon follow the player in the overworld. It also includes new features like the Pokéwalker, a pedometer that allows players to earn rewards by walking.