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Gen2Recomp Guides
Choose a guide for your device, start Pokemon Gold or Silver, learn the controls, add the optional 3D view, or fix a common problem.
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Complete beginner path
How to play Pokemon Gold and Silver
Step-by-step guideStart with the correct download, choose your own compatible game, complete the first launch and begin playing.
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Choose the correct package
Step-by-step guideMatch your Windows, Mac, Linux or Android device to the correct file and avoid downloads not meant for normal installation.
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Set up your platform
Computer setup
Windows, Mac and Linux
Step-by-step guideExtract the computer download, open Gold or Silver, understand each operating system and protect progress before updates.
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Android installation
Step-by-step guideInstall the Android app, choose a compatible Gold or Silver game, understand the permission prompt and protect saves.
Open guidePlay and configure
Controls, mods and the optional 3D view
Reference
Controls and hotkeys
Step-by-step guideFind movement buttons, keyboard shortcuts, controller inputs, save and load keys, and visual options.
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Gen2 Dramatic Shapes
Step-by-step guideGive Pokemon Gold and Silver a raised, block-like world after the normal game is working.
Open guideOptional extras
Install and manage mods
Step-by-step guideInstall and manage extras carefully, check Gold and Silver support, keep backups and handle conflicts.
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Troubleshooting
Step-by-step guideStart with a backup and work through rejected games, slow first launch, updates, saves, controllers and 3D-view problems.
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