Pokemon Diamond Version

 DS
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 625 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 479 out of 625
  2. Mixed: 94 out of 625
  3. Negative: 52 out of 625
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  1. Kick454
    Apr 21, 2018
    2
    What is this? Pokemon playing the Inverted Song of Time? This game is so slow I decided to refuse to proceed through the story halfway through the game.

    Positive thing: + Variety: The only good thing about this game Cons: - Gameplay: I mean, it's just the same, but slower. - Pacing: I could run about 50 miles before I could get to the sixth gym, and I run really slowly. - Amity    What is this? Pokemon playing the Inverted Song of Time? This game is so slow I decided to refuse to proceed through the story halfway through the game.

    Positive thing:
    + Variety: The only good thing about this game

    Cons:
    - Gameplay: I mean, it's just the same, but slower.
    - Pacing: I could run about 50 miles before I could get to the sixth gym, and I run really slowly.
    - Amity Park: Why couldn't the walk with your Pokemon mechanic be in the whole game?
    - Soundtrack: Not memorable and not good.
    - Safari Zone: The mud is horrible, and not that much of a variety in Pokemon here.

    Overall, Pokemon Diamond/Pearl are horrible games and warrant a 2/10 from me. Don't attack me for having an opinion Gen 4 fans.    … Expand
  2. ZeroTheZeraora
    Nov 23, 2021
    0
    Really boring, stretched gameplay, almost no useable Pokemon, characters have no lore at all and way to many caves.
  3. linlu
    Aug 19, 2009
    0
    It really isn't that great, one of the weakest for the DS and one of the weakest in the series too.
  4. DaveH
    Jan 4, 2010
    0
    People who liked this game have probably never player another Pokemon game before. This game may have the most content but it is very poor in spirit the producers put in it, and the pokemon from this generation are by far the worst ones, seriously, adding a Pokemon that can shapeshift to a Washing Machine? Lame
  5. AshK
    Feb 1, 2010
    4
    They just added more levels and Pokemon, but there's very little to note. The new Pokemon look like they were really running out of ideas. They were going for quantity over quality. The way you're allowed to transport Pokemon from your GBA games is pretty cool (although it wouldn't work with the DSi because it has no GBA slot), however, a lot of Pokemon can only be obtained They just added more levels and Pokemon, but there's very little to note. The new Pokemon look like they were really running out of ideas. They were going for quantity over quality. The way you're allowed to transport Pokemon from your GBA games is pretty cool (although it wouldn't work with the DSi because it has no GBA slot), however, a lot of Pokemon can only be obtained this way, so if you don't have those games, then forget it! There are also some Pokemon other than Mew you can't get at all like Lugia and Hoho, which are the ones in the Gold and Silver. I'm sure you would be allowed to get the missing ones in the Gold and Silver remakes, but if those were never made then you'd be stuck with an incomplete Pokedex. What ever happened to "Gotta catch 'em all?!" WHAT were they thinking? One nice thing I've got to say is that the Pokegear items are pretty cool. Puzzles are rare and feel uninspired. Sure there are a lot of Pokemon to collect, but it feels redundant because of how uninspired they are. There is no sense of discovery. The way you're allowed to trade online may seem like a brilliant idea, but everyone wants something insane like Regigigas while all you want is a Munchlax. A so-so game, but probably the worst in the series. Go play the ones for the Gameboy Color.… Expand
  6. Peepkirby
    May 1, 2009
    3
    I worked very hard, but then i tried to do the leage part(when you have to beat 4 people)and i could not beat the fire guy's rapidash wish my level 72 piplup,and level 51 dialga!!! hard game.
  7. someonedoe
    Jul 13, 2007
    0
    The last games like red version and blue were good but all pokemon has ever done is just change a few things like new pokemon and new region but still its all ways the same thing beat the gym leaders then beat the eliet four and you beat the game always the same thing kinda sick and tired of the same stuff do not buy anymore pokemon games if youve beat one of the pokemon games.
  8. ZangBang
    Oct 24, 2022
    4
    43/100
    Pokémon Diamond is the start of a new journey, where the playful energetic tunes of Hoenn give way to gentler, soothing melodies of Sinnoh, soaking the experience in a serene, almost contemplative mood. Sinnoh is a place brimming with ancient history, alluring folklore and memorable sites, all blending together to form one of the most thematically rich and iconic settings in the    43/100
    Pokémon Diamond is the start of a new journey, where the playful energetic tunes of Hoenn give way to gentler, soothing melodies of Sinnoh, soaking the experience in a serene, almost contemplative mood. Sinnoh is a place brimming with ancient history, alluring folklore and memorable sites, all blending together to form one of the most thematically rich and iconic settings in the series. Sadly not even half of the ideas it introduces are explored to their full potential, as the story disappointingly turns out to be a sighltly altered retread of the Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald story, but with mostly less charismatic characters. The core Pokémon gameplay didnt age well since its repetitiveness and simplicity appears quite dull in today's gaming landscape, and the speed of battles has been significantly slowed down making them extremely tedious at times. Even so, the often labyrinthine rich Level Design makes for an interesting exploration experience and the rewarding challenge when fighting the strongest trainers pushes the player to put real effort into their strategies, while Super Contests and the Undergound Tunnels offer some decently fun, entertaining gameplay variety. Annoyingly enough though, Team-building options are partially heavily restricted due to the embarassingly low amount of Fire-Type Pokémon available in the region.    … Expand
  9. miguellopez99
    Jun 1, 2023
    4
    42/100 so so so overrated .

Awards & Rankings

4
#4 Best DS Game of 2007
2
#2 Most Discussed DS Game of 2007
4
#4 Most Shared DS Game of 2007

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. Games Master UK
    89
    Familiar collecting and battling, but immaculately designdd and with online play. [June 2007, p.62]
  2. Nintendo Gamer
    81
    With Wi-Fi battles and Global Trade, D/P is essential. [Sept 2007, p.81]
  3. Gaming Target
    90
    There’s a lot to do in Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl, which looks as good as a top-down Pokemon game is going to get for some time. It also benefits more than any other sequel in the series from a predecessor due to online capabilities. [JPN Import]
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