Pokemon Diamond Version

 DS
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 625 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 94 out of 625
  3. Negative: 52 out of 625
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  1. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. magnolia6
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    My first ever Pokemon game.
    Even though playing this was so long ago, I still remember a lot from it.
  3. miguellopez99
    Jun 1, 2023
    4
    42/100 so so so overrated .
  4. Ikereviews1
    May 24, 2023
    10
    This game was very fun i played it alot with platinum and soulsilver. I wish modern pokemon games were as great as the ds era
  5. Okdan
    Apr 28, 2023
    10
    It's better to play this masterpiece than the trash violet and scarlet. And if you want comp just play showdown.
  6. ND-Bringer
    Apr 20, 2023
    7
    Platinum may be an overall better version of this game. But it is still worth playing for the version exclusives Pokemon and cutscenes. If you wanted to have a fresh Sinnoh adventure, but are sick of replaying Platinum and Legends Arceus, this game is still fairly enjoyable.
  7. frightopia
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    An amazing game that has great replay value. Definitely extremely nostalgic as well!
  8. Kdog152
    Dec 12, 2022
    9
    I may not be a Pokémon fan, but even I can't say this game bad. You see, this game released back when Pokémon was a good franchise; before it was milked for all it was worth, before it became mediocre. Graphically, it hasn't aged well, but it doesn't matter. some of the best games don't have great graphics- super Mario 64, Sonic adventure 2, super Mario world etc. Really fun experience andI may not be a Pokémon fan, but even I can't say this game bad. You see, this game released back when Pokémon was a good franchise; before it was milked for all it was worth, before it became mediocre. Graphically, it hasn't aged well, but it doesn't matter. some of the best games don't have great graphics- super Mario 64, Sonic adventure 2, super Mario world etc. Really fun experience and I loved it when I was younger. Honestly, I would play through it all again if I could find the game.… Expand
  9. ColeEngo
    Nov 30, 2022
    9
    Another banger pokemon game. I had diamond, pearl, and platinum so I played through this bad boy 3 times straight as a kid.
  10. Junior95
    Nov 20, 2022
    6
    A HUGE Downgrade from Gen 3! the game is incredibly slow everything from battling, mashing the B button and even running feels so clunky and with a delay. How did they mess this up when Emerald was incredibly fast on GBA hardware in comparison to DP on DS hardware?

    The new Pokemon are mostly boring and uninspired. I like the starters, Staraptor, Luxray, Lucario, Giratina and maybe    A HUGE Downgrade from Gen 3! the game is incredibly slow everything from battling, mashing the B button and even running feels so clunky and with a delay. How did they mess this up when Emerald was incredibly fast on GBA hardware in comparison to DP on DS hardware?

    The new Pokemon are mostly boring and uninspired. I like the starters, Staraptor, Luxray, Lucario, Giratina and maybe Dialga? This is the first generation where i really didn't care for the legendaries except Giratina and Arceus the latter you can't get by normal means. Another problem with the Pokemon in Sinnoh is that it's mostly the same old Gen 1 pokemon like i get it's for those who couldn't transfer their old Pokemon to the newer games but it's so tiresome to keep running into Zubats all the time.

    Finally, this game doesn't have a good story nor rival it's boring AF and there is no reason to follow the story because in the end nothing happens.    … Expand
  11. hector_bcn98
    Nov 7, 2022
    9
    El paso adelante que necesitaba la saga en todos los sentidos. La conexión con la 3a generación si insertabas ambos cartuchos era un sueño hecho realidad.
  12. 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
  13. AShinyG1ratina
    Jun 21, 2022
    7
    Good, but very much overshadowed by the definitive game of the generation..
  14. SuyaSS
    Jan 27, 2022
    5
    Platinum version is better. Like why would you play this when platinum also exists. Diamond and pearl were released in an unfinished state. Platinum comes in and fixes several bugs, glitches etc. Seriously go play Platinum.
  15. ZeroTheZeraora
    Nov 23, 2021
    0
    Really boring, stretched gameplay, almost no useable Pokemon, characters have no lore at all and way to many caves.
  16. greninjaX
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    this was a great pokemon game for it's time. if you're reading this in 2021, don't buy the remake, it's just this game but with better graphics. the didn't improve anything.
  17. manuel812
    May 29, 2021
    8
    un MUY buen juego vamos al grano lo mejor del juego es la dificultad y las propia region ya que la dificultad es super balanceada y desafiante teniendo la mejor dificultad de todo pokemon y en cuanto a las rutas son las mejores diseñadas de pokemon teniendo una gran cantidad de backtracking y una asombrosa exploración aunque la historia es... buena pero podría ser mejor ya que el equipoun MUY buen juego vamos al grano lo mejor del juego es la dificultad y las propia region ya que la dificultad es super balanceada y desafiante teniendo la mejor dificultad de todo pokemon y en cuanto a las rutas son las mejores diseñadas de pokemon teniendo una gran cantidad de backtracking y una asombrosa exploración aunque la historia es... buena pero podría ser mejor ya que el equipo villano es bastante malo los lideres de gimnasio son meh el rival es meh el profesor es meh lo unico BUENO es la campeona cynthia aunque lo malo es la extrema lentitud del gameplay lo que lo hace medio aburrido… Expand
  18. LordJazbin
    Apr 19, 2021
    5
    The slowest game in the franchise, with one of the worst stories and dull ambient. This games really needed a third version as Platinum is... And Platinum did not fix all its flaws. There are better Pokémon games out there, this is just another Pokémon game.
  19. Robert199
    Mar 25, 2021
    8
    Pokémon diamond was probably the best Pokémon game I’ve ever played spent countless hours on this game way back with my friends.what I really liked about this game was the story team galactic was my favorite villain throughout the whole story and the elite four kicked my ass many times including the champion
  20. omniface
    Mar 7, 2021
    9
    a good pokemon game for gen four to eight

    pros
    the underground
    new pokemon
    pokemon that aged well
    best iconic legendary duo
    good plot
    decent gameplay
    great gym leaders
    amazing npcs
    good villain team
    best player guy, that being lucas

    cons
    the cynthia boss fight was way too hard for a pokemon game
    even for those who beat her
  21. Warbringer
    Feb 21, 2021
    9
    Another childhood nostalgia. Best game after SS&HG for the Nintendo DS systems.
  22. Nikitosss95
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    Sinnoh region was a pleasant surprise!! Fourth generation is the last perfect generation IMO. Epic legendaries such as Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Darkrai, Azelf, Uxie and Mesprit... sympathetic gym leaders and elite four, nice region, lovely starters such as Turtwig, Chimchar and Piplup!
  23. Dalura
    Oct 18, 2020
    7
    Pokemon diamond is an cool pokemon game and as usual it comes with fun game play. But the story is really decent and many characters just got introduced and do nothing the entire game, but there are still some cool characters like Cynthia or Rowan! But still many other characters like Dawn/Lucinda were left behind and that left me a bit disappointed. But overall i still enjoyed the gamePokemon diamond is an cool pokemon game and as usual it comes with fun game play. But the story is really decent and many characters just got introduced and do nothing the entire game, but there are still some cool characters like Cynthia or Rowan! But still many other characters like Dawn/Lucinda were left behind and that left me a bit disappointed. But overall i still enjoyed the game and it has some of my favorite pokemons in it!… Expand
  24. DeltaShock
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Backstory: It may be my first and only review on ever, because it is genuinely the only game I feel like I have fully understood. Would you kindly go on a trip with me to the past? It was Christmas of 2007 and my father told me that he has an amazing gift for me. After impatiently waiting all night, I open up my present and I found a black nintendo DS. I have never heard of a nintendo DSBackstory: It may be my first and only review on ever, because it is genuinely the only game I feel like I have fully understood. Would you kindly go on a trip with me to the past? It was Christmas of 2007 and my father told me that he has an amazing gift for me. After impatiently waiting all night, I open up my present and I found a black nintendo DS. I have never heard of a nintendo DS before and at first glance I thought it was a phone (please note that i was 7 at the time). I open my other gift and it was a game for the nintendo DS: pokemon diamond. All the games I have ever played so far were games on miniclip and random arcade games on my ps2, but never full fledged RPGs. It took me a while to dive into the game, but I was surrounded by friends older than me who helped me through the play-through and it took 1.5 years to beat the game. i was amazed by the amount of pokemons and by the colorful world, but that was about it. I eventually moved on to other games. But as I was growing up, I kept being attached to this game, coming back and beating it again, and again. And in every play-through, I would read more of the dialogues and pay attention to details. I went on youtube and researched pokemon theories. I was (and still am) in love with the game.

    Actual review: Let me tell you that pokemon is a masterpiece of a video game on a portable handheld system that shook up the world. It is filled with amazing music. The music is filled with passion, hope and depth. It really gives a soul to any area of the game. It is truly fantastic. In some ways, it gives me hope, hope to do better in life and that everything will be okay. The music is the main thing that keeps me going back to the game, it keeps on telling me that everything will be okay and that you will be a great person, like you have always wished you'd become. The music gave me a small taste of what my real life journey is about and what it should be, full of passion, hard work and determination. It is truly fantastic symphony that introduces you the lovely world of pokemon.

    The game has a darker and deeper story than any previous pokemon game. It doesn't look to appeal to the masses but to actually stand by its own identity and I love that. Am I blinded by nostalgia? Yes, I am. It is the game that introduced my the RPG genre and to story based video games. It showed me that a video game can be much more than just a small time breaker but actually a world you can get submerged in with the amazing visuals, backstory and music. The legendary fights were legendary, the story line was the best I had ever encountered. If I had the power to go back in time and select the game that I would fall in love with, I would choose this game without a doubt. It is a timeless triumph of video games and I really wish the pokemon game franchise would go this direction once again. What I truly regret was not falling in love with its music earlier as it is something you hear in the background while you go through your journey as a trainer. However, whenever I hear its music I should tear up, reminding me of the happiest days of my life. I don't know if anyone will actually read this review as it is coming from a "no one", however, dear reader, i want you to know that this game is really dear to my heart as it kept me busy while I was going through a really rough phase in my childhood. It gave me hope and it gave me a second, virtual home that only made me happy whenever I booted it up. This game will forever be in my heart, thank you GameFreak and Nintendo, for making my childhood, a happy one.

    TLDR: I give this game, or should i say, this timeless masterpiece a well deserved 10/10.

    This review was written at 1am, by a 20 year old who wants to do well in this world. Thank you for reading my first ever review.    … Expand
  25. Hellgates666
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    To me, Diamond and Pearl were likely peak Pokemon, with gen 3 not far behind. The graphics were a huge step up from its predecessors, as were the secret bases, which now included enormous tunnels you could run around in with your friends. The battles were as fun and engaging as ever, and the potential second abilities pokemon could now have added a whole different level of variability. TheTo me, Diamond and Pearl were likely peak Pokemon, with gen 3 not far behind. The graphics were a huge step up from its predecessors, as were the secret bases, which now included enormous tunnels you could run around in with your friends. The battles were as fun and engaging as ever, and the potential second abilities pokemon could now have added a whole different level of variability. The entire bundle of new pokemon added to this generation were a welcome addition, and the implementation of WIFI battling and trading provided endless hours of fun. A must play for any pokemon fan.… Expand
  26. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    8
    Pokemon Diamond Version
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  27. Jgbmax
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    This gen (gen 4), in my opinion, was the best pokemon evolution gen ever. Diamond and pearl are perfect. It sustains the classicness of pokemon gameplays while still managing and integrating visual effects. Sinnoh is calming and mental healing as ever. Love
  28. Aquvamaen
    Nov 1, 2019
    7
    A very good pokemon game, interesting storyline, some new great pokemon designs. For me the game is just a bit slow, everything in the game is slow moving. With the 3rd generation of games everything seems to move a bit more fluently than in DP. As I stated before I do like the story, and the origin of the legendaries and the mythicals. Some awsome designs like Lucario, Garchomp,A very good pokemon game, interesting storyline, some new great pokemon designs. For me the game is just a bit slow, everything in the game is slow moving. With the 3rd generation of games everything seems to move a bit more fluently than in DP. As I stated before I do like the story, and the origin of the legendaries and the mythicals. Some awsome designs like Lucario, Garchomp, Infernape, Torterra and so on. I would definatly recommend it to every pokemon fan out there, but it is a bit tideous.… Expand
  29. Zankyouo
    Sep 4, 2019
    7
    Un gran juego, no sólo a nivel mecánico sino también a narrativo, con un desarrollo de personajes bastante fluido y buen ritmo que hace de la experiencia más fructífera y menos pesada.

    A nivel jugable es como cualquier pokémon, pulido, bueno y con más pokémon nuevos para que te puedas fascinar paso por paso viendo diseños muy bonitos, nada que no se haya dicho antes.
  30. ATTin
    Jun 26, 2019
    8
    Story: 8, Gameplay: 8.5, Graphics: 8.5. The first Pokemon game i've ever played, the jump to DS make this series forever changed.
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best DS Game of 2007
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#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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