Pokemon Pearl Version

 DS
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 464 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 338 out of 464
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  1. SrPepe
    Oct 30, 2017
    8
    Un gran juego y una gran generación. La cuarta generación es la más difícil de todas, tenes que subir mucho de nivel para poder pelear contra líderes y el Alto mando.
  2. TaliesinC
    May 10, 2009
    10
    Absolutely the best Pokemon game that I have ever played. Even better than Emerald. NEw Textures and graphics look new, great and refreshing while the battle animations have been tweaked. Battle Frontier was slightly disappointing offering only the tower.
  3. reshiram
    Sep 9, 2011
    10
    A Super Game With An Intense plot. You See, in this game, you are a trainer who goes on a journey over a region. there is a new villain group called team galactic who want to wake up either dialga or palkia with the use of uxie mesprit and azelf. So go on this great journey and find yourself in it.
  4. Zilcell
    May 25, 2012
    9
    Pokemon has continued to dominate handheld gaming since its debut and this is no exception.
  5. SpiderPlayer
    May 23, 2015
    8
    Sensational, fun game with a story until good, but the main point goes to the fun, but I felt a certain imbalance in the wild Pokemon level, he found it very weak, but the game in general is good.
  6. kiank
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    Pokemon Pearl version is my favorite pokemon game hands down and the only pokemon game where I had more than 200 hours. The game was entertaining both during the main journey and afterwards. I spent hours in the mines digging and setting different traps. I loved making poffins with my sister and then doing contests. It very multiplayer friendly and just so fun in general! That beingPokemon Pearl version is my favorite pokemon game hands down and the only pokemon game where I had more than 200 hours. The game was entertaining both during the main journey and afterwards. I spent hours in the mines digging and setting different traps. I loved making poffins with my sister and then doing contests. It very multiplayer friendly and just so fun in general! That being said, I would give it a 10.0!… Expand
  7. Oreun
    Apr 15, 2021
    9
    Very good game with very good music. It has some things missing that were later fixed in Pokemon Platinum. You should still go ahead and play it, its enjoyable and I swear you'll have a good time.

    Muy buen juego con una excelente banda sonora. Tiene un par de cositas faltantes que luego se arreglan en Pokémon Platino. Aun así deberías jugarlo, es muy divertido y te prometo que pasaras    Very good game with very good music. It has some things missing that were later fixed in Pokemon Platinum. You should still go ahead and play it, its enjoyable and I swear you'll have a good time.

    Muy buen juego con una excelente banda sonora. Tiene un par de cositas faltantes que luego se arreglan en Pokémon Platino. Aun así deberías jugarlo, es muy divertido y te prometo que pasaras un buen rato    … Expand
  8. omniface
    Mar 8, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. same as pokemon diamond but in a good way

    pros
    good underground
    good gym leaders
    best legendary duo
    good expansion on the plot

    cons
    battle frontier    … Expand
  9. DivineStorm
    Jul 10, 2008
    9
    A very good game it has 493 pokemon in it and new starters and badges and stuff. There is a new group of criminals called team galactic in the game and try to make a new world depending on what version you're playing they either awake palkia or dialga with the use of uxie,mesprit and azelf. There are new legendary pokemon in the game and there is much you can do after you finished A very good game it has 493 pokemon in it and new starters and badges and stuff. There is a new group of criminals called team galactic in the game and try to make a new world depending on what version you're playing they either awake palkia or dialga with the use of uxie,mesprit and azelf. There are new legendary pokemon in the game and there is much you can do after you finished the game. You can also migrate pokemon from gba cartridges into the game by simply going to pal park after you completed the game that is.… Expand
  10. JakeK.
    Jun 24, 2007
    10
    It's much nicer than the other pokemon games. Most of all the graphics. the new pokemon are awesome and i don't know if they can make a better pokemon game.
  11. JR
    Mar 8, 2009
    10
    Since picking it up in Japan this past summer, I've already put about 175 hours of pretty solid gameplay into this cartridge. After you finish the main in-game element with the gym leaders, your rival, Team Galaxy, and the Elite Four, there's still a ton more to do, and the online competitive play is addicting, difficult, and extremely rewarding. Nothing feels more awesome than Since picking it up in Japan this past summer, I've already put about 175 hours of pretty solid gameplay into this cartridge. After you finish the main in-game element with the gym leaders, your rival, Team Galaxy, and the Elite Four, there's still a ton more to do, and the online competitive play is addicting, difficult, and extremely rewarding. Nothing feels more awesome than tearing up an opponent with a team of carefully picked, bred, and trained Pokemon exactly as you planned. This was the first Pokemon game I'd picked up since Gold and Silver back on the Game Boy Color, and it feels just as amazingly fresh and innovative to me as Blue version did back on my old Game Boy back years ago.… Expand
  12. SolomonR.
    Oct 4, 2007
    10
    This game is the furthest one yet with every pokemon that you can try and get. i have this game and it really was a new experience cause i like pokemon. i even watched the video's in japanese, (Didn't care if i didn't understand the language) i perferably chose pearl over diamond and it was a good choice the music and moves are really great and separating physical from This game is the furthest one yet with every pokemon that you can try and get. i have this game and it really was a new experience cause i like pokemon. i even watched the video's in japanese, (Didn't care if i didn't understand the language) i perferably chose pearl over diamond and it was a good choice the music and moves are really great and separating physical from special attacks for all types was a smart idea, using nintendo wi-fi was a special bounus indeed especially if it can all cover the Globe(worldwide) i'll be waitng for PBR so i can use this game even further.… Expand
  13. MattW.
    Apr 25, 2007
    9
    This game may be like the others, but some of the new features are awesome. This game is one of the Pokemon greats.
  14. TorA.
    Sep 22, 2007
    10
    It was a very good game cool sounds and cool movements and cool looks it"s not a wast of money.
  15. [anonymous]
    Oct 3, 2009
    9
    Being a loyal fan of Pokemon, I have very much enjoyed playing this. The mini-game additions are entertaining, but sometimes I feel they should just cool it with the amount of Pokemon in existence. I shall always remain a true fan to the original Red and Blue.
  16. MarioA.
    Feb 26, 2007
    10
    Great game, battles, contest, poke'tech are all fun. Its the same pokemon style, but using the DS and touch control makes the flow seem new.
  17. [Anonymous]
    Mar 29, 2007
    10
    What can anyone say? If you hate pocket monsters, then this gets a 1. But if you are a fan, then it gets 10. It's definitely an improvement over the previous games, with extra connectivity, more monsters, and a longer gameplay time.
  18. BobR.
    Apr 23, 2007
    9
    I have diamond and pearl and have only played diamond but if pearl is basically the same than this is one hell of a game.
  19. DaleH
    May 5, 2007
    10
    Ok so i love the pokemon games.I didnt even have a ds till pokemon pearl came out.I bought the ds and pearl the first day it came out and its way awsome.The new gameplay modes excell it past all other pokemon games. Its deffinatly a smart buy.You might need to invest in the book tho u might need it.
  20. MarcoD.L.C.
    Jun 6, 2007
    10
    Just a perfect game. Good gameplay, too much hours of game, and so many pkmns. Outstanding.
  21. KyleM.
    May 28, 2007
    9
    I haven't played a Pokemon game since I got Blue for Christmas many many years ago: now I'm in college and was given Pearl as a gift. This game is awesome. The touch screen functionality is superb and injects a great deal of ease into the UI. I have logged 40 hours thus far and have very few gripes with the gameplay. The only thing I have to complain about is a sidequest: the I haven't played a Pokemon game since I got Blue for Christmas many many years ago: now I'm in college and was given Pearl as a gift. This game is awesome. The touch screen functionality is superb and injects a great deal of ease into the UI. I have logged 40 hours thus far and have very few gripes with the gameplay. The only thing I have to complain about is a sidequest: the Pokemon Contests. These comprise perhaps the most retarded feature ever to appear in a video game, ever. Unless you're six years old and like dressing up your Pichu.… Expand
  22. AlexG
    Jan 14, 2008
    10
    Absolutely brilliant game. Extremely addictive as always, trying to get all four hundred something pokemon is one hell of a task and thankfully its actually possible this time since the game has pretty much all of them in one cart and the rest can be traded for on Wi-Fi
  23. ManoelQ
    Jun 11, 2008
    8
    It's a great game. The Fourth Generation comes with two great games, but those also show that the series is becoming obsolete. The goal is always the same: start as a rookie, win Gym Badges, find some bad guys, defeat those bad guys, go to the League, win the League and then what?... Train your Pokémon until Lv. 100? Nobody has pacience to train at least one without stopping It's a great game. The Fourth Generation comes with two great games, but those also show that the series is becoming obsolete. The goal is always the same: start as a rookie, win Gym Badges, find some bad guys, defeat those bad guys, go to the League, win the League and then what?... Train your Pokémon until Lv. 100? Nobody has pacience to train at least one without stopping from a day from a week, or even months... The Pokémon Company needs new ideas for the series, or create new series...… Expand
  24. JoeR
    Jan 13, 2009
    10
    Simply brilliant. I've spent over 450 hours on this game and still only have 4/5 stars. Online is also very competitive and popular.
  25. andrewrox
    Mar 22, 2012
    9
    the first game i ever got for the ds was pokemon diamond and i enjoyed it.......i have chieved so much in that game though.....it was then that i got this game stolen a few years later from a 25 year old person named jeff.....well to be exact he said he lost it......months later he finally decides to pay me back woth a yu gi oh game that sucks compared to pearl....the game itself was sothe first game i ever got for the ds was pokemon diamond and i enjoyed it.......i have chieved so much in that game though.....it was then that i got this game stolen a few years later from a 25 year old person named jeff.....well to be exact he said he lost it......months later he finally decides to pay me back woth a yu gi oh game that sucks compared to pearl....the game itself was so bad it probably couldnt make it to the black market......i mean seriously i lost all that hard work for nothing......it was then that one of mybfriends was generous enough to trade me that horrid game for his pearl....and i enjoy that game and find it rather pleasing......and i cant be beat in download play except maybe now and then....if only you didn have to cheat to get some of the exclusive stuff in the gam.....… Expand
  26. dislexicpotato
    Nov 2, 2018
    8
    Introducing tons of new Pokemon and ideas, Gamefreak proved yet again that they are one of the most consistent and reliable developers out there period.
  27. Qwerty750
    Jan 18, 2017
    9
    This game has some pretty good designs. (Lucario, Floatzel, Garchomp, etc.) The story was very good, the characters were too. The graphics were mediocre for a DS game, but still were tolerable. This game was a little repetitive at times, but was still a good game. Even after the champion there was still stuff to do. New animations were added, which made the game more aesthetically good.This game has some pretty good designs. (Lucario, Floatzel, Garchomp, etc.) The story was very good, the characters were too. The graphics were mediocre for a DS game, but still were tolerable. This game was a little repetitive at times, but was still a good game. Even after the champion there was still stuff to do. New animations were added, which made the game more aesthetically good. Overall, the game was really good.… Expand
  28. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 1, 2017
    9
    9.2 - A huge step from the GBA pokemon titles, especially finally putting in physical and special moves. Gen IV is great as well, Sinnoh region is diverse and well-designed, and legendaries are very memorable.
  29. Maxttvd
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Junto aos Pokémon de Unova, o melhor disponível ja feitos, muito satisfatórios
  30. Matias8654
    Jun 1, 2018
    9
    Al igual que su complementario un juego que hay que jugar mas allá que como de costumbre solo cambie el legendario es un juego increíble
  31. 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.
  32. Andreusnaiz
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No tengo mucho para decir, es un muy buen juego, aunq algunos enfrentamientos son algo injustos, como el de la campeona cynthia, pero de resto, 10/10… Expand
  33. Cezico
    Dec 6, 2020
    8
    Pokémon Pearl was the first Pokémon game I played. I've played it on and off since getting it in 2017/18 and have thoroughly enjoyed it. The game features a roster of around 400 Pokémon to capture and battle with and a stellar story. However, there are a few flaws.
    There's very little outside content of the main gameplay and story features, and non-main content is often uninteresting and    Pokémon Pearl was the first Pokémon game I played. I've played it on and off since getting it in 2017/18 and have thoroughly enjoyed it. The game features a roster of around 400 Pokémon to capture and battle with and a stellar story. However, there are a few flaws.
    There's very little outside content of the main gameplay and story features, and non-main content is often uninteresting and doesn't offer enough incentive to return to it. The only fun extra mode is a short local online mode that's a great time if you have nearby friends who own a Gen IV Pokémon game, but useless otherwise, and even then it offers no collectables for the main game. Other than that, it's your typical Pokémon game. Collect, train and battle hundreds of Pokémon and try to collect gym badges. It does very little to distinguish itself from other Pokémon games and is easily overshadowed by future releases. Not much to go back to if you own a modern game.
    But, it features plenty of amazing features as well. The gameplay is snappy, the story is great, and it nails the basics like art and music.
    If you're playing on a console from the original DS line the gameplay is smooth, but I've run into problems on my 3DS with inserting the cartridge. It may just be me, but it can take five or so tries to insert the cartridge before my 3DS can actually read the card correctly. The emulation itself is what to be expected from a DS game on the 3DS, but be warned if you're buying this game and don't have an original DS

    (Played on a Nintendo DSi and a Nintendo 3DS XL)    … Expand
  34. 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
  35. Luccio
    Sep 12, 2020
    8
    While deeply flawed in its unorthodox pacing, its introduction of many classic Pokémon, its incredible soundtrack, serviceable characters and maintained satisfying gameplay loop makes for a solid entry into the Pokémon franchise.
  36. 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.
  37. halalgamer
    May 26, 2021
    8
    Good old pixelated Pokemon games. First Pokemon game I have ever finished. Looking forward to the remakes.
    8/10 Great.
  38. Patedus
    Mar 15, 2022
    8
    This game is unquestionably an absolute classic, memorable soundtrack and just a solid pokemon experience
  39. TSNintendogamer
    May 13, 2022
    8
    This game is an 8.5. I used to not like the game that much but that was because I mistook it for being a rehash due to the legendary pokemon being awakened. However that was also because I was watching my brother playing diamond. Eventlually I sat down, played it and really enjoyed it. Yes the game was slow *saving alot of data cough cough* but it was great. It had newThis game is an 8.5. I used to not like the game that much but that was because I mistook it for being a rehash due to the legendary pokemon being awakened. However that was also because I was watching my brother playing diamond. Eventlually I sat down, played it and really enjoyed it. Yes the game was slow *saving alot of data cough cough* but it was great. It had new mechanics like the underground, the story was decent for pokemon, the map app really helped out sniff those roaming legendary pokemon, and it was cool transferring pokemon over from ruby and sapphire. However another thing I don't like about the game is that you have to see all the pokemon to get to the post game but it was a new thing they tried so that's kind of ok. Lastly the music is great and I feel nostalgic about the game even though I first played it at 14 years old. Then again I feel nostalgic for mario and luigi paper jam and I was 23 years old.… Expand
  40. Shuratico
    Aug 23, 2022
    8
    To be honest I love Sinnoh. Dungeons, adventures, the league, creatures, lore. It was a revolution in Pokemon's world.
  41. 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.
  42. frightopia
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    An amazing game that has great replay value. Definitely extremely nostalgic as well!
  43. Cer2xrafa
    Aug 7, 2023
    8
    Una aventura de pokémon increíble, pero solo para gente con mucha paciencia, ya que es un juego lento, que además requiere mucho farmeo, pero por lo general, es un grandísimo título
  44. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    A solid and fun pokemon experience with an okay central plot and a good balance of pokemon. It's a pretty classic pokemon adventure with some more interesting gyms and more overpowered legendaries, there isn't much to say.
  45. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awards & Rankings

3
#3 Best DS Game of 2007
3
#3 Most Discussed DS Game of 2007
29
#29 Most Shared DS Game of 2007

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  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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