Pokemon Platinum Version

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  • Summary: As the story unfolds, players encounter the mysterious new Distortion World, an area unlike any seen in a Pokemon video game before. The Battle Frontier area (first introduced in Pokemon Emerald) has been added to Sinnoh, containing five new Battle Facilities for Trainers to challenge, eachAs the story unfolds, players encounter the mysterious new Distortion World, an area unlike any seen in a Pokemon video game before. The Battle Frontier area (first introduced in Pokemon Emerald) has been added to Sinnoh, containing five new Battle Facilities for Trainers to challenge, each with its own special rules. Players can explore the new Wi-Fi Plaza a virtual Pokemon amusement park filled with activities, including three new mini-games where up to 4 players can compete at once.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    92
    The ultimate Pokemon game, but only because it's a niftier update of Diamond and Pearl. [June 2009, p.72]
  2. N-Europe
    90
    As with all the third versions made after the main two, this offers something a little different for you. And this seems to offer the most extras to gamers than previous versions.
  3. Games Master UK
    89
    One of the most rewarding and substantial RPGs around. [June 2009, p.68]
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  4. GameTrailers
    81
    If you’ve never experienced a Pokémon game it’s as good a place to start as any, but if your interest has waned on the series over the years games like Platinum is the reason why.
  5. RPGamer
    80
    While not significantly different from Diamond/Pearl, the expanded initial Pokédex alone makes the nearly sixty-hour game far more enjoyable.
  6. PALGN
    80
    Though by no means a large step away from Diamond and Pearl, Pokémon Platinum is on its own merits a deep, engrossing and virtually endless game, and a crown jewel for the Nintendo DS.
  7. Game Revolution
    67
    It's the same game as either Pokemon Diamond or Pearl, but now with a few carnival games, a nice big cooperative adventure area, a battle record option, and cooperative cooking.

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  1. Positive: 105 out of 124
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 124
  3. Negative: 4 out of 124
  1. Lost_Hero9
    May 7, 2012
    10
    Although it doesn't add much to the sequel, Pokemon Platinum is an upgrade version of Diamond and Pearl. The Gym leaders are beefed up. AAlthough it doesn't add much to the sequel, Pokemon Platinum is an upgrade version of Diamond and Pearl. The Gym leaders are beefed up. A couple a new bonus's are added and a new dark world is unfolded when you go after Giratina. Also the Elite Four is beefed up and stands as the hardest Elite Four in the Pokemon series. This is the last best game of the series so I highly recommend you buy this game. After all, Black and White were disasters and had the worst Elite Four in the franchise.… Expand
  2. SignificantSpek
    Apr 7, 2022
    10
    Definitely my favorite Pokemon game, and the story is great overall along with an expansive postgame.
  4. reviewerperson1
    Jan 4, 2018
    10
    Pokemon Platinum is a great game.
    The main story takes about 30 hours when rushed and 80 hours when you do all that is there to offer per    Pokemon Platinum is a great game.
    The main story takes about 30 hours when rushed and 80 hours when you do all that is there to offer per each town. When i played heart gold I got to Kanto on my 28th hour.
    Also the post game has a lot of things to do.
    Filling out the pokedex
    catching swarms.
    Battle frontier including the battle tower, factory, castle, arcade, and hall.
    Underground (after completing the normal pokedex there are more fossils to dig up.)
    Tons of legendary pokemon such as the bird trio, dialga, palkia, lake guardians and a lot more.
    Secret Base
    Villa
    Mt Stark
    Poke'tch apps
    battle resort
    shiny hunting
    and more.
    Overall this post game was the longest i have seen so far. I played over 1000 hours on just the battle frontier.
    The main game is amazing and engaging.
    Overall platinum is one of (or the) best pokemon game.    … Expand
  5. storygamer
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Pokemon Platinum Version is a wonderful RPG full of content. The world, the battles and the atmosphere are insanely entertaining. You don`tPokemon Platinum Version is a wonderful RPG full of content. The world, the battles and the atmosphere are insanely entertaining. You don`t have to be a Pokemon fan to enjoy this jewel!… Expand
  6. frightopia
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    I would rate this on par with Pearl and Diamond. There are some nice updates to it, however does not change nearly enough to truly justify aI would rate this on par with Pearl and Diamond. There are some nice updates to it, however does not change nearly enough to truly justify a better score.… Expand
  7. FranciscoM
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    I'm not the biggest fan of the Sinnoh region but I have to admit this is the best experience you'll get in the region! A huge improvement overI'm not the biggest fan of the Sinnoh region but I have to admit this is the best experience you'll get in the region! A huge improvement over DP, Platinum manages to get the game faster, the story more interesting and is overall a better experience.… Expand
  8. Vonyee
    Oct 13, 2021
    0
    I hate this game too slow and it's a pokemon game pokemon games just suck really like wow I hate pokemon

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#14 Best DS Game of 2009
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#2 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
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#8 Most Shared DS Game of 2009