Pokemon Platinum Version

 DS
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
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  1. Thunderbolt
    70
    If you missed Diamond and Pearl or you just find yourself shaking in anticipation every time word of a new Pokémon release reaches your ears, then don’t miss out on Platinum, as it acts as a small step up from the package that the 2007 titles delivered.
  2. Eurogamer
    70
    It is a solid, and incredibly polished, RPG. It feels like a first-party Nintendo release, with all of the pleasing quirks and satisfying balance which that often entails.
  3. Level7.nu
    70
    When playing Pokémon Platinum it's almost embarrassing to see how minuscule the changes or additions are when compared to the previous entries Diamond and Pearl. But despite the lackluster list of new features we can't protest that this is still a very deep and engaging adventure with tons of hours for those who simply got to catch em' all. The story is somewhat pointless and the roster of missions often turn into a trudge, but for those that didn't experience Pokémon Diamond/Pearl this is still a very worthwhile purchase.
  5. 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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#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

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User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1050 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 914 out of 1050
  2. Mixed: 94 out of 1050
  3. Negative: 42 out of 1050
  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.… Full Review »
  2. Kazek7
    Aug 21, 2015
    8
    Platinum is the most difficult of the series, and you will have to grind like mad, or suffer the consequences. They gym leaders all have aPlatinum is the most difficult of the series, and you will have to grind like mad, or suffer the consequences. They gym leaders all have a trick up their sleeve, and there is no escaping their wrath. In general though, Feels like a content patch to D/P.… Full Review »
  3. Luigichief
    Aug 4, 2020
    8
    Definitive version of the Sinnoh generation. The first generation of pokemon that had a decent OP. The region map is ok. She has greatDefinitive version of the Sinnoh generation. The first generation of pokemon that had a decent OP. The region map is ok. She has great starters. And Sinnoh's Pokédex is good too.

    Gameplay is slower than normal. Pokétch was a really cool addition. In the game there are also several moments when you pair with a character, I thought it was really cool. The twisted world was a cool puzzle and a nice addition to the story. Pokemon Platinum is a little more difficult than Diamond and Pearl and ends up being one of the most difficult in the franchise because some bosses have a high level gap (for Pokemon), have Berrys who recover their HP and use potions. Nothing too difficult but for the Pokemon standard the difficulty is quite high. You have very little freedom when choosing gyms (you can choose the order of 3 of them if I'm not mistaken).

    The story in general and especially the beginning is very basic without anything innovative. The Looker is a very cool character, who added the story. Professor Pokemon had a lot of appearances in the story, they haven't changed much but overall it was ok. Cynthia appears at various times as well, but her appearances are quite random and only served to familiarize the protagonist with the champion of the region. Barry was an ok rival, with a cliché personality never before used in the franchise, he had a decent development during the journey. The villain, head of the Galactica team is an interesting villain but his motivation was very weak. The Galactica team is very dark (and very stupid), and had a specific moment when they made 3 legendary suffer to reach their goal that surprised me. In short the first half is as usual and the second is ok.

    The soundtrack is one of the best and most diverse in the franchise.    … Full Review »
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