Pokemon Platinum Version

 DS
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
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  1. JonahImhere
    Nov 28, 2018
    4
    I'm a veteran player who played all games with no exception, but this came with a price: when taking my fanboyism behind, this game is BAD. It's not even due its problems but mostly due it's complete lack of change when compared to diamond pearl. Even the low speed of everything wasn't fixed, almost nothing new to do anywhere, and the pokedex, while slightly changed, is still really badI'm a veteran player who played all games with no exception, but this came with a price: when taking my fanboyism behind, this game is BAD. It's not even due its problems but mostly due it's complete lack of change when compared to diamond pearl. Even the low speed of everything wasn't fixed, almost nothing new to do anywhere, and the pokedex, while slightly changed, is still really bad and with few options. Bored me to death. Tried to give it a second chance really: BORED me to death.
    Games like USUM and B2 did a vastly superior job at having a third version that's actually fresh and worthy of playing, so I say if you don't know the series: play them instead.    … Expand
  2. CaptainCharisma
    Nov 18, 2022
    1
    Game is super boring, Pokemon wasn't very good after gen 3. Play ruby sapphire instead.
  3. 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
  4. ZangBang
    Oct 24, 2022
    4
    44/100
    Pokémon Platinum adds a modest amount of new content to the experience of Diamond and Pearl. An expanded final act for the story, more spotlight given to certain characters, a couple of new areas to explore and new additional facilities to visit after completing the main campaign, where players can test their skills in engaging challenging battles, fighting with handicaps or    44/100
    Pokémon Platinum adds a modest amount of new content to the experience of Diamond and Pearl. An expanded final act for the story, more spotlight given to certain characters, a couple of new areas to explore and new additional facilities to visit after completing the main campaign, where players can test their skills in engaging challenging battles, fighting with handicaps or special variations. All of this makes Platinum the definitive Sinnoh experience for sure, but none of the additions are incredible enough to make a meaningful difference and none of the major issues of DP are resolved.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. IGN
    88
    Even though it's not a huge advancement over Diamond and Pearl, it does have a larger list of features. The single player adventure has a bit more to explore, and more importantly the online component is fleshed out a bit more compared to the 2007 releases.
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  2. Game Informer
    85
    If you haven't played Diamond/Pearl and are looking for a good RPG, Platinum is absolutely the way to go. [Apr 2009, p.90]
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  3. Hardcore Gamer
    90
    Sure Pokémon Platinum may not exactly seem like the manliest game, but with a sound battle system, a lengthy main quest, and a variety of multiplayer options, it may just be the best hand held RPG available right now.
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