Pokemon Platinum Version

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8.9

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  1. IvanG
    Mar 29, 2009
    10
    Where do we start? A quest thats even meatier and action packed than last time? A Fresh challenge for those that have played the previous installments or not? The addition of new minigames, pokemon forms, side quests and more? No? Then how about the improved wi-fi battling and the ability to record your battles thanks to a new tool? Platinum isn't just an improvement- it's a Where do we start? A quest thats even meatier and action packed than last time? A Fresh challenge for those that have played the previous installments or not? The addition of new minigames, pokemon forms, side quests and more? No? Then how about the improved wi-fi battling and the ability to record your battles thanks to a new tool? Platinum isn't just an improvement- it's a total revamp. One for fans and newbies alike. If you have a DS, you need this in your collection.… Expand
  2. ChrisT
    Apr 25, 2009
    10
    An absolutely fantastic RPG. If critics rated this as a game and ignored all previous Pokémon games they would surely rate this 94%+. There is so much depth and the similar stuff we've seen is so magical why not? Platinum is sensationally magnificant in every way and will have you playing for even years! This is pure Pokémon magic and a warmly welcomed RPG for all An absolutely fantastic RPG. If critics rated this as a game and ignored all previous Pokémon games they would surely rate this 94%+. There is so much depth and the similar stuff we've seen is so magical why not? Platinum is sensationally magnificant in every way and will have you playing for even years! This is pure Pokémon magic and a warmly welcomed RPG for all gaming fans. Simply put, THE essential DS title.… Expand
  3. [anonymous]
    Aug 13, 2009
    10
    Best DS game ever! But heavily recycled meterial from Diamond and Pearl. So if you already have the Platinum game, don't get Diamond/Pearl. Great gameplay. Takes nearly one-three weeks to finish. Longest- lasting game I've ever played.
  4. Zilcell
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    It was far beyond what I expected. Traveling through the entire Sinnoh region is a long challenge. The additions like the Distortion World and the Battle Frontier make it even better. It is an unforgetable game.
  5. Churigogobashu
    Jan 20, 2012
    10
    I would say it isn't boring. Iike the raining snows kind of thing and the newer and badder bad guys. The story is insane and it's much better than black and white. I must say no one can surpass its greatness. No one!!!
  6. 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. 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 youAlthough 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
  7. GameReviewGuru
    Jan 12, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pokemon Platinum has lived up to my expectations as an excellent Pokemon experience. The game consists of all the features that have appeared in Diamond and Pearl, (such as Nintendo Wi-Fi connection battles and trades, new Pokemon species, and the battle tower) and expands and improves on them. In Diamond and Pearl, you were limited to battling and trading by yourself in the single player storyline, or battling and trading against other players across the world. However in Platinum, you now have the choice of also battling alongside friends throughout the new battle frontier facility, or if you don't feel like fighting, you can take a break with your friends, and cook different flavored Pokemon treats (called poffins) over the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection.

    Aside from these online features, there is also another newly added feature called the Wi-Fi plaza, which allows you to meet up with people online, without exchanging those bothersome friend codes. Of course, since there are no friend codes required for this activity, there is unfortunately no battling or trading, so this mode gets a little boring after a while.

    However, the reason why I bought Platinum was mainly because I believe that Platinum is the only Pokemon game that gives you the "complete package." In Platinum, EVERY SINGLE POKEMON is available for you to catch, train, or trade with. The reason for this is because Platinum features a variety of Pokemon from ALL four of the Pokemon generations, and features them in the wild for you to capture. This means that you are able to construct the "Pokemon team of your dreams" very easily, since a lot of the Pokemon are available without having to trade. Of course, Platinum does not have all the Pokemon available in the wild, so there is reason to trade with other people, and that adds to the total experience in the long run.

    In conclusion, Platinum is truthfully the game that everyone interested in Pokemon needs to get. It features all the features of Diamond and Pearl, plus more. If you could only buy 1 Pokemon game, then I would highly suggest buying Platinum above the rest. It is a game that will please old and new gamers alike.    … Expand
  8. kylesar
    Apr 21, 2013
    10
    Generation 4 is the best gen to me, and this is why. The Pokemon all have awesome design, no ice creams or garbage bags. The competition is intense. The legendaries are too weak, but I don't use legendaries anyways. This game is everything I love about Pokemon
  9. Jake_
    May 28, 2013
    10
    Pokemon Platinum is my personal favorite Pokemon game and my personal favorite DS game. This game has the best team, the best region, the best music, the most original Pokemon and the most hilarious rival EVER. Simply amazing.
  10. Tomahawkz
    Jun 15, 2013
    10
    Before you hate me for liking newer gens and not your precious "generation", i have reasoning. This game has a crime organization with the most intimidating leader of the series, made bad pokemon have good evolution (Togetic to Togekiss, Yanma to Yanmega, etc.) and stopped fire punch being a freaking special attack. It even updated the story line from diamond/pearl and made one of the bestBefore you hate me for liking newer gens and not your precious "generation", i have reasoning. This game has a crime organization with the most intimidating leader of the series, made bad pokemon have good evolution (Togetic to Togekiss, Yanma to Yanmega, etc.) and stopped fire punch being a freaking special attack. It even updated the story line from diamond/pearl and made one of the best legendaries out there, Girantina. I could go on and on, but It would take too long so just play the game yourself. It's easily my favorite pokemon game.… Expand
  11. joe200
    Jan 4, 2014
    10
    A Classic,The soundtrack and storyline are unforgettable. And you can catch some brilliant pokemon. The new distortion world makes for a fun new part of the game. The updated sprites are cool too. So this game is a must-have even though it's quite old now
  12. XCriticalSnipeX
    Mar 10, 2014
    10
    Best Pokemon game ever definitely worth the money. I will never sell it. To rare, rarely ever get amazing games like this. Its graphics were amazing for its time, could a been better but was great.
  13. guitarguy001
    Jan 9, 2014
    10
    This is what i consider to be the perfect Pokemon game. It took everything Diamond and Pearl did right and perfected it in every regard. Probably my favorite handheld game ever.
  14. IgitionMaxed
    May 9, 2014
    10
    Pokemon Platinum corrected many issues present in the previous installments Diamond and Pearl, like fixing the shortage of Pokemon (the Pokemon the Gym Leaders and Elite Four used in Diamond and Pearl were horrendous), and the game also runs faster, as opposed to the yawn-inducing processing times of the previous installments. There are nice additions onto the story from Diamond and PearlPokemon Platinum corrected many issues present in the previous installments Diamond and Pearl, like fixing the shortage of Pokemon (the Pokemon the Gym Leaders and Elite Four used in Diamond and Pearl were horrendous), and the game also runs faster, as opposed to the yawn-inducing processing times of the previous installments. There are nice additions onto the story from Diamond and Pearl as well, like new character appearances, making the story tighter and further clarifying the purpose/significance of the Legendary Pokemon. Likewise, there are plethora of new Pokemon, including those with new, fresh, and exciting cross-generational evolutions in the region's Pokedex - much more appropriate than the Pokedex in Diamond and Pearl.

    Long story short, Platinum unlocked the fresh potential that Diamond and Pearl tossed out the window. An amazing game, especially if you have not played the previous versions.    … Expand
  15. AlphaBomb
    May 21, 2014
    10
    AWSOME FUN LONG IT WAS SOOO GOOD I PUT INTO OVER 100 HOURS INTO IT! ITS THE ONLY POKEMON GAME THAT MAKES ME WANT TO see THEM ALL! BETTER THAN OTHERS CAUSE IT HAS FASTER BATTLE THING AND MORE STUFF TO DO!
  16. ZankEraux
    Apr 20, 2016
    10
    El hecho de que este fuera el juego con el que finalmente me decanté por intruducirme al mundo gamer, hace de este Pokémon un juego muy especial para mí que marcó un mi vida un antes y un después.
    Hoy en día lo sigo juegando y a veces me recuerda a aquellas experiencias que tuve cuando era pequeño.
    Por lo demás es un juego muy largo, bastante dificil para la saga y con unos sitios y    El hecho de que este fuera el juego con el que finalmente me decanté por intruducirme al mundo gamer, hace de este Pokémon un juego muy especial para mí que marcó un mi vida un antes y un después.
    Hoy en día lo sigo juegando y a veces me recuerda a aquellas experiencias que tuve cuando era pequeño.
    Por lo demás es un juego muy largo, bastante dificil para la saga y con unos sitios y melodías que se te que se me fueron quedando en la mente. Todo esto, hoy lo recuerdo con mucha nostalgia    … Expand
  17. FawkesPheonix
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoy Pokemon platinum all the characters are pretty well developed and I like how they expanded Cynthia's role in stopping team galactic and her role in the distortion world… Expand
  18. kiank
    Jan 13, 2018
    10
    It didn't add much to Diamond and Pearl but it was a solid game overall. I would love a remake of Diamond and Pearl and Platinum because of the great memories I had playing them. I loved the gyms, mining, poffin making, and contests!
  19. 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 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    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
  20. GameCompleters
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    Great Story, Great Region, Great Pokemon, Great Game!
    I have put 250 hours into this game training Pokemon and Completing the Pokedex.
    This Game deserves 10/10
  21. SkyrimGod
    Aug 18, 2022
    10
    Pokemon Platinum is hands down the best pokemon game I ever played and my first pokemon games
    were gen 3. I mean man where do I begin. I just love the Sinnoh region its so memorable.
    Also the new Pokemon for the most part are some of the best, Infernape, Garchomp, Lucario just to name a few of my faves but I could go on. Oh and the music my goodness like every song is a banger    Pokemon Platinum is hands down the best pokemon game I ever played and my first pokemon games
    were gen 3. I mean man where do I begin. I just love the Sinnoh region its so memorable.
    Also the new Pokemon for the most part are some of the best, Infernape, Garchomp, Lucario
    just to name a few of my faves but I could go on. Oh and the music my goodness like every song
    is a banger especially the route themes. I would say Gen 4 has the best route themes in all of Pokemon. I could go into every improvement from D/P and detail but that would take to long.
    All on all words can not do Platinum justice. Truly as near perfect as a game comes. 10/10    … Expand
  22. Killua1997
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    This game is the Dark Souls of Pokemon. Soulsilver is my favorite Pokemon game to date but this is a very close second.
  23. greninjaX
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    this game is great. much better than that dumpster fire they call pokemon sword and shield. I kind of want them to remake the sinnoh games, but this is gamefreak we're talking about, they'll find a way to mess it up. but at least we'll always have the original
  24. DjNinjaRj
    May 7, 2021
    10
    I Love This Game, Best Pokemon Game Ever. It has the best towns, level design, and soundtrack.
  25. Skinnytub
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    10 Years later and it's still one of my favourite games. I have spent over 600 hours in Pokemon Platinum, both completing the national dex and shiny hunting. Now all I can do is hope the remake of the game is just as good or better! 10/10
  26. Hawqer
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    A great pokemon game, you should definitely try it out if you're a new pokemon gamer, Gen 4 introduced so many iconic pokemon it's likely the best generation of pokemon too.
  27. Turdnuggz
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    One of the best Pokemon games ever made! It excels in pretty much every category you look for in a pokemon game. The music, rivals, evil team, locations, gyms, champion, postgame, pokemon, and legendaries were all great!
  28. DryToaster
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No cap, Gen 3/4 are the best pokemon games. Platinum is just so much fun and you feel so dope blowing up universe gods.… Expand
  29. BellamySacir
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    This is the best Pokemon game in existence and no one can tell me otherwise!
  30. Oreun
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Fixes all the problems that Pokémon Pearl/Diamond had, adding the legendary events that weren't added in the Western version of Pearl/Diamond (You had to do certain glitch to get to catch them). Very good game and definitely worth a try.

    Arregla todos los problemas que tenía Pokémon Perla/Diamante, añadiendo los eventos de legendarios que nunca fueron añadidos en la versión occidental    Fixes all the problems that Pokémon Pearl/Diamond had, adding the legendary events that weren't added in the Western version of Pearl/Diamond (You had to do certain glitch to get to catch them). Very good game and definitely worth a try.

    Arregla todos los problemas que tenía Pokémon Perla/Diamante, añadiendo los eventos de legendarios que nunca fueron añadidos en la versión occidental de estos dos últimos (Tenias que hacer cierto bug para poder capturarlos) . Muy buen juego que desde luego merece la pena probar.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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

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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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