Pokemon Brilliant Diamond

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  1. Cooperthewoopr
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    This is the second best pokemon game on the switch I love the top down perspective I wish they used it more.
  2. Silph48
    Jun 21, 2023
    8
    This game gets way too much hate for what it is. I don’t think it’s a great game even compared to legends: Arceus, but it’s a nostalgic trip for those of us who played gen 4. Not a great game to start the series but I think if you’re a Pokémon fan looking to spend some time in a fun game this is definitely it.
  3. Matetoss
    Jun 17, 2023
    8
    Écris le 30/01/22

    Quel délice à chaque instant ! Etant un 2001 diamant et perle a été une extension qui a marqué ma vie de joueur, c'est pour moi des souvenirs inoubliables sur ce jeu avec mon cousin, xp pokemon toute la nuit pour s'affronter le lendemain au repas de famille, mon premier pokemon et celui qui m'a fait aimer la série Autant dire que le remaster, je l'attendais au    Écris le 30/01/22

    Quel délice à chaque instant !

    Etant un 2001 diamant et perle a été une extension qui a marqué ma vie de joueur, c'est pour moi des souvenirs inoubliables sur ce jeu avec mon cousin, xp pokemon toute la nuit pour s'affronter le lendemain au repas de famille, mon premier pokemon et celui qui m'a fait aimer la série
    Autant dire que le remaster, je l'attendais au tournant. Et je n'ai pas été déçu tout est exactement comme je m'en souviens en plus beau

    C'est vrai que les interactions sont un peu longues, les dialogues assez dérangeants et que les combats coupent trop le jeu
    Mais c'est finalement bien, car c'est fidèle au jeu de base sorti sur DS, et je pense que ce remaster en est le parfait exemple : remettre un jeu au goût du jour sans le dénaturer. Le multijoueur dans l'underground est parfaitement inutile mais c'est un prétexte pour se retrouver entre amis et partager de bons moments, et se créer des souvenirs...

    Je suis par nature extrêmement sensible à la nostalgie et ce jeu l'exploite parfaitement !
    J'aurais mis 10, mais c'est vrai que si tu n'as pas joué à la version ds à sa sortie, tu peux être insensible à pas mal de choses symboliques dans ce jeu.

    Merci Nintendo pour cette incroyable madeleine de Proust !    … Expand
  4. ScreenS
    Jun 5, 2023
    10
    The hate in this game feels completely random and unwarranted. Every criticism aside from a lack of a battle frontier is an example of moving the goalposts.

    Excepts for a few overworld human models this is the best looking game not just in the franchise but on the Switch itself. This is also objectively the hardest game in the franchise as well. Anyone saying otherwise didn’t play the    The hate in this game feels completely random and unwarranted. Every criticism aside from a lack of a battle frontier is an example of moving the goalposts.

    Excepts for a few overworld human models this is the best looking game not just in the franchise but on the Switch itself.

    This is also objectively the hardest game in the franchise as well. Anyone saying otherwise didn’t play the game. (Level 100 on the champion rematch)

    The underground is also one of the best side features ever added. It’s gen 4 but better, the lack of QoL sucks for competitive and made it feel like a community never gathered around the game, but it took me a year to beat the battle tower. Did I mention how hard this game is?    … Expand
  5. GioLaBot
    May 29, 2023
    8
    good game also because i do not play the original 2007 game but i watch a yt walkthrough and i think is a good remake
  6. JediShow
    Apr 16, 2023
    8
    Como remake o jogo está ótimo, ele trás a experiência de jogar a versão do DS
  7. Renoxious
    Apr 9, 2023
    9
    When I was a kid, I got Pokemon Diamond to get through my sister's never-ending haircut. At the moment I started my DS, the world around me started to fade away.
    I played other Pokemon before, but man, I never thought how long and where this edition would accompany me. Many years have passed since I was this deeply immersed in a Nintendo game.
    When a remake for exactly this edition was    When I was a kid, I got Pokemon Diamond to get through my sister's never-ending haircut. At the moment I started my DS, the world around me started to fade away.
    I played other Pokemon before, but man, I never thought how long and where this edition would accompany me. Many years have passed since I was this deeply immersed in a Nintendo game.

    When a remake for exactly this edition was supposed to appear, buying a Switch was a no-brainer for me. I can understand some criticism of this remake. You can't please everyone.
    But some reviews degenerate into hate speech.
    The game is currently in very good shape. Technically as well as playfully I see it as a full-fledged remake.

    Many QoL features from previous editions have been implemented without changing the actual character of that generation.
    The only thing that annoys me a bit is that you can't turn off the XP divider and attack assist.
    Providing such an option would not have meant much additional effort.
    Now Pokemon is even easier than it already is.

    I deduct a star for that. But that's about it. Everything else - the graphics, the music, everything is just right. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond is - in my opinion - one of the best Pokemon games ever released.

    I think it's a shame that this game has upset so many players. Many - it seems to me - are literally looking for points of criticism. Some people don't like the top-down gameplay, others think the graphics suck, others denounce bugs that I haven't even experienced in the 400 hours of play so far. Some even seem like they haven't played the game at all and just want to give bad reviews.

    I can tell you, if you loved the original as much as I did, you're going to love this remake too.    … Expand
  8. Degia24
    Feb 12, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not bad at all.
    They could do it better (for example, with more special content and without omitting mega evos, new Pokémon and regional forms) but the Grand Underground partly compensate for these lacks.
    Anyway, these games (both BD and SP) are a good way to approach the Sinnoh experience - since they are very similar to the original ones.
    Someone could despise the chibi style of the characters in the overworld...but in the end nobody should argue what the other ones like or dislike.

    Buono.    … Expand
  9. FallenTree23
    Feb 1, 2023
    8
    This review for the game comes from my heart. A place cold and empty. Similar to Pokemon Fire red and leaf Green. Unlike those games however Pokemobn Brillaint diamond does NOT have any form of pokemon. that's right. Okay but to give credit to the developers (who are quite Briallient and Shining) they did include a way to caputer the mythical pokemon keldo. Now why does this matter, youThis review for the game comes from my heart. A place cold and empty. Similar to Pokemon Fire red and leaf Green. Unlike those games however Pokemobn Brillaint diamond does NOT have any form of pokemon. that's right. Okay but to give credit to the developers (who are quite Briallient and Shining) they did include a way to caputer the mythical pokemon keldo. Now why does this matter, you may ask> Keldo hasm't been relevent since Gold and Silver! Alas my young reader, you have yet to learn the trye Brillantence of The pokemon Diamnd Shining develeopers.

    Aloowe me to begin with the positives of this game. Number 1. The graphics are **** terrible. They're on par with the bad tree game and make me smell really BAD

    Number 2. The problems.
    Problem number 0.5/ The game lackes a way to obtain a furrent in the main story wihtout trading which means A. you need money ( you don't have any because you bought this game ) or B. you need friends ( you don't have any because you bought this game )

    ALl in all though, i'd say this is a worthwhile experience for the average pokemon fan enduring the time on the swithc. Main issues lie with lack of gamemodes, no control point and team battle really makes this game not as fantastic as the newest pokemon games like legends fartitucs but you have to remember these games are still good despite that mainly due to the addition of keldo.    … Expand
  10. VibranToucan
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    One of the best Pokémon games ever released. These are remakes that surpass the originals in every way. The Pokemon following you is so adorable, the remade music is better than the original and the game, while still easy like every other Pokémon game is more challenging than the originals. The stickers and the minigames are little things that make these game a million times better too.One of the best Pokémon games ever released. These are remakes that surpass the originals in every way. The Pokemon following you is so adorable, the remade music is better than the original and the game, while still easy like every other Pokémon game is more challenging than the originals. The stickers and the minigames are little things that make these game a million times better too. This is definitely in the top 20 of my favourite games of all time.… Expand
  11. Cloud_cipher
    Nov 29, 2022
    9
    Loved playing pokemon diamond glad to see a pretty good remake for it. Idk why people were expecting a brand new adventure. It stayed loyal to diamond fans and thats exactly what it did.
    Although as much as I wanted to give it a 10 it did not fix the last issues of the previous diamond game
  12. Sbardy93
    Nov 26, 2022
    8
    Not the best remakes, but in any case very enjoyable
    Apart from Snowpoint gym, which has the same problem as the original game, the distortion world which is not present even after the pokémon league, and the battle frontier this game is good
    Not as good as HGSS but certainly not worse than ORAS
  13. twichyy
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    This is more of a pokemon game than scarlet and violet are. They should just go back to this format of game.
  14. AlterFate
    Nov 17, 2022
    8
    An enjoyable trip back to the DP games. A lot of people complain about it being too similar, however, it's been 10+ years. If you remember the originals so well then that's your problem. Great graphics, enjoyable underground gameplay, fun ways to play post game with a bit of challenge. Some hacks/bugs made the game pretty interesting to play as well.
  15. FreeRunner29
    Oct 14, 2022
    9
    This was definitely a fun game to play AFTER Arceus as the story lines coincide with each other to a degree. The battles were fun, as were the gyms, I did feel like by the time I got to the Elite 4 I was a bit under powered considering I battled virtually every single trainer. I had to spam some XP in the ocean and cave prior to actually beating the Elite 4, (I will admit, I am not aThis was definitely a fun game to play AFTER Arceus as the story lines coincide with each other to a degree. The battles were fun, as were the gyms, I did feel like by the time I got to the Elite 4 I was a bit under powered considering I battled virtually every single trainer. I had to spam some XP in the ocean and cave prior to actually beating the Elite 4, (I will admit, I am not a "Gotta Catch Em' All" player as I hate the random encounter system, which is thankfully no more come Gen 9.) The graphics are of course clean, colorful and cute, it reminds me of the Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening remaster. I would say definitely pick this game up if you were a fan of the storyline in Arceus and haven't played the original Diamond on DS.… Expand
  16. djreviews12
    Oct 9, 2022
    10
    For their annual pokemon release, Gamefreak forgot to make a new video game. But that's ok. They have lots of games already, and any real pokemon fan is more than willing to pay for them again.

    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond really makes you feel like you're playing a 15 year old Nintendo ds game made for children. I applaud Nintendo's efforts for keeping the game so faithful to the original    For their annual pokemon release, Gamefreak forgot to make a new video game. But that's ok. They have lots of games already, and any real pokemon fan is more than willing to pay for them again.

    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond really makes you feel like you're playing a 15 year old Nintendo ds game made for children. I applaud Nintendo's efforts for keeping the game so faithful to the original and not adding any new content. Nintendo took a real risk in releasing a game as ambitious as this, and it clearly paid off. Pokemon fans rejoice, Pokemon is BACK.    … Expand
  17. Kacek1996
    Aug 20, 2022
    8
    Pokemon BDSP were the first ones I was like "nah, I don't want to play it", but then I realized my hunger for something new in my pokemon section of life. I played with quite some ease, until I reached the champion fight. I went there with the same or even a bit lower of the levels and I won. Beating her took me like 30 minutes (first try, but this 1 fight lasted for 30minutes...)

    Thank    Pokemon BDSP were the first ones I was like "nah, I don't want to play it", but then I realized my hunger for something new in my pokemon section of life. I played with quite some ease, until I reached the champion fight. I went there with the same or even a bit lower of the levels and I won. Beating her took me like 30 minutes (first try, but this 1 fight lasted for 30minutes...)

    Thank you Snorlax for wasting all of the Garchomps attacking PP and surviving each hit!

    I disliked the overworld chibi style, but other than that it was what I needed. Later, I shiny hunted some pokemon and finished all of the ramanas park and the legendary/mythical events. Good game, I will try to nuzlocke it later on my second profile.    … Expand
  18. Madbert
    Jul 9, 2022
    8
    Nov 20, 2021

    No sé que esperan los fans de pokémon de un remake.... En fin no hay nadie que le haga más daño a pokemon que el fan de pokemon. A mí me ha encantado el juego, se ve fantástico y es muy divertido.
  19. Nintendist
    Jul 2, 2022
    10
    this game is so good. i love this remake, its so beautiful and lovely at the same time
  20. ThWhisper
    Jun 6, 2022
    9
    Quite good. I like the style and the systems are in good shape. Just what I expect from a pokemon game. Only reason it's not a 10 is because it lacks certain updates the original game had.
  21. MarcusReviews
    May 20, 2022
    8
    definitely in the minority but I actually really loved this game. was it the best? hell no but was it as bad as people say it is? Hell no again
  22. KittyB
    May 18, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was soooo Excited for this game & ima sooo happy I still hav my Original 2007 copy & now This remake blew my mind!!!

    Only downside is the tunnels… like the Original u can find all sorts of items & stuff to evolve Rhyperior or Electivire r Not available till u best the elite 4…    … Expand
  23. Frankxyni
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No Is change from original game,bit this game Is beautyfull. I love galaxy team and i like event and post game… Expand
  24. onepiece255174
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers. Llegué con una antorcha para quemarle la casa a IlCA estudios pero no. Este juego es entretenido, viciante. Sin darte cuenta tienes 20 horas jugando. Para ser un remake me gustó mucho, lo recomiendo. Collapse
  25. sheep455246
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    If you haven’t played ds version. This is your best choice. (Unless you particularly like the watch function)
  26. metababe
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    It’s just a really good Pokémon game.. don’t listen to all the nitpickers and naysayers ;)!

    I especially like the Pokémon and trainer model shading which is closer to Pokémon go, no outlines - almost painterly. Also.. the more dense layout plays and feels better than Sword & Shield. And the bike just needs skill and purpose; yes you need to practice and yes you need to get off the bike    It’s just a really good Pokémon game.. don’t listen to all the nitpickers and naysayers ;)!

    I especially like the Pokémon and trainer model shading which is closer to Pokémon go, no outlines - almost painterly.

    Also.. the more dense layout plays and feels better than Sword & Shield.

    And the bike just needs skill and purpose; yes you need to practice and yes you need to get off the bike from time to time - which is more realistic than the older games where you sit on the bike everywhere outside. In this game walking still has a purpose :).

    Next and last, everybody and their dog: “Platinum is so much better - Poketch has 2 buttons!”
    Well who would have thought.. Brilliant Diamond has the better solution!
    -> Tap the one button fast and you can skip to the correct page in an instant; objectively faster than going back and forth one page like in Platinum.

    Need more pro tips? PM me :*.    … Expand
  27. Degia
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game will have some flaws...but it isn't as bad as someone described it to me. According to me ILCA has done a very good job.
    It's very similar to the original ones with few improvements (all TMs can be found with repeatable methods) but with a revolutionary underground section.
    Now called "The Grand Underground"
    No more useless traps. Wild Pokémon added (starters too)
    Great game. Not perfect, but great.    … Expand
  28. Berserkerchan
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    It is a good remaster but not a remake for me but i stoll have a lot of love for this
  29. I_Trust_In_GF
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    Remake of the highest quality, it evokes nostalgia for a game that was part of my childhood on the NDS.
  30. Mscox93
    Jan 28, 2022
    9
    It’s just like playing the original I love it! The only reason it doesn’t reach a 10 is because the broken Friendship and tedious Underground mysterious shards. Don’t listen to these 0 and 1 reviews! These games have always been divisive in the past and they’ve always had the same flaws. I love the chibi style,because it works so well in this game. I understand other won’t,but it works soIt’s just like playing the original I love it! The only reason it doesn’t reach a 10 is because the broken Friendship and tedious Underground mysterious shards. Don’t listen to these 0 and 1 reviews! These games have always been divisive in the past and they’ve always had the same flaws. I love the chibi style,because it works so well in this game. I understand other won’t,but it works so much better in this than Links Awakening! Also New stuff not added shouldn’t drive down the rating for a game,because they’re faithful to the original games. Let games be what they are!… Expand
  31. Tragglix
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    Great experience very loyal to original game I love the chibi graphics and beautiful ambients
  32. GenkiYokota
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    Unlike ORAZ, this remake has a more reliable and conservative approach.
    Which is not all bad, in fact, it makes the game more nostalgic.
  33. Efan
    Jan 26, 2022
    8
    I should note I've never played the original games coming into this game but I can understand that it is very copy and paste.
    Regardless of that, it is a fresh new way to experience the Sinnoh region with small but like-able new features and add-ons. Having never played the original DP games , I rate this about 80/100, if I did play the original games, I imagine this score would be closer    I should note I've never played the original games coming into this game but I can understand that it is very copy and paste.
    Regardless of that, it is a fresh new way to experience the Sinnoh region with small but like-able new features and add-ons. Having never played the original DP games , I rate this about 80/100, if I did play the original games, I imagine this score would be closer to 70 than 80.    … Expand
  34. ducnam2005
    Jan 10, 2022
    8
    The game looks nice. It brings back our childhood. But it should be updated more about story and pokemon, like omega ruby and alpha sarpphire.
  35. MadBert91
    Jan 6, 2022
    8
    No sé que esperan los fans de pokémon de un remake.... En fin no hay nadie que le haga más daño a pokemon que el fan de pokemon. A mí me ha encantado el juego, se ve fantástico y es muy divertido.
  36. FireSonic
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    a fun game to play. extremely faithful remakes, and includes very little platinum content, but is still better than the original diamond and pearl.
  37. PMG-Writer
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    Nintendo managed two successful remakes for fans and children with Pokémon Radiant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl. The storyline is neat and drives us through the game. Thanks to the simple gameplay concept, both games are just fun to play and it motivates enormously to experience the familiar story and catch and train Pokémon. The graphical presentation and the background music areNintendo managed two successful remakes for fans and children with Pokémon Radiant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl. The storyline is neat and drives us through the game. Thanks to the simple gameplay concept, both games are just fun to play and it motivates enormously to experience the familiar story and catch and train Pokémon. The graphical presentation and the background music are successful and round off the good overall impression. Still, there are a few weak scenes in the remakes. Those who would like to play with Pokémons again should take a closer look for "Pokémon Brilliant Diamond" and "Pokémon Shining Pearl".… Expand
  38. Paps69
    Dec 23, 2021
    8
    I played trough all of BD and I honestly thought it was really good, even though it has some issues, but it is ok as it is ILCA that developed and it is their first game. Gameplay: 7,7
    Graphics: 8,3
    Boss Battles: 7,1
    Grand Underground: 9
    Overworld: 8,6
    Characters: 7,9
    Final Vote: 8,3
  39. LuigiCuau
    Dec 14, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un remake que pudo ser mejor pero no es malo, de momento lo estoy disfrutando incluso más que PKM Sword en su momento, pese a mi temor de que fuera exageradamente fácil como los últimos juegos de pkm (XY, OR.AS, Sun, Moon, US, UM y Sword) este juego em volvio a trasladar a esos años en que los juegos de PKM se llegan a complicar, donde me vi forzado a usar revives o posiones para curar a mis PKM en caso concreto en la liga PKM, tengo que decir que durante la aventura me limite para que mis PKM no subieran mucho de nivel pues no quería enfrentara los lideres con 10 nivelas más que sus PKM como vi en una imagen filtrada, y eso hizo que disfrutara más el juego, pero en la liga fue totalmente diferente, lleve a mi equipo completo y hasta la tercera vez la pude pasar, simplemente es un reto el el cambio de niveles es increíble, ademas de que los equipos están hechos competitiva mente con estrategias increíbles, cosa en en Sword no existe.

    Por otro lado pierdo horas en el sub suelo, atrapando PKM poruqe si hay algo que disfruto es juntar la pokedex y tener una especie de cada uno de los PKM que se pueden obtener en cada juego, el conseguir un PKM legendario de nuevo es un reto pues para poder ir a atrapar uno se necesitan algunos items que solo salen en el subsuelo y no son nada fácil de que salgan.

    Al final lo estoy disfrutando mucho, no tengo que pagar un DLC para sentir más completa la experiencia como con Sword, pero si se nota que el juego fue hecho a las prisas pues que tenga varios bugs y aunque ya actualizaron en juego aun hay varios gliches, es el resultado de que el juego no fue terminado correctamente, y mi otra queja es que falta items, no entiendo por que hay items de 7 generación como las mentas y chapas pero no hay otros items como el Eviolite, Assaul Best o la Wickness Pilicy.    … Expand
  40. Aeri
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    I played many, many, many hours on my original Pearl and many within Platinum. The Gen IV games were my absolute favorites and felt a great loss when I lost my carts. So when I heard of the BD/SP remakes I was absolutely thrilled.

    I loved how they've done this game and I will regale you with my favorite bits and WHY I love them so much. Grand Underground: My god, I've pretty sure    I played many, many, many hours on my original Pearl and many within Platinum. The Gen IV games were my absolute favorites and felt a great loss when I lost my carts. So when I heard of the BD/SP remakes I was absolutely thrilled.

    I loved how they've done this game and I will regale you with my favorite bits and WHY I love them so much.

    Grand Underground: My god, I've pretty sure most of my gametime has been spent down there. They did away with the bits which I found tiresome ("Growing" of orbs, Orbs having a multitude of levels and being eaten up with no change) and made it more streamlined with purpose. I do personally miss old secret bases, but the new ones having a purpose with statues is a worthy trade off and one I can get behind.

    The Graphics: Ok, unpopular opinion here, I enjoyed the graphics. The overworld "Cutesy" Sprites harken back to what we had, whilst trying to make a middle ground with the Switch's capabilities. I would've personally preferred the SW/SH graphics we got within the battles on the overworld, but I also doubt they would've worked too well with the layout of the game, I see no reason here to hate.

    Pokédex: Another unpopular opinion. Thank god they stuck to JUST the original dex's from the period. I find it ridiculous people expected to get anything beyond Gen IV in this game when it was announced many moons ago we'd never see a "Full national dex", it was on the cards this is how it'd be. I can only really say "Go cry into your cereal some more".

    There's so much more I want to go into, but I also feel these are the key points. I will also be curious as to whether all remasters will be handled by this "new" company from now on, allowing GameFreak to bring out new and varied Pokémon experiences which will be better, this is something noone seems to be talking about.    … Expand
  41. Horvy
    Dec 10, 2021
    8
    I have played Pokémon Platinum and this game was really good. The UI is slightly clunky but I think that is the only negative finding.
  42. SuperkenGaming
    Dec 8, 2021
    8
    Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
    my first pokemon game in a long time
    I havnt played a base line pokemon game since silver way back in the day, so I was excited to hop back into the remake of the 4th gen.. and while this game is great, its just not as magic as I remember pokemon games being.. The 4th en of pokemon introduces 107 new pokemon and none of them are really any    Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
    my first pokemon game in a long time
    I havnt played a base line pokemon game since silver way back in the day, so I was excited to hop back into the remake of the 4th gen.. and while this game is great, its just not as magic as I remember pokemon games being.. The 4th en of pokemon introduces 107 new pokemon and none of them are really any exciting, as usual you start by choosing your favorite starter, and this time youre on a journey to stop team galactic whos going to these lakes and snatching up the regions legendary pokemon… and the story is pretty straightforward and therefor not really all that interesting..
    Diamond and Pearl are very straightforward games in general, go through the routes, building up your team of pokemon which btw share exp from the start, so I had to do absolutely 0 grinding to beat this game… go to the gyms, take town the leader, get a badge, get an ability to progress through the world, an ability that you don’t have to attach to a pokemon to use, another change I love vs back in the day.. so no longer are you forced to have a party of pokemon for certain moves to progress the game, you no longer have to save spots in their move sets for a move you don’t really care about all that much..
    But that’s it, that’s the game.. 30 hours of go from this town to this town… It was enjoyable but it was also a bit of a disappointment.. this wasn’t a world or story ill remember, there are no cool mysteries to solve in each town, they all kind of blend together.. This is probably one of the most forgettable monster collecting games ive every played..
    That being said its still pokemon, its still addicting to build the best team possible trying to catch them all if you care to…
    While this isn’t a journey ill remember, its still one im glad I took
    I give Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
    an 8/10    … Expand
  43. PixelatedOdyssy
    Dec 7, 2021
    9
    I love this game, I grew up playing the original on the DS and this hits the nostalgia hard. Putting that aside, these are still good games.
    Are they perfect? no
    Are they fun and true to the original? yes the good: I feel like most of the people giving bad reviews expected as drastic of a change as we saw with sword and shield, which this game was never supposed to be. It has tons of    I love this game, I grew up playing the original on the DS and this hits the nostalgia hard. Putting that aside, these are still good games.
    Are they perfect? no
    Are they fun and true to the original? yes

    the good: I feel like most of the people giving bad reviews expected as drastic of a change as we saw with sword and shield, which this game was never supposed to be. It has tons of extra pre and post game content, quality of life changes, and everything you loved from the originals. This game was not marketed as or meant to be something more than a remake that's faithful to the original. There are new legendries, extra battles, easier shiny hunting, the new XP sharing system, and the game is more challenging than the originals at a lot of points. Basically if you like pokemon or liked the original games you will like this game.

    the bad: the price, $60 or $120 for both, is steep. I think $30 would be a much more fair price for one game. There were people who experienced soft locks and bugs, I was not one of those people. Since the 1.1.2 patch, all of those issues have been fixed. I know a lot of people wish they could turn off the new leveling system, I think that should be an option as well, but I also don't mind the XP sharing system. They added a penalty for time skips, so if you change your clock time manually then all timed events (trees, berries, timed pokemon, etc) will freeze for 24 hours. I hate this penalty, as they kept in the annoying timed events like trees taking six hour to find pokemon and berries taking hours of time to grow; they should've found a middle ground. They kept the original battle tower and shop, I think this is bad because the grind to level up pokemon post game takes a long time - I like how easy it was in sword to get XP or rare candies to level up and try new teams, this is a quality of life thing that should've been added. I also think they should've kept the sword and shield shiny hunting and IV hunting methods, the new additions are good, but not preferred imo.

    the mixed: some people complain that there are glitches you can exploit to duplicate pokemon and items, I personally think these are fun and since they only effect your offline play that they do not hinder the game or other people at all. There are also glitches that let you get timed event pokemon early, since this only effects offline play, I don't see it as an issue and it lets you play the game at your own pace. The post game grind feels like its too much, in order to get legendries you need to do a lot of tedious farming, this could've been optimized better.

    Overall. the games are what they were marketed to be, a new coat of paint with a few quality of life features added. This game is far better, especially after the patch, (although its annoying they didn't fix the issues beforehand) than the user score suggests. Its worth playing.    … Expand
  44. SamL01
    Dec 7, 2021
    10
    If you like the previous Pokémon games, you’ll love this! This game looks amazing, the gameplay is brilliant and it’s exactly what I was hoping for
  45. SnRise
    Dec 7, 2021
    10
    They buffed Cynthia which was desperately needed.
    10/10, would love to get roflstomped again.
  46. JCgamer18
    Dec 5, 2021
    8
    This is a very faithful remake. honestly a little too faithful. a lot of its shortcomings are removed in exp share being always on to the underground. Its still a great game and honestly its not changed that much from the og DP. The underground where non dex pokemon hide and no more hms make this game so much more enjoyable this time around and the improved exp restructure removes a ton ofThis is a very faithful remake. honestly a little too faithful. a lot of its shortcomings are removed in exp share being always on to the underground. Its still a great game and honestly its not changed that much from the og DP. The underground where non dex pokemon hide and no more hms make this game so much more enjoyable this time around and the improved exp restructure removes a ton of the grind. The music is top notch as always.

    That being said my biggest problem is that its too faithful in a bad way. instead of using platinums fixed routing and readjustments it sticks to DPs version. a good instance of this is when you get your starter. in platinum they give it to you very fast rather than going through a custcene. the other big problem i had was single use TMs which they give you TMs so easy that it makes removing this feature pointless.

    Overall this game was fun and its faster pace made it more enjoyable than the original game. If you liked diamond and pearl its worth getting these games.    … Expand
  47. classytagz
    Dec 5, 2021
    8
    Absolutely beautiful game, and great remake. The only issue I have with it is the friendship system, which can be very overpowered at times, and annoying because it add MORE text boxes in battle.
    Other than that, incredibly nostalgic to revisit Sinnoh, and with it looking prettier than ever, I am very happy with these games.
    Solid 8.5-9 out of 10.
  48. CDizzness
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    Awesome remaster, awesome graphics, I'm glued. Not a perfect game, but not a 0 either. This is leaps and bounds better than Lets Go Pikachu/Eevee, some elements in regards to Sword/Shield have been taken away. All in all nothing I miss. I also love experience share. It makes it easier to hop online; making Pokemon feel more "Call Of Duty-ish" in that respect. Which for me is fine. TheAwesome remaster, awesome graphics, I'm glued. Not a perfect game, but not a 0 either. This is leaps and bounds better than Lets Go Pikachu/Eevee, some elements in regards to Sword/Shield have been taken away. All in all nothing I miss. I also love experience share. It makes it easier to hop online; making Pokemon feel more "Call Of Duty-ish" in that respect. Which for me is fine. The controls on the d-pad I'll admit are not great, but it's clear this was made for the analogue stick this time around. If you haven't played Diamond or Pearl I 100% recommend this. If you are a veteran and legacy player, you may or may not like this.… Expand
  49. Judewjb
    Nov 30, 2021
    9
    I have never played gen 4 up until this point. And I was pleasantly surprised. The main story is decent for the most part. The gameplay is surprisingly engaging considering how old the core gameplay is. At first the art-style was not great for me; however it is more unique than sword and shield so slight bonus for something a little mor unique. The new stuff they added like the grandI have never played gen 4 up until this point. And I was pleasantly surprised. The main story is decent for the most part. The gameplay is surprisingly engaging considering how old the core gameplay is. At first the art-style was not great for me; however it is more unique than sword and shield so slight bonus for something a little mor unique. The new stuff they added like the grand underground and the new Pokémon you can catch because of it is very engaging. The mining mini game is shallow but still fun to collect the different statues and new items. The original diamond and pearl was already solid. ILCA made a already great game into a better one. $60 might be a little much for those who just see it as a Ds game that got a “face lift”. But many Pokémon fans; especially those who have not played gen 4 will make this game a fine addition to their collection. Also, WAY better than the dumpster fire disguised as Pokémon: Sword and Shield.… Expand
  50. Syhlcam
    Nov 29, 2021
    8
    Pokémon Diamant Étincelant et Perle Scintillante sont tout deux d’excellent jeux. L’aventure qu’il propose reste excellente, même si elle est des plus classique. On reste sur des expériences de combats très bonne ainsi que des défis face aux arènes agréable, bien que le jeu soit assez simple. Heureusement que la Ligue Pokémon et son accès relève le niveau de difficulté.
    Bien qu’il y ait    Pokémon Diamant Étincelant et Perle Scintillante sont tout deux d’excellent jeux. L’aventure qu’il propose reste excellente, même si elle est des plus classique. On reste sur des expériences de combats très bonne ainsi que des défis face aux arènes agréable, bien que le jeu soit assez simple. Heureusement que la Ligue Pokémon et son accès relève le niveau de difficulté.
    Bien qu’il y ait peu de nouveauté, les jeux possèdent toujours un contenu énorme et qui c’est encore agrandi. Néanmoins le jeu souffre sur le plan technique avec peu d’ambitions et un jeu très flou, joué en portable c’est un peu mieux. Mais dans l’ensemble les jeux sont bons et offre à chacun une grande aventure.

    Full test >> https://bit.ly/3lfE04E    … Expand
  51. sheep255174
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    They could have done more and done it in a more refined art style but the music is just perfect and overall a nice remaster although not a real remake.
  52. Arturos
    Nov 28, 2021
    9
    Pure nostalgia, the game is a faithful remake with small features, but with great elegance in its gameplay The game is still really fun!
  53. KarbonatErol
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    Sehr geiles Remake hätte einige Platin Elemente übernehmen können aber ansonsten gut sehr nostalgisch.
  54. Daitya
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    Un buen y pulido apartado gráfico, banda sonora mejorada, un remake fiel con mejoras, escenarios preciosos en las batallas, un aspecto visual en los combates mejorado(mejor que Espada/Escudo), más postgame que el original... No sé que más decir.

    Polished graphics, upgrade soundtrack, a faithful remake with improvements, beautiful backgrounds in battles, an improved visual aspect in    Un buen y pulido apartado gráfico, banda sonora mejorada, un remake fiel con mejoras, escenarios preciosos en las batallas, un aspecto visual en los combates mejorado(mejor que Espada/Escudo), más postgame que el original... No sé que más decir.

    Polished graphics, upgrade soundtrack, a faithful remake with improvements, beautiful backgrounds in battles, an improved visual aspect in battles (better than Sword / Shield), more postgame than the original...    … Expand
  55. ArchDragon414
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    I played the original Pokemon Diamond as my first ever Pokemon game and I think this is a very faithful remake of the game. I'm thoroughly enjoying the nostalgia trip from playing this again. What's even better they've improved some of the negatives that the original game had, by adding XP sharing to the whole party to make the game less of a grind. Also the fact that the character canI played the original Pokemon Diamond as my first ever Pokemon game and I think this is a very faithful remake of the game. I'm thoroughly enjoying the nostalgia trip from playing this again. What's even better they've improved some of the negatives that the original game had, by adding XP sharing to the whole party to make the game less of a grind. Also the fact that the character can move faster and in 360 degree directions is awesome. I also like the reworked Pokemon underground area as well, a genius way of introducing some of the "Wild Area" mechanics that Sword and Shield has, into this version.… Expand
  56. WillianDs
    Nov 27, 2021
    8
    Mi opinión personal, el juego no cambia la formula de pokemon, gráficamente esta muy bien, no sale de lo normal, las músicas muy originales, y la temática de pokemon en su habitual concepto, que es lo que quieren, es un pokemon y nada mas, si te gusta pokemon, cómpralo así de simple.
  57. xipimax
    Nov 26, 2021
    8
    Una sorpresa bastante agradable, es muy respetuoso con el original pero no tiene miedo de cambiar aquello que debia ser cambiado, tiene muchas mejoras de caldiad de vida, contenido nuevo y algunso añadidos que vienen directo del platino, en general es bastante redondo y es mejor que la version ofiginal.

    El unico problema quizas es que la progresion esta un poco rota al principio porque    Una sorpresa bastante agradable, es muy respetuoso con el original pero no tiene miedo de cambiar aquello que debia ser cambiado, tiene muchas mejoras de caldiad de vida, contenido nuevo y algunso añadidos que vienen directo del platino, en general es bastante redondo y es mejor que la version ofiginal.

    El unico problema quizas es que la progresion esta un poco rota al principio porque el repartir exp te bastante nivel con varios pokemons y los entrenadores caen de un golpe y los lideres de gimnasio tambien (como en el original realmente, pero tenias que hacer mas cambios de pokemon), pero a cambio los pokemons de los lideres estan diseñados de forma mucho mas competitiva y algunos combates son igual o incluso mas dificiles que en el original, notese sobretodo la liga pokemon, donde el salto respecto al original es bastante notable, todos los pokemons tienen algun objeto y tienen iv y EV bastante notables, siendo garchom el mas significativo, 31iv a todo y EV a velicidad y ataque, es mas rapido que un infernape sin EV bien subidos varios niveles por encima y mata a palkia de una garra dragon (y a cualquier bixo no resistente tambien en verdad).    … Expand
  58. bladeRoller
    Nov 26, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So to say these are bad remakes, is just untrue. The visuals, surprisingly for once from a pokemon game, are actually quite good. The in combat maps are gorgeous, and *finally* match the location you started the battle. The pokemon move animations are FAR BETTER than the last 2 entries, and even approach collisseum levels of quality. The story and game is faithful in all the right ways, and even improved upon some quality of life aspects. You can now access the box from anywhere, and you get the running shoes much earlier. You can move on any axis or on the grid depending on your inputs. You grand underground now gives you access to a greater selection of pokemon, allowing you to tailor your team better in the early game, and is far more robust. In the grand underground you can now collect cool statues of some of your favourite pokemon, in various raritiy. Those statues affect the odds of what wild pokemon youll find roaming the underground's many unique underground biomes. This adda a great deal of extra exploration, and gameplay to the original titles. Additionally, theyve added a helpful tip in the menu on where you should go next if you wish to progress the main story.

    Some cons, I feel that the choice of the chibi aesthetic while in the overworld is cute and all, but this game was deserving of a much more cinematic overworld to match its beautiful in combat visuals and overworld environments. They already made the more humanoid models, they should have had them be the overworld models, if simplified for the switch's limited graphic capabilities. The grand underground secret bases no longer offer furniture, which is very dissapointing for many who used them as an outlet for creativity. This didnt need to be taken away, and would have worked fine with the statues. There are some minor graphical errors that rarely occur. People can potentially hard lock themselves by saving in nefarious locations, they should have a "return to entrance" option built in.

    While the outfits being changeable is a great improvement, they should include more, or at least give more freedom in character creation (hair and eye colours, skin tones). These would be simple to implement. As it is, the options are quite limited. I hope for an update soon.

    In summary, these are fantastic remakes, with some needed small improvements. I also believe they made some creative decisions i disagree with, but are not inherently bad. The chibi models look fine enough, and they serve their purpose well, the game DOES feel like, in all the best ways, the original game.    … Expand
  59. skyklei
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. perfect

    i like the game because i always remember how i played it on my ds and i like the new version too    … Expand
  60. Mikahora
    Nov 26, 2021
    8
    I haven't done completely the game yet, but I think is really a good remake. I don't understand why the people are making some bad reviews... The chibi characters looks so cute, the game is gorgeous, and the music (even there were so bad rumors about it) is amazing. Also, I found difficulties in some battles, like Venus of Team Galaxy, or the Leader of the gym, Brega...

    I think it's a    I haven't done completely the game yet, but I think is really a good remake. I don't understand why the people are making some bad reviews... The chibi characters looks so cute, the game is gorgeous, and the music (even there were so bad rumors about it) is amazing. Also, I found difficulties in some battles, like Venus of Team Galaxy, or the Leader of the gym, Brega...

    I think it's a really good game and fun, because we have the underground game too. If we are complaining about a game that still has this mini-game, I don't really understand them at all.
    I have 22 hours in the game, and I have to challenge 5 leaders, Pokémon League and postgame yet. And I feel it like a really good videogame to spend time on! So please, enjoy it and I really recommend it! By the way, it's quite better than Pokémon Sword/Shield, in my opinion. :)    … Expand
  61. Frederico98
    Nov 25, 2021
    8
    A good Pokémon game. Could be better, could be worse. It's a nostalgic experience that will make you fall in love with Pokémon again if you haven't played in years. A must have for those who never experienced Sinnoh in the first place.
  62. DracomStark
    Nov 25, 2021
    9
    Mejor juego de pokemon en Nintendo switch aunque no el remake que nos merecíamos.
  63. Bloodowolf
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Ich finde Pokemon Brillanter Diamant Sehr Gut.
    Ich mag den Chibi Style.Meiner Meinung nach das beste Switch Pokemon Spiel
  64. DerOstfriese
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    In my opinion i think the games are good and ilca did a good job with the games
  65. Halfking
    Nov 24, 2021
    9
    Honestly, people are way to critical and find the littlest things to nitpick. The game was and still is an awesome experience and i was hyped from start to finish. The Elite 4 offers a great challenge with smarter AI and strategy and i didn't feel over levelled as people complain about (highest mon 72) i highly recommend playing if you like the series.
  66. monarch250
    Nov 24, 2021
    9
    Nostalgia done right!

    This game is made to be very faithful to the original releases and ILCA does a wonderful job of that. Obviously many Pokémon fans would want all the original's wrinkles to be ironed out, but I don't think that was the goal here. The Art Style gets a lot of hate, but this game is gorgeous, the battle animations are great, the character models have ... well....    Nostalgia done right!

    This game is made to be very faithful to the original releases and ILCA does a wonderful job of that. Obviously many Pokémon fans would want all the original's wrinkles to be ironed out, but I don't think that was the goal here.

    The Art Style gets a lot of hate, but this game is gorgeous, the battle animations are great, the character models have ... well.... character and the shadow, reflection and water effects are the best in the series. BONUS: It also runs flawlessly on the switch!

    Long story short... this is a great game and you should buy it. Give ILCA a chance to do more, for their first kick at the Pokémon can, they did amazing.    … Expand
  67. Phantasmagarlic
    Nov 24, 2021
    8
    A super solid remake not quite as good as hgss or Oras, but at least as good as fire red and leaf green Don't listen to user ratings this boi was review bombed like crazy, seriously obscuring the possibility of an accurate overall score

    Most negative reviews are nitpicking hardcore fans whose gripes don't affect most other players Get the game! Enjoy it! If you like Pokemon games or gen 4    A super solid remake not quite as good as hgss or Oras, but at least as good as fire red and leaf green Don't listen to user ratings this boi was review bombed like crazy, seriously obscuring the possibility of an accurate overall score

    Most negative reviews are nitpicking hardcore fans whose gripes don't affect most other players Get the game! Enjoy it!
    If you like Pokemon games or gen 4 this one's for you!    … Expand
  68. jayo1990
    Nov 24, 2021
    8
    It's not a great game by any means, but it does the job for me. I haven't played the original versions but I did play a lot of the other pokemon games. I like how this is a more traditional slow paced pokemon game. It really reminds me of playing pokemon silver when I was a kid. The story is allright, the design could have been a lot better (like let's go?). I can see why it might be a bitIt's not a great game by any means, but it does the job for me. I haven't played the original versions but I did play a lot of the other pokemon games. I like how this is a more traditional slow paced pokemon game. It really reminds me of playing pokemon silver when I was a kid. The story is allright, the design could have been a lot better (like let's go?). I can see why it might be a bit disappointing for who has played the old ones.… Expand
  69. Nierusuki
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    I'm having a lot of fun, I think this is a great game compared to what sword and shield was.
  70. PokeMasta
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    Dark Souls of Pokemon games. Just git gut and don't whine about difficulty level.
  71. Skwunjo
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    This game gets a 10/10 for being a faithful remake with some of the best in-battle graphics Pokemon has to offer. It's very faithful to the original games with major quality of life improvements. Underground has been overhauled but my only complaint is secret bases have no furniture now. It is clear that ILCA put time and effort into this game, and it's impressive as it's their first bigThis game gets a 10/10 for being a faithful remake with some of the best in-battle graphics Pokemon has to offer. It's very faithful to the original games with major quality of life improvements. Underground has been overhauled but my only complaint is secret bases have no furniture now. It is clear that ILCA put time and effort into this game, and it's impressive as it's their first big game project as they've only helped with games on the side. The music is extremely good. If someone says the game is buggy, it's because they pirated the game and weren't able to get the update. Ignore the 0ratings for they're review bombing this game and have severe cases of autism. You'll see that they mostly have the two sinnoh remakes as the only game they're scoring sometimes next to Persona or SMTV getting a 10/10. This is due to an extreme case of mental illness and they've ruined the entire SMT franchise as a whole so just ignore them.… Expand
  72. Ufospace
    Nov 23, 2021
    8
    Pokémon Diamante Lucente rappresenta probabilmente il miglior prodotto pokémon da Bianco e Nero 2, questo è dovuto principalmente al gioco di base non lo nego, ma è un piacere trovare un ottimo game design ed un eccellente world building dopo essere stati abituati a quelle ciofeche di spada e scudo. Consiglio questo gioco a chiunque non abbia giocato la quarta generazione e ai veterani perPokémon Diamante Lucente rappresenta probabilmente il miglior prodotto pokémon da Bianco e Nero 2, questo è dovuto principalmente al gioco di base non lo nego, ma è un piacere trovare un ottimo game design ed un eccellente world building dopo essere stati abituati a quelle ciofeche di spada e scudo. Consiglio questo gioco a chiunque non abbia giocato la quarta generazione e ai veterani per ricordarsi come un prodotto pokémon DEVE essere.… Expand
  73. mepphy
    Nov 23, 2021
    9
    A good game overall. Animation got Better compared to Sword and shield and the camera in Battle gets Better angle to let the player see the difference in height from Pokémons. Graphic Is most point Is stunning, Ilca was able to do a very good job on the overworld Hard notes is the chibi artstyle which Is kinda off putting.
  74. Pudi
    Nov 23, 2021
    9
    Game plays smoothly and the graphics are great. Despite me not liking the Chibi style when the Trailer dropped, I quickly got used to it. The only negative thing I can say about the remake is the Exp. Share
  75. bebethegamer
    Nov 23, 2021
    9
    The game is great. I love the art style and the music. The fights are on-par with the old game in terms of difficulty, and there's a few QOL changes like not needing a HM slave anymore. Although the game has a few minor shortcomings like all TMs are limited again. I would recommend this to anyone who want to enjoy the sinnoh region again.
  76. Minato-Arisato
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    El estado actual de Pokémon es mas que envidiable y estas entregas, tanto Diamond y Pearl, son un demostración mas, junto a anteriores juegos que también me encantaron como Sol y Luna, Espada y Escudo y ORAZ.
    Al principio el apartado técnico puede desagradar, pero cuando uno se acostumbra, interiorizas el aspecto chibi al instante y comprendes que es para dar la mayor sensación de    El estado actual de Pokémon es mas que envidiable y estas entregas, tanto Diamond y Pearl, son un demostración mas, junto a anteriores juegos que también me encantaron como Sol y Luna, Espada y Escudo y ORAZ.
    Al principio el apartado técnico puede desagradar, pero cuando uno se acostumbra, interiorizas el aspecto chibi al instante y comprendes que es para dar la mayor sensación de nostalgia posible.
    Los combates pokémon siempre son un deleite, y la historia de Sinnoh es de las mejores que haya creado el buen estudio que es Game Freak.
    ILCA ha sabido tomar la batuta mientras el nuevo titulo Leyendas Arceus esta por venir.
    Por el momento, casi todos los Pokémon de Switch me han sorprendido gratamente.    … Expand
  77. tiloba
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Shin Megami Tensei V renovates the series with high quality models, an addictive combat with add ons such the Magatsuhi skills and one of the most customizable Jrpgs that i ever played. The maps, with its heavy focus on exploration, give the player good hours of fun. All that with an amazing soundntrack created by Ryota Kozuka Sensei. Despite the limited Switch Hardware, which seems toShin Megami Tensei V renovates the series with high quality models, an addictive combat with add ons such the Magatsuhi skills and one of the most customizable Jrpgs that i ever played. The maps, with its heavy focus on exploration, give the player good hours of fun. All that with an amazing soundntrack created by Ryota Kozuka Sensei. Despite the limited Switch Hardware, which seems to push back the potential of the game, SMT V sure is one of the best Jrpgs available on the Switch rn.

    A must play for anyone interested in a challenging gameplay    … Expand
  78. ponafiel
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Go play a real monster collecting game like Shin Megami Tensei instead of this crashgrab
  79. Osel
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    It is a very good mainline Pokemon game that goes back to the old classic formula and turns out to be good.
  80. KaysarLein
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Very enjoyable, whether or not you have played its versions of DS, graphics, music and very good added changes and a postgame in which you will not get bored of doing things.
  81. sethdean0
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    This game has been remastered very well. You have to look at through remaster eyes...
    It's not a next gen Pokemon game. It's amazing.
  82. CMGPUR
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    A 6.1? Seriously? I'm starting to think that there is a growing trend in this site to review-bomb anything that comes out without any valid reasoning. I get the new Battlefield and COD because both DICE and Activision clearly have proven again that they don't care about the consumers so long as people keep buying their lackluster games. You can see the irony on B2042 being one of Steam'sA 6.1? Seriously? I'm starting to think that there is a growing trend in this site to review-bomb anything that comes out without any valid reasoning. I get the new Battlefield and COD because both DICE and Activision clearly have proven again that they don't care about the consumers so long as people keep buying their lackluster games. You can see the irony on B2042 being one of Steam's worst reviewed games ever and still being in the top 10 games being played. I can also see mixed or bad reviews of mediocre remasters like the GTA trilogy but this remake is in my opinion, one textbook example of how to make a fantastic and faithful adaptation of a beloved classic. The game's characters are Chibi, something that really doesn't detract at all because it feels like a throwback to the classic top-down games that preceded it. The graphics look great and the performance is spot on. The game retains absolutely everything in terms of the story, the places, the characters, the music and expands on the post game content heavily. It features a massive underground map so that you can catch many older generation Pokémon and while it can be grindy at times in terms of catching specific legendaries, its still very addicting. The game wasn't hard at all though but it more than made for it on the Pokémon League. Sinnoh still has the hardest league and final champion of every mainline game so my Pokémon really had to sweat to win it. The game is honestly perfect and that's because they gave this remake project to ILCA, a company that actually cares and respect the originals. Game Freak has lost its touch heavily and cannot make good Pokémon games anymore. They should just stick to printing money like Rockstar, Activision, and EA.… Expand
  83. Kelv89
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game. Faithful remake of the classics. What more could you ask for? Very good visuals very reminiscent of the ds era.
  84. liathwulf
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    yo, I really liked this. I know it's not shiny like nu pokemon, but I don't like nu pokemon. I'm docking points for sure for not including platinum content, because they have no excuse. But even not being a huge fan of diamond and pearl I consider this game way better than sun/moon/sword/shield/x/y, because it a lot less linear and feels way more like a pokemon adventure used to back inyo, I really liked this. I know it's not shiny like nu pokemon, but I don't like nu pokemon. I'm docking points for sure for not including platinum content, because they have no excuse. But even not being a huge fan of diamond and pearl I consider this game way better than sun/moon/sword/shield/x/y, because it a lot less linear and feels way more like a pokemon adventure used to back in the day. And honestly for people who don't feel that way about pokemon too, like the new stuff is just too far off, you might not like this.… Expand
  85. FriendlyDM2
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    I’ve enjoyed this game a lot!

    Seeing Pokémon Diamond and Pearl in 3D like this was a lot of fun. At first, I didn’t enjoy the overworld style in the trailers all that much, but that feeling quickly faded away as I played the game. Small adjustments which have been made to the game to make some quality of life changes have been very welcome! The battle system is snappy and doesn’t waste    I’ve enjoyed this game a lot!

    Seeing Pokémon Diamond and Pearl in 3D like this was a lot of fun. At first, I didn’t enjoy the overworld style in the trailers all that much, but that feeling quickly faded away as I played the game. Small adjustments which have been made to the game to make some quality of life changes have been very welcome! The battle system is snappy and doesn’t waste any of your time!

    The Grand Underground is a lot of fun, has been made a bit more simple in comparison to the originals on the Nintendo DS and have been expanded at the same time, now including wild Pokémon to catch and train against!

    The inclusion of the Experience Share for every one of your party members shaves off a lot of time previously spent sending out your weakest Pokémon, switching to a stronger one and then finishing the battle, or being able to only train one Pokémon at a time with a single Experience Share Hold Item, which makes it a LOT easier to help evolve Pokémon for completing your Pokédex!

    All in all, I’ve been having a lot of fun with this game, though I personally see this as more of a €40,00 title, rather than a full-price one. I would have wanted to see even MORE from this remake than what we got. I can recommend this game for sure though!    … Expand
  86. DistantKingdom
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    I misjudged this cute title, at first I was reluctant to the idea that the characters were so chibi and poorly defined, but it's something that you learn to tolerate and love.
    The fighting is surprisingly fun and even difficult at some points, it's faster than its original games, and artistically, the reorchestrated music and NPC's models have been revamped in an excellent way.
    I must    I misjudged this cute title, at first I was reluctant to the idea that the characters were so chibi and poorly defined, but it's something that you learn to tolerate and love.
    The fighting is surprisingly fun and even difficult at some points, it's faster than its original games, and artistically, the reorchestrated music and NPC's models have been revamped in an excellent way.
    I must thank and congratulate ILCA and Game Freak for doing such a good job.    … Expand
  87. Castdeath97
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    It's good .... don't get the fuss, not an overly impressive nor overly bad game. Good fun if you like a standard Pokemon adventure with insanely good music. Graphics are chibi style and if that is something that bothers you too much you are already decided anyway ... they are okay in person, it's no Link's Awakening but it has its moments and chibi villains are just cutely funny in a goodIt's good .... don't get the fuss, not an overly impressive nor overly bad game. Good fun if you like a standard Pokemon adventure with insanely good music. Graphics are chibi style and if that is something that bothers you too much you are already decided anyway ... they are okay in person, it's no Link's Awakening but it has its moments and chibi villains are just cutely funny in a good way. Difficulty seems to be better than your standard Pokemon game though it does seem to be messing a some of the stuff that made Sword and Shield really good.

    8/10 seems to be a fair score to me, it's good and that's about it for me.    … Expand
  88. Desamon
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Excellent Game, please don’t listen to the 0 ratings it’s just ridiculous. This game actually has some soul put into it
  89. Merfy
    Nov 21, 2021
    8
    I grew up playing Pokémon games on the Gameboy like many others, Emerald was the last one I played many years ago so I was excited to see what Gen 4 had to offer. I had been craving a traditional Pokémon experience on the Switch ever since it came out and these remasters are exactly what I was looking for.
    The graphics are similar to Link's Awakening in appearance, music is top notch just    I grew up playing Pokémon games on the Gameboy like many others, Emerald was the last one I played many years ago so I was excited to see what Gen 4 had to offer. I had been craving a traditional Pokémon experience on the Switch ever since it came out and these remasters are exactly what I was looking for.
    The graphics are similar to Link's Awakening in appearance, music is top notch just like in Emerald and the game runs at 30fps. One major flaw with the game is that it is far too easy, most of the time I just breeze through battles one shotting everything in sight. Great game but a hard mode or some difficulty settings would have been a nice addition for those looking for a proper challenge.

    Overall I highly recommend this game to people who are new to Diamond/Pearl, I am not sure how it compares to the originals so this review is for players who have never played them before.    … Expand
  90. YanManXplore
    Nov 21, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This review contains will conatin spoilers be warned: I think this game is good/solid. Sure it's not the Sinnoh Remake that could have been but for what it is it's very passable. It's certainly at the very least the best Pokemon game on the Switch (in my opinion) at the time of writing this. If no one wants to read the entire thing I'll have a TLDR at the bottom:

    Some Pro's In my opinion:

    - The Sinnoh Region is still full of content Contests, Ball Customization, Hidden Caves and other Areas, etc. For those who don't know there probably are also going to be events regarding Darkrai, Shaymin, and Arceus again and its just like the classic games where you actually have to go to a new area and catch them as opposed to just receiving them from a random NPC in the Pokecenter.

    -The "graphics" are great in terms of the lighting, the water especially(seriously the water is awesome), and most of the background's in battles, the "chbi"ness of it is a little more divisive but I find it cute. When the game switches into battle mode the full sized character models also look well rendered.

    -The Removal of HM Slaves (don't really need to elaborate)

    -The Grand Underground is pretty big I'd even say it's more interesting than even the Wild Area as it's pretty much the same concept and is all pretty much flat land. However there's also the nice mini-game of mining which returns and the environments are cooler . It also adds in some more fire types and you can catch every starter from every region that's Gen 4 and below.

    -The Postgame: There's actually some good content. Gym leader rematches with competitive teams/movesets and a they use their Platinum Mons and have IVS. A Lvl. 100 Giratina super boss for his Origin form orb at Ranmas Park, Elite 4 Rematches with competitive teams/movesets and IV's ex. Aaron has a Lvl. 77 Heracross with guts and a flame orb on his 2nd rematch, Ranmas Park, and pretty much the same post game from Diamond and Pearl which honestly is only slightly not as good as Platinum's.

    - Following Pokemon(most of the time) It is cool that they have this. But there are times when they're a little annoying. Their walk speed isn't always in sync and because they're an actual object you just run into them and have to push them to get across sometimes. They also get stuck in some areas and have to teleport to you. It's fine for the most part though.

    -Miscellaneous: Different Outfits, Waaay Faster than Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, The Music is great and they even have DS Sounds in post game so you can listen to it as a bunch of MIDI's lol.

    - Good Intro for kids of this generation. I think Teens/Adults may find it less challenging than the Originals. But and this is just speculation I think the difficulty of this game can be a good challenge for kids. Mars's fight actually scared me a bit and any kid choosing Chimchar better grind to get a Monferno/Power up Punch before that first gym. And let's not forget Cynthia and Her 2 rematches all with stated perfect IV mons, a competitively viable team, and her Garchomp.

    Some Cons:

    - Removal of furniture/customizability for secret bases. Weird Decision on ILCA's part to not just have secret bases back entirely.

    - No On/Off toggle for EXP. All opinions/gameplay may vary but having the EXP. All makes the middle game really easy PROVIDED that you fought 90% of the trainers, explored every single area, and fought like 80% of wild encounters. It is a bit more manageable in early game since there aren't that many trainers/high level pokemon but middle game is kind of easy to clear. I had to try and avoid battling so much in order to be on curve. It is a bit better than previous entries as you're mons will only be slightly higher than the gym leaders. But It can be really abused. (Especially with the Grand Underground)

    - Slight Lack of Platinum Content ex; Battle Frontier, Resort villa, platinum story (there is a "distortion room" for Ranmas park but not a distortion world) While it sucks that this game is lacking these. I think the content added supplements most of these losses.

    - Return of Breakable TM's really weird choice but Is only an issue for those who are attempting competitive. In honesty I believe competitive will probably be staying in Sword and Shield. However I think this game also has a chance for it's own competitive scene. But VGC will most likely stay in SWSH.

    - Sound effects sometimes cut in and out(Idk if that's just me) not too big but it made me pause sometimes to think about it.

    - I bumped into stuff a bit because the chibi is a lot bigger than what I was expecting It was a little annoying not gonna lie. (This might just be a me problem)

    TLDR: I think this game is worth trying. At least if anything try it for the post game, the grand underground, and the chance to replay/start sinnoh with a new coat of paint.    … Expand
  91. eeyk
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Great game i hope they will release more pokemons with this engine, It reminds me of the old style of pokemon. Pokemon shield and sword were very bad and before those sun and moon sucked too. So i'm happy that after 4 yesrs there is finally a pokemon game i can enjoy.
  92. CanadianNetFlix
    Nov 21, 2021
    9
    It's fun, you can catch ANYONE YOU RUN INTO regardless of badges or stuff. You're free. It's a very great remake and if I had limited money, I'd pick this up as the best pokemon on switch.
  93. JungleAtk
    Nov 21, 2021
    9
    A very fun game. Faithful to the original while adding a few thing to spruce it up. I feel like it’s a bit more difficult than previous entries have been and I welcome that as I’ve felt more recent entries have literally been 1 hit battles. Thankfully this doesn’t happen nearly as often or at least it hasn’t in my case so far. Only a few times have I 1 hit an opponent and it was mostly dueA very fun game. Faithful to the original while adding a few thing to spruce it up. I feel like it’s a bit more difficult than previous entries have been and I welcome that as I’ve felt more recent entries have literally been 1 hit battles. Thankfully this doesn’t happen nearly as often or at least it hasn’t in my case so far. Only a few times have I 1 hit an opponent and it was mostly due to being a much higher level and having a type advantage. I enjoy the chibi graphical style for the overworld and find that it is reminiscent of the older DS games. I don’t remember anyone having an issue with X and Ys or OR/AS chibi style, why all the hate for it now?

    I don’t understand all the negative reviews. Is the lack of platinum game elements disappointing? A bit yes. Is it game breaking? No, at least not for me. Modern More recent Pokémon games are constantly throwing new gimmicks at the series to keep it fresh. Megas, Z-moves, V-max, wild area, regional variants. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl take the series back to a more simplistic period and I find it quite refreshing amidst the all numerous features and additions that the modern games have jam packed into them. These are classic DS era Pokémon remakes with only a few frills here and there. Sorry if you were expecting this to be some super ultra remaster of the century, it’s just classic Pokémon. Honestly that’s all I wanted and ILCA delivered.    … Expand
  94. Shaddyslim
    Nov 21, 2021
    8
    At least a good remaster, better than that stupid GTA theology anyway.....
  95. Lilpain1997
    Nov 21, 2021
    8
    To those review bombing... Stop you look stupid as this is very clearly not a 0 or even less than a 6 if you like Pokémon in anyway shape or form. To put it short its DP but with added content and QOL improvements. I see a lot of dumb comments here saying its a broken game or FPS is terrible or that the graphics are bad... None of which are true at all. I have 15 hours in Diamond rn andTo those review bombing... Stop you look stupid as this is very clearly not a 0 or even less than a 6 if you like Pokémon in anyway shape or form. To put it short its DP but with added content and QOL improvements. I see a lot of dumb comments here saying its a broken game or FPS is terrible or that the graphics are bad... None of which are true at all. I have 15 hours in Diamond rn and have spotted 1 FPS drop when I played unpatched. If you enjoy Pokémon just buy it as you will enjoy it… Expand
  96. neddymack
    Nov 21, 2021
    8
    This is exactly what I want from a remake of a Pokémon game. Does it reinvent the series? No, as it shouldn’t have to. The graphics are fine as they are a modernized version of the DS original akin to the Link’s Awakening remake. The gameplay loop is the same as every other mainline Pokémon game and is solid per usual. It brings back that sense of exploration missing from the base SwordThis is exactly what I want from a remake of a Pokémon game. Does it reinvent the series? No, as it shouldn’t have to. The graphics are fine as they are a modernized version of the DS original akin to the Link’s Awakening remake. The gameplay loop is the same as every other mainline Pokémon game and is solid per usual. It brings back that sense of exploration missing from the base Sword and Shield game which I desperately missed. It’s a perfect time sink while waiting for Arceus, the game that should be striving to further the series in terms of reinvention. This game doesn’t deserve the low score many are giving it, it’s at least a 7–8 in my book. Even if nostalgia colored glasses, which are a powerful tool, influence my decision.… Expand
  97. Kratosine
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Un par de remakes mucho mejores que lo que fueron en su dia Let's Go Pikachu y Eevee.
    Aunque hubiera preferido mil veces un Sinnoh recreado bajo el estilo de Galar, este estilo chibi adorable y muy pequeño, en remembranza de los sprites originales, sinceramente no me molesta.
    Si bien el juego es mas fácil, no es restrictivo ni te obliga a pasar por el aro, puedes jugarlo de múltiples    Un par de remakes mucho mejores que lo que fueron en su dia Let's Go Pikachu y Eevee.
    Aunque hubiera preferido mil veces un Sinnoh recreado bajo el estilo de Galar, este estilo chibi adorable y muy pequeño, en remembranza de los sprites originales, sinceramente no me molesta.
    Si bien el juego es mas fácil, no es restrictivo ni te obliga a pasar por el aro, puedes jugarlo de múltiples maneras en busca de mayor dificultad.
    La música, los modelos y el enviroment esta muy bien rediseñado, y al jugarlo y al ser tan fiel en todo lo que se propone, produce una gran sensación de nostalgia.    … Expand
  98. Tatsuya7
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    The game is very good, the original titles urgently needed a remake, it has a lot of wasted potential and even so it is a fun game, complete and adapted to modern times with some additions that make it more worth buying, if you are doubting it you I recommend that you buy it, you will not regret it
  99. Soldier_Owl
    Nov 21, 2021
    8
    I like this LEGO Duplo game.
  100. Alvalos
    Nov 21, 2021
    8
    Are they perfect? No
    Are they fun? Yes
    Does it include platinum content? No Are the graphics bad? No Would you replay them again? In a heartbeat BDSP is, without a shadow of a doubt, a trip down nostalgia lane, a re-imagining of the original journeys throughout the Sinnoh Region from their initial outings in Diamond & Pearl. Story If the goal was to achieve faithful remakes of those    Are they perfect? No
    Are they fun? Yes
    Does it include platinum content? No
    Are the graphics bad? No
    Would you replay them again? In a heartbeat

    BDSP is, without a shadow of a doubt, a trip down nostalgia lane, a re-imagining of the original journeys throughout the Sinnoh Region from their initial outings in Diamond & Pearl. Story If the goal was to achieve faithful remakes of those games, then ILCA have fully succeeded in their mission. It’s just as leisurely paced as the original Diamond & Pearl, encouraging the player to take their time and take in their surroundings. The story of DP is quite grand but it wasn’t fully realised and developed until Platinum. Lots to do & explore whilst not feeling too linear with a maze-like map. In this instance however, after playing through the game, I personally feel as though the fleshed out story beats from Platinum are missing here.

    Graphics
    They’re clean, charming & capture the essence of what classic top-down Pokémon used to be. Cutesy & child-like. Sword & Shiled in comparison can look a little muddy around the edges. There were a few janky animations from time-to-time but nothing that didn’t just make me smile and giggle. They clearly take inspiration from the Links Awakening remake, and on reflection, it was probably the better route to go down than trying to re-create these games in Sw/Sh graphics. Don’t be fooled by the initial reveal trailer, the improvements in lighting, shading & character models has come on leaps & bounds since we first saw it at the beginning of the year. Everything Else
    -The roster of Pokémon is as it was in Gen 4, it actually makes for a decent challenge trying to shape a team with the Pokémon you have at your disposal. We won’t get all the Pokémon in Legebds Arceus, we didn’t get them all in Sw/Sh, why should this be any different?
    -The grand underground is a place where you could spend hours hunting through the walls or capturing Pokémon, otherwise unobtainable in the overworld for your adventure. ILCA, you did a cracking job of the underground and making it useful & accessible for everyone. -Contests have been re-defined & streamlined but IMO I would say this was for the worst. Contests in the original had substance & felt like a journey in of themselves. The new version of contests are a rhythm game - great if you’re short of time, but I didn’t feel as though I had something to work towards. Poffin making can be tedious at times! - The EXP share was a necessary edition although it should have been a toggleable option. I had it on for my whole journey and blacked out a couple of times! It negates the grind, but ideally should’ve been optional. I very much enjoyed my time with BDSP, ILCA have managed to rekindle that inner child and bring back memories of playing my original copy of Diamond back in 2007. Newcomers of the series will have a shock as BDSP is the genuine article when it comes to what Classic Pokémon is all about. A little bit tough, a grand adventure & a lot of fun. Highly recommend first time Pokémon players pick up this one rather than any of the more recent entries. ILCA catered this game to the fans of Diamond & Pearl, a love letter to what Pokémon used to be, trying not to get hung up on the more recent additions & changes in the newer games. I hope TPC continue to outsource some of their projects.    … Expand
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  1. Positive: 38 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 51 out of 89
  3. Negative: 0 out of 89
  1. Nintendo Insider
    Sep 9, 2022
    70
    Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are faithful remakes of the 2006 Nintendo DS games. They probably lean too much on the safe side, not achieving an awful lot to improve on the originals other than a few quality-of-life improvements. The improved Underground sections are a welcome addition, but the missing features from Pokémon Platinum are a big let-down. All in all, though, the Sinnoh region offers just as brilliant of an adventure as it was 15 years ago and the formula that worked back then (and then some) is still as addictive to this day. If you are a fan of classic Pokémon titles, this is a no-brainer.
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Mar 7, 2022
    65
    I honestly think ILCA's decision to play it safe was the biggest thing that hurt Brilliant Diamond. Maybe if it had included a few more of the story beats and improvements that were introduced in Platinum, I'd be giving it a higher grade. [Issue #57 – January/February 2022, p. 66]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 18, 2022
    60
    Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl is a decent remaster transferring the fourth generation from Nintendo DS to Switch. The authors handled well the absence of the second screen, but in the case of game mechanics they could go a bit further.
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