Pokemon Shining Pearl

1. Chopyhop

   Nov 20, 2021

   10

   Just glad they managed to find an art style that finally suits the pokemon series.

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2. kito78

   Jan 30, 2022

   10

   It’s best nostalgic Pokémon experience since omega ruby. Many people is complaining that game is too easy, but remember that game is designedIt’s best nostalgic Pokémon experience since omega ruby. Many people is complaining that game is too easy, but remember that game is designed for 6+ yo kids. The game will not be challenging for old Pokémon fans, but it will deliver nostalgic and chill feeling. It’s relaxing.
   The graphics style this one have is perfect for me and I do love it … Expand

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4. PrincessSaf

   Nov 21, 2021

   8

   While I would have preferred a remake in the style of Sword and Shield, I am not entirely against the style they chose to be closer to theWhile I would have preferred a remake in the style of Sword and Shield, I am not entirely against the style they chose to be closer to the originals as they were on DS. However it just feel like they did the minimum to remake the originals and to me it does not compare with the third gen remakes.
   
   In a way I don't think they are best for those who did not play the originals because those remakes feel worse than Sword and Shield and I don't think they are much better than playing the originals either, so I am mixed for the recommendation overall. Maybe if they were a third less expensive than main releases it would have been better.
   
   I still can't give it a bad score, I can't 100% recommend it, but I like it, it looks good enough, and it's based on good games, so I would recommend people to look a little into it before buying but it should be fine.… Expand

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5. larsdebest21

   Nov 22, 2021

   5

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has become way to ez. Like all of my pokemons are 10 levels higher then all my opponents pokemon. I can spam 1 in entire gym to win..... Thats really boring tbh. Also this game could have some extra content like post game stuff. Its disappointing for me they didnt do anything new at all .… Expand

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6. llamaboy

   Feb 3, 2022

   2

   This game is hilariously bad. They do not include the additions from platinum( which already greatly diminishes the quality of the game) thereThis game is hilariously bad. They do not include the additions from platinum( which already greatly diminishes the quality of the game) there are slight new additions that add basically nothing to the game itself, and the graphics are sub-par at best (aside from the water which looks pretty good) if you want to play these games, just play Pokémon platinum.… Expand

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7. HenGamer

   Dec 19, 2021

   0

   most disappointing remake
   no megas dexs sucks lazy remake gamefreak no care about series anymore

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8. AngryShark92

   Feb 8, 2022

   0

   ***Apparently there has just been a massive invasion of bots on Metacritic that are out trying to protect the review scores of certain titles,***Apparently there has just been a massive invasion of bots on Metacritic that are out trying to protect the review scores of certain titles, and thus these ratings and this site in general are now completely compromised. The only reviews that get removed are the negative ones, but the 10/10 bots stay up. Sort it out Metacritic. Look at the profiles of the 10/10s if you don't believe me.
   
   No other way to say it, this was a lazy attempt at a remake, not as good as Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire, and nowhere near as good as Heart Gold/Soul Silver. There really isn't much here for those that played or own the originals.
   
   I have 3 huge issues with these games. First, this mandatory EXP share is making the game way too easy, it was a big flaw in Let's Go, as well as Sword & Shield, and to include it in a game that did not have it in its original version is a terrible decision. Second, God. Where is Arceus? As of right now, there is no way to get him in these versions, only a transfer from Poke Home if you had him in a previous game. Third, this weird blur effect that exists, which I have seen mostly in Tunnels and Forests, looks awful and seems really unnecessary because it only exists in certain spots and the rest of the area looks crisp and focused so I am not quite sure what purpose this effect has, unless its a bug.
   
   On top of those 3, I have found the game to be slower and more unresponsive in some areas, particularly in battles and conversations, and there are some backgrounds within battles that look "questionable", to say the least. Also, where is all of the content from Platinum? Just remake the 3rd iteration of each game if you are going to be this lazy, I miss the distortion world.
   
   Other than those issues, I think most of the aesthetics are great, the music is still great, the animations and models within battles (not a fan of the chibis outside of battle) are well done, and the nostalgia factor still exists, barely. Its a definite lazy effort, and I would only recommend it to newer players who never played the original Gen IV games.
   
   + Player models & animations are solid
   + Pokemon models are good
   + Aesthetics of cities/towns & surrounding environment
   + Soundtrack has not been ruined
   + Underground content has been expanded for the better
   
   - EXP share is a fatal flaw that makes these newer games way too easy, GET RID OF IT
   - Unnecessary blur effect
   - Arceus is nowhere to be found
   - Some texture issues
   - Responsiveness and hangup issues
   - Platinum content missing
   - A lot of unobtainable Pokemon
   - Forgot to add positive modern changes (TM use), but managed to include negatives (EXP share)
   - Endgame content is lacklustre to say the least
   - Subtle changes from the originals like blocking Wayward cave with strength, and making Eterna's gym different
   - Incorrect Poké showing up when using HM move
   - Dowsing machine is terribly implemented for a non touch screen console
   
   Overall, it just feels like they got "just enough" done and thus I feel like a 5/10 is a justified rating. Gamefreak is obviously turning its attention to games that provide more revenue, and like many other franchises recently, it feels like its all becoming stale because of the lack of quality and effort being put into them. Unfortunate.… Expand

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