Pokemon Shining Pearl

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  1. 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
  2. Donkristo
    Nov 21, 2021
    9
    Отличная игра. Графика, бои, анимация все радует глаз. Всё те же покемоны, что и раньше. Найти в продаже 4 поколение для DS практически невозможно, так что это единственная возможность ознакомиться с данным поколением.
  3. CasualG1
    Nov 21, 2021
    9
    A nostalgic journey from start to finish, a game recommended only for those who have not played the 4th generation on DS, or want to remember them with adorable graphics
  4. DramaticBox
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Same thing I had to say about BD: Sword and Shield just can't compare to the amount of genuine passion put into this set. If you want a Pokemon game that feels like the people making it actually wanted to make a good video game, I highly recommend the DP remakes.
  5. 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 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    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 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
  6. DistantKingDumb
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Good game, I generally love all the animations and remade models, and I think it lives up to the original game in every aspect.
  7. KarimTheTraitor
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    The triumphant return of my favorite generation, with changes consistent with current generations and new mechanics that make the game more relaxing or enjoyable.
  8. 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
  9. Swampert_Tube
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Great game, and such a faithful remake too. They kept the original tweaking glitches, which is awesome too. Really enjoyed it! On my 2nd playthrough right now too! Cynthia is still hard as well. Would play it again honestly.
  10. Buurto
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Game is a perfect review. Music is great. Graphics are perfect. It's a faithful remake to pearl with a few extras. Pearl remake is the best pokemon game we got after ruby remake.. the animation the weather the lightning its all great. It's a nostalgic remake without any **** mechanics Form gen 5-8 im so glad it's just gen 1-4 Pokemon.
  11. B3jn
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Best Pokemon game in years, a true return to form. Don't listen to other reviews, Pokemon fans always cry and are never satisfied with anything. This is a great game and well worth $60.
  12. 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
  13. Chopyhop
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Just glad they managed to find an art style that finally suits the pokemon series.
  14. 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
  15. Mando44646
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    Best Pokémon RPG on the console. Let's Go was a terrible gimmick-fest and Sword/Shield were....just okay.

    Good:
    Visuals
    Ganeplay
    Map
    Underground

    Bad:
    Nothing new and lacks Platinum content
    3D models can be a bit odd
  16. Omega-xis97
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    this game could have been much more if they had included platinum, i really miss distortion world in the history, but is ok
  17. shoutouttoVP
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    A cheap and rushed "remake" that is inferior to Platinum, a game from 12 years ago. Bravo ILCA, you managed to outdo GF and lower the bar right down to the ground. Where is the national dex? it's been 2 years and we're still limited, despite the other remakes including it. Why does the day one patch have to add the Battle Tower? Where is the Battle Frontier?

    How can they charge full    A cheap and rushed "remake" that is inferior to Platinum, a game from 12 years ago. Bravo ILCA, you managed to outdo GF and lower the bar right down to the ground. Where is the national dex? it's been 2 years and we're still limited, despite the other remakes including it. Why does the day one patch have to add the Battle Tower? Where is the Battle Frontier?

    How can they charge full price for this? The only good thing they added is the new Underground, which lets you catch Pokemon not in the regional dex. That's nice, but it does not make the game worth playing. Just play the originals on your phone and save your money!    … Expand
  18. anhiyprjqqjedvj
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    A terrible looking, mediocre "remake" of Pokemon Diamond/Pearl. There is no national dex or any major new features to put it above the originals, and there is little to no content from Platinum.

    Why does this game even exist? To make money and to fulfill the obligation of remaking each gen. It's too bad because the first three remakes were actually good and had effort put into them,    A terrible looking, mediocre "remake" of Pokemon Diamond/Pearl. There is no national dex or any major new features to put it above the originals, and there is little to no content from Platinum.

    Why does this game even exist? To make money and to fulfill the obligation of remaking each gen. It's too bad because the first three remakes were actually good and had effort put into them, unlike this one.    … Expand
  19. greninjaX
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    easily the worst of the pokemon remakes (aside from let's go). they won't even use the platinum dex. the purposely keep problems from the original in order to be "faithful remakes". pokemon remakes shouldn't be faithful. they should try to improve and make it feel fresh. BDSP refuses to do that. it continues the pokemon companies trend of making all the switch pokemon games awful.
  20. katieelizabeth
    Nov 20, 2021
    5
    Pokemon BDSP are not bad games, but overall I'd say this is a pretty unambitious and mediocre remake of an average game for its time that is frankly too faithful for its own good.

    In terms of graphics, the game looks completely outdated. The chibi art style is not endearing, nor does it look very good. Fortunately, the character models and pokemon look much better in battle, but all    Pokemon BDSP are not bad games, but overall I'd say this is a pretty unambitious and mediocre remake of an average game for its time that is frankly too faithful for its own good.

    In terms of graphics, the game looks completely outdated. The chibi art style is not endearing, nor does it look very good. Fortunately, the character models and pokemon look much better in battle, but all this does is make me wish they were used throughout the entire game. The in-battle models frankly look so much better than the chibi stuff.

    The environments look bland and look worse than the original pixel graphics from 2006. I wish they didn't maintain the 2D tile aesthetic - it just looks fake/outdated to me. How do several indie games manage to look better than a game produced by a 105 billion dollar company?

    While the soundtrack is an improvement over the original version on the DS, it still falls way short of the live orchestrated soundtrack from Sword and Shield. Unfortunately, it sounds like this soundtrack is entirely midi-based, lacking any real recorded instruments of any kind.

    The story isn't all that interesting either. The original script came out around the same time as Mass Effect. The script wasn't good for its time, let alone holding up in 2021. It is a missed opportunity that the developers didn't modernize/reimagine the script to become more engaging and in line with modern RPGs or the very best of its anime. I wish the gym leaders were more fleshed out and part of the story. I wish team Galactic was given a lot more depth.

    The pacing of BDSP is incredibly slow, and the game finds ways to waste your time repeatedly. Random battles are extremely outdated and are annoying, especially in caves. I am so disappointed the game did not choose to have pokemon in the overworld like the modern games.

    Eggs take forever to hatch in BDSP and do not benefit from the increased hatching time found in Sword and Shield. I spent over 9000 steps to hatch the egg given to me in Hearthome City and it just wouldn't hatch for me. I got better things to do than rotate my L-stick riding a bike until it hatches. This is such an outdated game mechanic that did not need to be implemented "faithfully" in BDSP.

    Battles are also super slow to the point of them becoming grating. Essentially, Pokemon battles aren't "show don't tell" - BDSP verbosely tells yous everything in nauseating detail. When I faint a pokemon, it should fall immediately when I hit it - it should be obvious to anyone what has happened to that Pokemon by just looking at the animation and the health bar going to 0. Instead, the game's faint animation happens many seconds after the hit, and BDSP still insists on telling you the pokemon fainted with an additional textbox too. Even FF7 did this properly on the Playstation 1! Why is everything so verbose with text dialog boxes for?

    Before each combat round, BDSP also shows a textbox saying, "Your pokemon is awaiting directions." No kidding! Does anyone seriously need this textbox??? Stuff like "It's Raining" is also equally redundant - we can see it raining on the screen! And when using a move, there's no reason its name can't be displayed at the same time as the animation too. The amount of verbose and completely unnecessary text in this game is beyond ridiculous.

    And when a battle starts, can we finally have an option to remove the Pokeball fanfare and just have all pokemon come out immediately to save time? Why does starting every random battle have to be padded with 10 seconds of animations? Can the Switch not load these battles faster?

    Then there are weird control issues in BDSP, such as the L and R buttons not working in the menus like every other modern game, which tripped me up quite a bit. The d-pad is also unfortunately assigned to walking when it should have been assigned to your 4 registered items. Why did none of the QA staff say anything?

    Ultimately, BDSP needed to completely reimagine modern Sinnoh in full 3D (similar to Sword and Shield), modernize and polish the script, and increase the quality of life and production values across the board to justify its AAA price tag. Barring that, BDSP needed to be sold for $29.99 given what we got. Essentially, BDSP is a low-budget cash grab and it should not be praised or endorsed in any way. Pokemon fans need to be vocal and reject these cash grabs. Pokemon fans need to demand better for their hard-earned money because BDSP is an embarrassment for a full AAA-priced game, and is simply not competitive with other AAA games on the market.

    If you want to go back to the past - for all its problems - then you might enjoy BDSP. Unfortunately, I did not enjoy this game. BDSP's archaic and overly-verbose design just doesn't interest me anymore. I would have much rather had a modern reimagining of modern Sinnoh with immersive 3D environments, a modern engaging story, and high production values. Modern Sinnoh deserved better.    … Expand
  21. PokeFanXD
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    This is a joke compared to Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. How is this acceptable in 2021?!? And these pokemon youtubers are sucking off these incomplete pair of games. Pokemon should have never went 3D!!
  22. Zaregoto
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    I loved the original games when they first came out on the DS, and this doesn't do them justice at all.
    Pitiful overworld art style, screwed up balance because of gen7 movesets and forced exp share, while at the same time providing almost no new content or any platinum content for that matter. They consciously decided against it too. Not just that, Gamefreak looked at gen 4 and was like    I loved the original games when they first came out on the DS, and this doesn't do them justice at all.
    Pitiful overworld art style, screwed up balance because of gen7 movesets and forced exp share, while at the same time providing almost no new content or any platinum content for that matter. They consciously decided against it too. Not just that, Gamefreak looked at gen 4 and was like "this isn't worth our time" and made some random mobile game company create the game for them. It looks like a joke in comparison to Alpha Saphire which released 7 years ago. Please do not support this. Show Gamefreak that you don't just gobble up anything they shove down your throat. Collapse    … Expand
  23. TheHonestMan
    Nov 24, 2021
    5
    Mediocre experience. Retains the originals flaws and has an ugly art style for the sake of "faithfulness". Sinnoh itself is still well designed and the improved pacing is welcome but there's just nothing compelling about it for those looking for a better or fresh take on the originals. Forced exp share and affection bonuses also tamper with the experience as most of the game it notMediocre experience. Retains the originals flaws and has an ugly art style for the sake of "faithfulness". Sinnoh itself is still well designed and the improved pacing is welcome but there's just nothing compelling about it for those looking for a better or fresh take on the originals. Forced exp share and affection bonuses also tamper with the experience as most of the game it not rebalanced to accomodate them. You'll get some causal nostalgic fun going through the story but the buyer's remorse will kick in at the postgame where there is little to do except the same old low-effort legend fetch quest we've had since ORAS. Save your money for Legends… Expand
  24. PewPewMcP
    Dec 1, 2021
    4
    Remakes are supposed to take the best gameplay elements of the old games while brushing up on gameplay mechanics that didn't age well to deliver a fulfilling, up-to-date experience. However, Gamefreak once again demonstrates their utter inability to design decent videogames by selecting the least liked mechanics from old and new Pokemon games, stitching them together in to a misshapedRemakes are supposed to take the best gameplay elements of the old games while brushing up on gameplay mechanics that didn't age well to deliver a fulfilling, up-to-date experience. However, Gamefreak once again demonstrates their utter inability to design decent videogames by selecting the least liked mechanics from old and new Pokemon games, stitching them together in to a misshaped chimeric mess and bold-facedly masquerading it as a "faithful remake". Concepts such as 8 directional run are carelessly implemented to create a glitchy, softlock prone game that really makes you feel like you're playing Gen 1 again, while the chibi style is horribly leveraged to create some of the ugliest cutscenes in the series. TMs somehow are one-use again, while the unpopular mandatory EXP share makes a comeback, illustrating Gamefreak's tone deafness and general inability to sift good mechanics from bad ones. The long-requested feature of Pokemon following you makes a return, but the Pokemon scale awkwardly, follow you clumsily (often ending up just warping to your position due to their slow follow speed) and mesh poorly with the aforementioned ugly chibi character sprites. Affection and friendliness are now collapsed into one mechanic in a classic hallmark of Gamefreak laziness, and much like the EXP share, reduce your options to control how you play the game. The Poketch has been forced in without any consideration for how well it works in docked mode. And of course, your national dex is still stuck in a reduced capacity while battle animations remain as lazy and uninspiring as ever.

    If you are a child or parent of a child, this of course doesn't matter to you, you're still playing Pokemon because it's designed for kids. But if you consider yourself someone who enjoys well-implemented game mechanics, I advise you to turn away from this title. Gamefreak demonstrates yet again it has no idea what good game mechanics are and are instead throwing everything at the wall, not even caring whether anything sticks because they are in charge of the biggest videogame franchise in the world and they know it'll sell well no matter how little effort they actually put into it. As someone who has played every generation since Gen 1, I cannot in good faith recommend this Pokemon game.    … Expand
  25. Exocation
    Dec 1, 2021
    2
    The new style looks very ugly, but everyone can decide that for himself. The optics on the other hand are just bad, plain bad, just go to YouTube and look at a comparison between this game an Pokemon let's go, which was released 3 years ago! The are worlds between, this game just looks ugly. Plus, why on earth would you not include all the improvements the Platin edition already did?? PLUSThe new style looks very ugly, but everyone can decide that for himself. The optics on the other hand are just bad, plain bad, just go to YouTube and look at a comparison between this game an Pokemon let's go, which was released 3 years ago! The are worlds between, this game just looks ugly. Plus, why on earth would you not include all the improvements the Platin edition already did?? PLUS they actively made the game worse, for example by adding a global exp share that you CANT disable. All in all, the game is very ugly and you can feel how lazy the devs/Nintendo was to release this poorly made cash grab. This game and the Pokemon series deserve so much better.… Expand
  26. SavageReviews1
    Nov 25, 2021
    5
    My biggest gripe with this game and this series in general is I basically one shot ever trainer/ Gym Leader with my starter Pokémon. It makes battles boring which makes up a majority of the gameplay. I wish they would add some difficulty options. How about making it so you can only use certain types of Pokémon in a gym battle or make it so you can only carry three Pokémon at a time. Or howMy biggest gripe with this game and this series in general is I basically one shot ever trainer/ Gym Leader with my starter Pokémon. It makes battles boring which makes up a majority of the gameplay. I wish they would add some difficulty options. How about making it so you can only use certain types of Pokémon in a gym battle or make it so you can only carry three Pokémon at a time. Or how about have the trainers and gym battles match whatever level you are like the grand underground does? It shouldn’t be on the player to have to create artificial limits to make the game more challenging. My wife is even bored with the game after the third gym battle because she has all these Pokémon but she never has a reason to use them because her starter handles everything.… Expand
  27. ZoroGust
    Dec 7, 2021
    1
    It's so lazy it looks like a remaster! Justified the dexit to enhance the "graphics improvement", but tell me what this remake has graphically to bring only the pokemon of the original game?
  28. ND-Bringer
    Dec 2, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fans have been pleading for Diamond and Pearl remakes ever since generation 7. But what we got was something quite abysmal. Calling this the definitive way to experience the Sinnoh region is like giving a kid too much sugar before bed. I wasn't expecting this game to be ground breaking like Heart Gold and Soul Silver, but this game just made my nightmares come true. I have been a die-hard fan of Pokemon for as long as I can remember. I understand that Pokemon games may not be as amazing as the used to be, but at least there was some form of effort made to inspire the next generation of players. But this game has let me down HARD. This game has unbalanced difficulty spikes, brings back old problems, creates new problems, and has a handful of glitches. The main game had left me so mentally exhausted that I felt broken after the credits rolled. Many people praise how great the new challenges are, but they're all pointless if you ask me. For one thing, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar are unavailable to obtain. It's nice that you to stick to a classic Pokemon selection theme, but you're not taking full advantage of it since only Pokemon from the original Sinnoh Pokedex are available. And the only way to obtain Pokemon from regions is by getting lucky with rare spawns or getting the National Dex in the post game allowing more Pokemon to appear in the Grand Underground. It feels unfair that I have build a team with these limited options. It's like how the monster Houndour is only available in the Kanto post game in the Johto region titles despite being a Johto Pokemon. One detail that makes Pokemon Platinum so great is that it's the first title to have Houndour available in the main game. Not only did the developers fixed the lack of fire type Pokemon in Sinnoh, but it made a lot of players smile. But nope! Someone thought it was a good idea to leave all the good stuff from Platinum out. So I can't build a decent team to fight the super version of Sinnoh's Elite Four. While they're a lot stronger thanks to their boosted EV stats, this is the only real challenge in the main game. Since everyone was a pushover I've been dead bored throughout most of the game. My rival somehow used a level 26 Starly, to win 4 gym badges!? I don't get it. I didn't have one drop of joy while facing the Pokemon League. I like a good challenge but this is a really high difficulty spike compared to the rest of the trainers I've fought. Their final teams in the post game are level 85, are equipped with good items, and have crazy high stats. Challenges like these are what Pokemon fans have been waiting for! But then why do they feel so empty? Look, we've fought Cynthia before in Sun and Moon. The difference there is that she uses Mega Evolution a new mechanic introduced in X and Y. X and Y was a generic game but the Mega Evolution mechanic it introduced has been fleshed over the years. Cynthia's final team is powerful, but since none of the new battle mechanics are available in this game, it has locked potential. The teams in this game are powerful, but it's nothing I haven't seen before. This whole game feels like a Pokemon mod, meaning anyone could have designed this game. Only tweaked mini games are introduced everything else just feels unoriginal. You have to go through hours of training, planning, and patience to be able to stand a chance against the difficulty spikes. And because the main game is so long and tedious your Pokemon skills will get worse before they get better. Even the main story feels lackluster, hell the original games did it better! The originals designs don't show the over world characters mouths, so you can imagine how they feel with the given dialogue and theme of the area. It's like how people us more imagination while reading. But thanks to the modern art style Pokemon characters can be more expressive. But even if I don't mind the Chibi art style it just looks wrong. Characters will rarely mouth animations making emotional scenes feel empty. And what's this? Ever since I got my coin toss app, my game will start to glitch out every time I turn on my Poketch! That's just PEACHY! There's not much enjoyment to be found because you have to wait to find it. Even the little things bother me immensely. The colors are slightly washed out, making the game even look unappealing. This game is a filthy reflection of the originals. Even if new content is added in to make the game better, the damage has been done. At least Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire introduced new abilities. At least Let's Go recreated the Kanto experience with elements of freedom. Hell, Pokemon X and Y at least didn't screw my progress with glitches and errors. If you want to experience the beauty of Sinnoh go play Pokemon Platinum. Generic Pokemon games usually just make my eyes roll, but I just hate this game. Now I know how Cyrus feels. This game was a waste of my time. I hope that Legends Arceus can save this franchise. All I feel now is rage.… Expand
  29. Frank1992
    Dec 7, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the rubbish game. I won’t spend any to buy this game. GF only want to make money and no heart to remake the game. If you compare heart gold/omega these remake game. This one is really disappointed.… Expand
  30. Rikoyasha
    Jan 4, 2022
    4
    Long story short just play Platinum

    a "faithful" remake no one asked for Pros - Underground rooms - updated moves Cons - removed quality of life Platinum changes(consist of too many things to list) - no online multi battle - killed underground base decoration and traps for player interaction - bland team galactic - less emersion like less detailed and bland places fixed in    Long story short just play Platinum

    a "faithful" remake no one asked for
    Pros
    - Underground rooms
    - updated moves
    Cons
    - removed quality of life Platinum changes(consist of too many things to list)
    - no online multi battle
    - killed underground base decoration and traps for player interaction
    - bland team galactic
    - less emersion like less detailed and bland places fixed in platinum
    and many more problems    … Expand
  31. NylonYT
    Jan 31, 2022
    5
    It is an ok game bu tI think that that Ilca was a bit lazy about this. They could have done so much more to bring life into this game, but it just looks bare bones.
  32. fanmadeendings
    Feb 15, 2022
    6
    Diamond and pearl aren't bad games, so this isn't bad - It's just not much better than the games it is based on, and that's a shame, as HeartGold and SoulSilver were essentially remaking the definitive Crystal version, but this is just a remake of the base games instead of Platinum. It's also visually inconsistent and buggy - For better and for worse. All in all, minus the glitches, it'sDiamond and pearl aren't bad games, so this isn't bad - It's just not much better than the games it is based on, and that's a shame, as HeartGold and SoulSilver were essentially remaking the definitive Crystal version, but this is just a remake of the base games instead of Platinum. It's also visually inconsistent and buggy - For better and for worse. All in all, minus the glitches, it's probably the most uninteresting pokemon experience so far.… Expand
  33. Otts
    Jan 15, 2022
    0
    Shameless budget cash grab. A rushed project cutting as many corners as possible. Maximum profit, no passion.
  34. 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) 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.
  35. judgementblade
    Feb 16, 2022
    7
    I'll try to keep this short and on point. For starters, Gen 4, namely Platinum is my favorite Gen (Gen 6 being 2 and Gen 3 ironically 3). It is also one of the tougher games in the franchise, which still holds up compared to most other Pokemon main games. As such, I was rather looking forward to it. Unfortunately these remakes were not that good. I chose Shining Pearl since originally II'll try to keep this short and on point. For starters, Gen 4, namely Platinum is my favorite Gen (Gen 6 being 2 and Gen 3 ironically 3). It is also one of the tougher games in the franchise, which still holds up compared to most other Pokemon main games. As such, I was rather looking forward to it. Unfortunately these remakes were not that good. I chose Shining Pearl since originally I played Diamond on DS.
    Like for many, the Chibi-Style didn't resonate with me at first. After a couple of hours it didn't bother me anymore. Still, I really LOOOOOOOOVED the contest in Platinum and can't believe HOW MUCH they screwed them up in this re-make.I had hardly any fun with them anymore. It would have been fine if it just had been one round. Sadly, that **** they came up with here, is all that was left of the original really great Contests. New player though won't know what they botched here.
    The new Underground wasn't that great either. I assumed stupidly that I would be able to catch new Pokes before the national Dex but no, so a rather pointless addition and also terrible to not be able to decorate my secret base with carpets, poster and other furniture like originally, only with rather useless statues until post-game. However, I love the new trainer animations when they lose, they are charming. This doesn't help how annoying the menu delay is though. Don't be surprised if your too fast for the game and use an item in a way you didn't intent due the delay screwing you over.
    I never cared for competitive play and not even catching them all since Gen 5 so I won't go more in-depth than this. It was fine to play through it again but I rather play the originals, you even got a holiday estate in Platinum in post-game but not even that anymore. So, don't buy it for more than 20-30 bucks if at all, unless you just want a modern look on Gen 4 that you missed for one reason or another.    … Expand
  36. ProfessorPlumb
    Nov 30, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In many ways I found myself disappointed playing Pokémon Shining Pearl. I don’t have a ton of nostalgia for this game as I grew up more heavily with Pokémon Gen 3 and Gen 5. At its core, Shining Pearl still has the addicting gameplay loop of catching Mons, challenging Gym Leaders, and foiling nefarious criminal plots on the side. There are some really cool Pokémon in Sinnoh that are fun to find and use. I like the honey tree mechanic, which I feel gives you a solid reason to go back and re-explore areas all over the map. The last few gyms felt much better-developed and even as an adult I had fun solving the puzzles to get to the Gym Leaders. The music has a fresh coat of orchestrated paint and several of the tracks stand out with the jazz and charm that makes Pokémon’s music so iconic and memorable. Sinnoh’s map isn’t my favorite, but some areas like Mount Coronet were fun to explore.

    The HM mechanic is improved due to not having to spend valuable move slots on your party, but it feels awkward because if you use fly or surf, it’s a random starraptor or bibarel that perform the HM, it doesn’t make sense and breaks immersion. I think a sensible solution would be to use the HM’s only if a Pokémon on your current team is capable of using it. That way it feels special to have useful Pokémon on your team but you don’t have to bog your team down with an “HM Slave” or two. The TM mechanic feels like they struck the right balance, where they do break so you have to conserve TM, but the common ones can be found or purchased, and the gym leader TMs give you multiple copies so it’s not wasted entirely if you end up using it on a Pokémon and decide later not to use them. It’s unfortunate that the game is so ridiculously easy throughout, you can play through the entire game without losing a single battle. I had this complaint about Sword/Shield as well, so the best I can say is Pokémon is a relaxing gaming experience, and if you want true challenge, try playing competitive Pokémon or a different video game. The main story is just too easy. There feels like an infinite amount of trainers to battle on the various routes but none of them are particularly challenging or memorable, just more fresh meat to level up your Pokémon. It gets stale in the mid-late game.

    The characters feel excessively clumsy and clunky, I found myself getting stuck often and the general movement felt terrible. The chibi animations are somewhat cute but the character wobble like fisher price toys, it is very unnatural. It is incredibly jarring to see team Galactic boss as a chibi model and then you battle him to see him as a rugged adult man that could kill you with his eyes, it makes no sense and I really disliked the juxtaposition of both models. The game feels SLOW. Battling is tedious, and since that is 60% of the gameplay, it gets old really quick. I found myself playing half-heartedly with one hand on the controller and watching YouTube or listening to music in between battles. I really wish they would make a Pokémon game that combines all of the magic of the core gameplay but make it more pretty polished, actually make the battles difficult (I thought the AI for the 8th gym leader was a step in the right direction, he felt noticeably more challenging than the other gyms), and make the battling 10x faster and more intelligent. They could keep the game as is for the main demographic of children but it would be as easy as creating a difficulty slider or “this is not my first rodeo” mode so that more experienced and older players can enjoy the nostalgia of Pokémon without being made to feel like they’re actually still 10 years old. Overall I had some fun, so I will still say it is playable, but definitely a slip in quality in my opinion from the ds/3ds Pokémon era.    … Expand
  37. HeraticParadox
    Mar 13, 2022
    2
    This remake tries to be a faithful adaptation of the original, but they somehow managed to make it worse with the few quality of life additions they chose to include. The worst offender is the always on XP share. It took what was one of of the closest Pokémon games to being a traditional RPG experience and turned it into a mindless slog through the antiquated design of the games unchangedThis remake tries to be a faithful adaptation of the original, but they somehow managed to make it worse with the few quality of life additions they chose to include. The worst offender is the always on XP share. It took what was one of of the closest Pokémon games to being a traditional RPG experience and turned it into a mindless slog through the antiquated design of the games unchanged original map. The change to the HM system was nice. I no longer needed to keep a Bidoof with me at all times in the overworld, but, for some reason, they decided to revert back to TMs breaking. The graphics, while trying to be a chibi reproduction of the original, somehow managed to be worse. The pixel art of the original, while probably a bit behind the times for the DS, was still elegant. I really thought the graphics of the Let’s Go games was going to be Nintendo’s low point for the series, but they proved me wrong. Even the movement feels bad. How they took a grid based top down game and made the movement feel bad is mind blowing to me. The controls feel imprecise and I was constantly colliding with environmental objects. The whole game just feels cheap, and yet it costs more than the original did. It just feels like they cut every corner possible to get the game out quickly. A good old fashioned cash grab. Thankfully the game was at least mostly bug free, but that’s really the only praise I can give it. I regret buying this game, but not nearly as much as I regret the 24hrs I spent beating it.… Expand
  38. Ryu003
    Jan 18, 2022
    0
    Questo è il peggior gioco pokémon. Non si può definire remaik visto i precedenti giochi.
  39. Markianer
    Mar 15, 2022
    6
    I like the graphic and the remake is actually pretty well made, but i dont understand why they didnt fix the whole buncg of issues that the original game had very sad
  40. Toasttt
    Mar 26, 2022
    5
    meh .
  41. ZinniaWish
    Nov 25, 2021
    4
    Solo fue un port a Nintendo switch transformado a 3d , no hay grandes novedades , en estos juegos hubo un retroceso en vez de un avance en los juegos .

    No existe en frente batalla, no se maneja en el competitivo esta llena de buscar y en lo personal prefería jugar la versión platino de ds
  42. Fazed
    Nov 23, 2021
    9
    The first pokemon game in a while I would actually want to play again, there are few negatives about the game main ones being the exp share always being on and the levels being lower than the originals. Other than those 2 points its very true the orginal and does a lot of things right. The changes to the underground are really fun and add a good amount of pokemon options without it beingThe first pokemon game in a while I would actually want to play again, there are few negatives about the game main ones being the exp share always being on and the levels being lower than the originals. Other than those 2 points its very true the orginal and does a lot of things right. The changes to the underground are really fun and add a good amount of pokemon options without it being too much. Also the HM system is really good for the first time, the fact you can fly using town map and also the quest log telling you what to do next is nice for not getting lost. The new move sets are great and shining hunting is varied.… Expand
  43. Starfree
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    This game is flawed but amazing. I would say it’s as fun a platinum but platinum has more and better content, this game just looks better and has some cool things. The new underground is amazing, the music is amazing, the graphics are amazing. There are a few glitches, nothing game breaking tho. Very solid game.
  44. Xitomz
    Nov 24, 2021
    7
    Same games as the old ones with improved graphics and some quality of life improvements. Overall an enjoyable game for anyone that wants to experience the 4th generation of pokemon as a newcomer or an experienced player.
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. MrPablic
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    Es todo lo que buscas si quieres recordar el juego de la nds. Se ve muy bonito y los nuevos implementos y el post Game tan difícil lo hacen muy disfrutable.
  48. Turdnuggz
    Nov 24, 2021
    5
    They could've remade this game by taking into account all the improvements Platinum made to this generation but they decided not too. They made the game even easier, and the chibi overworld looks a bit unusual. They added some new features that improved the game but just like with every new pokemon game there is a step back for every step forward. The exp. share giving all pokemon exp andThey could've remade this game by taking into account all the improvements Platinum made to this generation but they decided not too. They made the game even easier, and the chibi overworld looks a bit unusual. They added some new features that improved the game but just like with every new pokemon game there is a step back for every step forward. The exp. share giving all pokemon exp and being required is stupid, but at the very least they changed the exp gain system to what was introduced in Gen 5. Many of the issues that pretty much every pokemon game have once again return to this as well such as the boring/tedious NPC trainer battles, and ridiculous evolution requirements. These games have so much potential but are wasted by terrible decision making.… Expand
  49. Askeel
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    It's my first time playing this game, and I'm enjoying my journey.

    Will be awesome to receive any future update/event
  50. Kelv89
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Brilliant game. Faithful remakes of the originals with updated graphics. What more could you want? Classic pokemon
  51. tomh3115
    Nov 24, 2021
    0
    Quick reminder that this is the largest media property in the entire world. How are they expecting us to accept a "remake" that is actually worse than the original game in almost every aspect? And for 60 USD? The developers should be ashamed of delivering that mess and the fans should feel ashamed of defending this scam.
  52. xXFedericXx
    Nov 25, 2021
    2
    This is a classic pokemon game with new mechanics that makes it worse. If you skip every trainer in your path you will still be 10 levels over your opponents. Just smash your head on your pad and you'll complete the game easily. Just play pokemon emerald, more content post game, less easy, simply a better game!
  53. Alajadbal
    Nov 27, 2021
    0
    tooooooooo much easy :( even to be a pokemon game, If the game had automatic mode it would end by itself
  54. Meros
    Nov 25, 2021
    0
    Imagine you're the biggest multimedia franchise of all time and you just don't give a F#&! about your flagship videogame, so you just outsource and make it the worst of all released Pokémon games (till now :'))
  55. ChrisBlack
    Nov 28, 2021
    0
    This is literally a disaster. I cannot believe they have done this low-quality remaster witch is not comparable with other remake series. I admit that they have done a certain level of work, witch may satisfy some of people. However, it still can't be qualified for official remake series with such an expensive full-price. The level of satisfaction of this game is very similar to originalThis is literally a disaster. I cannot believe they have done this low-quality remaster witch is not comparable with other remake series. I admit that they have done a certain level of work, witch may satisfy some of people. However, it still can't be qualified for official remake series with such an expensive full-price. The level of satisfaction of this game is very similar to original diamond and pearl so that this is not valuable as a remake.… Expand
  56. notnoxi
    Dec 1, 2021
    4
    tl:dr Pokemon SP failed to give you a reason to play their remake instead of going back to your Nintendo DS. Every remake achieved this, but this time they failed to validate it. You aren't missing much.

    Excited at it's first reveal, I was optimistic about the team behind it and how they were taking it. However as the months went by, reality comes knocking my door. Outside Legends of    tl:dr Pokemon SP failed to give you a reason to play their remake instead of going back to your Nintendo DS. Every remake achieved this, but this time they failed to validate it. You aren't missing much.

    Excited at it's first reveal, I was optimistic about the team behind it and how they were taking it. However as the months went by, reality comes knocking my door. Outside Legends of Arceus, this will be the only time you will get to explore sinnoh again for a long time. Besides the questionable gameplay changes and other issues, the remake does the acceptable job of releasing Sinnoh to the Switch. But it's underwhelming for one of the longest and anticipated remakes, in comparison to how Pokemon Company handled their previous remakes. Traditionally, a pokemon remake is done with current technology in mind of it's recreation to show how hardware progressed and what it would've looked like if it were made at that time instead. You saw this with HeartGold / SoulSilver and FireRed/LeafGreen. BDSP misses that mark by not taking advantage of it's hardware and did not add much new additions to this remake. The soundtrack wasn't done much justice, did not take full advantage of Platinum improvements, and the legendary park is cool to a degree till you realize you could already do this in many of their previous games. Platinum DLC is off the table too as you can unlock the alt form in the game, it's also hard to call this a faithful remake when there's things they've forgotten, failed to capture the same atmosphere or color palette, or just changed something for no good reason.

    BD/SP works to introduce new players to the region of Sinnoh, but to people who played it when they were younger, they will be underwhelmed. Is it a terrible pokemon game? No, but it failed to meet expectations and it's not like they didn't know as they've been aware of how much people wanted this for a long time.    … Expand
  57. Klenki0404
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    If you liked the older style of Pokemon games this is just great. It brings backs so many memories.
  58. Calabasaloka
    Nov 25, 2021
    0
    Pura mierda, como todos los juegos de Pokémon desde los Let's Go. Desde la sexta generación eran simplemente malos, antes aún, tenían algunos problemas (rejugando blanco y negro, son peores de lo que recordaba). Pero desde que pokemon llegó a switch esto es un desproposito, se ríen el cara de la gente y se cagan en una obra que nació como un proyecto verdaderamente apasionado. Pokemon estáPura mierda, como todos los juegos de Pokémon desde los Let's Go. Desde la sexta generación eran simplemente malos, antes aún, tenían algunos problemas (rejugando blanco y negro, son peores de lo que recordaba). Pero desde que pokemon llegó a switch esto es un desproposito, se ríen el cara de la gente y se cagan en una obra que nació como un proyecto verdaderamente apasionado. Pokemon está muerto, y Gamefreak no lo va a resucitar. Hay dos opciones: O Gamefreak, por dignidad, asume su incomptencia y deja la franquicia en manos de buenos diseñadores, o simplemente asuman los seguidores de estos juegos que Sol y Luna fueron los últimos juegos de Pokémon en los que, aunque fuesen mediocres, aún había una pizca de ambición (atrozmente llevada a cabo). Lo que quiero decir es que, aunque Sol y Luna, X e Y u ORAS no merezcan el tiempo de los jugadores y jugadoras, al menos había aún un mínimo esfuerzo por crear algo nuevo con esos juegos, que repetía la fórmula, sí, pero con matices. Ahora ya no quedan matices, la peña se come el mismo juego desde X e Y una y otra vez, pero cada una de las veces más mediocre que la anterior, con menos razón de ser. En fin, que Pokémon murió hace tiempo, solo vengo a recordárselo a algún despistado. Haré lo mismo con el Leyendas Arceus, que va a ser una mierda igual.… Expand
  59. eeyk
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Why are people complaining about the graphics didn't you see the trailer? Actually i like it, it reminds me of the DS games, i hope they will make more pokemon games with this kind of graphics. It's way better then Pokemon Shield and sword.

    and if you complain about the graphics just don't play Nintendo switch i mean what do you expect exactly?
  60. usernamesrsh1t
    Nov 26, 2021
    0
    This game is exactly the same as Brilliant Diamond and the only thing that's even remotely "brilliant" about that game is the unfortunate misuse of the word in its name because there is nothing brilliant about these two. Bad graphics, endless performance issues and bugs, lack of improvements, etc. I haven't seen a game this bad at this price point in a while.
  61. Sweet_paco
    Dec 11, 2021
    0
    horrible game, copy-paste of original pearl...........................................
  62. sheep455246
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    If you haven’t played ds version. This is your best choice. (Unless you particularly like the watch function)
  63. pastelisland
    Dec 6, 2021
    0
    This game is an obvious lazy cash grab. While claiming to be a “faithful” remake, they gut the Grand Underground, removing traps and being able to decorate secret bases. They gut the contests and remove dressing up, dancing, and judges to replace it with a boring one button, one line rhythm game. They don’t allow Exp share to be toggled off so the game is incredibly easy. You don’t evenThis game is an obvious lazy cash grab. While claiming to be a “faithful” remake, they gut the Grand Underground, removing traps and being able to decorate secret bases. They gut the contests and remove dressing up, dancing, and judges to replace it with a boring one button, one line rhythm game. They don’t allow Exp share to be toggled off so the game is incredibly easy. You don’t even have to try to win any battles, you can just mash A. The expressionless chibi models are laughable and so are the cutscenes. There are bugs and glitches. The game just feels so bland and lazy. The 2006 games made 15 years ago are more enjoyable. We should have better pokemon games made in 2021, especially when Nintendo has so much money and has made incredible new LoZ and AC games. If you want a nostalgic, challenging game, don’t waste your money. Use an emulator or drag out your DS. This game can only be recommended for young children. I suppose that’s who Pokemon is geared towards nowadays instead of working more towards their audience that has grown up playing the games.… Expand
  64. 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.
  65. Ali566
    Nov 22, 2021
    0
    Biggest problems were the graphics/models and the movement. Chibi models, trees, grass etc just didn't look good. Movement in this game felt weird too
  66. TinCanStone
    Nov 22, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros: Some song remixes are pretty good (but even the worst Pokémon games tend to have decent music), some battle backgrounds look nice.

    Cons: -Awful chibi style in the overworld that makes some scenes that are supposed to be tense into jokes (Cyrus awkwardly waddling around the edges of the carpet before talking about putting an end to everything)
    -Little to no Platinum features (no Charon, Looker, or Villa for example)
    -Costs about 9-6 more dollars (assuming you bought DP/Pt when they released for $40) than the originals when accounting for inflation and not including a NSO subscription
    -Forced EXP Share, regardless of if you hated grinding or not
    -OP Amie buffs upon reaching 100% friendship
    -Scuffed following Pokémon mechanic with the same exact issue SwSh had with some Pokemon being incredibly slow even though they literally got it correct in LGPE
    -Overworld Pokémon scaling so bad it’s hilarious
    -Only the original 493, not even any regional forms which even LGPE had (the same game that also cut cross-gen evos)
    -Still has many issues that plague the Pokémon series (Clunky and slow battle system with text boxes for everything, bad in-battle scaling, static/boring idle and attacking animations, lack of difficulty options)
    -Instead of Secret Bases you have rooms that you place uninteresting statues inside of and nothing else
    -So faithful that it contains many of the problems that DP had that Pt actually fixed/improved, the only problem that was technically improved in BDSP is Pokemon distribution
    -Just generally lazy and an obvious cash-grab since TPC knows that they’ll still sell

    Basically, just play Platinum or some ROMHack if you want to play a Sinnoh game.    … Expand
  67. Ibuki_7731
    Nov 22, 2021
    0
    This game sucks. Everyone defending this game is brainwashed by a company that's a former shell of itself. Easily not worth the 60 dollars. You're better off playing the original DS games. Don't listen to all the brainwashed idiots defending this.
  68. Mestear
    Nov 22, 2021
    1
    This is not a remake. This is a simple reskin of an old game. Nothing have changed besides graphic. What was the point to release pokemon shining pearl? Ah yes, to get 60 $ from silly and nostalgic people. Gen 4 is one of my favourites, but I won't buy the game.
  69. RevUBrah
    Nov 23, 2021
    0
    One job. They had one job. Copy and paste Platinum while sprinkling in bonus content like new Mega Evolutions. And they couldn't do it, so we're stuck with a $60 game with less content than one released 13 years ago.
  70. Lap1as
    Nov 26, 2021
    1
    Нет русского языка! Это просто стыдно, сейчас у многих малобюджетных инди игр(в которых иной раз текста больше чем в покемонах) есть локализация с русскими сабами, а у nintendo с game freak денег не хватило? Нинка позиционирует себя как друг семьи, но мой ребенок должен страдать играя на неродном языке.Нет русского языка! Это просто стыдно, сейчас у многих малобюджетных инди игр(в которых иной раз текста больше чем в покемонах) есть локализация с русскими сабами, а у nintendo с game freak денег не хватило? Нинка позиционирует себя как друг семьи, но мой ребенок должен страдать играя на неродном языке.
  71. Q-BEE-DEE
    Nov 22, 2021
    0
    Literally pointless. This remake offers absolutely nothing in terms of substance or value. It's the same game released 15 years ago except with a significantly worse art style and some incredibly minor tweaks, some of which actively worsen the experience of playing the game. The 60 $ price tag is absurd, especially given that it offers less content and quality than the updated version theyLiterally pointless. This remake offers absolutely nothing in terms of substance or value. It's the same game released 15 years ago except with a significantly worse art style and some incredibly minor tweaks, some of which actively worsen the experience of playing the game. The 60 $ price tag is absurd, especially given that it offers less content and quality than the updated version they released for 40 $ 13 years ago.… Expand
  72. WunderK
    Nov 22, 2021
    4
    While this game's artstyle isn't inherently bad, it is a clear indication of lazy, rushed, and cheap development as a whole. You are better off playing the original Pokemon Platinum than this game, somehow. The game is clearly attempting to resemble the Link's Awakening Remake's artstyle, but fails miserably. Visually, its single saving grace is it's water/lighting, but those mean nothingWhile this game's artstyle isn't inherently bad, it is a clear indication of lazy, rushed, and cheap development as a whole. You are better off playing the original Pokemon Platinum than this game, somehow. The game is clearly attempting to resemble the Link's Awakening Remake's artstyle, but fails miserably. Visually, its single saving grace is it's water/lighting, but those mean nothing when the game is riddled with bugs, low resolution textures, minimal and crappy animation (if any), visual artifacting in all of it's menus, (which is baffling), bad animated textures, and abysmal handling of skirt censorship. (to elaborate, playing as the female avatar removes floor reflections during battles as a cheap means of censorship instead of utilizing the most basic level of proper skirt censors) This along with the game having basically no added content, even retaining many of the original games' issues, make the game a pathetic excuse for something licensed by the single largest media franchise in the known universe. Do not buy this, even if you want to try out Diamond and Pearl, and even if you have nostalgia for those games. There are better uses for your money.… Expand
  73. 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
  74. OnlyOneHere
    Nov 23, 2021
    0
    This game is absolute garbage. The greedy developers are charging $60 for a 15 year old remake, and let me remind you that this is only half of the game for $60. They are charging a ridiculous price of $120 for the full game. It doesn't even have the AAA quality to justify the $60 price tag. The graphics are joke. The gameplay is so boring and repetitive. Character models look like trash.This game is absolute garbage. The greedy developers are charging $60 for a 15 year old remake, and let me remind you that this is only half of the game for $60. They are charging a ridiculous price of $120 for the full game. It doesn't even have the AAA quality to justify the $60 price tag. The graphics are joke. The gameplay is so boring and repetitive. Character models look like trash. They literally look like plastic toys with stickers on their faces.

    The physics are pathetic. The bicycle physics and animations are beyond horrible. This is a 2021 $60 game. There is no excuse for the physics and animations to be so awful. When my Pokemon attacks other Pokemons, I should be seeing the animals thrown around. The attention to detail should be just like the Pokemon anime. The developers are too cheap and lazy to make a combat system with depth and detail. I don't recommend this game at all.    … Expand
  75. squirrel454
    Nov 23, 2021
    0
    An insult of a "remake" that makes the GTA trilogy look good in comparison. How can you make a game that has less content than its original 3rd game (platinum) released in 2008
  76. Brett5v
    Nov 22, 2021
    0
    This game can lock you out for like a week if you do not how to get the Drifblim that is a terrible game for 2022 1 out of 10.
  77. Purrpupurine
    Nov 23, 2021
    0
    This game is just a remaster. If you are a user who played the original game deeply, it may be a game that stimulates memories. But for me, the diamond and pearl versions were not very good games.
  78. TruthfulGamer67
    Nov 23, 2021
    0
    Pokemon is ****

    Thats the review

    Play better games and ignore this game unless you can get it on sale (and even then you might as well save the money)
  79. BattedPants
    Nov 23, 2021
    0
    I literally can't play, before I can get to the first gym the game has locked my controls leaving me unable to do anything until i back out with the home button and then go back inside. Leaves me frustrated, can't get to the first part, did they really try?

    (Digital download)
  80. AntiAntiVaxxer
    Nov 23, 2021
    0
    This is the bottom of the barrel for not just Pokemon, not just Nintendo, but gaming. This game is a terrible, unfinished Money Grab by the Pokémon Company. They did not even bother to get Game Freak involved, instead they just got an IOS developer do the job as terrible as possible. Literally no content, terrible graphics and animations, no innovation, only the old Pokémon mechanics. LessThis is the bottom of the barrel for not just Pokemon, not just Nintendo, but gaming. This game is a terrible, unfinished Money Grab by the Pokémon Company. They did not even bother to get Game Freak involved, instead they just got an IOS developer do the job as terrible as possible. Literally no content, terrible graphics and animations, no innovation, only the old Pokémon mechanics. Less content than the older games. Technically bad, randomly crashes, sometimes doesn't recognize controller input despite the controller working and many more issues. These remasters, uhh, i mean remakes, are so faithful to the originals they kept all the bugs. Not to mention there are soft-locks. Content needs to be downloaded via update. And all of that for 60 bucks, or 120 if you want all the Pokemon because trading was ruined in this game too.… Expand
  81. Bnois
    Nov 21, 2021
    1
    Low effort demake without the soul the original game had. I guess Pokemon company just wanted to make some quick buck during christmas time.
  82. Kidwild
    Jan 15, 2022
    2
    For a so called "remake". It feels like a RE-BREAK to me! One-step forward. Only to go two steps backwards...pathetic. More like Broken Diamond, and Shattered Pearl.

    This Game had potential. But it was squandered, like the last game. Sword, and shield. The game is TOO EASY. (I get it. The newcomers need handholding. But the other folks, would like a challenge DANG IT!) Being faithful    For a so called "remake". It feels like a RE-BREAK to me! One-step forward. Only to go two steps backwards...pathetic. More like Broken Diamond, and Shattered Pearl.

    This Game had potential. But it was squandered, like the last game. Sword, and shield. The game is TOO EASY. (I get it. The newcomers need handholding. But the other folks, would like a challenge DANG IT!)

    Being faithful to the OG game. Is not the best of ideas. Especially, if it is going to be a Complete copycat of the DP game. Like c mon... If you are going to perform a remake. Then it needs to be a REMAKE! With new stuff to boot. Not little bit of new stuff. But a TON! Final Fantasy 7 remake managed to remake a lot of their old game. into something much, more bad ass!

    THIS!? LOL it's the same game, with a new coat of paint. If you're going for a remaster. Then at the least. make it, With a more quality improvement. to be an overall. Quite a lot better, than the OG game. Or just simply better.

    Now this game isn't all bad. There are some new stuff. underground. That is one of the few SAVING GRACES for this sorry excuse of a game. other saving graces as well. At least this game...BEATS Sword and shield. That is for sure.

    Not worth the 60$. Not even worth 40$! Only buy this game, If you lack the OG copy of DP. And try to get it for 20$ or less...Else avoid it. (At least this game, managed to be better than the GTA definite edition trilogy. And the Battlefield 2042. AKA COD copy. with worse everything.)

    Game-Freak and the other company. and T.P.C needs to Care less on profits. and care more on quality...More staffing members, More time. (not infinite time. So a needed deadline. but not a Crunch time, deadline...And listen to GOOD fan feedback and good suggestions. (Money is needed yes. But compassion is needed too. to keep the fans loyal. And the Reputation staying in the good/golden side. The reputation is right now...being gravely Tarnished.)

    As of now. This franchise is turning into a EA's version of a game. All milked to death for easy money... (even fan made games, did better than this.)    … Expand
  83. 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, 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.***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
  84. Detorded
    Nov 22, 2021
    7
    These are undoubtedly the best Pokemon games on the Switch, but unfortunately this is not saying much. Let's Go and Sword/Shield were weak entries; the only reason Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl are enjoyable games is because the originals were good - since all this game does it modernize the old DS games, it is pretty hard to mess them up. However, this is a very unambitious remake andThese are undoubtedly the best Pokemon games on the Switch, but unfortunately this is not saying much. Let's Go and Sword/Shield were weak entries; the only reason Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl are enjoyable games is because the originals were good - since all this game does it modernize the old DS games, it is pretty hard to mess them up. However, this is a very unambitious remake and it leaves me disappointed as Pokemon once again misses its potential.

    These games are full price (up to $90 in Canada) and they arguably do less than Pokemon Platinum (which released 13 years ago at half the price). The main problems with these games are that they are so caught up in being "faithful" remakes that they miss the point of a remake - we don't want to buy the same games again at a higher price and modernized graphics, people were expecting a bit more - Platinum made Diamond and Pearl redundant, and to faithfully recreate Diamond and Pearl is to take a step backwards, not forwards. The bar for remakes had already been set with Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire - which was ambitious, not only nostalgically recreating Hoenn, but adding new and improved features (including an entire new postgame story with Rayquaza). These games are a step back from ORAS.

    Again, the games are great fun since DP were good games to begin with - I am having fun playing this game and I am about 8 hours in. Yet, I can't stop reminding myself that these games could have been so much more.    … Expand
  85. LCBane
    Nov 22, 2021
    6
    A safe recreation of the base games without addressing the real issues of the originals and the implementations Platinum put in order to combat them and create something special. BDSP struggles to find a foothold in the shadow of the incoming release of Legends: Arceus and is a disappointment compared to previous remakes.

    Gameplay: The game replicates all the nostalgia of the originals    A safe recreation of the base games without addressing the real issues of the originals and the implementations Platinum put in order to combat them and create something special. BDSP struggles to find a foothold in the shadow of the incoming release of Legends: Arceus and is a disappointment compared to previous remakes.

    Gameplay:
    The game replicates all the nostalgia of the originals without including many of the quality of life changes that have been implemented in recent generations. Whether that be unlimited-use TM's
    mega evolutions, limited pokedex etc. The game also takes much the difficulty away as less and less trainers have the reinvigorated rosters they included in Platinum. Spare Cynthia and the EF who actually have properly spec'd teams EVs maxed and all. With a mandatory exp share your levels soon far exceed those you face as the Pokémon in your party passively gain more exp than ever before and this cannot be turned off. Without going into too much detail there are still many many glaring issues in the games code letting you surf across trainers and dry land, soft lock in unprecedented areas such as gym puzzles and even completing the game and becoming champion with 6 or 7 gym badges only. Many more issues come from not being able to pick up items, losing items or even the strange clerical issues like frame rate changes when you turn off all sounds the game just runs better.

    The return of older mechanics that were not properly updated sees many disappointed in this title as well. Honey trees having a small chance of any pokemon at all when activated and the rates on those pokemon are low already. The changes to the great marsh are also present with atrocious rates as well. All of the date and time mechanics are blocked behind a 24 hour cd if the system changes time when the game is started. Meaning if you got the game on friday and were looking to get your drifloon you would have to wait an entire week after you defeated team galactic. You could change the date and time to carry over to next week but still have a 24 hour cooldown in order to get your pokemon encounter.

    Story:
    The pacing of the story is still at a standstill removing even more of the difficulty from the originals with bugged/broken friendship and affection systems that multiplicatively stack granting your pokemon higher crit rates, first move regardless of being outsped, living on 1 hp over and over, even getting rid of status effects on a whim. Pair this with the omission of the changes platinum took to keep you moving and involved in the story it slugs on with its main story at a snails pace with zero post game offered.

    Graphics:
    Returning to something reminiscent of the original games was a good approach however the chibi art style does not mesh with the blocky tile system of old well. However the graphics in battles are some of the best we have seen of any switch title. Despite the lack of improvements in battle animations and move animations the overall feel and look of the pokemon, characters, and backgrounds is great in battle. A sharp contrast to the plastic, dead world outside of combat. Sadly however the rest of the game looks like a reskinned DS and the technologies age shows in the tile systems movement and feel around the world.

    Music:
    The music is a fresh take on the originals and brings life to where the graphics aren't to scratch. The new renditions are great reimagining's of their inspirations and provide a great feel when playing. The overall level of quality to the sound design and music is great but lacks some of the spark a full orchestra had with the music of sword and shield and other recent titles.

    Overall:
    Much more can be said about what I enjoyed or disliked about this game however the main points are clear. These games are simply a time sink for fans and the pokemon company and nintendo wanted a free money grab with zero effort and left it to a subsidiary licensed company. little to no imagination was brought to reinvigorate and improve these games from the original. including the bare minimum to keep the masses buying, Sitting in the shadow of what's to come with half baked Legends: Arceus, BDSP fails to create a rendition of the originals that stands up to previous remakes such as HGSS and ORAS let alone what Platinum accomplished to improve the generation.    … Expand
  86. Herbollo
    Nov 21, 2021
    0
    I don't recommend it.
    The game has some serious issues like fps drops (30 to 19 fps). Graphics is not impressive at all compered to other switch games like Link's awakaning who uses the same chibi art style. And most importantly it has less content than the Platinum version on DS. It is the most lazy remake i ever seen.
  87. YourLocalChonke
    Nov 21, 2021
    6
    Very slow, not smooth, and unpolished experience. Locked to 8 directions, which would be fine if it didn't snap you to the grid when you moved left, it made the games' movement feel unnatural. Can only run at 30fps, which makes the game feel even slower. When running into a wild encounter, you get a text box, do a move, text box, field effect, text box. Anything that happens will be saidVery slow, not smooth, and unpolished experience. Locked to 8 directions, which would be fine if it didn't snap you to the grid when you moved left, it made the games' movement feel unnatural. Can only run at 30fps, which makes the game feel even slower. When running into a wild encounter, you get a text box, do a move, text box, field effect, text box. Anything that happens will be said to you with a text box which lasts for over 1 second, which doesn't seem so bad, but when you are running into wild battles so often, it gets tedious. Use a move, it says the move with a text box, makes the hp go down, says if it was super effective with a text box, allows the enemy to do the same, so on and so forth. Very, very unintuitive. The graphics look less appealing than the originals, which is disappointing. But alas, it's still pokemon and a solid bit of fun, definitely not worth the $60 though, $40 would suit it more.… Expand
  88. cleangame37
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    The graphic is more worse than sword/shield. I'm just wondering whether this is the game launched in 2021. If someone say this is launched in 2011, I will believe it certainly. And there are also many bugs. This is not remake. This is not good at all compared to 2008 diamond/pearl
  89. MasterMimiii
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    The worst Pokémon remake ever made, the game já full of serious bugs never seen um any other games of the franchise, the following Pokémon don't even follow right, and are in a pathetic scale. There are no new things in the game, as a remake should have, and the art style is horrible. This is much like a remaster than a remake.
  90. pokemonmaster9
    Nov 25, 2021
    0
    Positive review lacked.

    No national dex, no retelling stories, and no update gameplay, this is a waste of time.
  91. USAGI7
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    The legend of Zelda: breath of the wild is the greatest switch game ever. It released in 2017. But pokemon cannot make those graphics in 2022. Someone can say it's definite. But I don't think so. Because this game(Shining pearl,2021) is even worse than Sword/shield graphic(2017).
  92. soulsilverjk
    Nov 20, 2021
    2
    An extremely uninspired reskin of the old Diamond and Pearl games without any of the platinum improvements. They could have reskinned platinum and my review would have increased to a 7/10.
  93. JunaCrawford
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    Absolute waste of money. Same game copy pasted from back then. 0 effort low effort trash don't support this!!!
  94. Latios___
    Nov 25, 2021
    0
    Bugs from able to clone Pokémon to softlocks. So many glitches, bugs to being able to skip all trainers, walking around ending up in different spots unintended and even berry planting crashing game bugs. That's too much. It's a broken game at release. Also not a fan of chibi stylistically, weird to see the enhanced version Platinum ignored, don't understand some choices like permanent expBugs from able to clone Pokémon to softlocks. So many glitches, bugs to being able to skip all trainers, walking around ending up in different spots unintended and even berry planting crashing game bugs. That's too much. It's a broken game at release. Also not a fan of chibi stylistically, weird to see the enhanced version Platinum ignored, don't understand some choices like permanent exp share obligation and single use TM. When everything is so faithful intended, why not have exp mechanism faithful (turned off) as option too? Was a great fan of the original Diamond and Pearl, but seeing this as the upgrade in over 15 years just feels too lackluster for me. It's not really worth the $60,-. Especially compared with changes in ORAS and HGSS, this just isn't up to par.… Expand
  95. jaceace
    Nov 21, 2021
    0
    There's no reason to play these games over the original games. There's nothing new, like, at all, they just feel like cheap and easy cash grabs to suck in Pokemon fans.

    First - The graphics are horrible for such a huge franchise as Pokemon, theres no excuse for it to look like a cheap mobile game - which even then, some mobile games to a hella better job at it. The chibi look and    There's no reason to play these games over the original games. There's nothing new, like, at all, they just feel like cheap and easy cash grabs to suck in Pokemon fans.

    First - The graphics are horrible for such a huge franchise as Pokemon, theres no excuse for it to look like a cheap mobile game - which even then, some mobile games to a hella better job at it. The chibi look and overworld and "being faithful" is nothing but a sorry excuse to do as less as possible, to literally copy and paste from the originals.

    Second - Who is this game targeted at, cause not even my 8 year old kid thinks they look good, he called them "baby" looking, I really think the pokemon company is completely out of touch with the fanbase and dont even know who it is theyre actually targetting anymore, theres no consistancy in terms of graphics and art style, the last 3 generations have all had a completely different artstyle and direction that its a huge turn off cause it feels like the franchise is going backwards instead of forward, theres just no love or effort being put into it anymore, these games are definitely going back 10 steps.

    Thrid - Like I said in my opening, theres nothing new, unlike the other remakes (FireRed, LeafGreen, HeatGold, SoulSilver, OmegaRuby, AlphaSapphire and the Lets Go games) they all introduced new things, more content, expanded storylines, expanded dex, included their 3rd version upgrades, updated character designs, updated towns and cities and environments, heck, some of them gave us new pokemon and new forms, these games gave us....nothing, not a single new thing! Every single thing is either completely the same as the 16 year old original games, right down to the design of a fricken tree! Some things have even been extremely dumbed down - The contests, theres absolutely nothing to them anymore other than pushing a button now and then to a stupid rhythm game, theres literally nothing more to contests, the only other side content to the games!

    Fith - The Underground - Its slow, its boring and extremely repetitive, ok cool, we can catch some pokemon that arent found in the dex till post game, but when its old pokemon that have been around for 20 years and weve played with a million times before, its extremely boring! Cutting pokemon from all gens past gen 4 was such a stupid idea, the underground also removed secret bases and decorating to instead add in statues and hardly do anything, the underground is somewhat pointless other than to get some extra pokemon and even then, theres nothing new in that.

    All in all, I dont recommned these games to anyone, if you want to Sinnoh experience, go play Pokemon Platinum - it has a lot more features and Pokemon and its a game that came out 16 years ago - The fact people are saying that the originals has more, should tell you how much of a low effort, cheap cash grab these "remakes" (More like dumbed down remasters) are.
    Save yourself the $60
    Fourth -    … Expand
  96. qweqaz123
    Nov 21, 2021
    0
    This is a remake from a game made over 10 years ago who in my opinion don't live to the hype. While they were able to fix some of the flaws of it's original version they also gutted content from the original like the secret bases and contests, not only that but this has made some dubious choices like turning back TM's to being breakable and the weird art-style who tries to resemble theThis is a remake from a game made over 10 years ago who in my opinion don't live to the hype. While they were able to fix some of the flaws of it's original version they also gutted content from the original like the secret bases and contests, not only that but this has made some dubious choices like turning back TM's to being breakable and the weird art-style who tries to resemble the original but it makes this game look like some low quality mobile game even thought artstyle wise the LGPE games already had a way better inbetween of the original sprites and the more modern and anime-like models. I don't deny they did some good like HM's not being forced, customization and the underground mons letting you get pokémon not on the dex but those sounds more like putting up a flatboard over a huge hole and calling it a bridge. All in all the games are a dissapointment and does not justify the increased price-tag of 60 bucks.… Expand
  97. Kuja089
    Nov 20, 2021
    5
    Some of the complaints here are amusing. Text boxes galore that statesbits raining, your pokemon fainted, pokemon awaiting directions... that has been in every pokemon game, this is standard in the series; children still play this game and it is needed.

    Overall decent remake. I love the art style, chibis are cute, everything pops and the colors bring life to the game. My main    Some of the complaints here are amusing. Text boxes galore that statesbits raining, your pokemon fainted, pokemon awaiting directions... that has been in every pokemon game, this is standard in the series; children still play this game and it is needed.

    Overall decent remake. I love the art style, chibis are cute, everything pops and the colors bring life to the game.

    My main complaint -The Game Is Too Easy. Please please pleeeeeease stop woth the exp share for the entire team and when catching pokemon. The pokemon level much too quickly. Or revert to Pokemon X and Y by allowing us to turn it off. I hate feeling trapped by how I should play the game, give us a choice.

    Im not going to write a novel of a review since i thought the contests and underground explorer changes add tons of gameplay time.

    Now i understand this is for "children" in some peoples eyes, but a large percentage of the player base are adults who grew up with the series and have played and bought every game released. Ive been reading didnt blog posts and cannot understand how nintendo/gamefreak cant see the large exodus that will happen if they dont tweak the difficulty (or allow the users to turn the handicaps off). Greatly disappointed by this remake, not in relation to the presentation, but due to the handicaps placed on an already easy game.

    That is another point id like to make. Those of us who played Red and Blue as children, we know how difficult that game was. Guess what, we beat it over and over again while learning and sharpening our skills. Stop babying and spoon feeding the current gen of kids. Its unnecessary.    … Expand
  98. 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 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
  99. Melonpanic
    Nov 29, 2021
    8
    As someone who loves the franchise, but who skipped generation 4, I am finding this game to be almost the perfect Pokémon experience. The faithfulness to the original means you have the look and feel of the earlier games, which some may prefer, but with a few modern quality of life improvements thrown in, above all, the ability to sit on my couch and play on a TV! I would gladly give thisAs someone who loves the franchise, but who skipped generation 4, I am finding this game to be almost the perfect Pokémon experience. The faithfulness to the original means you have the look and feel of the earlier games, which some may prefer, but with a few modern quality of life improvements thrown in, above all, the ability to sit on my couch and play on a TV! I would gladly give this a 9 or more if this had some extra content thrown in on top of the originals and the few bugs (which I have not encountered myself) had been addressed prior to release.

    I don't really understand the criticism of the 'chibi' style overworld graphics, I think they are charming and chibi Dawn is really cute! The in battle graphics are really nice, with clean but detailed backgrounds and a really beautiful colour palette overall.

    Hope to see more re-makes in this style, would love to see gen 2 and 3 (re-re-make?) brought to the bigger screens in this way.    … Expand
  100. AlexBlasio
    May 12, 2023
    0
    terrible, mediocre game, unfinished with unjustified changes, it suffers to play this game!
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  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
    60
    If you're a Switch owner looking to play a Pokémon game, this pair should be your third choice after the Let's Go games and Sword & Shield. [Issue #57 – January/February 2022, p. 67]
  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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