Pokemon Shining Pearl

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  1. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Trash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. Frad
    Aug 28, 2023
    6
    El regreso a las raíces de la franquicia Pokémon es una experiencia gratificante, especialmente después de haber experimentado las innovaciones de títulos más recientes como Pokémon Arceus y Pokémon Violet. Pokémon Shining Pearl nos brinda la oportunidad de revivir una experiencia clásica, y aunque presenta ciertos aspectos que merecen mención, este remake no pasa desapercibido.

    La    El regreso a las raíces de la franquicia Pokémon es una experiencia gratificante, especialmente después de haber experimentado las innovaciones de títulos más recientes como Pokémon Arceus y Pokémon Violet. Pokémon Shining Pearl nos brinda la oportunidad de revivir una experiencia clásica, y aunque presenta ciertos aspectos que merecen mención, este remake no pasa desapercibido.

    La fidelidad de este remake a la cuarta generación de Pokémon es innegable, y esta lealtad es una característica altamente apreciable. Al buscar adquirir este remake, lo que buscaba era precisamente una reencarnación modernizada de la experiencia original. Las gráficas y texturas, aunque no alcanzan la cima de las capacidades actuales, son respetables y adecuadas para el propósito de revitalizar este título clásico.

    Una mejora notable en este remake es la capacidad de correr en lugar de caminar, lo cual amplía significativamente la experiencia de exploración. Este cambio en la movilidad proporciona un elemento adicional de comodidad y dinamismo al juego, permitiendo una exploración más ágil y fluida en la región de Sinnoh.

    Un aspecto particularmente interesante es la eliminación de la necesidad de utilizar movimientos específicos como "cut", "move" o "swim" a los Pokémon del equipo. En su lugar, un Bidoof interviene para llevar a cabo estas acciones. Aunque esta elección puede suscitar interrogantes sobre por qué un solo Pokémon realiza todas estas tareas, la implementación es aceptable y no perturba la experiencia de manera significativa.

    La introducción del subsuelo ("Underground") es un aspecto que enriquece el juego con una dimensión adicional. A pesar de que no exploté plenamente esta función, considero que es una adición valiosa que, si bien no es esencial, proporciona una capa extra de diversión y descubrimiento.

    No obstante, es justo destacar ciertos aspectos desfavorables. Las batallas, en ocasiones, transmiten la sensación de un título similar a Pokémon Stadium. Aunque esta variación puede ser interesante, personalmente considero que la ejecución podría haberse perfeccionado para una experiencia más equilibrada y coherente. Además, al completar el juego, la sensación de obsolescencia se hace presente, generando una disminución en la motivación para emprender la captura de Pokémon Shiny.

    En resumen, Pokémon Shining Pearl se revela como un remaster acertado que reaviva la magia de la región Sinnoh de manera encantadora. Los gráficos modernizados, la jugabilidad consolidada y las mejoras en el modo multijugador convergen para brindar una versión remasterizada que merece ser explorada. Aunque no está exenta de críticas, esta recreación ofrece una oportunidad valiosa para redescubrir un clásico de la franquicia Pokémon.    … Expand
  3. KeybladeHero_05
    Jun 29, 2023
    7
    I'm going to be honest with you all, this remake was really really boring. Sure the trailer did say that it's a faithful remake but to me, it isn't. Both games and including the original versions, are empty and a lot of people agreed.

    If this was a remake of Platinum then things would be slightly better. By the time I've reached the champion for the first time, I was 5 or 6 levels    I'm going to be honest with you all, this remake was really really boring. Sure the trailer did say that it's a faithful remake but to me, it isn't. Both games and including the original versions, are empty and a lot of people agreed.

    If this was a remake of Platinum then things would be slightly better. By the time I've reached the champion for the first time, I was 5 or 6 levels behind because shared EXP is back for some odd reason.    … Expand
  4. lalahand
    May 27, 2023
    8
    Initially I thought this is a **** remake, but after playing all other recent Pokémon games, this is actually the best one on switch
  5. DeadSmack
    May 17, 2023
    2
    So, if you have played the originals, this is the same. It's not a remake, it's just a visual update. And to my taste, the chibi style is horrible. I wonder if 5-10 yrs old Pokemon fans are really the main audience for the franchise. Can't recommend it, you better get the originals and play them.
  6. OcellCanari
    May 15, 2023
    1
    Pokemon Shining Pearl falls short of capturing the magic of the original game, and it pales in comparison to its predecessor. Despite the nostalgia factor, this remake fails to deliver a satisfying experience. The visuals lack the charm and depth of the original, feeling uninspired and lacking in artistic creativity. The gameplay remains largely unchanged, with no significant improvementsPokemon Shining Pearl falls short of capturing the magic of the original game, and it pales in comparison to its predecessor. Despite the nostalgia factor, this remake fails to deliver a satisfying experience. The visuals lack the charm and depth of the original, feeling uninspired and lacking in artistic creativity. The gameplay remains largely unchanged, with no significant improvements or innovations. It feels like a missed opportunity to enhance the game for modern audiences. The lackluster soundtrack and repetitive sound effects only contribute to the overall disappointment. While the original Pokemon Pearl was a groundbreaking title, Shining Pearl feels like a lazy attempt to cash in on nostalgia without adding anything substantial. Die-hard fans may find some enjoyment in revisiting the Sinnoh region, but it's hard to shake the feeling that the original game was far superior in every aspect. Pokemon Shining Pearl ultimately fails to capture the essence and excitement of its predecessor, leaving fans longing for the original's greatness.… Expand
  7. AlexBlasio
    May 12, 2023
    0
    terrible, mediocre game, unfinished with unjustified changes, it suffers to play this game!
  8. FluffySpartan
    Apr 5, 2023
    8
    It's okay, it's at least better as the main games of the last year's.... The pkmn attack animations are good compared to the game freak games.
    Give another team a good budget and the license for pkmn and the games would be awesome again. Look at new pkmn snap, very good quality because it's not from game freak.
  9. hkatbamna1
    Feb 20, 2023
    7
    Visually, its an excellent remake of my favorite pokemon generation. Them keeping the chibi artstyle definitely helped nail the nostalgia of it. Sadly, taking points away for how absurdly easy they made this game. The forced experience share with no option to turn it off made it so my pokemon were perpetually at least 10-15 levels above the opponent. Really would have appreciated SOME challenge
  10. Satsoku
    Jan 8, 2023
    6
    I feel like these remakes were a miss opportunity. They are faithful to the original Diamond and Pearl respectively, however, they felt soulless and forgettable compared to the originals, or Platinum even. Playable, but that's about it.
  11. nusoul
    Jan 7, 2023
    8
    I don't understand the people who gave this game bad marks, this game is almost perfect as I remember it when I played it on DS.
  12. KinimodYunmi
    Dec 12, 2022
    6
    Hatte mich anfangs erst gefreut Pearl nochmal durchzuspielen, sah aber dann etwas weird aus und ist dann aber doch trotz Remaster viel zu sehr in die Jahre gekommen, man hätte es mit den Funktionen und der Story von Platin remastern sollen und nicht Pearl und Diamant.
  13. cHughes
    Dec 7, 2022
    1
    Pokémon fans may have thought the series could not steep any lower following the release of the Let’s Go titles, however somehow GameFreak manages to top the lows of even those childish Kanto remakes. What’s worse, these were remakes of many fans’ favourite generation of Pokémon games, and favourite overall region, Sinnoh. The games took ‘faithful remake’ way too seriously, with absolutelyPokémon fans may have thought the series could not steep any lower following the release of the Let’s Go titles, however somehow GameFreak manages to top the lows of even those childish Kanto remakes. What’s worse, these were remakes of many fans’ favourite generation of Pokémon games, and favourite overall region, Sinnoh. The games took ‘faithful remake’ way too seriously, with absolutely no change to the original Diamond and a pearl formula. The games became boring after a few hours of play and could be categorised as the original games with a ‘lick of paint,. The one positive of these games is the ability to shiny hunt the mythic Pokémon, even that is being generous however. The games are utterly disappointing and upsetting as a Pokémon fan. Lazy, lazy instalments.… Expand
  14. asdfgrand
    Nov 26, 2022
    0
    The most terrible remake game project humanity ever encounter with horrible, glitch-filled launch. GameFreak should have no love on their creation anymore, so neglecting they outsourced the game development to ILCA, the horde of assistant programmers who have zero experience of development from scratch. Pokemon is dead.
  15. AlexMakesToast
    Nov 20, 2022
    4
    Shining Pearl = 4/10
    ......................................................
  16. neko555
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    It already made little sense to remake this game, but doing it the way they did should be a crime. It is not a remake, it contributes little or nothing, the only thing they have done is adapt it for children of 3-5 years.
    I don't understand the effort of this franchise to infantilize its games more and more, especially considering the age of its average player. But worst of all, it's how    It already made little sense to remake this game, but doing it the way they did should be a crime. It is not a remake, it contributes little or nothing, the only thing they have done is adapt it for children of 3-5 years.
    I don't understand the effort of this franchise to infantilize its games more and more, especially considering the age of its average player. But worst of all, it's how absurdly easy it is, something already imposed in all pokemon games. Simply press A without stopping to beat the game. Is it so difficult to put an option to deactivate sharing experience? I think that the ideal would be to distribute experience as in the original gold and silver, but they seem determined to ignore the fans.
    I have always used scene, but I have bought original games that I like like all pokemon, but for several generations I have not bought one, they do not deserve my money.    … Expand
  17. CreeperMW
    Oct 30, 2022
    10
    I love every single little detail in Shining Pearl even love the chibi art style, it's reminds me of old days of Pokemon I wouldn't mind if they did this for HeartGold and SoulSilver if they decide to make a port for switch.
  18. nzmetacritic
    Sep 26, 2022
    8
    Hi all!

    I have bought this game recently, like 3 days ago and by far I have had the best experience ever on this game. I have the original copy on my DS version 10-15 years ago but I don't think I ever got to finish it. I loved it back then as well. If you are looking for an Nostalgic/original pokemon classic linear game. This is the game for you. I have never played any pokemon games    Hi all!

    I have bought this game recently, like 3 days ago and by far I have had the best experience ever on this game. I have the original copy on my DS version 10-15 years ago but I don't think I ever got to finish it. I loved it back then as well. If you are looking for an Nostalgic/original pokemon classic linear game. This is the game for you. I have never played any pokemon games after Gen 4 so playing this brought me back so many memories on why I loved pokemon in the first place. I love the Isometric top down camera angle of this game. I hope to see more other pokemon games in this format. A remake but in 3D graphics makes it more beautiful and inspiring to look at. Being able to explore underground and catching wild pokemons and knowing what to catch just made the game more appealing. However I love the tall grass wild feature not knowing which pokemon is battling me. It is more challenging this way. I hope they still continue this style aswell.

    Looking at the negative reviews on this game don't make sense to me. I think going open world for pokemon is also a great idea too but I think Gamefreak should definitely focus on the quality, the story, the amount of content than rushing to finish a game every year.

    Back to the review; It reminds me of ''Pokemon Battle Revolution'' and this game happening all in one instead of buying 2 separate games. I hope ILCA will continue this genre. Personally this game is what I wanted 10 years ago. I am enjoying every moment of this game, it is super fun and addicting. I would like to see Gold and silver remakes including my all time favorite Emerald.

    Negatives. Not Worth $100 NZ because it is a Remake and its literally the same game not much new things or expansions even added to it. its weird that SW/SH is the same price.
    I notice 1 thing versing the gym trainers use the same pokemons that I have fought from normal trainers. Wish for more diverse and varieties of Pokemons when it came to the gym otherwise its too easy!

    8/10 for me Good job ILCA    … Expand
  19. Schueli
    Aug 10, 2022
    7
    Ja, gibt nicht viel zu sagen. Typisches Pokémon halt. Nur mit hässlichen Figuren in der Oberwelt. Im Kampf passt dann alles.

    Bin durchgerusht und hab nicht viel gesammelt. Macht das, was Pokémon macht und war soweit gut.
  20. CaptainCharisma
    Aug 5, 2022
    2
    Embarrasing lazy effort from gamefreak, nothing to see here. Just play Legends Arceus.
  21. DolphinReviews
    Jul 20, 2022
    0
    When Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shinning Pearl was announced during a Pokémon Presents, I thought I was dreaming. The gameplay and animation looked so laughably bad I could not believe a billion dollar company would make this. Let alone sell it for $60! The lowest point of the Pokémon franchise by far. It looks as if a 5 year old was tasked with character design. Reviews have comparedWhen Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shinning Pearl was announced during a Pokémon Presents, I thought I was dreaming. The gameplay and animation looked so laughably bad I could not believe a billion dollar company would make this. Let alone sell it for $60! The lowest point of the Pokémon franchise by far. It looks as if a 5 year old was tasked with character design. Reviews have compared the graphics to a mobile game which is incorrect. Mobile games have far better graphics!… Expand
  22. Lucaro
    Jul 9, 2022
    3
    What a sh*tshow.
    Pokemon Platinum was one of the first games I have ever played and is one of my favorite games of all time. With all the remakes that came out for the other Pokemon games, I knew that a remake to Platinum must come at some point. I have waited so long and then I got this: A game with ugly chibis, Pokemon Go graphics, the flaws of Diamond and Pearl that were already fixed    What a sh*tshow.
    Pokemon Platinum was one of the first games I have ever played and is one of my favorite games of all time. With all the remakes that came out for the other Pokemon games, I knew that a remake to Platinum must come at some point. I have waited so long and then I got this: A game with ugly chibis, Pokemon Go graphics, the flaws of Diamond and Pearl that were already fixed in Platinum and this friendship bullsh*t.
    Pokemon was always a cash cow but back then they actually gave a sh't. This was the last newly released Pokemon game I've played and I am very disappointed.    … Expand
  23. Nintendist
    Jul 2, 2022
    10
    this game is so good and beautiful at the same time. so lovely i love it til the end
  24. cfc1998
    Jun 27, 2022
    8
    First of all, yes this is a very simple and faithful remake of the original games, but honestly I prefer this way than seeing Sinnoh with Sword and Shield **** graphics and engine. A visual change and a few quality of life improvements are more than fine for me, but if I have one criticism of the game is not adding Platinum content, other than that I enjoyed the game a lot! The post gameFirst of all, yes this is a very simple and faithful remake of the original games, but honestly I prefer this way than seeing Sinnoh with Sword and Shield **** graphics and engine. A visual change and a few quality of life improvements are more than fine for me, but if I have one criticism of the game is not adding Platinum content, other than that I enjoyed the game a lot! The post game content is definitely the best added feature, playing the gym leaders rematches was a lot of fun.… Expand
  25. elolugo
    Jun 27, 2022
    6
    Good pokemon game. Not perfect, but fun nevertheless. Play it only if you haven't played it on the DS
  26. Kenoct
    Jun 8, 2022
    0
    How to destroy our childhood with an ugly and lazy remake. The original one is way better.
  27. TheLinkgirl
    May 26, 2022
    2
    I've loved the Pokemon series my whole life, so this review comes from the heart: Pokemon BDSP are dreadfully low effort remakes. Most of the enjoyment in this game comes from the fact you're playing a Pokemon game. Beyond that, almost everything is just not as good as the original DP.
  28. Fra-k
    May 15, 2022
    6
    a sufficient game, that unlike the titles, don't shine at all.
    a timid remake, with not enough new stuff for both old and new players.
    a failed occasion
  29. Zumbie101
    May 7, 2022
    6
    It feels like a direct remaster, nothing particularly changes at all which is nice for nostalgia but thats all really. Additional point for removing all the HM's however nothing stands out at all, feels like a re release especially with the overworld sprites
  30. Darkred401
    Mar 27, 2022
    2
    If you want a diamond and pearl remake just get platinum

    Bdsp changes so little that it would be smarter to port the original. The game has nice lighting and water effects but the overall art style is ugly and loses the appeal of the original pixel art. The music is the one positive with great mixing though certain themes feel off or lose the original appeal. Ultimately it feels like    If you want a diamond and pearl remake just get platinum

    Bdsp changes so little that it would be smarter to port the original. The game has nice lighting and water effects but the overall art style is ugly and loses the appeal of the original pixel art. The music is the one positive with great mixing though certain themes feel off or lose the original appeal.

    Ultimately it feels like a rushed cash grab to have an annual release    … Expand
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  1. Positive: 37 out of 88
  2. Mixed: 51 out of 88
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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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