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Pokemon Diamond/Pearl

 

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  • User Score (167)
    9.0 9.0 from 167 reviewers
  • Expert Score (53)
    8.3 8.3 from 53 reviewers
  • Value for money (7)
    9.0 9.0 from 7 reviewers
  • Sound quality (10)
    7.7 7.7 from 10 reviewers
  • Gameplay (25)
    8.7 8.7 from 25 reviewers
  • Graphics (23)
    7.6 7.6 from 23 reviewers
  • Sound (15)
    7.2 7.2 from 15 reviewers
  • Control (3)
    8.6 8.6 from 3 reviewers
  • Addiction (2)
    9.0 9.0 from 2 reviewers
  • Playability (2)
    8.0 8.0 from 2 reviewers
  • Appearance (2)
    8.7 8.7 from 2 reviewers
  • Replay value (4)
    9.3 9.3 from 4 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. VideoGamer.com

    9.0/10
    30 June 2007

    Diamond and Pearl are among the best Pokémon titles so far, if not the best. They're engrossing, exciting and provide wonderfully fulfilling escapism. Read more

    • 100 new Pokémon, Great online functionality, Pokémon revitalised and fine-tuned
    • Limited stylus use
  2. Kidzworld

    23 April 2007

    The new Pokemon games are here and we have reviews! Get the 411 on Team Galactic, the Sinnoh region, WiFi battles, online chat, Pokemon contests and more. Read more

    • 500 Pokemon to catch, including 100 new ones!, Easier to play and more fun than ever., Pokemon Contests - may the cutest Pokemon win!, Tons of mini-games and extra opt...
    • Having to buy both copies to collect all the Pokemon is annoying., The journal isn't very handy., Having to buy both copies to collect all the Pokemon is annoying., Th...
  3. GameLemon

    9.9/10
    23 November 2007

    A fantastically made and surprisingly deep RPG for all ages. Perhaps the greatest of the Pokémon games to date. Read more

    • Highly addictive gameplay, robust campaign packed with extras, attractive visuals, and catchy music.
    • The pokémon themselves don't animate quite as much as one would like.
  4. Saving Progress

    8.0/10
    8 August 2007

    As lovely as it would be, good things don’t last. The Pokémon RPG series used to be something so phenomenal in its beginning. What really bothers me is that this series may continue on using the same method, creating the same experience every time, that slowly dulls, and people will still buy it. Read more

  5. Eternal Gaming Network

    28 July 2007

    Having now pumped more than 15 hours into the game, I can assure anyone who hasn't got a copy of the game, my last question above is not at all true. In fact, Diamond has to be ranked as one of the best games I've played this year. Everything from the graphics, to the music, to the gameplay Nintendo has got virtually everything spot on. Read more

    • Its Pokemon, on the DS, with two screens!
    • The Touch Screen isn't used to full potential, and the Poketch at the best of times is useless.
  6. Portable Review

    10/10
    7 June 2007

    Originally, the crew here at Portablereview.com was going to do a chat review all together, but that turned out to be a little more painful than a car accident. Instead, Knives and I are bringing you a joint review from two minds that usually think entirely opposite one another. Enjoy! -Story- Knives: The story is too much like the other stories. It's the same story of a kid who wants to be the very best, and a team of grunts that want to take over the world. Read more

  7. GamerNode

    8.8/10
    25 May 2007

    Even though D&P changes nothing regarding the franchise's core gameplay, it won't be long until things do begin to stir up. Whether it's going to be real time combat, or a 3D camera put in place, a major change is in due for Pokemon universe. If there isn't, Pokemon is going to eventually start tasting sour . Read more

  8. NZGamer.com

    8.2/10
    21 June 2007

    Back in the late 90s, a little video game available in two flavours and known simply as Pocket Monsters took the video game world by surprise. Read more

  9. Hooked Gamers

    Hooked Gamers
    9.0/10
    5 March 2007

    Just like its predecessors, I am completely addicted to this new title. Having got the National Dex, I've already started on my Eeveelution [sic.] army, with the two new addictions, Glacion and Leafion, adding to a pretty solid team. The Battle Tower keeps the game alive with its online Wi-Fi tournaments, and Pokemon Battle Revolution is not long round the corner. I honesty can't fault this. I'm forcing myself to be subjective. Read more

  10. UncleGamer Radio

    8.0/10
    12 December 2007

    Thank to you, Nintendo, I haven’t been able to have a civilized conversation with an adult for 2 weeks. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. great game

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: truegamer, Amazon
    19 October 2011 See Product at Amazon ($46.49)

    love this game its a fun game and very entertaining it is good for all ages and a great experience for kids and grown ups who like this type of games Read more or see product

  2. Pikachooo!

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: mariofan123, Ciao
    7 September 2009

    Pokémon Diamond Review Pokémon Diamond is part of the famous Pokémon series which has been very successful and included those trading cards everyone used to collect, a rubbish TV show, movies and video games. I have only ever collected the cards for a while and played a couple of the games but I really like this game! Pokémon Diamond is almost identical to Pokémon Pearl apart from that certain Pokémon are only available on one or the other. Read more

    • Fun, lots of replay value, new Pokemon!
    • Similar to older games
  3. Pokemon Diamond: - Shine On You Crazy Pokemon

    epinions.com
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: jeremy1456, epinions.com
    12 July 2007

    Surpassing the 'fad' syndrome years ago, Nintendo's Pokemon series has gone on to become one of the Read more

    • Come On It's Pokemon, and now It's Online!
    • Friend Codes Required to Trade/Battle, Lackluster Graphics, Not Very Different From Other Pokemon Games
  4. Good

    LOVEFiLM
    10/10
    Reviewer: Kel7351, LOVEFiLM
    22 June 2007

    I liked this game allot the picture quality is superb and game play is just as good at the ones before it though some cheats are needed for the really rare ones but all good none the less so i would buy this. Read more

  5. Video game reviews: Pokemon Diamond & Pearl (DS)

    Helium
    Reviewer: Matt Bird, Helium
    23 June 2007

    Because there's new pokemon in them, of course. And regardless of the misgivings the game's mechanics may generate, the lure of new pokemon is just too irresistible. Read more

  6. Same game as before but still fun

    Reviewer: Game Almighty
    25 April 2007

    Pokémon is now in its 4th generation with the induction of Diamond and Pearl. The game basically puts the player in the shoes of a new kid, stumbling into his new job of Pokémon trainer. Sadly, the biggest change from the last game is the graphics. While each game has had a slight graphical increase, this is the first game to be "3D". Windmills have polygonal turbines instead of pixilated ones, and I walk around on a large bridge which is its own area, then below it. Read more

  7. Verdicts

    9.5/10
    Reviewer: deathmonkeyz, Verdicts
    12 July 2007

    A fantastic game, it brought me back to the Pokemon franchise, if you've given up on pokemon or have never played I suggest you get this NOW! Read more

    • One of this games newest features I love is online trading and fighting, I loved trading that much I traded with people I met online and managed to get every legendary...
    • I hate this part, I never like to bring out the bad things in games. With online trading or play if you don't get a friend code then you have to stick with the Global ...
  8. A really good game, but its the same as the old Pokemon game ...

    	 Dooyoo
    Reviewer: Jenraux, Dooyoo
    23 June 2007

    Its a really good game, great if your a Pokemon fan, but dont expect anything amazingly new. Read more

    • Has good multiplayer options, has 3d graphics, has a lot of Pokemon, take a long time to complete.
    • Its similar to all the Pokemon games, just with a few extra features and more Pokemon.
  • WikiFreak Description

Pokémon Diamond / Pearl

Pokémon Diamond / Pearl is developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. The game is set in the fantasy world of Sinnoh, and covers the adventure of a single protagonist embarking on a quest to capture and train Pokémon while simultaneously thwarting the agenda of the criminal organization Team Galactic. The game has Single-player, multiplayer and online multiplayer modes and has a CERO: A / ESRB: E / OFLC: PG / PEGI: 3+ rating.

Features

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Pokémon Diamond / Pearl

Pokémon Diamond / Pearl is developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. The game is set in the fantasy world of Sinnoh, and covers the adventure of a single protagonist embarking on a quest to capture and train Pokémon while simultaneously thwarting the agenda of the criminal organization Team Galactic. The game has Single-player, multiplayer and online multiplayer modes and has a CERO: A / ESRB: E / OFLC: PG / PEGI: 3+ rating.

Features

The games add an extensive amount of new features, such as Internet play over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, while building on older game concepts such as Pokémon Contests. Both games are independent of each other but feature largely the same plot and, can be played separately. The games features worldwide battles and trading using WiFi and real-time clock feature changes the time of day based on the DS clock where the Pokemon caught vary based on the region and the time of day. Certain Pokemon moves power changes based on time. It features more elaborate Pokemon Contests and players can use the accessories and dress up their Pokemon. The game also features new dual-type Pokemon, new/altered moves, and new special abilities add to the already deep strategy of Pokemon battling. It is developed in 3-D environments and updated graphics.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The adventure continues as players can bring Pokemon from their Game Boy Advance Pokemon games to Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl using the GBA game slot on their Nintendo DS.

  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Genre: Role-Playing
  • ESRB Rating: E - (Everyone)

Specifications

  • Alternative names
    Pokemon Diamond, Pokémon Pearl, Pokemon Pearl

Release Date

  • First seen
    30 March 2007

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Previous questions about this product

  • Pokemon National Dex

    ok so once you finish the shinoh dex in pokemon pearl or diamond, you get the national dex. But then what do you do? where do you go to see all the national dex pokemon?

    Answered by utsav007 2009-02-21:

    You can't see all the pokemon in pearl...unfortunately. However, you need all the other gameboy pokemon games (pokemon fire red) and you migrate them into your game. You can do this by going to sandgem town, going as far south as you can, then going east. You should hit water, surf across it, and you will come to some land. Keep on going east, and you will find a building. In there, there are options where it will tell you to put your old gameboy games in, and basically bring the pokemon you have in that gameboy game back to your diamond/pearl game. Yes it's hard, but it's worth the

    Answered by Belle 2009-07-10:

    You can find the National Dex Pokémon in the Fight Area, Survival Area, Stark Mountain, Trophy Garden, Swarms (Go to the Sangem Town and talk to the girl in the house next to the beach, she will tell you where you can find Absol, Surskit and other details). Then you will need to use the Poke Radar to find the rare Pokémon.

    Answered by darkri224 2010-03-23:

    in the island where the sailer in snowpoint city takes you and if you beat the pokemon leage and cynthia go to canalave city and go into the salers home and talk to the boy and he'll say something about darkri and go to the sailer outside of it and he'll take you to full moon island and you see cresselia plus giratina is in spring path in tunrback cave

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