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Another Great Generation of Pokemon

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 17 / 18
Date: April 22, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I picked up this game today and it is everything a pokemon game should be: fun, intuitive, and addicting. The graphics hold to the classic 2D sprite style, adding a sense of nostalgia for us older Poke-fans, while incorporating some interesting 3D effects. The music is light and, hours into the game, has yet to become grating.

A slew of new moves (TMs alone number almost 100), pokemon (almost 500), and items later, this chapter in the Pokemon line is full to bursting. They've even thrown in some extra side-quests of sorts. One of the big ones is the Underground, where players can participate in multi-player capture the flag games, dig for gems and fossils, or build their own secret base.

However, don't expect much in the way of a story. You're still just a kid trainer trying to (what do you know) "catch 'em all," beat (you guessed it) eight gym leaders, and conquer (but of course) the Elite Four. Not to mention having to uproot and put to an end Team [ - insert various theme - ]. In this case, Team Galactic. Ho hum. Admittedly this is nothing ground breaking, which is a disappointment, but the amalgamation and refinement of various features, from previous generations, into one makes for an overall satisfying experience.

Despite the unchanged story arc, there are enough updates and refinements that justify picking this game up, and the heart of the game - an addictingly deep, varied, and well-balanced RPG/Stragety element - remains unbroken. If anything, it's only become more well-seasoned with age. For longstanding poke-fans, new recruits, and reverts, I highly recommend purchasing this game.

A New Generation of Pokemon That Rocks!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 17
Date: April 22, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I got this game today and it is totally awesome! I have a couple of pokemon and they are so cool! The effects are 3D and work well with the animation. I LOVE this game!

Best Since Red/Blue

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: May 28, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is the most satisfying pokemon game since the original red and blue. The story follows the same basic format as the other eleven handheld RPGs but for some reason it feels fresh.

The Graphics have been enhanced to a phenomenal level
The new starter pokemon are the best since red and blue
There is a new crime syndicate out to make their mark (Team Galactic)
And the DS allows for a unique experience (but don't worry, if you don't want to use the touch screen you have the option to use the old fashion controls).

Without a doubt, though, the best new feature is Nintendo Wi-Fi. You can battle friends in the same room or across the country...and you can trade pokemon in the GLOBAL market. No more having to force your friends at knife point to give up their starter pokemon, nope, now you can put up an offer and someone will respond to it...no matter where they happen to be in the world.

What is the difference between Diamond and Pearl? Not much...just the pokemon that you can find in the wild.

Pokemon Exclusive to Diamond:
Seel
Dewgong
Scyther
Murkrow
Scizor
Larvitar
Pupitar
Tyranitar
Poochyena
Mightyena
Aron
Lairon
Aggron
Kecleon
Cranidos
Rampardos
Honchkrow
Stunky
Skuntank
Dialga

Pokemon Exclusive Pearl:
Slowpoke
Slowbro
Pinsir
Slowking
Misdreavus
Houndour
Houndoom
Stantler
Spheal
Sealeo
Walrein
Bagon
Shelgon
Salamence
Sheildon
Bastiodon
Mismagius
Glameow
Purugly
Palkia

There is no difference to the storyline, choice of characters, or anything else. So it really doesn't matter which version you pick it's going to be the same experience and you can always find the opposite versions exclusive pokemon on the global market.

Buy this game, it is beyond awesome. Your DS experience will not be complete without a copy of this game. If you're a pokemon fan whether new or old you will love this version...even if you gave up on the series after Gold and Silver pick up a copy of Diamond/Pearl, it will drag you kicking and screaming back into pokemon fanmania.

Dont worry, this is awsome

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: June 15, 2007
Author: Amazon User

ok, this game is AWSOME
sure, it has the same formula and bla bla bla
but its a great game
people say the graphics are ok, but once you play it you will think ruby, saphire, fire red, leaf green and emerald are all bad
you will never go back to those versions
the graphics to me are amazing, they mixed a 2d world with a 3d world.
when you walk into town all the buildings pop out of the screen,
the windmill place is one of the best examples.
then they included a other regoin that is supposed to be under sinnoh(the region you are in) called the underground
this is where you get your secret base and evolution stons and fossils, ect....
it is a lot better then prevous games
it has a good replay so if you get bored(i dont see how)you could start over
this game is just AWSOME

Pleasure

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: May 21, 2007
Author: Amazon User

My grandson wanted this for his birthday and says this is the best game ever.

Decent for what it is

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: May 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I personally like this version of pokemon because not only do I use it to remove boredom, I also use it to talk to my friends around the world. I also use it to communicate with my girlfriend in a building where there is no signal for her cell phone. I use the voice chat feature in the game and we talk when we need to. The game itself is like any other pokemon game except this one adapts the old gba versions to complete the national pokedex. I haven't finished both versions yet but am striving to catch them all :)

this game is just amazing

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: May 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

this game is just amazing!!!
it features
100 new pokemon
22 new towns
and the ability to trade and battle wirelessly over nintendo wi-fi
if you have a nintendo ds lite than get this game

Pokemon Diamond/Pearl

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I have been a Fan of the Pint-sized RPG since its beginning in the late 90's on Gameboy. This games really sets the tone for an involved an enjoyable playing experience. With over 100 new pokemon, smooth animation, and several new TM's and HM's it is a great game that any pokemon fan, adult or child, will want in their collecton.

Pokemon Pearl--Fun for more than One!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: May 29, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Pearl is the latest installment in the Pokemon Franchise. It isn't as bad as the previous ones and has more to look forward to and tons of extras. There are many 'apps' to obtain, from a berry app that lets you know your berries are ripe, to a step counter and even one that lets you view how your pokemon are in the daycare center. At least you can obtain many different kind of berries for free, from 3 people in 3 different towns.

The graphics are not much better, but more so than previous games. It is fun to use the stylus to battle, find items in your 'bag' and the like. At least on the bottom screen, one can 'click' on the 'bag' where said item is. That is a good improvement over the other way.

I am very dissappointed with the "Safari Zone" or more properly put "Safari Swamp"--thats right a swamp. Very hard to move around in it as you often get trapped up to your nose in a 'pit' and not many rare pokemon in it as well.

At least money isn't a problem, as there is a dueling pair that have a "Chatot" and a "Roselia". With "luck Incense" or "Amulet Coin" on one of your Pokemon, one can literally rack up 24k each time you battle both.

There are an occasion, walking through walls glitches, especially when coming out of the rooms from trading, chatting, etc., in the poke centers.

Between raising pokemon, the water starter is pitiful and remains so, berries, making poffins (stirring a pot!!!) and having a single bike that can do the work of 2, I find this game very entertaining.

I caught a shiny Spinx on my first go out in the grass!!

Another great Pokemon game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: May 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Bought it for my daughter who has just about every pokemon game made for GBA and DS and this is by far her favorite one. Its a little harder than the previous ones to get badges but she likes the challenges more.

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