Quickie Video Game Reviews: Pokèmon Diamond/Pearl
Author: John Corner
Author: John Corner
The Pokmon games for Nintendo's Game Boy (and its reincarnations) are among the most popular video games ever created. In the latest installments, Pokmon Diamond and Pokmon Pearl (which, like their predecessors, are basically the same but each has some Pokmon that you can only catch on one version and not the other), the Pokmon franchise has jumped onto Nintendo's latest handheld, the DSi. The premise is exactly the same as the previous installments: you catch little monsters (Pokmon) and battle others with them. You travel from town to town, defeating the leaders of Pokmon gyms and collect badges. Your goals are twofold: to become the greatest Pokmon master of all time as well as to collect every single Pokmon in the game.
Download Dsi games For Free and Get Over 250 000 Dsi DownloadsSo, what's new about this one? What sets it apart from all the other Pokmon games we've played?
The Differences
As I haven't played any other Pokmon games since the Gold version on the Game Boy Color (which I never finished), I'm not sure exactly what the previous games looked like, but if you're like me and felt that the Gold and Silver versions were too similar to the original Blue and Red games to be worth it, you'll be pleasantly surprised by Diamond and Pearl.
The most notable difference is in the graphics. Though it is essentially the same, with all of the people being tiny sprites and the Pokemon battles looking almost exactly like they did, the 3D effect used on the buildings and trees make it look shiny and new. You feel like you're actually getting a top-down view of your character. The rest of the graphics are much more crisp and clean than the previous versions, of course, thanks to the DSi's greater graphical capabilities.
Download Dsi games For Free and Get Over 250 000 Dsi DownloadsThe beginning is pretty much the same as every other Pokmon game: you choose your name and sex, you get into a situation where you have to pick your first Pokmon, and off you go on your adventure. As the game progresses, you'll find plenty of pleasant surprises that make this game unique from the others. This is where the DSi's stylus comes in.
Though the stylus isn't used excessively much, it can be used to control the battle menus. I prefer using the D-pad myself, but if you're looking for a change of pace you might try using the stylus. There are a number of mini-games that also make use of the stylus, like the Pokmon contests. Though it's not essential for most of the game, using the stylus in these mini-games adds variety to this game.
The Similarities
In essence, this game is fairly similar to the versions before it. There are over 100 new Pokmon introduced, as well as numerous appearances of Pokmon from the original Blue and Red versions. I found this to be a great thing since I was never a big fan of the "new" Pokmon. 151 was enough to keep track of! Though I must say, the new Pokmon introduced in this game are pretty neat. I absolutely LOVE Bidoof, a guinea pig/beaver-like creature who beats Pikachu hands-down in the cuteness department.
Okay, so... Do you recommend it?
Sure! If you're a Pokmon fan, you'll really enjoy this. If you grew up playing Pokmon as a kid like I did, you'll find this to be a pleasant nostalgia trip that uses the same formula that made these games so addictive without being exactly the same as the originals.
Download Dsi games For Free and Get Over 250 000 Dsi DownloadsOverall Recommendation: Unless you absolutely abhor Pokmon, you really should give this one a try!About the Author:
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