- Pokemon - Diamond Version

This game in itself is awesome. For someone like me, who has played most of all 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, generation pokemon games, I know that this game, in 4th generation, along with the other games in its series, is among one of the best games in the entire pokemon collection. Although, in comparison with Platinum, this game falls behind in the rankings, this game is still very very good and very exciting. To all who know that Platinum is an expansion of Diamond and Pearl I already know this, and that is one of the reasons why Diamond and Pearl drop behind Platinum. Although, simply because of the expansion is not the reason Platinum is over this game, there are other reasons. However, as this review is not put here to talk about Platinum I'll continue. (If you want to see reviews on Platinum, or mine specifically, search up Platinum version and scroll down to the reviews or click on customer reviews on the top of the screen just below the game title and next to the games main picture.) Now, I've played through most of Diamond and found that the game in itself is amazing, as I've already said, and contains totally new things. Although, this is what you'd expect from a 4th generation game, don't entirely put it off as equal with the rest of them. The game is one long roller coaster filled with elements of different types. For someone like me, who has played 3rd generation games and below for years, I know that this game, along with the others in the 4th generation category, is a totally new experience; and to be totally frank about this, from the moment you get into 4th generation games, you'll never settle or go back to 3rd generation or below games again. In diamond you meet many different characters, some as you would expect, others, like team galactic and the new gym leaders and elite four are something else entirely. Another aspect of in-game play is the regular people and trainers as they carry new and improved pokemon that fight with new moves and talents. Best of all I've found about the pokemon battles is the graphics and the way the moves have changed. Now, the different moves are totally attached to the way their supposed to be. Like for instance is the move water gun, for all who've played all the previous games you'll know what I'm talking about, it used to fire from the pokemon as a ball, or large drop, of water, when, if anyone saw the episodes, or how you'd imagine it, the water is fired directly from the mouth of the pokemon. Like the episodes, and in a brilliant display, the 4th generation games do just that. All other moves are the same way, as they are now made to perfection and put in action in a way many of us couldn't foresee. On the issue of diamonds pokemon, the pokedex, if I remember correctly, contains around 400 species of pokemon (I'm not sure on the exact number) including past generation pokemon. These new pokemon will blow you away as they did me, believe me, as they have new abilities to. The legendaries are one of these blow-away elements, as you can find Giratina and Dialga, two ultra-powerful pokemon who fight pokemon battles like no other. On a side-note, I'd like to add a few details that will help show you some things you might want to know: 1. Like all the other games in 4th generation, there is no pokemon that has to have a master ball used on it. 2. The cloning procedure in 4th generation causes glitches to the game and by glitches I mean it is able to wipe your entire game file causing you to start over. These glitches also apply to other codes and such, thus causing the same problems or worse. (I highly recommend not using cheat codes and cloning as you really don't need them and two you really don't do much for yourself.). 3. The people in game, whether trainers, gym leaders, or not, contain info that tells you more about the game, sometimes giving it a personal side, and sometimes advice to help you or remind you of things. Occasionally there are people who will give you items. (To be honest, this game probably gives you more items than any previous game). 4. This game contains a bag that can be filled with any items you get or buy on the trip. On a side-note to this fact you will find that there is no item storage on your PC, however, you do discover that you can contain many different types of mail and decorate poke balls of your different pokemon using several different things called seals that appear in many different shapes and such. 4. In diamond, you can dress up your pokemon, play pokemon contests in a whole new manner, play in the underground where you can find many different items, and get poketch apps. In digging in the underground, know that on each of the three games (Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum) you can usually only find one type of fossil. (I'm not sure if it is possible for any of the three games to allow you to find both types of fossils that you can find in the underground). In the underground you can find many different items, such as hand-held items for pokemon, shards, and revives. You can also get accessories in the underground by trading certain items off. 5. Finally, there is one glitch I have recently become aware of, this glitch applies to Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, I think. This glitch relates to the Global Trade Station (GTS). I've recently found out from another source online that by trading over the GTS one can encounter a certain glitch which can be cured only by the Nintendo company. Although, the Nintendo company can fix it, I've heard that the game file must be erased, thus meaning, you start over. Although, I do not know what the glitch does, from what I've heard, I can infer that it probably is pretty harsh, and so, I believe it may be unsafe to use the GTS unless your game has been cleared of this problem. Side-note: You can still use local trading at the Pokemon Center to connect to other games or your friends. 6. This game can trade with Platinum, Pearl, Soul Silver, Heart Gold, Black, White, My Pokemon Ranch, Pokemon Ranger, and Pokemon Battle Revolution. You cannot trade with games not on this list. Now, you can trade with some advancements of the games on this list, I believe. (There are some games that I do not know of that might be able to trade to this game). Although, you cannot trade with 3rd generation games, you can migrate. Migration is a little different than trading as this applies to a one way trade. When you migrate, you put the Pokemon cartridge of one of the 3rd generation pokemon games into the DS's GBA Slot and click on whatever pokemon DS game you are using (this occurs directly after you click on the health and safety notice after turning on the game), and at the users screen before entering game play you will see one of the bars under continue game saying Migrate pokemon, or something along those lines. Clicking on that allows you to send 6 pokemon from your GBA game to the DS game per day. Once these pokemon are on the DS game, they cannot be traded back to the GBA game. Once migrated, the GBA pokemon will appear in Pal Park, a place not open until after beating the elite four. At Pal Park, you will have to catch the pokemon you've migrated. Don't worry, I've found out that they will be automatically caught once you try to catch them, sort of like using a master ball. Once migrating and catching of the pokemon is done, you may trade these pokemon, or train them, to any compatible trading game of the DS game you are using. Minus the glitches and such (no glitches occur unless a code or cloning is used) the game is quite wonderful. In Choosing between Diamond and Pearl, as I myself asked the question, I've found that it is really a choice of whether you want Dialga or Palkia. Yes, I've heard that there is also a difference in the timing of finding pokemon more often in grass, and I believe that this is probably true. To be honest, in playing Diamond, I think that the finding more pokemon factor occurs in this game. On a final note, I need to tell you that many of these points apply to people who have never played 4th generation or above pokemon games (Black and White are 5th generation pokemon games). Although, I don't know about all of the Legendary Pokemon in this game, I hope that others can find them for themselves and enjoy. I know that there is probably more to be said, however, I hope that many people can benefit from this review and use it to prepare them for what lies ahead in the 4th generation games. Like me, I hope others can be blown away by these games and enjoy the new world of Sinnoh. Sorry, for the length, and any lack of details you were hoping for. My hope is that this supplies a good view of the game from my point of view and also benefits those hoping to buy this game. I do hope you enjoy this game as much as I have. Thank you for reading.

For a turn based RPG, this really is quite fun. I am a fan of retro RPGs, and just started playing Pokemon after picking this one up for a good price. Though the series has been 'kiddified', I find that I enjoy the tongue in cheek humor and deep storyline much more than I expected. As an adult, I say give this a try, it is truly a fun game and it's quite humorous. It does remind me a bit of the humor (and gameplay in a way) from Earthbound (great game!). Pros: Lot's of quirky extras like Pokemon fashion shows and tunnel digging; great graphics; lots and lots of fun; quirky humor; addictive; good item system; good use of second screen with poketach accessory (part of the game); online fun! Cons: Some repetitive humor; slow battles get a bit tedious at times; sometimes perplexing

There is a reason Pokemon has lasted as long as it has and is loved by so many individuals. Each game brings new challenges, new pokemon, and new gym leaders. I especially liked how Diamond and Pearl expanded on the Contest/Ribbon portion with new contest challenges and the ability to win ribbons outside of contests. Another thing I loved about this game is that you "complete" the Pokedex by seeing all 150 pokemon. You don't necessarily have to catch them to get the National Dex. It makes it a lot easier for gamers to achieve this and explore new areas. My one complaint is that I really dislike the "new safari zone" in this generation aka "the great marsh." The whole point of the safari zone in the original games was to challenge your speed when trying to get HM03 surf and offering rare pokemon. The safari zone in Diamond/Pearl offers no challenge to get the HM Defog - you get it right when you enter - and the pokemon inside are not that exciting.

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!!

casi no se tarda nada en llegar , las condiciones en que te lo entregan son excelentes y el precio realmente es muy adecuado lo recomiendo bastante,

Packaging and quality of the cartridge is good. No issues with the game software so far. Delievery with Prime was quick as well.

Jag fick mitt Pokemon spel fodralet såg bra ut men själva spelet såg ut såhär... Så jag känner mig en aning lurad. Även om det är en privatperson som har skickat mitt packet så borde det ju se helt och rent ut!.

If I'm honest, I was a bit skeptical of the latest Pokémon game. Surely it would just be the same AGAIN - young trainer leaves home, is faced with Team *insert something space-related here*, defeats said team and rescues Legendary, defeats Gyms blah blah blah... Well, it is sort of like that. But this time, the talented Pokemon games designers have added so many new things, the old formula is highly forgivable. Like in Gold and Silver, day/night has returned, there's weather again like in Ruby/Sapphire. The wild Pokémon are a healthy mix of each region (which unfortunately means that you won't see every new Pokémon until you defeat the Elite Four) and this time, you get the National Dex by completing the Sinnoh Dex - and all you have to do is SEE every Pokémon on the dex. There are two new forms of Eevee, some new baby Pokés and a few new evolutions (wait until you see Rhyperior!). So it will take a VERY LONG TIME to Catch Em All! Or will it? Pokémon D/P are WiFi enabled, and use a system called the GTS (Global Trade System), so you can trade any Pokémon (assuming you've seen it) for any other Pokémon! Pal Park (after defeating the Elite Four) is also a great addition, and a perfect way to get all of your favourites from your other games into your DS game. Also, the Poké Radar is a wonderful addition which allows you to find all your favourite Pokémon you haven't caught yet, provided you have the other series' game cartridges. The downside of so many new legendaries though is that some of the special events never went ahead. Darkrai isn't available to the public; you CAN'T Catch 'Em All legitimately. However, if your goal is just to have fun and beat the Gym Leaders and Elite Four to be the Greatest Trainer of them all, this game is definitely for you. Team Galactic are oddly fun to battle (though not a patch on the original Team Rocket) and the many different rivals you gain along the way make the storyline twist and turn - who will your Champion be?! (of course, if you use the net or have the guide, you probably already know.) Long story short, if you love Pokémon, no matter who you are, and still adore the old formula but were begging for something different, this is your game. New beginners welcome too!

Ich spiele meine Pokemon Spiele lieber auf English. Bei den neuen 3DS Spielen, gibt es eine Sprachwahl, bei den DS Spielen muss man diese aus einem english Sprachigen Land importieren. Das Spiel ist natuerlich genau wie die deutsche (oder japanische) Version auch, nur eben auf English. Wer Pokemon mag und lieber auf English spielt sollte sich dieses kaufen. Vorallem ist hier weniger Problem als zum beispiel ein US import ueber Ebay oder so ... Hier bekommt mal also das Pokemon Pearl spiel auf english, fuer den DS oder 3 DS.