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.

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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!!

My brother has both diamond and pearl. I remember playing pearl ALOT and I had....well....a alright team......my brother played pokemon diamond. This game does bring back memories. It was a good game.(for the time at least). I really never considered myself as a CRAZY fan of pokemon diamond and pearl. I'll admit. The story was fun and there were plenty of good pokemon. But,I wasn't all that big about it.(unlike other fans). Improvements The biggest improvement was the wireless connection. Instead of the link cables,now,there's wireless trading. You can even trade around the world!!!! A all new poke watch was made,too. There are all sorts of apps. One of them shows your pokemon team. Another counts how many steps you took. It is useful.(for certain times,at least). You can also go underground. You can play with your friends down there,too. You can look for gems,or,set traps. Over 100 New pokemon,too. Plus,updated graphics make the game look even more real. Plot Once again,you are set of into the world of pokemon in the all-new sinho region. The story is to stop team galactic from using palkia(in pearl). Or dialga(in diamond). The story was,slow. You do collect badges non stop until you get the seventh one. Then,everything important happens. Sure,a few important things happen here and there,but it was when you got your seventh badge is when everything began to happen. I remember I had a mewtwo.(because I traded). (It became like,level 90). I used it to beat the elite four,too. I also had a infernape and a luxray. My infernape was like,level 58, and my luxray was like,level 57. Lots of memories on this game.... Tips There are some tips to make the game even better!!!! Trade your old,ruby and sapphire pokemon into diamond and pearl. It will help you complete the pokedex AND help you kick some butt while battling. If you want a good team,the listen up. Pick chimchar. He evokes into the awesome fire-fighting type infernape. Also,catch a luxray. It's really powerful. A good electric type. Starly is another,good pokemon. It evolves into the flying-normal type starepvor. It's fast and strong. Catch abra,too. Alakzam is a great phsyisic type pokemon. Floatzo,isn't bad too. Get a bluizul and evolve it. It's not a bad water type. Lucario is awesome,too. He's fighting-steel.(I now infernape is fighting,but lucario is quick and strong,too). The game,itself is pretty good. I do recommend it,but beware. They story is slow,so it takes patience to beat the ENTIRE game. So,this is a good game and I do,think you should add it to your cart. Especially if you love pokemon. So,hope you have a good time playing it.

Take note that this is the newest edition of Pokemon that was released on Sunday, April 22, 2007... I pre-ordered this on Wednesday, April 18, 2007, received my package with Pokemon Diamond in it yesterday (Wednesday, April 25, 2007), and... I love this game thus far!!!!!!! The graphics are awesome, the day/night scene makes a gr8 comeback,you get something called a Poketch in the game that lets you keep track of the time, the pokemon in your party, it has a calculator,etc... I could go on and on about this game for hours lol. It's actually like Ruby Sapphire Emerald, and Pokemon Crystal rolled into one game!!!!! I love it!!!!!!!! I've only had this game a day and already my Prinplup is in the mid-20's as of what level it's on! Sometime this summer or maybe even around Christmas, I may go back and get Pokemon Pearl, or after I beat this game, I might start a new game all over again and check out what the other starters are like. I highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend this game! I should warn you though, it took me three tries before I defeated the second gym leader... but I finally managed to beat her... otherwise I love this game... in fact I'm gonna go back and play it right now! OK, like I said in one other Pokemon game review, I am now an eighteen and a half year old Pokemon fan, about to turn 19 in June. I guess you could call me a kid at heart, even though there are such things as adult Pokemon trainers... I don't know if I'll ever grow out of this phase... who knows, when it comes to video games, maybe I won't... I'll probably be playing games like this one for a long time!!!!!!

It all looks really good. The case and the cover look good, it has the usual wear on it over the years, no cuts, scratches or tearing. The manual looks good too. The game card is in good shape, all my DS' read it and play it. No major scratches to the card, label has no fading or significant damage but it does have impressed line marks from something but thats okay due to it being 12 years old. Now I have a Pokémon Pearl (w/case) to go with my Pokémon Diamond that I've had since release. I keep all my cases too so I'm real glad this came with one since most people get rid of theirs or lose them or maybe even break. It also came with a certificate of authenticity too, I know there are fakes out there but if you know what to look for you can tell when something is a fake especially if you own/owned a genuine copy or its companion version, like Diamond. Usually the first thing you'll see is the label is suspicious. Its good that the seller puts that much assurance in their merchandise.