Testseek.com have collected 53 expert reviews of the Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
January 2022
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The editors liked
The fun of any Pokémon game
Gorgeous battle areas
Updated mechanics from originals
Fun Grand Underground
Plenty of post-game content
Cute and charming aesthetic
Lots of things to do
Especially after rolling credits
Technical performance is sound
Animated chibi art style is adorable
Modern quality-of-life tweaks smooth over some rough edges
Feels homey and comfortable
Like a classic Pokemon
But...
Plays great. Feels great. Looks great
Minor enhancements to gameplay for more hardcore fans
Big quality of life improvements since the original
Enhanced underground area
Full 3D polygons used
Experience share streamlines a lot
Stays pretty true to t
Modern quality of life improvements
Adorable chibi graphics
The original Diamond and Pearl were great- as are these
No more HM Slaves
It's a great looking game
The editors didn't like
Invisible barriers
Fire Type scarcity
Hardly any Platinum content
Basic RPG features
Like more save files
Would be welcome
Caters more to newer players
Main game is still really easy
Especially with Experience Share
The classic vibe also feels like you've done this before
The art style can look awkward for more complex Pokemon with flourishes
The Elite Four and Champion represent a sharp difficulty spike
No Pal Park equivalent unfortunately
Certain PokéMon are Mystery Gift/timed online downloads
Published: 2022-04-29, Author: Kevin , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Players can now get two more mythical Pokemon in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. After downloading the games' 1.3.0 update, you'll be able to obtain items that lead to encounters with Arceus and Darkrai, making this your first opportunity to...
Published: 2022-03-01, Author: Chris , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: If you want a free Shaymin in Pokemon BDSP, make sure you log in before March 27, because that's when the ability to nab it is getting cut off. Technically, it's via the removal of the Oak's Letter distribution, because once you have the letter, you're go...
Published: 2022-02-17, Author: Anthony , review by: ztgd.com
Plays great. Feels great. Looks great, Minor enhancements to gameplay for more hardcore fans, Big quality of life improvements since the original, Enhanced underground area, Full 3D polygons used, Experience share streamlines a lot, Stays pretty true to t
No Pal Park equivalent unfortunately, Certain PokéMon are Mystery Gift/timed online downloads, No PokéMon Home compatibility as of early 2022
Published: 2021-12-13, Author: Kevin , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: One of the most elusive Pokemon in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl is Spiritomb, a ghost/dark type tied to the mysterious Hallowed Tower on Route 209. Unlike other wild Pokemon, you can only encounter Spiritomb after obtaining the Odd Keystone and com...
As ILCA's first project for The Pokémon Company, this is a solid showcase of their skills! The new additions and changes to this version are definite improvements, even if it means a large amount of your journey will be an easy jaunt across the Sinnoh reg...
Published: 2021-12-08, Author: Kevin , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are now available on Nintendo Switch, and just as with other mainline Pokemon games, there are a handful of differences that set the two versions apart, primarily exclusive Pokemon. Each game features an ass...
Published: 2021-11-30, Author: Kevin , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: While most wild Pokemon in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl can be found in tall grass or in caves, a couple of prehistoric monsters can only be obtained a special way: reviving them from fossils. These, however, only appear in the Grand Underground, a...
Published: 2021-11-29, Author: A , review by: gamingtrend.com
Modern quality of life improvements, Adorable chibi graphics
Poketech gear not very well integrated, Exp Share can't be turned off
Pokemon Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond, despite ignoring some of the original's issues, is a great remake that runs remarkably well and sports excellent visuals
Published: 2021-11-25, Author: W. , review by: gamerbraves.com
The original Diamond and Pearl were great- as are these, No more HM Slaves, It's a great looking game
Not enough new about it, especially when OrAs was so good
Suffice to say, I liked my time having to review Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. While nowhere near as boundary-pushing as Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it's choice of breaking away from mainline Pokemon presentation definitely makes it a titl...
