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: 2021-11-23, Author: Chris , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: The last time we checked in on our Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl review, things were looking decidedly tepid. The fourth generation was the first time the series didn't instantly click for me, and when coupled with the presentation o...
Published: 2021-11-22, Author: Steve , review by: gamespot.com
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...
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
Published: 2021-11-19, Author: Chris , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: The history of Pokemon has been a wild ride, and we're not at the point where the remakes are sort of catching up with its lifespan. Currently we're on the eighth generation with Sword and Shield, and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are generation fou...
If a good remake is defined by its loyalty to the original, then Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are very good remakes indeed. They are Diamond and Pearl down to nearly every detail, looking nicer than ever before with a few small tweaks, most...
Published: 2021-11-17, Author: Steve , review by: gamespot.com
Abstract: Even in the context of a series that regularly receives criticism for feeling formulaic, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are particularly familiar. As remakes of the fourth-gen titles Diamond and Pearl, these are homages to an era of Pokemon w...
Cute and charming aesthetic, Lots of things to do, especially after rolling credits, Technical performance is sound
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
Published: 2021-11-17, Author: Z , review by: geekdad.com
Abstract: While features like wireless online gameplay and a touchscreen interface are fairly ubiquitous these days, this was not necessarily the case in 2006—the year Pokémon fans first dove headlong into the Sinnoh region Steeped in myth and mystery, Pokémon Diam...
Published: 2024-01-12, Author: Steven , review by: gamepro.com.au
Abstract: For the past 3 decades, the Pokemon franchise has captured the hearts of the world. But have you captured the best Pokémon games on Switch for your collection?While not every Pokémon game on Nintendo Switch will take your fancy, we have no doubt that the...
Experience a nostalgic story reborn in Pokémon Shining Pearl on Nintendo Switch! Set off on a mystery-filled adventure through the Sinnoh region, as you catch Pokémon, battle against the region's strongest Pokémon Trainers and uncover the truth behind Tea
Art style occasionally feels unfinished, This game was reviewed on Nintendo Switch
