Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #125 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Nintendo
• Released on: 2007-07-25
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Platform: Nintendo DS
• Dimensions: 3.00" h x 3.00" w x 3.00" l, 2.00 pounds

Amazon.co.uk Review

You might not see the supporting merchandise so much nowadays but Pokemon is still the most successful games franchise in history. Diamond and Pearl sold 5 million copies in Japan in under three months and 1 million in America in just one month, breaking all records for the year and the series. At first sight though this looks disappointingly similar to the existing games, with only a subtle 3D effect for the game world and largely static 2D battles. However the gameplay has undergone a complete overhaul, adding numerous new features and reintroducing others from Gold/Silver/Crystal, that had previously been removed.

The basics are still the same though, as you venture out into the world (called Sinnoh this time) in an attempt to catalogue each and every pokemon and battle the evil Team Galactic. Catching and training a pokemon for combat also works the same as before, although beauty and talent contests have been greatly expanded for those that prefer as little violence as possible. The game includes a day and night cycle, which severely impacts the appearance of pokemon, and you are given a new gadget called a poketch which starts as a simple watch but can be upgraded to everything from a scanner to a map. Secret bases are back and considerably more sophisticated than before but the most important new feature by far is the online mode. You can now trade, chat and battle with fans from around the world - proving that progress is not always just a case of better graphics.
Harrison Dent

Manufacturer's Description
Pokémon Pearl is a traditional Pokémon RPG that takes place in a region called Sinnoh.

In the Sinnoh region, there are two Pokémon that symbolize the region. They appear in the Sinnoh reigon's myths and old folklore. One is called Dialga, and is said to have the power to control time. The other is called Palkia, who is said to have the ability to distort space. The sinister organization called Team Galaxy is trying to rule the region by utilising these two Pokémon's power. During your adventure to complete your Pokedex and become the Champion, these two Pokémon, and Team Galaxy, intertwine into the story and lead you on a fantastic journey across the Sinnoh region.

When you set off on your travels, you play as either a boy or girl Trainer. You can utilise the DS's dual slots to transfer Pokémon from the GBA Pokémon games and you can link up with Pokémon Ranger to access more special content. Pokémon fans have caught glimpses of Mime Jr., Lucario, Munchlax and Weavile in Pokémon movies, and these Pokémon feature in this game.

Customer Reviews

BEST POKEMON GAME EVER
Pokemon diamond and pearl are the best pokemon games ever! The graphics are silmilar to harvest moon, however they're lots better. The music is cute. There are loads of pokemon to collect. You get to play as a boy or a girl so i recommend it to girls and boys age 8-14.

*****

Another part of the sereis greatness
Yes another installment in the well known RPG serie But this time with WiFi connection.But having said that it could be improved. The GTS has really dogy deals (E.G. Give someone a LV 100 Lugia for a LV 1 Magikarp), WiFi involves freind codes a none of my friends have WiFi. The only other negetive thing is they have kept the the staticy growls insted of pokemon saying theyre name like in the anime. Fortunatly the rest is perfected. Graphics are better including 3-D buildings the pokemon feeling is the same apart from gameplay gets darker later in the game and the scenerion is the most oringinal yet. The biggest improvment for me are pokemon contests.They are contests to show of your pokemons, coolness , Beauty ,Cuteness , smartness and toughness. When I had been playing on my Pokémon Ruby contests were just a bonus feature. They were to scattered apart and making poke blocks were a chore. Now in pearl there in my faverite city they are now pokebread (poffins) to make your pokemon look better in contests .Overall apart from WiFi It is a great game hopfully WiFi will be impoved in platnuim the improved remake.

Pokemon Pearl
This game is very good. I really like this game and am doing very well. I would reccomend that you get Ranger also (or wait for the release of Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia) So that you can get Manaphy.