Pokemon Pearl (Pokémon: Perl (DS))

Member Name: TIZZER

Product:	Pokémon: Perl (DS)
Date:	05/09/08 (10 review reads)
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Advantages: All new pokemon to catch and WiFi

Disadvantages: Nothing

After recently obtaining this game from the States, the experience has been nothing less than awesome.
Not properly executed since Gold/Silver, the night/day system is back! Of the new Pokemon introduced (over 100) the time system treats you with new events and Pokemon at different times of the day. The atmosphere is beautifully pulled off, with orange tints to the game in the evening and lights switched on in the building at night.
The new Pokemon are a real treat, although you may find some disappointment that you're still getting your Ratatta and Pidgey equivalent in the game, rather than a complete new line-up. But if that's what you know and love, then this game will only satisfy you further!
Not only that, but finally, you can obtain majority of the 493 Pokemon within the game and transfer between your older Advance generation (Ru/Sa/Em/FR/LG) are possible through Pal Park.
The graphics, although still much the same despite the new system, are beautiful and colourful. They match the game perfectly with its slightly pseudo-3D environment. You might be disappointed though if you expected a real update.
Although, perhaps the most alluring feature of the game is the new WiFi system, allowing you to battle and trade your precious Pokemon all over the world. This also includes voice chats amoung mutual friends.
However, one must be aware of the faults of the game.
- nothing has really changed dramatically, except the addition of WiFi
- there is on random battle system with other players in the WiFi, forcing you to find your own means of contacting someone
- the WiFi is heavily exploited at the moment, with illegal and hacked Pokemon being fought and traded with. One must be aware of scammers and hackers if they don't want to lose their hard-earned legal Pokemon
- there is still only one save file, so sharing your game is still not easy

Final Highlights:
- new day/night system integrated
- WiFi trading and battling
- New Pokemon, boosting the current number to 493!
- Beautiful music and atmosphere
- Lots to do with contests, new events and a whole new world!

Conclusion: If people are expecting a new game, you'll be disappointed. But for all you Pokefans out there, this will tickle-you-pink with everything that is included. For those waiting, roll on June!

Summary: A must have game for all nintendo lovers