Pokémon: Platinum (DS)

You might wonder why on earth a 32 year old man would want to buy Pokemon Platinum, the latest addition to the Pokemon game series. And... I must admit, I was slightly red-faced as I stood in the queue, clutching this title in my sweaty, game greedy hands! The sad thing is that Pokemon Platinum's initial 'childishness' - think cutesy, goofy graphics accompanied by sugar-coated and slightly demented soundtrack - might be the main obstacle to it reaching a more mature audience. So... let's get one thing straight before I commence with my review: Pokemon Platinum is not just a children's game. For those of you over the age of 20 - there is no need to feel ...  Read the complete review

Now for the long-time pokemon fan, this handheld title is, just like the diamond and pearl: a revolution to the whole pokeom gaming experieince. The whole colour theme encapsulates a more of a golden tint, there are a few more added maps, decorative items and of course the extra superpowerful legendary pokemon (on cover). It sticks to the classicly loved routine of catching pokemon, training them up, going through the quests of earning gym badges, however there is more to do and game play is brought to new levels. They have taken full advantage of the dsi/lite's wifi connection, meaning these is more interaction with global players: trading battling, chatting, taking on ...  Read the complete review

Pokemon Platinum is the 3rd in the series of Generation 4 pokemon games. It's also the first one that you can catch every single pokemon to date on. Although you do still need access to Fire Red, Leaf Green and Emerald briefly. The game itself is similar to previous versions, and just as fun and addictive. It's very easy to pick up and play for beginners, but people familiar with the series can get 100 hours plus from this easily. The split screen works and it's also nice to use the DS pen for the battles. I personally have enjoyed this title as much as the previous ones...as there are enough new interesing pokemon to make it worthwhile. Which, at ...  Read the complete review

The Pokemon series is credited as being one of the most popular series of games ever made. Since first released in Japan in 1996 as Pokemon Red and Green, the Pokemon games have sold millions all over the world. Sometimes games can go on a little too long, however. The 4th generation of Pokemon Games, including Platinum, have perhaps a slightly tired feeling about them. Game Freak almost seem to have run out of ideas, and seem to be generally keeping the same stuff in the game and adding barely anything bar improved graphics. Pokemon Platinum is certainly a good game, one that will keep you playing for a while, however it does not feel as good as ...  Read the complete review

Now then if you know your pokemon you will know thiss game is prety much like crystal was with gold and silver. It is a remake of diamond and pearl just with a few added extras. There are new maps areas, mini-games added pokemon you can catch and new forms of some pokemon. The game itself is the one I would reccomend to anyone who is thinking of getting one the new pokemons, it has more to it, and the pokemon you can get in the game compared to the other two are better. The graphics are every so slightly improved, however in essence the gameplay, and graphics remain unchanged. the game is still addictive as ever when you can spend many hours of your ...  Read the complete review