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Pokemon Diamond and Pearl


$35.00 Released April, 2007

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Collecting and training Pokemon is as addictive as ever. Long game with many sidequests and challenges. Aesthetically pleasing, with detailed sprites, animations and scenery.

The Cons:Doesn't add much to the core gameplay. Online play somewhat limited.

The first games of the so-called ''4th Generation" of Pokemon titles,  Pokemon Diamond and Pearl moves the best-selling RPG series onto the Nintendo DS handheld. Staying with the formula that has brought them success so far, Gamefreak takes advantage of the DS's new features and abilities, adding touch screen support, more advanced 3D graphics, wireless and online multiplayer.

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Of course, all of these features are mere accessories to the addictive basic gameplay of capturing Pokemon (493 unique species), training them, and exploring the world while battling wild Pokemon and rival trainers.

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    Collecting and training Pokemon is as addictive as ever

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    Long game with many sidequests and challenges

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    Aesthetically pleasing, with detailed sprites, animations and scenery

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    Friendly concept masks unique and deep competitive game

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    Online play facilitates worldwide trading and battling

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    Touch screen controls and other macros make gameplay smoother than ever

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    New Pokemon and other additions help fix some competitive metagame issues with the third generation.

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    Dissociation of physical or special typing of moves from the elemental type adds more gameplay depth

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    Doesn't add much to the core gameplay.

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    Online play somewhat limited

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