Pokemon Platinum is the best pokemon game that ever came to be. It has so many new pokemon in it and is really fun.

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Platinum has better game play then Diamond and Pearl. I just started playing and cannot put it down

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Pokemon Platinum has a few parts in it that are different then Pearl and Diamond, but over all it is pretty much similar. If you are a Pokemon fan and you collect the games, I would not miss out on buying it though. A good example to use is the classic game, Pokemon Gold and Silver Version. Nintendo later made Pokemon Crystal Version. It had a few parts in the game that were different then Gold or Silver, it had a different Legendary Pokemon that the game was centered around, but over all, the game was similar. In my opinion, Pokemon Platinum was a step up than Pokemon Crystal. It actually has much more after the game that Pearl and Diamond didn't have. A few more Legendary Pokemon are now available in Platinum that were not in Pearl and Diamond too. So, if your a Pokemon game collector, or just a fan of Pokemon, I wouldn't miss out on Pokemon Platinum. It's like playing Pearl and Diamond all over again only twice more better and funner. Pokemon Platinum Version is a must have...

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I'm a long-time lover of Pokemon and I couldn't help feeling like this title was one of my favorites that I've played. I own Ruby and FireRed, and Platinum is just as good, if not better in some aspects.

Since it's a remake of Diamond/Pearl, don't expect a brand new story. I'm not exactly sure what features are different than those two but you can read about it [...]

One of my biggest complaints is the fact that it's very hard to get specific pokemon from the online trading service, as most players request legendary pokemon in return for more common ones. Also, some pokemon only evolve after being traded with certain items or without, and it is nearly impossible to recieve an identical pokemon (holding specific item, etc) over this service unless you are coordinating with a friend.

Haven't finished it yet, but quickly addicted.

Final impressions - good buy, if you like Pokemon (and didn't already play Diamond/Pearl) you'll love Platinum.

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I never played a lot of pokemon games, but I remember Pokemon XD that I had on my GameCube and how much fun I had with it. Platinum is just as much fun, but I do wish they would actually show the pokemon using their moves in battle. It doesn't even have to be a 3D look to it. They could just flash a cartoon short of the pokemon using it's moves.

Still fun battling, leveling up, and evolving pokemon though. I don't like to rush through the game, I like to level up and evolve as many pokemon as possible. As you can probably guess, this game is really taking me for ever.

I've never had Pokemon Diamond/Pearl, but you can still trade someone else for the same pokemon.

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I have been playin Pokemon games ever since I was 7, I am 16 now and it really hasn't grown old on me (yet). I owned the original Redand Blue versions, Yellow, Silver & Gold versions and Ruby Version and Ruby was the last pokemon game i bought and that was about 5 years ago so i havent played Pokemon in a while. got Pokemon Platinum on release date so I have been playin it non-stop for 2 weeks clockin in about 60 hours in the game now. I have finished the main story but there is enough extras in here to keep gamers occupied.

I didn't buy the Diamond and Pearl versions so I wouldn't know the differences between them and Platinum, but it doesn't matter to me at all, the game is a bunch of fun and could kill your social life seriously. The thing about Pokemon that appeals to people is the fact that it is so addicting to play, you basically catch Pokemon, train em and battle with them. Just leveling up your Pokemon is fun alone, about half my time playin Platinum is mainly just training and leveling up my pokemon. The story (as all pokemon games) is about YOU the trainer about becoming the best trainer in the region, its a tiresome formula in the Pokemon universe but it won't really matter as much. There are about 210 pokemon in the main game and 493 pokemon in the entire universe that you can get by hacking or trading w/ other people. I personally like the game, nothing major has changed that differs from the previous pokemon games but it seems to work cuz its still gonna sell millions if not otherwise.

Gameplay - if you've played previous pokemon games den you should feel rite at home. You still can only carry 6 pokemon, they still can only have 4 moves and you can level them up to 100 at max. The battles themselves are more interesting in this game, the new animations for the attacks are nice to see. Same pokemon formula so its a good and bad thing. 4/5

Graphics - now in pokemon games, graphics are the least important things to worry about, but since it is on the DS you should expect amazing graphics. This is simply not the case, its a 2D RPG but they have added sum 3D elements to make it less repetitive with the scenaries. Not bad tho. 4/5

Sound - no voice actors, but the music in the game is amazing. The music ranges from lighthearted sounds when you stroll down town to epic sounds when you are about to enter the battle. The music in Pokemon is THE most important thing in this game. I personally love the music and sounds in the game. 5/5

Fun Factor - even though the formula hasn't changed, its still the fun addicting game thats reputation still remains ever since its launch back in 1998. Pokemon Platinum is a fun game that beats the rest of the other pokemon games, and since it is a remake of Diamond and Pearl it remains the best Pokemon game ever made. Still Fun, Still Addicting. 4.5/5

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Pokemon Platinum

This is Hands down,Greatest Pokemon Game to Date!

Great for new pokemon players and veteran players alike.

Here are my thoughts:

Props:

Great Learning curve, Huge ammount of Pokemon, Up-dated graphics, new mini-games, Play against others from around the world using your wireless internet connection.

Slops:

Saving your game can take up to 30 seconds.

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all I know about this game, is that my nine year old son loves it, and plays all the time.

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This game is sooooo much better than the D & P games. I love it!

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Bought this game for our boys as a report card incentive - they haven't put them down since they got them.... car trips are suddenly a LOT nicer...

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My son loves this game, suitable for young game players and hours upon hours of fun!

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This was a gift for a 9 year old boy. He loves playing this game.

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Pokemon is still the same when it first came out in 1996, now on DS its even more addicting and innovative!

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Best of the pokemon series, period. Just like pearl and diamond, but with new twists and new storylines. A must have for pokemon fans.

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It's fun to play. It's different from other Nintendo games in that it has more features, better graphics and not limited.

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