Not a significant change from the original except the graphics (no longer pixelated), and a quality of life changes making it more modern and less grindy/time consuming. Very similar to how Zelda Link's Awakening on Switch in terms of how it was remade.
Very fun nostalgia trip. Not an evolution of the pokemon series
---List of Changes:
1. Graphics
Chibi 3d art style
Subjective. Personally didn't like it at first when Nintendo first revealed it, but when playing, got used to it and think it's better overall during isometric view. Close ups not so much.
During battle the character models look similar to Pokemon Sword and Shield
2. Move 8 different directions instead of 4.
Still can opt to 4 if you use D-pad instead of thumbstick.
Able to run automatically when tilt thumbstick all the way
3. Pokemon follow behind you in overworld
Once you reach Amity square, you have option to let a pokemon follow you as you traverse the overworld
No overwold wild pokemon (randomly appear in tall grass, caves), but in the Grand Underground they will show up if you want to catch specific pokemon
When you use repel, game will prompt you when you run out and ask you if you would like to use another
4. Location and name changes
The Underground is now the Grand Underground.
The Global Trade Station (GTS) is now Global Wonder Station (GWS).
Pal Park is Ramanas Park.
5. Grand Underground.
Able to decorate room with pokemon statues. If you put statues of similar type of pokemon, those types will most likely to appear in the grand underground
Able to access Grand Underground before 2nd gym. Good place to grind and capture pokemon for your core team
6. Character Customization.
Start off with selecting a gender, and 1 of 4 skin tones
The Metronome Style Shop is a new area where you can purchase new clothing instead of Veilstone Game Corner.
Game Corner is removed in this game to avoid Mature rating for gambling
7. Stickers on pokeballs.
The more you put on, the more confetiii pops out when throw out a pokemon from a pokeball
8. Super Contests
Basically a fashion show for pokemon. Get more points by playing a DDR/Guitar hero ryhmn type mini game where you press series of button prompts at the right time
9. The Union Room.
Basically a community hub area where you interact with Trainers locally and online in real time, and invite them to battle or trade
10. Poketch: count steps and use HMs
HMs.No more HM slaves. Bibarel is finally free.
Don’t need to pull up HM menu all the time, can just press A on interact-able object.
11. Poffins: make poffin (food) and feed pokemon. No longer more effective with other players
12. Amity square.
take up to 6 pokemon in an amusement/pokemon park. You walk around with your Pokémon and talk to them to check their moods.
13. Exp share.
Pokemon in your party level faster. Cannot be turned off. Less grinding and evolve pokemon faster to fill pokedex
14. Auto-Save. Can turn auto save on/off
15. Access to Pokémon PC anywhere
16. The pause screen tells you where to go next. In case you haven't played the game in a while
17. After you beat a Pokémon for the first time, next encounter will tell you if move is effective or super effective
18. Fairy type pokemon and moves are in the game. Before, some were just normal type pokemon
19. Pokemon have Hidden Abilities
20. Post game content.
Battle Zone
Resort Area
Rechallenge gym leaders, elite 4, Barry, and Cynthia with them having higher level pokemon and 6 pokemon. They also have better strategy, use better items, and use status effects often. If re-beat all gym leaders you get rare stickers for your pokeball
Fight Lake Guardians. Must 'seen' all pokemon in pokedex to make them appear
Other Obtainable Pokemon: Darkrai, Cresselia, Eevee, Finneon, Heatran, Regigias, Rotom, Shaymin, Other legendaries (see exclusive pokemon list at end of review)
Pokemon IV check
-Obtainable items:
Chain counter app
Catching Charm (increase change of critical catch),
DS sounds (Original DS soundtrack for Diamond and Pearl)
Marking Map App (to help hunt down last lake guardian),
National Dex (need to see all pokemon in pokedex to obtain)
Oval Charm (increase egg appearance at nursery),
Poke Radar (make shiny hunting easier)
Secret Key (Evolve Rotum)
Super Rod
??. Other things to keep note of
There's a 3GB patch at launch. Will be more in the future most likely due to rank battles and Pokemon home patch.
No ranked battles. Heard they'll be patching this in later
No Pokemon Home at launch. Will be a patch sometime in 2022
TMs are single use. Able to obtain multiple
Able to get Mew as a gift pokemon from speaking with an elderly couple in Floaroma Town if you have Pokemon Let's Go game save file on Switch.
Same with Jirachi if you have Pokemon Sword or Shield game save file on Switch
-Exclusive to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Caterpie
Metapod
Butterfree
Ekans
Arbok
Growlithe
Arcanine
Seel
Dewgong
Scyther
Electabuzz
Murkrow
Gligar
Scizor
Elekid
Raikou
Entei
Suicune
Larvitar
Pupitar
Tyranitar
Ho-Oh
Seedot
Nuzleaf
Shiftry
Mawile
Zangoose
Solrock
Kecleon
Cranidos
Rampardos
Honchkrow
Stunky
Skuntank
Electivire
Gliscor
Dialga
-Exclusive to Pokémon Shining Pearl
Weedle
Kakuna
Beedrill
Sandshrew
Sandslash
Vulpix
Ninetales
Slowpoke
Slowbro
Magmar
Pinsir
Articuno
Zapdos
Moltres
Slowking
Misdreavus
Teddiursa
Ursaring
Stantler
Magby
Lugia
Lotad
Lombre
Ludicolo
Sableye
Seviper
Lunatone
Bagon
Shelgon
Salamence
Shieldon
Bastiodon
Mismagius
Glameow
Purugly
Magmortar
Palkia
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From the manufacturer
Revisit the Sinnoh region and the story of the Pokémon Diamond Version and the Pokémon Pearl Version games
Become the Champion
Set off on your journey to try to become the Champion of the Pokémon League
Partner Pokémon
Choose Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup to be your first partner Pokémon
There’s an adventure for everyone
Enjoy plenty of fun encounters and surprises that the Sinnoh region has to offer
The Underground from the Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version games has been powered up and is now called the Grand Underground. Here, you can dig up valuable treasure and Pokémon Fossils, create your own Secret Base, and catch Pokémon in places called Pokémon Hideaways.
When you aren’t exploring in the Grand Underground, enter a Super Contest Show! Super Contest Shows are popular events in the Sinnoh region, each put on by four performers and their partner Pokémon, who work together to dance and show off their performance skills.
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Not a significant change from the original except the graphics (no longer pixelated), and a quality of life changes making it more modern and less grindy/time consuming. Very similar to how Zelda Link's Awakening on Switch in terms of how it was remade.Very fun nostalgia trip. Not an evolution of the pokemon series---List of Changes:1. GraphicsChibi 3d art styleSubjective. Personally didn't like it at first when Nintendo first revealed it, but when playing, got used to it and think it's better overall during isometric view. Close ups not so much.During battle the character models look similar to Pokemon Sword and Shield2. Move 8 different directions instead of 4.Still can opt to 4 if you use D-pad instead of thumbstick.Able to run automatically when tilt thumbstick all the way3. Pokemon follow behind you in overworldOnce you reach Amity square, you have option to let a pokemon follow you as you traverse the overworldNo overwold wild pokemon (randomly appear in tall grass, caves), but in the Grand Underground they will show up if you want to catch specific pokemonWhen you use repel, game will prompt you when you run out and ask you if you would like to use another4. Location and name changesThe Underground is now the Grand Underground.The Global Trade Station (GTS) is now Global Wonder Station (GWS).Pal Park is Ramanas Park.5. Grand Underground.Able to decorate room with pokemon statues. If you put statues of similar type of pokemon, those types will most likely to appear in the grand undergroundAble to access Grand Underground before 2nd gym. Good place to grind and capture pokemon for your core team6. Character Customization.Start off with selecting a gender, and 1 of 4 skin tonesThe Metronome Style Shop is a new area where you can purchase new clothing instead of Veilstone Game Corner.Game Corner is removed in this game to avoid Mature rating for gambling7. Stickers on pokeballs.The more you put on, the more confetiii pops out when throw out a pokemon from a pokeball8. Super ContestsBasically a fashion show for pokemon. Get more points by playing a DDR/Guitar hero ryhmn type mini game where you press series of button prompts at the right time9. The Union Room.Basically a community hub area where you interact with Trainers locally and online in real time, and invite them to battle or trade10. Poketch: count steps and use HMsHMs.No more HM slaves. Bibarel is finally free.Don’t need to pull up HM menu all the time, can just press A on interact-able object.11. Poffins: make poffin (food) and feed pokemon. No longer more effective with other players12. Amity square.take up to 6 pokemon in an amusement/pokemon park. You walk around with your Pokémon and talk to them to check their moods.13. Exp share.Pokemon in your party level faster. Cannot be turned off. Less grinding and evolve pokemon faster to fill pokedex14. Auto-Save. Can turn auto save on/off15. Access to Pokémon PC anywhere16. The pause screen tells you where to go next. In case you haven't played the game in a while17. After you beat a Pokémon for the first time, next encounter will tell you if move is effective or super effective18. Fairy type pokemon and moves are in the game. Before, some were just normal type pokemon19. Pokemon have Hidden Abilities20. Post game content.Battle ZoneResort AreaRechallenge gym leaders, elite 4, Barry, and Cynthia with them having higher level pokemon and 6 pokemon. They also have better strategy, use better items, and use status effects often. If re-beat all gym leaders you get rare stickers for your pokeballFight Lake Guardians. Must 'seen' all pokemon in pokedex to make them appearOther Obtainable Pokemon: Darkrai, Cresselia, Eevee, Finneon, Heatran, Regigias, Rotom, Shaymin, Other legendaries (see exclusive pokemon list at end of review)Pokemon IV check-Obtainable items:Chain counter appCatching Charm (increase change of critical catch),DS sounds (Original DS soundtrack for Diamond and Pearl)Marking Map App (to help hunt down last lake guardian),National Dex (need to see all pokemon in pokedex to obtain)Oval Charm (increase egg appearance at nursery),Poke Radar (make shiny hunting easier)Secret Key (Evolve Rotum)Super Rod??. Other things to keep note ofThere's a 3GB patch at launch. Will be more in the future most likely due to rank battles and Pokemon home patch.No ranked battles. Heard they'll be patching this in laterNo Pokemon Home at launch. Will be a patch sometime in 2022TMs are single use. Able to obtain multipleAble to get Mew as a gift pokemon from speaking with an elderly couple in Floaroma Town if you have Pokemon Let's Go game save file on Switch.Same with Jirachi if you have Pokemon Sword or Shield game save file on Switch-Exclusive to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond Caterpie Metapod Butterfree Ekans Arbok Growlithe Arcanine Seel Dewgong Scyther Electabuzz Murkrow Gligar Scizor Elekid Raikou Entei Suicune Larvitar Pupitar Tyranitar Ho-Oh Seedot Nuzleaf Shiftry Mawile Zangoose Solrock Kecleon Cranidos Rampardos Honchkrow Stunky Skuntank Electivire Gliscor Dialga-Exclusive to Pokémon Shining Pearl Weedle Kakuna Beedrill Sandshrew Sandslash Vulpix Ninetales Slowpoke Slowbro Magmar Pinsir Articuno Zapdos Moltres Slowking Misdreavus Teddiursa Ursaring Stantler Magby Lugia Lotad Lombre Ludicolo Sableye Seviper Lunatone Bagon Shelgon Salamence Shieldon Bastiodon Mismagius Glameow Purugly Magmortar Palkia
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Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2021
Platform For Display: Nintendo SwitchEdition: Brilliant Diamond
Not a significant change from the original except the graphics (no longer pixelated), and a quality of life changes making it more modern and less grindy/time consuming. Very similar to how Zelda Link's Awakening on Switch in terms of how it was remade.
Very fun nostalgia trip. Not an evolution of the pokemon series
---List of Changes:
1. Graphics
Chibi 3d art style
Subjective. Personally didn't like it at first when Nintendo first revealed it, but when playing, got used to it and think it's better overall during isometric view. Close ups not so much.
During battle the character models look similar to Pokemon Sword and Shield
2. Move 8 different directions instead of 4.
Still can opt to 4 if you use D-pad instead of thumbstick.
Able to run automatically when tilt thumbstick all the way
3. Pokemon follow behind you in overworld
Once you reach Amity square, you have option to let a pokemon follow you as you traverse the overworld
No overwold wild pokemon (randomly appear in tall grass, caves), but in the Grand Underground they will show up if you want to catch specific pokemon
When you use repel, game will prompt you when you run out and ask you if you would like to use another
4. Location and name changes
The Underground is now the Grand Underground.
The Global Trade Station (GTS) is now Global Wonder Station (GWS).
Pal Park is Ramanas Park.
5. Grand Underground.
Able to decorate room with pokemon statues. If you put statues of similar type of pokemon, those types will most likely to appear in the grand underground
Able to access Grand Underground before 2nd gym. Good place to grind and capture pokemon for your core team
6. Character Customization.
Start off with selecting a gender, and 1 of 4 skin tones
The Metronome Style Shop is a new area where you can purchase new clothing instead of Veilstone Game Corner.
Game Corner is removed in this game to avoid Mature rating for gambling
7. Stickers on pokeballs.
The more you put on, the more confetiii pops out when throw out a pokemon from a pokeball
8. Super Contests
Basically a fashion show for pokemon. Get more points by playing a DDR/Guitar hero ryhmn type mini game where you press series of button prompts at the right time
9. The Union Room.
Basically a community hub area where you interact with Trainers locally and online in real time, and invite them to battle or trade
10. Poketch: count steps and use HMs
HMs.No more HM slaves. Bibarel is finally free.
Don’t need to pull up HM menu all the time, can just press A on interact-able object.
11. Poffins: make poffin (food) and feed pokemon. No longer more effective with other players
12. Amity square.
take up to 6 pokemon in an amusement/pokemon park. You walk around with your Pokémon and talk to them to check their moods.
13. Exp share.
Pokemon in your party level faster. Cannot be turned off. Less grinding and evolve pokemon faster to fill pokedex
14. Auto-Save. Can turn auto save on/off
15. Access to Pokémon PC anywhere
16. The pause screen tells you where to go next. In case you haven't played the game in a while
17. After you beat a Pokémon for the first time, next encounter will tell you if move is effective or super effective
18. Fairy type pokemon and moves are in the game. Before, some were just normal type pokemon
19. Pokemon have Hidden Abilities
20. Post game content.
Battle Zone
Resort Area
Rechallenge gym leaders, elite 4, Barry, and Cynthia with them having higher level pokemon and 6 pokemon. They also have better strategy, use better items, and use status effects often. If re-beat all gym leaders you get rare stickers for your pokeball
Fight Lake Guardians. Must 'seen' all pokemon in pokedex to make them appear
Other Obtainable Pokemon: Darkrai, Cresselia, Eevee, Finneon, Heatran, Regigias, Rotom, Shaymin, Other legendaries (see exclusive pokemon list at end of review)
Pokemon IV check
-Obtainable items:
Chain counter app
Catching Charm (increase change of critical catch),
DS sounds (Original DS soundtrack for Diamond and Pearl)
Marking Map App (to help hunt down last lake guardian),
National Dex (need to see all pokemon in pokedex to obtain)
Oval Charm (increase egg appearance at nursery),
Poke Radar (make shiny hunting easier)
Secret Key (Evolve Rotum)
Super Rod
??. Other things to keep note of
There's a 3GB patch at launch. Will be more in the future most likely due to rank battles and Pokemon home patch.
No ranked battles. Heard they'll be patching this in later
No Pokemon Home at launch. Will be a patch sometime in 2022
TMs are single use. Able to obtain multiple
Able to get Mew as a gift pokemon from speaking with an elderly couple in Floaroma Town if you have Pokemon Let's Go game save file on Switch.
Same with Jirachi if you have Pokemon Sword or Shield game save file on Switch
-Exclusive to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Caterpie
Metapod
Butterfree
Ekans
Arbok
Growlithe
Arcanine
Seel
Dewgong
Scyther
Electabuzz
Murkrow
Gligar
Scizor
Elekid
Raikou
Entei
Suicune
Larvitar
Pupitar
Tyranitar
Ho-Oh
Seedot
Nuzleaf
Shiftry
Mawile
Zangoose
Solrock
Kecleon
Cranidos
Rampardos
Honchkrow
Stunky
Skuntank
Electivire
Gliscor
Dialga
-Exclusive to Pokémon Shining Pearl
Weedle
Kakuna
Beedrill
Sandshrew
Sandslash
Vulpix
Ninetales
Slowpoke
Slowbro
Magmar
Pinsir
Articuno
Zapdos
Moltres
Slowking
Misdreavus
Teddiursa
Ursaring
Stantler
Magby
Lugia
Lotad
Lombre
Ludicolo
Sableye
Seviper
Lunatone
Bagon
Shelgon
Salamence
Shieldon
Bastiodon
Mismagius
Glameow
Purugly
Magmortar
Palkia
Very fun nostalgia trip. Not an evolution of the pokemon series
---List of Changes:
1. Graphics
Chibi 3d art style
Subjective. Personally didn't like it at first when Nintendo first revealed it, but when playing, got used to it and think it's better overall during isometric view. Close ups not so much.
During battle the character models look similar to Pokemon Sword and Shield
2. Move 8 different directions instead of 4.
Still can opt to 4 if you use D-pad instead of thumbstick.
Able to run automatically when tilt thumbstick all the way
3. Pokemon follow behind you in overworld
Once you reach Amity square, you have option to let a pokemon follow you as you traverse the overworld
No overwold wild pokemon (randomly appear in tall grass, caves), but in the Grand Underground they will show up if you want to catch specific pokemon
When you use repel, game will prompt you when you run out and ask you if you would like to use another
4. Location and name changes
The Underground is now the Grand Underground.
The Global Trade Station (GTS) is now Global Wonder Station (GWS).
Pal Park is Ramanas Park.
5. Grand Underground.
Able to decorate room with pokemon statues. If you put statues of similar type of pokemon, those types will most likely to appear in the grand underground
Able to access Grand Underground before 2nd gym. Good place to grind and capture pokemon for your core team
6. Character Customization.
Start off with selecting a gender, and 1 of 4 skin tones
The Metronome Style Shop is a new area where you can purchase new clothing instead of Veilstone Game Corner.
Game Corner is removed in this game to avoid Mature rating for gambling
7. Stickers on pokeballs.
The more you put on, the more confetiii pops out when throw out a pokemon from a pokeball
8. Super Contests
Basically a fashion show for pokemon. Get more points by playing a DDR/Guitar hero ryhmn type mini game where you press series of button prompts at the right time
9. The Union Room.
Basically a community hub area where you interact with Trainers locally and online in real time, and invite them to battle or trade
10. Poketch: count steps and use HMs
HMs.No more HM slaves. Bibarel is finally free.
Don’t need to pull up HM menu all the time, can just press A on interact-able object.
11. Poffins: make poffin (food) and feed pokemon. No longer more effective with other players
12. Amity square.
take up to 6 pokemon in an amusement/pokemon park. You walk around with your Pokémon and talk to them to check their moods.
13. Exp share.
Pokemon in your party level faster. Cannot be turned off. Less grinding and evolve pokemon faster to fill pokedex
14. Auto-Save. Can turn auto save on/off
15. Access to Pokémon PC anywhere
16. The pause screen tells you where to go next. In case you haven't played the game in a while
17. After you beat a Pokémon for the first time, next encounter will tell you if move is effective or super effective
18. Fairy type pokemon and moves are in the game. Before, some were just normal type pokemon
19. Pokemon have Hidden Abilities
20. Post game content.
Battle Zone
Resort Area
Rechallenge gym leaders, elite 4, Barry, and Cynthia with them having higher level pokemon and 6 pokemon. They also have better strategy, use better items, and use status effects often. If re-beat all gym leaders you get rare stickers for your pokeball
Fight Lake Guardians. Must 'seen' all pokemon in pokedex to make them appear
Other Obtainable Pokemon: Darkrai, Cresselia, Eevee, Finneon, Heatran, Regigias, Rotom, Shaymin, Other legendaries (see exclusive pokemon list at end of review)
Pokemon IV check
-Obtainable items:
Chain counter app
Catching Charm (increase change of critical catch),
DS sounds (Original DS soundtrack for Diamond and Pearl)
Marking Map App (to help hunt down last lake guardian),
National Dex (need to see all pokemon in pokedex to obtain)
Oval Charm (increase egg appearance at nursery),
Poke Radar (make shiny hunting easier)
Secret Key (Evolve Rotum)
Super Rod
??. Other things to keep note of
There's a 3GB patch at launch. Will be more in the future most likely due to rank battles and Pokemon home patch.
No ranked battles. Heard they'll be patching this in later
No Pokemon Home at launch. Will be a patch sometime in 2022
TMs are single use. Able to obtain multiple
Able to get Mew as a gift pokemon from speaking with an elderly couple in Floaroma Town if you have Pokemon Let's Go game save file on Switch.
Same with Jirachi if you have Pokemon Sword or Shield game save file on Switch
-Exclusive to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Caterpie
Metapod
Butterfree
Ekans
Arbok
Growlithe
Arcanine
Seel
Dewgong
Scyther
Electabuzz
Murkrow
Gligar
Scizor
Elekid
Raikou
Entei
Suicune
Larvitar
Pupitar
Tyranitar
Ho-Oh
Seedot
Nuzleaf
Shiftry
Mawile
Zangoose
Solrock
Kecleon
Cranidos
Rampardos
Honchkrow
Stunky
Skuntank
Electivire
Gliscor
Dialga
-Exclusive to Pokémon Shining Pearl
Weedle
Kakuna
Beedrill
Sandshrew
Sandslash
Vulpix
Ninetales
Slowpoke
Slowbro
Magmar
Pinsir
Articuno
Zapdos
Moltres
Slowking
Misdreavus
Teddiursa
Ursaring
Stantler
Magby
Lugia
Lotad
Lombre
Ludicolo
Sableye
Seviper
Lunatone
Bagon
Shelgon
Salamence
Shieldon
Bastiodon
Mismagius
Glameow
Purugly
Magmortar
Palkia
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Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2021
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