| Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Game Freak |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Year released | 2006 |
| System(s) | Nintendo DS |
| Preceded by | Pokémon Emerald |
| Followed by | Pokémon Platinum |
| Series | Pokémon |
| Genre(s) | RPG |
|---|---|
| Players | 1-8 |
| Modes | Single player, Multiplayer |
| Rating(s) |   |
Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version are RPGs developed by Game Freak, published by Nintendo, and initially released in Japan for the Nintendo DS in 2006. They were later released internationally in 2007. They are the eighth entries in the Pokémon series, and the first games of the series' fourth generation.
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Japanese Diamond box art.
Story[edit | edit source]
After being ambushed in pursuit of strong Pokémon, you and you childhood friend get hold of your first Pokémon, which is owned by Professor Rowan. After being allowed to keep the Pokémon, your journey begins to fill out the Pokédex and challenge the Pokémon League. Meanwhile, you'll come across the villainous Team Galactic who threaten to recreate the universe to their liking.
Gameplay[edit | edit source]
Compared to previous entries, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl focus more on updating preexisting mechanics over adding many new features. Notably, major battle mechanics were updated, such as attacks being physical or special being dependent on the move rather than the type; many new moves were added or modified to take advantage of this change. 107 new Pokémon were added (now 493 total), with an emphasis on new evolutions for previously-introduced Pokémon. More Abilities were added for new and pre-existing Pokémon. Updates were also made to Berry farming, Pokémon Contests, Secret Bases, graphics (including the core series' first use of 3D visuals), Bag storage, time of day, and more. New additions include the Sinnoh Underground and a digital watch with touch screen capabilities that is simultaneous with the overworld.
All of these features can be discovered by exploring the Sinnoh region, which is roughly as large as Hoenn from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. The region has many biomes and contains multiple different ways to encounter wild Pokémon, and a strong mythos involving multiple Legendary Pokémon.
Between the two versions, Diamond and Pearl have slightly different Pokémon to be encountered. However, both games are compatible with each other via local wireless communication, allowing players to trade and battle with each other in order to ensure that any player can "catch 'em all" if they have someone to play with. In addition, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection was supported (until its discontinuation in 2014), which allowed players to battle and trade from across the world for the first time.
Table of Contents
- Twinleaf Town
- Lake Verity
- Route 201
- Sandgem Town
- Route 202
- Jubilife City
- Route 203
- Oreburgh Gate
- Oreburgh City
- Oreburgh Mine
- Helping Rowan with Team Galactic
- Route 204 and Ravaged Path
- Floaroma Town
- Route 205 and Valley Windworks
- Eterna Forest
- Route 205 (north)
- Eterna City
- Routes 219 to 221
- Pal Park
- Fight Area
- Route 230
- Resort Area
- Route 229
- Route 228
- Route 225
- Survival Area
- Route 226
- Route 227
- Stark Mountain
- Sendoff Spring
- Turnback Cave
- Route 224
- Fullmoon Island
- Manaphy Egg Quest
- Newmoon Island
- Flower Paradise
- Hall of Origin
- Obtaining the 4 Regis
