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(More customer reviews)First off, I must address the numerous reviewers who are complaining that Platinum is essentially a remake of Diamond and Pearl versions of Pokemon.
Yes, it is. And everybody should have known that before blowing $40 on it, simply by reading the product description. The third installations of all 4 Pokemon series of games have always been remakes of the previous 2. Yellow was an enhanced version of Red and Blue; Crystal was an enhanced version of Gold and Silver; Emerald was an enhanced version of Ruby and Sapphire; and now, Platinum is an enhanced version of Diamond and Pearl.
This is how the Pokemon games have always worked, so it is beyond me why so many people are now complaining about it. Pokemon games typically get 4 1/2 star ratings on Amazon, and Platinum is now poised to have the worst rating out of any Pokemon RPG game, when in reality, it is the best.
Now that that's out of the way...
I partially gave Platinum a 5 star review to counteract some of these 2 and 3-star reviews we're seeing, but I truly think it is a great game. If you have a DS, Platinum will give you as much fun as any other DS game you have. Very casual Pokemon fans who already own Diamond and/or Pearl might not feel the need to buy this game. More serious Pokemon fans, and newcomers to the series, on the other hand, will love this game. I have played through all 13 previous Pokemon RPG games, as well as the Gamecube games, several times each, and Platinum still captivated me enough to get me playing for 5 straight hours without a break! (Not exactly the healthiest thing to do on a regular basis, but parents, think about the possibilities of getting your kids to sit quietly for a few moments...)
As mentioned above, Platinum is essentially a remake of Diamond and Pearl, but with enhancements. The storyline is tweaked a bit to keep things interesting, and there is a new legendary Pokemon for you to capture. Some places have been redesigned, and there are new characters. A very welcome addition is a new Battle Frontier, back from Emerald version. The Battle Frontier will keep you playing hours after you complete the main quest.
Besides all the new changes, the raw appeal of catching Pokemon, training them, and battling with them is ever present in Platinum version, and really, isn't that the reason these games are so loved, anyway? Ultimately I give Platinum version a heartfelt recommendation because it is fun, will provide hours and hours of gameplay, and is accessible, yet challenging. Platinum is the best Pokemon game. Newcomers, start here. Oldtimers...you know what to do.
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Product Description:
Following the vast popularity of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl, Pokémon Platinum is the newest in the core series of Pokémon games. Pokémon Platinum features a new story full of adventure, never-before-seen forms ofpowerful Pokémon – including the legendary Giratina's Origin Forme –and the Distortion World, a mysterious new world that suddenly appearsin the Sinnoh region. In addition, with Pokémon Platinum up to20 players can interact with other Pokémon fans from around the worldin the new Wi-Fi Plaza, featuring mini-games and activities. Playerscan also enjoy the new features in the Global Terminal, such as postingbattle videos using the new "Vs. Recorder." In addition, Pokémon Platinum features a new Battle Frontier, where the toughest Trainers can test their skills in new ways. Pokémon Platinum already has broken previous Nintendo DS sales records in Japan, sellingmore than 1 million copies in its first two days of release.
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Team Galactic is up to its old tricks. This time, they've set theirsights on the three Legendary titans of Sinnoh: Dialga, Palkia andGiratina. In this thrilling new Pokémon adventure, you'll encounter new characters, new schemes and new locations. Prepare yourself for an exciting excursion into the Pokémon world as you do your best to thwart Team Galactic's sinister plot. Key Game Features:
Put a stop to Team Galactic's plan involving the three Legendary titans of Sinnoh
Leap from a piece of land suspended in midair and walk sideways orupside-down in the new Distortion World, where the powerful Giratinaresides
Challenge yourself in new ways in the Battle Frontier's five new BattleFacilities, each with its own rules and each run by one of five new"Frontier Brains," similar to Gym Leaders
Meet new Team Galactic Commander Charon and the undercover detective Looker, who's pursuing Team Galactic
Gather up to 20 players from around the world in the new amusementpark-style Wi-Fi Plaza, and compete with up to three other players in avariety of new mini games
For 1 player, or for up to 20 players via the Wi-Fi Plaza feature
Pokémon Platinum Version comes bursting with new locations toexplore and new characters to encounter, adding to the overallexcitement of this fun-filled world. The game's enhanced storylineintroduces you to Charon, a new Commander of Team Galactic, and anundercover detective nicknamed "Looker" who's investigating TeamGalactic. Discover fascinating new locations, such as Distortion World,in which the normal rules of time and space don't apply, allowing youto walk sideways or even upside-down, as well as the Battle Frontier,containing five new Battle Facilities in which you can encounterthrilling new challenges. Connect with friends from around the world inthe amusement park-style fun of the new Wi-Fi Plaza, where you can playgames, take part in parades and even watch fireworks.
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