Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (Nintendo DS) Review

Nintendo knows that it has a massive fanbase; it hasn't radically changed the mechanic behind the handheld Pok

An aspect that has changed quite a bit over time is the battle system, whether it be the introduction of new types in Gold and Silver or double battles in Ruby and Sapphire, and now there is a bit more strategy thrown into the mix. Moves used to be based solely upon their type, power and accuracy. Now they are also referred to as "Physical", "Special" or "Other". This means that a Pok

There is more still to entertain within Diamond and Pearl, and the new 'gimmick' this time is the Pok

As with a whole host of other DS games, Diamond and Pearl don't have astoundingly impressive graphics, but the consistent style and moderate use of 3D keeps the presentation of the game familiar to older users whilst still showing a kind of artistic progression. Neat little environmental effects display, however, that the development team wasn't just being lax with this aspect. You'd be forgiven for expecting them to have moved onto full 3D, but in all honesty, it isn't needed. Some of the town tunes are also a little forgettable, but the new Pok