Revisit the Sinnoh region and the story of the Pokémon Pearl Version game Experience the nostalgic story from the Pokémon Pearl Version game in a reimagined adventure, Pokémon Shining Pearl, now on the Nintendo Switch system! Adventures in the Pokémon Shining Pearl game will take place in the familiar Sinnoh region. Rich in nature and with the mighty Mount Coronet at its heart, Sinnoh is a land of many myths passed down through the ages. You’ll choose either Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup to be your first partner Pokémon and then set off on your journey to becoming the Champion of the Pokémon League. Along the way, you’ll be able to encounter the Legendary Pokémon Palkia. Adventure together with the Pokémon that appeared in the Pokémon Pearl Version game. Players of the original games can revisit familiar places and relive familiar scenes, while first-time players can enjoy plenty of fun encounters and surprises that the Sinnoh region has to offer. The original story and the scale of the Sinnoh region’s towns and routes have been faithfully reproduced. This remake has also been revitalized with some of the player-friendly features of modern Pokémon games and up-close-and-personal Pokémon battle scenes. Whether you played Pokémon Diamond Version or Pokémon Pearl Version back in the day or you’re encountering these games for the first time, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Revisit the Sinnoh region and the story of the Pokémon Pearl Version game Experience the nostalgic story from the Pokémon Pearl Version game in a reimagined adventure, Pokémon Shining Pearl, now on the Nintendo Switch system! Adventures in the Pokémon Shining Pearl game will take place in the familiar Sinnoh region. Rich in nature and with the mighty Mount Coronet at its heart, Sinnoh is a land of many myths passed down through the ages. You’ll choose either Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup to be your first partner Pokémon and then set off on your journey to becoming the Champion of the Pokémon League. Along the way, you’ll be able to encounter the Legendary Pokémon Palkia. Adventure together with the Pokémon that appeared in the Pokémon Pearl Version game. Players of the original games can revisit familiar places and relive familiar scenes, while first-time players can enjoy plenty of fun encounters and surprises that the Sinnoh region has to offer. The original story and the scale of the Sinnoh region’s towns and routes have been faithfully reproduced. This remake has also been revitalized with some of the player-friendly features of modern Pokémon games and up-close-and-personal Pokémon battle scenes. Whether you played Pokémon Diamond Version or Pokémon Pearl Version back in the day or you’re encountering these games for the first time, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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Pokemon Shining Pearl - Nintendo Switch
Revisit the Sinnoh region and the story of the Pokémon Pearl Version game Experience the nostalgic story from the Pokémon Pearl Version game in a reimagined adventure, Pokémon Shining Pearl, now on the Nintendo Switch system! Adventures in the Pokémon Shining Pearl game will take place in the familiar Sinnoh region. Rich in nature and with the mighty Mount Coronet at its heart, Sinnoh is a land of many myths passed down through the ages. You’ll choose either Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup to be your first partner Pokémon and then set off on your journey to becoming the Champion of the Pokémon League. Along the way, you’ll be able to encounter the Legendary Pokémon Palkia. Adventure together with the Pokémon that appeared in the Pokémon Pearl Version game. Players of the original games can revisit familiar places and relive familiar scenes, while first-time players can enjoy plenty of fun encounters and surprises that the Sinnoh region has to offer. The original story and the scale of the Sinnoh region’s towns and routes have been faithfully reproduced. This remake has also been revitalized with some of the player-friendly features of modern Pokémon games and up-close-and-personal Pokémon battle scenes. Whether you played Pokémon Diamond Version or Pokémon Pearl Version back in the day or you’re encountering these games for the first time, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Revisit the Sinnoh region and the story of the Pokémon Pearl Version game Experience the nostalgic story from the Pokémon Pearl Version game in a reimagined adventure, Pokémon Shining Pearl, now on the Nintendo Switch system! Adventures in the Pokémon Shining Pearl game will take place in the familiar Sinnoh region. Rich in nature and with the mighty Mount Coronet at its heart, Sinnoh is a land of many myths passed down through the ages. You’ll choose either Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup to be your first partner Pokémon and then set off on your journey to becoming the Champion of the Pokémon League. Along the way, you’ll be able to encounter the Legendary Pokémon Palkia. Adventure together with the Pokémon that appeared in the Pokémon Pearl Version game. Players of the original games can revisit familiar places and relive familiar scenes, while first-time players can enjoy plenty of fun encounters and surprises that the Sinnoh region has to offer. The original story and the scale of the Sinnoh region’s towns and routes have been faithfully reproduced. This remake has also been revitalized with some of the player-friendly features of modern Pokémon games and up-close-and-personal Pokémon battle scenes. Whether you played Pokémon Diamond Version or Pokémon Pearl Version back in the day or you’re encountering these games for the first time, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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This game is shockingly awful. Some games release half-finished with the promise of the game being patched and finished after release. It is March 2022 and the game still is not finished. Even then, what patches have been released do very little to fix a game that at its core gameplay loop is so mind numbingly boring and bad.Features are missing, everything is so bare-bones its shocking that Nintendo even okayed the game to be released. The game's huge day one patch that had the missing parts of the game actually managed to break the game so badly that you could beat the game in under 20 minutes. With the nature of how this game was released, when the Nintendo Switch E-Shop is shut down in the future, owning a cartridge copy will do very little allow you to play ... MoreThis game is shockingly awful. Some games release half-finished with the promise of the game being patched and finished after release. It is March 2022 and the game still is not finished. Even then, what patches have been released do very little to fix a game that at its core gameplay loop is so mind numbingly boring and bad.Features are missing, everything is so bare-bones its shocking that Nintendo even okayed the game to be released. The game's huge day one patch that had the missing parts of the game actually managed to break the game so badly that you could beat the game in under 20 minutes. With the nature of how this game was released, when the Nintendo Switch E-Shop is shut down in the future, owning a cartridge copy will do very little allow you to play this game. Not that you would want to. Play literally any other Pokemon game instead.
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If you are anything like me. 1) Your memories of Diamond/Pearl/Platinum are closely wrapped with getting to know your brothers a little better. You each played one, and felt very different connections to it, but it all rings true that there was something special. It made car rides more fun. 2)You haven’t stopped thinking about the Sinnoh region since your starter Pokémon stumbled into your Pokédex. 3) You remember the small details from your DS game, and different iconic places. You have a love for the cute art style Pokémon has been moving away from since Nintendo discovered 3D. Well it’s here and you get to hold onto it forever.It is a smooth translation to this new platform and so many callbacks to features I was excited to have incorporated on a very different ... MoreIf you are anything like me. 1) Your memories of Diamond/Pearl/Platinum are closely wrapped with getting to know your brothers a little better. You each played one, and felt very different connections to it, but it all rings true that there was something special. It made car rides more fun. 2)You haven’t stopped thinking about the Sinnoh region since your starter Pokémon stumbled into your Pokédex. 3) You remember the small details from your DS game, and different iconic places. You have a love for the cute art style Pokémon has been moving away from since Nintendo discovered 3D. Well it’s here and you get to hold onto it forever.It is a smooth translation to this new platform and so many callbacks to features I was excited to have incorporated on a very different system. The heart and soul of either of these games still warms up your life like when they came out the first time. :)Only negative is the price tag. But we all know what to expect with Nintendo
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Graphics:Even if Game Freak or ILCA don't want to update to the graphic level of Sword/Shield or Let's GO P/E, they could have made it better. Mobile game Pokemon Master EX is a good example. They should have more and more delicate shadow/light contrast. Sometimes shoots during battle look like jumping if the player operate just after a shoot cut. Also, they need to update the 3D models. They have been using the same models for around 10 years. Before 3D time, a new depict of each pokemon is one of the most attractive part of a new game. Lastly, battle NPCs' opening animation is awful. the 3D model with exactly same pose of old DP come first, then followed a new opening movement. It's unreasonable. They should come with normal poses and then move to their branding ... MoreGraphics:Even if Game Freak or ILCA don't want to update to the graphic level of Sword/Shield or Let's GO P/E, they could have made it better. Mobile game Pokemon Master EX is a good example. They should have more and more delicate shadow/light contrast. Sometimes shoots during battle look like jumping if the player operate just after a shoot cut. Also, they need to update the 3D models. They have been using the same models for around 10 years. Before 3D time, a new depict of each pokemon is one of the most attractive part of a new game. Lastly, battle NPCs' opening animation is awful. the 3D model with exactly same pose of old DP come first, then followed a new opening movement. It's unreasonable. They should come with normal poses and then move to their branding poses like old DP.Game play:I know why EXP share is introduced and I benefit a lot from it. I like it but I think sometimes it disrupted my paces. There could be an option or item for Pokemon to hold to avoid gaining exp or at least avoid level-up.
| Official Release Date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Players | 1 |
Pokemon Shining Pearl for Nintendo Switch
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This game is shockingly awful. Some games release half-finished with the promise of the game being patched and finished after release. It is March 2022 and the game still is not finished. Even then, what patches have been released do very little to fix a game that at its core gameplay loop is so mind numbingly boring and bad.Features are missing, everything is so bare-bones its shocking that Nintendo even okayed the game to be released. The game's huge day one patch that had the missing parts of the game actually managed to break the game so badly that you could beat the game in under 20 minutes. With the nature of how this game was released, when the Nintendo Switch E-Shop is shut down in the future, owning a cartridge copy will do very little allow you to play ... MoreThis game is shockingly awful. Some games release half-finished with the promise of the game being patched and finished after release. It is March 2022 and the game still is not finished. Even then, what patches have been released do very little to fix a game that at its core gameplay loop is so mind numbingly boring and bad.Features are missing, everything is so bare-bones its shocking that Nintendo even okayed the game to be released. The game's huge day one patch that had the missing parts of the game actually managed to break the game so badly that you could beat the game in under 20 minutes. With the nature of how this game was released, when the Nintendo Switch E-Shop is shut down in the future, owning a cartridge copy will do very little allow you to play this game. Not that you would want to. Play literally any other Pokemon game instead.
If you are anything like me. 1) Your memories of Diamond/Pearl/Platinum are closely wrapped with getting to know your brothers a little better. You each played one, and felt very different connections to it, but it all rings true that there was something special. It made car rides more fun. 2)You haven’t stopped thinking about the Sinnoh region since your starter Pokémon stumbled into your Pokédex. 3) You remember the small details from your DS game, and different iconic places. You have a love for the cute art style Pokémon has been moving away from since Nintendo discovered 3D. Well it’s here and you get to hold onto it forever.It is a smooth translation to this new platform and so many callbacks to features I was excited to have incorporated on a very different ... MoreIf you are anything like me. 1) Your memories of Diamond/Pearl/Platinum are closely wrapped with getting to know your brothers a little better. You each played one, and felt very different connections to it, but it all rings true that there was something special. It made car rides more fun. 2)You haven’t stopped thinking about the Sinnoh region since your starter Pokémon stumbled into your Pokédex. 3) You remember the small details from your DS game, and different iconic places. You have a love for the cute art style Pokémon has been moving away from since Nintendo discovered 3D. Well it’s here and you get to hold onto it forever.It is a smooth translation to this new platform and so many callbacks to features I was excited to have incorporated on a very different system. The heart and soul of either of these games still warms up your life like when they came out the first time. :)Only negative is the price tag. But we all know what to expect with Nintendo
Graphics:Even if Game Freak or ILCA don't want to update to the graphic level of Sword/Shield or Let's GO P/E, they could have made it better. Mobile game Pokemon Master EX is a good example. They should have more and more delicate shadow/light contrast. Sometimes shoots during battle look like jumping if the player operate just after a shoot cut. Also, they need to update the 3D models. They have been using the same models for around 10 years. Before 3D time, a new depict of each pokemon is one of the most attractive part of a new game. Lastly, battle NPCs' opening animation is awful. the 3D model with exactly same pose of old DP come first, then followed a new opening movement. It's unreasonable. They should come with normal poses and then move to their branding ... MoreGraphics:Even if Game Freak or ILCA don't want to update to the graphic level of Sword/Shield or Let's GO P/E, they could have made it better. Mobile game Pokemon Master EX is a good example. They should have more and more delicate shadow/light contrast. Sometimes shoots during battle look like jumping if the player operate just after a shoot cut. Also, they need to update the 3D models. They have been using the same models for around 10 years. Before 3D time, a new depict of each pokemon is one of the most attractive part of a new game. Lastly, battle NPCs' opening animation is awful. the 3D model with exactly same pose of old DP come first, then followed a new opening movement. It's unreasonable. They should come with normal poses and then move to their branding poses like old DP.Game play:I know why EXP share is introduced and I benefit a lot from it. I like it but I think sometimes it disrupted my paces. There could be an option or item for Pokemon to hold to avoid gaining exp or at least avoid level-up.
I never played Gen 4--fell off Pokemon after Gen 3 came out, so this is quite the experience for me.The game runs great and find it challenging as well so far. My only issue is how finicky the controls are in moving--both D-pad and stick. It's hard to explain other than awkward, stiff, tricky, and a bit disorienting. Controls on the gen 3 remake on my 2DS XL didn't have issues of keeping the character in a grid-focus pattern when walking if using the D-pad, but here it seems to get desynced, causing some awkward collisions into walls, trainers and walking around them, and even jumping over a cliff when I only wanted to stand behind it.Of course you got the EXP Share All forever on just like in Sw/Sh... which has been useful but prefer it there was an option to ... MoreI never played Gen 4--fell off Pokemon after Gen 3 came out, so this is quite the experience for me.The game runs great and find it challenging as well so far. My only issue is how finicky the controls are in moving--both D-pad and stick. It's hard to explain other than awkward, stiff, tricky, and a bit disorienting. Controls on the gen 3 remake on my 2DS XL didn't have issues of keeping the character in a grid-focus pattern when walking if using the D-pad, but here it seems to get desynced, causing some awkward collisions into walls, trainers and walking around them, and even jumping over a cliff when I only wanted to stand behind it.Of course you got the EXP Share All forever on just like in Sw/Sh... which has been useful but prefer it there was an option to turn it off than be forced on--is a minor annoyance honestly.For some reason you can access your computer still but only for the ball sticker feature... that you can do at any time on the menu screen... rather redundant and unnecessary thing for you to access your computer like that.It's a bit difficult to tell if I'm going to hit the collision of the "back of a building" when going east/west or not because of the angle of the camera and how the characters desync from the grid-pattern when using the D-pad.I've only gotten up to the 2nd gym and having a good time.The music, the graphics, the story thus far, the pokemon... I'm loving it. Just wish the controls weren't so... odd.
I love the game. It came earlier then order which I expected from ordering with Walmart. The game play was spectacular and the graphics was great; the game wholesomely gave me nostalgia, I kept being reminded of indigo lead which I had played when I was a kid. So I recommend this game to buy for yourself or a gift for someone. Also if your having a tough time on something in game just watch a youtube video or google it specifically. And trading for Pokémon to finish your Pokédex helps you move quickly in the game but make sure you have one or two sets of teams leveled up for battles. Also a lucky egg helps you earn xp, you can buy the egg at bp or you can find the egg inside the icy cave in the grand underground, and also you can steal the egg in battle from chansey ... MoreI love the game. It came earlier then order which I expected from ordering with Walmart. The game play was spectacular and the graphics was great; the game wholesomely gave me nostalgia, I kept being reminded of indigo lead which I had played when I was a kid. So I recommend this game to buy for yourself or a gift for someone. Also if your having a tough time on something in game just watch a youtube video or google it specifically. And trading for Pokémon to finish your Pokédex helps you move quickly in the game but make sure you have one or two sets of teams leveled up for battles. Also a lucky egg helps you earn xp, you can buy the egg at bp or you can find the egg inside the icy cave in the grand underground, and also you can steal the egg in battle from chansey or if you have a chansey your raising they’ll give you there egg.
So I played through it over the weekend and finished it from start too beating the elite four. Did 7 hours of the underground feature. For a youtube review. Here is my thoughts briefly. The graphics are actually fine , I played it 100% portable , did not offend me one bit. I felt the shared EXP ruined the experience, It made everything way too easy. I was overpowering everything. By the time I got to the elite 4 , my whole team were 28 levels above theirs. I did no grinding , just beating other trainers+ gyms and some wild pokemon fights. I found the second biggest problem was a huge lack of variety in pokemon fights , I felt throughout my whole journey I just kept fighting the same 26 pokemon throughout. The trainers and gym leaders had nothing " rare" or ... MoreSo I played through it over the weekend and finished it from start too beating the elite four. Did 7 hours of the underground feature. For a youtube review. Here is my thoughts briefly. The graphics are actually fine , I played it 100% portable , did not offend me one bit. I felt the shared EXP ruined the experience, It made everything way too easy. I was overpowering everything. By the time I got to the elite 4 , my whole team were 28 levels above theirs. I did no grinding , just beating other trainers+ gyms and some wild pokemon fights. I found the second biggest problem was a huge lack of variety in pokemon fights , I felt throughout my whole journey I just kept fighting the same 26 pokemon throughout. The trainers and gym leaders had nothing " rare" or exceptional. It got dull fighting Ponyta for the 63rd time. Team Galactic using the same pokemon also didn't help. The legendary pokemon , I had Palkia since I bought the Pearl version. Was no challenge at all due to overpowered team thanks to exp share and I caught him with an ultra ball at 38% hp. Which didn't feel so legendary to me. Last thing It took me 11 hours 38 mins to finish the game. Ofc that number significantly increases if you want to complete the dex and lvl up multiple pokemon to max lvl. So my verdict was a dissapointing 6/10. The underground is where I had the most fun , the main story was frankly bland and Team Galactic has the be the worst " Evil" team in the franchise.
As someone who never got particularly far in the original DS version of the game, this remake has felt like a brand new, fun adventure. Exploring the overworld consistently feels good and the battles all have satisfying animations all accompanied by a spectacular soundtrack. Distractions separate from the main game, mainly referring to the Great Underground, are always welcome and it gets to the point where I find myself getting addicted in the best way. However, the pacing of different parts of the game can sometimes feel too slow. Battles can drag on which can be frustrating when I'm trying to get through an area but battles start every few seconds. Moreover, exploration can be tedious when I see that berries have grown and I have to halt whatever I'm doing to ... MoreAs someone who never got particularly far in the original DS version of the game, this remake has felt like a brand new, fun adventure. Exploring the overworld consistently feels good and the battles all have satisfying animations all accompanied by a spectacular soundtrack. Distractions separate from the main game, mainly referring to the Great Underground, are always welcome and it gets to the point where I find myself getting addicted in the best way. However, the pacing of different parts of the game can sometimes feel too slow. Battles can drag on which can be frustrating when I'm trying to get through an area but battles start every few seconds. Moreover, exploration can be tedious when I see that berries have grown and I have to halt whatever I'm doing to spend about a minute replanting them and watering them. For the most part though, the game was entertaining enough to keep me playing for long periods at a time.
This game is vital to the cohesiveness of the Pokemon storyline as there are references to it in the other games in the series. Though it is not required to play any of the other games; it does give more insight into the lore within the Pokemon universe. My kids love everything Pokemon and they read everything out loud to me as they play. Makes reading my book more difficult but the chat bubbles give them more reading practice after their homework is done. If your kid likes or loves Pokemon then this game is a great addition to your gaming library. ^_^
I bought this game two weeks ago and expected an average experience in graphics, story and function. After playing for a few hours, you adjust to the art style and the surroundings. When battling trainers or encountering pokémon, the graphics change and instead portray the standard trainer with his/her pokémon. The story is fast-paced and enjoyable, without the long and boring dialogue of sw/sh. Slightly more challenging than other games in the franchise; for the better! Online trades and battles are fun and easily accessible. Amazing game, would highly recommend to any pokémon fan!
One of the best games the Pokemon company has come out with. Though there's some things not great about it. The pros: feels like a classic styled game. Graphics are decent. There's actual legendary Pokemon, that are part of the storyline. The elite four is a grade up, since when you go back through after beating the game, they're significantly stronger. You can reface the gym leaders over and over again, endlessly. You get exp when fighting the elite four. Lots of extras in the underground to search for. You can get Pokemon from all the way back to gen 1. The Pokedex actually updates unlike sword and shield. So you can see what Pokemon you've caught, and their details. Versus seeker, and bicycle, and other classics are back in their more common forms.Cons: the ... MoreOne of the best games the Pokemon company has come out with. Though there's some things not great about it. The pros: feels like a classic styled game. Graphics are decent. There's actual legendary Pokemon, that are part of the storyline. The elite four is a grade up, since when you go back through after beating the game, they're significantly stronger. You can reface the gym leaders over and over again, endlessly. You get exp when fighting the elite four. Lots of extras in the underground to search for. You can get Pokemon from all the way back to gen 1. The Pokedex actually updates unlike sword and shield. So you can see what Pokemon you've caught, and their details. Versus seeker, and bicycle, and other classics are back in their more common forms.Cons: the Pokemon still look a little too computer generated and less cartoon than before. Meaning a lot less detail in the Pokemon physical appearance themselves. The game is much too easy to beat. The progression rate for the game has not coincided with how the age of the Pokemon audience has grown up. Pokemon from earlier generations have their stats limited and are virtually useless in this game. The latest eeveelution is not included. Cannot move from Pokemon home to/from BDSP. Meaning you can't use your trusty Pokemon from other games. Missing Darkrai, though this could be added later on.Conclusion: this is the closest to Pokemon stadium that they've gotten to in a long time. At least as far as graphics are concerned. There's a storyline to play, and it all connects, unlike sword and shield. If they go with this style of a game for Arceus, then the next game will be worth getting a copy, as well.
| Official Release Date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Players | 1 |
