I never played the original Diamond/Pearl so I have no nostalgia for them. I have played each entry in the series since BW, and I played Yellow back in the day. This remake feels a bit undercooked. There are a few good QOL improvements but it’s strange that they didn’t make it look nicer and didn’t take any liberties with cutscenes or aesthetics or anything. Everywhere feels mostly the same. And the trainer battles leave a lot to be desired. It satisfied the Pokémon itch at some level but it feels old. Only recommended if you’re a big Pokémon fan, imo.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2022


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