This is the game Pokemon fans have been waiting for.
In the second generation Pokemon games, gamers were introduced to a day/night feature, allowing certain Pokemon to only be caught at certain times. This feature makes a welcome return in the Diamond and Pearl games.
The new games offer more than 100 new Pokemon, bringing the total up to 493 creatures. What I don't get is why Nintendo feels the need to make certain Pokemon only available through events? (Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys and now Darkrai, Sheimi, and Arceus). This is the only thing that makes me upset over the franchise...and seeing that this isn't that important, isn't that a good thing?
A big advertizing point for the 4th Gen games is the new Wi-Fi capabilites. I have yet to use them. I don't really see the need to play roulette with the Global Trade Center, where you don't know if you're getting a glitched up Pokemon or not. I'd prefer to get my Pokemon from someone I know, thank you.
The new graphics (on another note) are very good. They add a new dimension to the Pokemon World. The sounds...meh. First, Second and Third Generation Pokemon retain their original sounds, which is a good idea for continuity...but come on, can't you update it up a bit?
Anyway, Diamond and Pearl are great additions to the Pokemon franchise. If you have a DS, and want to recconnect with the Pokemon world, this is a great game for you.
PS, does anyone see the connection?
Red, Blue Yellow - 1st Generation
Gold, Silver, Crystal - 2nd Generation
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald - 3rd Generation
Fire Red, Leaf Green - 3rd Generation (1st generation remakes)
So with Diamond and Pearl in the 4th Generation, will we be seeing 4th Generation remakes of Gold and Silver?