Pokemon: Brilliant Diamond - Nintendo Switch
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4.7 out of 5 stars with 288 reviews
gameplay: 4.24 out of 5
graphics: 4 out of 5
lasting appeal: 4.15 out of 5
sound quality: 4.54 out of 5
76% would recommend
17 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
25 December, 2024Verified purchase
Just like the original
Pokemon Diamond, Platinum, and Sapphire were my entire childhood and when I got a switch, I just had to get this too. It’s honestly a big reason I got the switch. It’s just like I remember which is great. Also people seem to not recommend starting with turtwig but he’s my favorite so I always do. I one hit most pokemon with torterra so don’t let all those youtubers scare you away from him😂
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
5 November, 2024
Great, but Lacking Endgame Content and Felt Discounted
I will say that overall, this game is excellent with a great soundtrack, nostalgic memories, and overall good endgame content. I would recommend this to anyone who hasn't played the orginal (such as children), but also to anyone who wants to remember this generation of Pokemon game. I will say that some of those memories don't always age as well as I'd like, like the older style of random tile spawns, the trainer route gauntlets, and somewhat barren post game. Catching legendaries besides the easy ones are hard, and pointless honestly if you have scarlet, sword, or even legends arceus. In this game you have to grind rare minerals through rng to unlock legendaries one at a time post game. So yeah, it's tedious, and all the extra legendaries are available in the new games anyways. All in all the story is why I played this, and it was worth it to revisit those memories. I was somewhat torn on the graphics though, because they were chibi style in the overworld, which looked bad in my opinion. I personally felt no issues, but was annoyed since Heartgold was way better of a remake than this. This is more of a budget interim game that came out while Scarlet wasn't released. All in all I'd get it, but would place it below scarlet for sure. It'd be a good idea to buy it before the next console releases, and it goes out of print permanently.
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
15 July, 2023
Made me give up on the company
It is as if they took the originals, applied the battle animation of x and y, and then branded it “Brilliant Diamond”. If you are looking to go down memory lane and feel the nostalgia, this is for you. But don’t expect any updates. They literally released the same game with VERY minor changes. I wanted an ORAS style update to the originals as Diamond and Pearl were my favorite generation. But I would been better off just playing them on my DS than dropping $60 on what can be called a “money grab” by the company. How much of a copy of the originals you ask? Well let’s just say that they copied the code line by line to the extent that ALL of the bugs that were present in Diamond/Pearl are ALSO present in BD/SP. It’s just sad. This game literally has made me give up on Pokémon. They aren’t even trying anymore because they know customers will buy whatever they release.
5 out of 5 stars
13 April, 2023Verified purchase
Great game
the best game ever made for the ds and now for the switch. no other Pokémon game has come close
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
26 December, 2022Verified purchase
My son hated this game!! Awful graphics!
My son hated this game. He played it for 20 minutes and was so disappointed, he cried. The graphics are circa 2000 and the game is a joke. Why is this the same price as pokemon shield? It was like they wrote the game 20 years ago and packaged it up now for sale. Not worth the money at all-total waste of money!!!! I am angry that this game is sold as a current game and has the graphics and restrictions of a 20 year old game. I get the nod to Pokémon Diamond original, but not if it looks as poor as the quality of this game is. You can do a nod to that game with updated and current graphics. Total disappointment! Do not buy this game!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
24 August, 2022Verified purchase
Great game for Pokemon fans
Great game especially for Pokémon fans.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
24 June, 2022Verified purchase
5/5
It's so fun and cute! I was worried about the animation and gameplay because so many people complained but I found it to be great.
3 out of 5 stars
6 March, 2022Verified purchase
daeus
I purchased this after having a great time on Arceus and not such a good time on Shield. - this doesn't change any of it's original great experience (such as adding open areas like shield) - As close as it is to the original experience I kind of understand why they brought in the Chibi art style, but I feel like they could have gone in a different direction. Some cutscenes makes the characters look like they're expressionless legos with glued on facial features. - Having some fun because of the lack of continuous battles (other trainers and gym battles) that Arceus didn't have. - Really bought it just to heal my inner child because I remember having a hard time completing Fire Red. - some of the music is freaking amazing though.
5 out of 5 stars
13 February, 2022
10/10
I love this game and actually any other kind of Pokémon game love to try new ones out and every kind there is looking forward for more Pokémon games to come out can’t wait at all.
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
2 February, 2022Verified purchase
Classic pokemon
I mean it’s just what you want a classic Pokémon game!
5 out of 5 stars
28 January, 2022Verified purchase
Pokémon brilliant
Received as a Christmas present and have been hooked on it. Absolutely would recommend to anyone
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
5 January, 2022Verified purchase
Nostalgia
The nostalgia I get from playing this game… it’s just what I was looking for
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
31 December, 2021
Pokemon
Amazing game! Really like all the features & opportunities to catch a whole lot of Pokémon! 
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
20 December, 2021
Not as good as I had expected.
It felt as though minimal effort was put into this game. I am disappointed with the storyline. Mostly, the “friend” that tags along beside the main character is petty and only pops up in random places. The ending of the game feels rushed. The whole thing feels rushed. Such a disappointment. I hope the next ones don’t involve the chibi style characters, they did not look right. I didn’t encounter any Pokémon worth catching, either…so sad.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
12 December, 2021
Fun pokemon game ever
I liked how well the game is! It is so fun and I tray recommend it for other gamers too!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
3 December, 2021
Excellent remake of a great game!
Classic game play with added features from some of the newer games as well.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
29 November, 2021
play the originals
not worth the money at all
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
29 November, 2021Verified purchase
Christmas Present
Christmas present for my Pokémon lover. Still waiting for the other game to show up….
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
24 November, 2021
Fantastic Remake
Very accessible without too much hand holding and a faithful recreation with fresh ideas. Must buy if you like Pokemon
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
23 November, 2021Verified purchase
Nostalgic
Worth every second played.