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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond

Nintendo Switch • 2021

Should you play it?

Revisit the Sinnoh region and the story of the Pokémon Diamond Version game Experience the nostalgic story from the Pokémon Diamond Version game in a reimagined adventure, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, now on the Nintendo Switch system! Adventures in the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond game will take place in the familiar Sinnoh region. Rich in nature and with 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 become the Champion of the Pokémon League. Along the way, you’ll be able to encounter the Legendary Pokémon Dialga.

What works

  • Faithful remake with nostalgic appeal
  • Expanded grand underground with exploration and collection
  • Strategic and challenging late-game battles
  • Quality of life improvements like hm system and pc access
  • Charming music and battle animations

Things to keep in mind

  • Mandatory exp share reduces early challenge
  • Linear and predictable story progression
  • Limited pokémon roster during main game
  • Chibi art style divisive and less immersive
  • Lack of content from pokémon platinum and minimal innovation

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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival.

Last update: 02/09/2026