A faithful, almost slavish remake of Diamond, cute in its chibi style but stuck in the past. The Grand Underground and quality-of-life tweaks please, yet the lack of ambition lets fans down.
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Category
RPG1 player7+
Description
A return to Sinnoh in a faithful remake of the original adventure, with its snowy towns and Mount Coronet. Published by Nintendo, released worldwide in 2021. Chibi visuals, the Grand Underground and its hideaways, a following companion, online trades and battles, classic mechanics preserved.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
MAX
Story
★★★★★
"Masterful"
A return to Sinnoh, its snow and its legends woven around the very creation of the world. Beneath its youthful adventure lies an epic that blends self-discovery, primordial myth and almost cosmic ambition. The companions met along the way and a good-natured rivalry give shape to a coming-of-age journey generations of players hold dear.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾6,8 GB📅19/11/2021
Published by Nintendo
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
A modern reinterpretation of a beloved adventure, it revisits the Gym Leaders and Elite Four with turn-based play where types and items still reign. Each major duel demands a tailored counter and a thoughtful team, true to the original's joy. The nostalgia of iconic clashes blends with modern comfort, delivering battles that are readable yet rich in decisions.
