The counterpart to Brilliant Diamond: the same careful but conservative remake. Nostalgic charm and modern comforts sit alongside a glaring lack of risk-taking. Solid for fans, timid for everyone else.
Your verdict
Category
RPG2 players7+
Co-op
Description
Another journey through Sinnoh in a faithful remake of the original adventure, its legendary lakes and Mount Coronet. Published by Nintendo, released worldwide in 2021. Chibi visuals, the Grand Underground, a following companion, online trades and battles for two, classic mechanics.
Pokémon Shining Pearl review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
MAX
Story
★★★★★
"Masterful"
The wind-swept shores of Sinnoh set the stage for a legend reaching back to the birth of the world. Beneath its youthful adventure, this epic interweaves self-discovery, founding myth and cosmic awe. Chance encounters and a friendly rivalry give flesh to a journey of growth that so many players still cherish.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾6,8 GB📅19/11/2021
Published by Nintendo
Pokémon Shining Pearl (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
A counterpart to a founding adventure brought up to date, it revives Gym Leaders and the final threat in turn-based play where every type and item counts. The big confrontations reward a well-built team and a tuned counter, keeping the original readability. The thrill of revisiting iconic battles, modernized without betraying their tempo, is the heart of the experience.
