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K-K-Slider April 15th, 2009 10:23 PM

Platinum: Was it worth it?
 
Hello, fellow members. I recently purchased and beat Pokemon Platinum. And I am very glad I did... It is the best third game since Yellow, in my mpersonal opinion, and Giratina's new form is an excellent addition. The Wifi is also great.

However, it is obvious that not all people share the same opinion. My good friend purchased the game, and is very dissapointed in his decision, thinking it's new additions are just "Hasty tack-ons."

So, my fellow PC members, share your thoughts! This is my first topic, and I would love for it to generate some good conversation!

-Leaf April 15th, 2009 10:30 PM

Hmmm...i don't much know. i oredered it this sunday but it should come today or tomarrow. anyway i played a bit of diamond in a emulator. pretty good. platinum looks better even that i barely got to the 3rd gym. anyway blah blah blah.. i really like platinum...

Hellohihello April 15th, 2009 11:02 PM

I think it's fun. Graphics look nice too. That being said, I haven't beat the E4 in Diamond so I don't know what to expect after that. I am also proudly able to say, I took down Cynthia today at 9:53 pm :D

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It's a lot harder to catch pokemon in my opinion. They also lowered the e4 levels though. Overall it is supposed to be "harder" then the D/P. I am glad I bought it.

Bibliophibian April 16th, 2009 12:27 AM

I'm happy I decided to give it a shot. I like it way more than I liked Diamond or Pearl, even though I'm not done with it yet.

I just went through the Distortion World today, and it was a ton of fun. Easily my favorite part so far. :3

almostlovehate April 16th, 2009 5:09 AM

I liked Platinum, much more to do.
-Battle Frontier
-E4 gets stronger so if you want to do it again, go for it.
-EV training, in almost every game, but still nice to do.
-Collecting all Pokemon.

I don't see myself selling or trading this in anytime soon. :]

pokefangunner April 16th, 2009 5:27 AM

I love this game but i was no where near excited when i heard about this game because platinum was the supposed name of the gold and silver remake!

Zelda April 16th, 2009 3:03 PM

I have pokemon Platinum and I have to say it was well worth it. It is a great game and I have enjoyed it so far! :)

JP April 16th, 2009 3:04 PM

Definitely worth it. I've overall enjoyed it just as much as Diamond, if not even more. :)

randomspot555 April 16th, 2009 3:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K-K-Slider (Post 4546212)
"Hasty tack-ons."

That's what I initially thought, but they added SO MUCH that saying something like that just seems like he wasn't paying attention.

Besides all the BRAND NEW STUFF like a ton of move tutors, more in-game trades/randomly received Pokes, an expanded national dex, huge battle frontier;

and then there's the small stuff like Magikarp catching, a expanded Amnity Square, Wi-Fi games, faster speed (text, surf, etc...)

and then the tweaks in story line.

Legends are at different levels

New forms

So...if someone was dumb enough to expect a brand new game, then yeah, be dissapointed. But this game has so much more to do, I think it was well worth the purchase.

ThunderEmblem April 16th, 2009 3:56 PM

Yeah its worth it trust me!Way different then Diamond/Pearl the story line is pretty cool.You can now catch the legendary birds and Dogs in the Grass how cool is that?

Gummy April 16th, 2009 3:59 PM

I think Battle Frontiers add so much to post-E4 gameplay. It did so much Emerald, and it still shines in Platinum.

Clouddyl April 16th, 2009 4:02 PM

Personally, I loved it :D Definately worth the import purely due to the polished feel it has with the graphics, dialogue and storyline.

I must add though I found it slightly harder to train a full team, now I'm at the elite four with a bunch of level 45-50s >.<

"Shadow Lugia" April 16th, 2009 4:16 PM

I thought I saw all the changes with Platinum before I got the game, but I was suprised to finad out that the battles, as well as the overworld graphics, are a bit more streamlined. I'm also using the VS Recorder a lot more than I expected. Add to that all the other changes and you've got one of the greatest Pokemon games of all time.

Kudra April 16th, 2009 4:20 PM

Worth it IMO, if only just for battle frontier and Move Tutors. The only thing I don't like is Hypnosis's accuracy went from 70% to 60%.

Pochama95 April 16th, 2009 4:43 PM

I find it way better than diamond and pearl and I didn't even finish the game yet I'm still getting my 6th badge. I like the fact that their a move tutor and you can catch Gliscor and Gible early in the game.

Nitrous Oxide April 16th, 2009 4:55 PM

Of course I am. Battle Frontier makes any game worth it.

Fenrir Reki April 16th, 2009 5:33 PM

It was worth it because its just like diamond/pearl but with better pokemon sprites, better backgrounds, sprites, animations, wi-fi room and more. It is also much more fun to play than diamond/pearl, and there are a few more things you get to do that you wern't able to do in the previous two games. Like go to the distortion world, or go to the wi-fi plaza. Platinum also seems to show you more of the game and the story rather than just saying, "Go here", "Do this... Do that..." "Find the gym leader..." and it also has better places to train your pokemon at.

Beckie April 17th, 2009 2:24 AM

It was worth all of my money! Totally. n____n

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Candy April 17th, 2009 2:53 AM

It was a great game, I like the distortion world. But I don't like the radar at the underground, because (just a feeling) it's slower than D/P.

Electrike April 17th, 2009 6:46 AM

Mostly, I'm happy to get to go through the game again, and the Vs. Recorder will be helpful for recording Wi-Fi battles.

TheSilentJoker April 17th, 2009 7:18 AM

Yeah, it had an intresting story line ^^.

kissing. raindrops April 17th, 2009 9:41 AM

You guys are getting me inspired to go buy an English Platinum.
I downloaded a Japanese Platinum onto my R4 card, and it didn't cost any money, but I think I'm gonna go buy a legit English Platinum, and an USB Connector.
All that Japanese is annoying me, I can't read it and I can barely use items.
But I say Platinum is definitely worth your time and money, thus, I'm gonna go buy it! c:

Artemis April 17th, 2009 11:42 AM

I liked the game a lot and share no regrets on buying Platinum. I liked the new changes and add ons to the game, I still think that the begining is a little long and drags on for a short time, but I got over that. I recently beat the Elite Four, and I enjoyed all the changes I encountered so far as well :)

Penumbra April 17th, 2009 12:57 PM

Heavy Tack-ons my foot! O_o'
platinum is AMAZING. The graphics are more smooth, crisp,
cleaner, brighter, the battle scenes are more original and deep,
the in-battle sprites have varying colours and the attack buttons
are less glassy and more vivid. That's just graphics-wise.

The story is very much expanded. You get more story on Cyrus
(I hate the cliffhanger where no one find him at the end, and all that's
left is that ugly old bat, Charon). More legendaries, easier-to-obtain events,
upgraded Wi-Fi, better sprites (for the female, at least.)

Also, the game even reaches out to the mysterious depths of Arceus!
That's pretty amazing, if you ask me. Also, boosted trainer levels and more.
D/P was amazing when it came out. It's a whole new generation, after all
(the biggest jump was from GSC to RSE, because of Running Shoes), but
Platinum just clears the slate and sets a new level for fourth Gen. This generation
would have been quite forgettable if 5th Gen came out, so I'm satified with Platinum.
Everything they added was nice. There was no stupid and negative additions.
The Hypnosis was even reduced to make the play more fair.
:)

The Hero Without a Name April 17th, 2009 1:22 PM

Hell YES, I definitelt don't regret getting Platinum the day it came out.


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