Pokémon Diamond, Pearl vs Pokémon Sword and Shield
Both Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Pokémon Sword and Shield share true exclusive, exclusive and role-playing — so which one deserves your time? Pokémon Diamond, Pearl wins 2 of our metrics to 1.
Pokémon Diamond, Pearl
Pokémon Sword and Shield| Metric | Pokémon Diamond, Pearl | Pokémon Sword and Shield | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.20 | ★ 3.72 | Pokémon Diamond, Pearl by 0.48 (11%) |
| Metacritic | 85 | 80 | Pokémon Diamond, Pearl by 5 (6%) |
| Catalog popularity | 804 adds | 1,233 adds | Pokémon Sword and Shield by 429 (53%) |
| Avg. playtime | 2h | — | Pokémon Diamond, Pearl is longer |
| Platform families | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Release year | 2007 | 2019 | Pokémon Sword and Shield is newer by 12 yr |
Verdict
Pokémon Diamond, Pearl takes 2 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on true exclusive, exclusive and role-playing, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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