Pokémon Diamond, Pearl vs Pokémon Black, White
Both Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Pokémon Black, White share true exclusive, exclusive and role-playing — so which one deserves your time? Pokémon Black, White wins 2 of our metrics to 1.
Pokémon Diamond, Pearl
Pokémon Black, White| Metric | Pokémon Diamond, Pearl | Pokémon Black, White | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.20 | ★ 4.22 | Pokémon Black, White by 0.02 |
| Metacritic | 85 | 87 | Pokémon Black, White by 2 (2%) |
| Catalog popularity | 804 adds | 791 adds | Pokémon Diamond, Pearl by 13 (2%) |
| Avg. playtime | 2h | — | Pokémon Diamond, Pearl is longer |
| Platform families | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Release year | 2007 | 2011 | Pokémon Black, White is newer by 4 yr |
Verdict
Pokémon Black, White 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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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.