Pokémon Diamond, Pearl vs Pokémon Platinum
Both Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Pokémon Platinum 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 Platinum| Metric | Pokémon Diamond, Pearl | Pokémon Platinum | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.20 | ★ 4.39 | Pokémon Platinum by 0.19 (5%) |
| Metacritic | 85 | 83 | Pokémon Diamond, Pearl by 2 (2%) |
| Catalog popularity | 804 adds | 649 adds | Pokémon Diamond, Pearl by 155 (19%) |
| Avg. playtime | 2h | 114h | Pokémon Platinum is longer |
| Platform families | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Release year | 2007 | 2009 | Pokémon Platinum is newer by 2 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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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.