Pokémon Diamond, Pearl vs Pokémon X, Y
Both Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Pokémon X, Y share true exclusive, exclusive and role-playing — so which one deserves your time? Pokémon X, Y wins 2 of our metrics to 1.
Pokémon Diamond, Pearl
Pokémon X, Y| Metric | Pokémon Diamond, Pearl | Pokémon X, Y | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.20 | ★ 3.93 | Pokémon Diamond, Pearl by 0.27 (6%) |
| Metacritic | 85 | 88 | Pokémon X, Y by 3 (4%) |
| Catalog popularity | 804 adds | 930 adds | Pokémon X, Y by 126 (16%) |
| Avg. playtime | 2h | 84h | Pokémon X, Y is longer |
| Platform families | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Release year | 2007 | 2013 | Pokémon X, Y is newer by 6 yr |
Verdict
Pokémon X, Y 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.