Pokémon Sun, Moon vs Pokémon Diamond, Pearl
Both Pokémon Sun, Moon and Pokémon Diamond, Pearl share true exclusive, exclusive and role-playing — so which one deserves your time? On raw data, Pokémon Sun, Moon takes 2 categories against 1 for Pokémon Diamond, Pearl.
Pokémon Sun, Moon
Pokémon Diamond, Pearl| Metric | Pokémon Sun, Moon | Pokémon Diamond, Pearl | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.79 | ★ 4.20 | Pokémon Diamond, Pearl by 0.41 (11%) |
| Metacritic | 87 | 85 | Pokémon Sun, Moon by 2 (2%) |
| Catalog popularity | 812 adds | 804 adds | Pokémon Sun, Moon by 8 (1%) |
| Avg. playtime | — | 2h | Pokémon Diamond, Pearl is longer |
| Platform families | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Release year | 2016 | 2007 | Pokémon Sun, Moon is newer by 9 yr |
Verdict
Pokémon Sun, Moon 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.