Good Diamond not Brilliant Diamond.
If your looking for a Pokemon game that feels like the older mainline series games then this could be for you.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond does alot right in it being a faithful remaster to Diamond and Pearl. Graphics are nice, great revised sounds and music, easier yet still challenging to obtain shinys, interesting EV system adding a new layer to your pokemon. The underground has been revised to the Grand Underground containing traders, national dex pokemon, evolution stones and more. The battle tower remains challenging and fun, HM's are no longer required by pokemon in your party to be used which is a blessing. Running is also now automatic.
I enjoyed visiting the Sinnoh region again despite the disappointment of it not being a Platinum remaster. The Platinum content was missed. (Team Galatic are a drag in this game with alot of the same pokemon)
The game has crashed on me 7 times in my 160 hour game time on version 1.1.3. At times you can see black lines appear on edges of the floor which I doubt they will ever patch now given the games already had its major updates. The Elite four are overpowered and use items for days which is irritating. Cycling is now a right pain as you get caught on the edges of objects and characters alot. I suggest only cycling in open areas. Xp share can't be turned off (why?!)
It's not a bad game in my opinion and is totally worth picking up on sale, especially if your a fan of the older games, but I wouldn't say it's a must have pokemon game.
It's been a great excuse for me to start a living dex and I'm thankful for a gen 4 remaster. Just wish it was executed better.
6.5/10. Good Diamond, not brilliant.
