Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Hints XIX (DS)

Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl, or Pocket Monsters Diamond/Pearl, as it is know in Japan, is a role playing game franchise developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo exclusively for its hugely popular Nintendo DS handheld. Of the Pokemon RPG series, Pokemon Platinum has been recently released. Based on the world famous Pokemon anime series, the game was first launched in its native Japan on September 28, 2006, and reached North American and European shores on April 22, and July 27, 2007, respectively.

Both Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl are set in the fictional world of Sinnoh, which is the habitat for 493 different species of Pokemon, a special type of animal that possesses different types of powers that can be used to fight their enemies. As all Pokemon stories, this title documents the journey of a young trainer who needs to raise and battle Pokemons, all of this while investigating a criminal organization that wants to hurt the animals.

Features such as Internet play via the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection or changes to the gameplay and battle mechanics are also present in the game, which aims at giving a fresh experience to Pokemon fans all across the world. Older concepts, such as Pokemon contests are present, in order to bring back the old fans of the anime series and older video games. Pokemon Diamond and Pearl are similar in some ways, but cover different stories and don't have the same gameplay mechanics. In order to complete the Pokedexes of the two titles, you must trade between them to uncover new species of animals.

The game received positive reviews, with critics praising the Wi-Fi features that enabled players to engage in some interesting battles, and the gameplay which, although being based on almost the same things as older titles, offered an entertaining experience. Sales were very good, with the game shipping around 15 million units worldwide, thanks to the big number of Pokemon fans out there.

HINTS

POKEMONS

Mr. Mime

Mime Jr. will evolve into Mr. Mime when he levels up and knows the move Mimic. Mime Jr. learns Mimic at level 18. 

Murkrow

At the start of the game in Eterna Forest, you might find a Murkrow. It is a perfect replacement for Straptor because of its Dark type. It is not as fast, but it is more powerful. 

Nuzleaf

Have the Game Boy Advance game Pokemon Ruby in the cartridge slot and search for Nuzleaf at Route 229.

Here's a video of this game: