The release date of the new Pokémon game is yet to be revealed but it looks like it will be shortly. If you are looking to buy a copy for yourself, then read on to find out when this game will be released and which versions you can expect. You will also find some early copies in the wild and some reviews.
Release date
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond will be coming out in late 2021. The game will be a remake of the Nintendo DS games, Pearl and Diamond. It will feature the same story as the originals but will come with some updated features to make it more convenient for players.
This new title will be developed by ILCA Inc., which has previously worked on Dragon Quest 11, Code Vein, and Pokemon Home. Junichi Masuda, who directed the original games, will return to oversee the remakes. He will work alongside Yuichi Ueda.
Brilliant Diamond will take place in the Sinnoh region, and it will allow trainers to explore the area in a new way. The game will feature up-close and personal Pokemon battles, as well as updated quality-of-life features, including the ability to customise outfits and interact with Pokemon who follow you.
Players will be able to catch legendary Pokemon like Ho-Oh and Lugia. These Legendary Pokemon will be placed on pedestals in Ramanas Park. In order to use them, however, players will need to find a proper slate in the Sinnoh region.
The game will be released digitally on the Nintendo eShop. You can buy it at GameStop, Best Buy, and Amazon. A pre-launch software update will be available to install. Using the update, communication features will be added in the Grand Underground and Super Contest Shows.
The game will take up 6.7 gigabytes of space, which should be enough to keep you playing for the entire year. If you haven’t yet had a chance to play the original games, you can do so on a refurbished DS or even on the new Nintendo Switch.
Remakes of the 2006 games
The Pokemon Company announced that it will release two new remakes for the Nintendo Switch and DS. The games are called Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. While not groundbreaking, these remakes are definitely fun.
Pokemon’s 25th anniversary is coming up and the company is giving the franchise some new content. Players can expect to find more online options, a more interactive interface, and even more of the iconic characters.
There’s more to these remakes than meets the eye, however. They’re actually being developed by ILCA, a Japanese studio whose developers have worked on such popular titles as Yakuza 0, Dragon Quest 11, and NieR: Automata. They’ve also designed the Pokemon Home app.
Aside from being fun, these remakes are also faithful to their original incarnations. For instance, the Diamond and Pearl remakes will include the mini-game of mining. This is a feature that the originals completely ignored.
The games are also updated with new mechanics and features. Players will be able to earn more trophies, collect Gym badges, and battle against rivals. In addition, they’ll be able to save their Pokemon between games.
The Pokemon series has certainly changed over the past decade, and the future looks bright for the franchise. Thanks to a new game development team and a streamlined production process, the company has found ways to improve the quality of the classics while making them more interesting than ever.
Early copies in the wild
Two weeks before the official release of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, some copies of the upcoming Nintendo Switch games have appeared in the wild. While this is not a major spoiler, it does suggest that some details about these games may have already been leaked.
A Reddit user claims to have received a copy of the North American version of Brilliant Diamond. However, the user has since deleted his post. This isn’t the first time that a leak has been reported for this game, and the company has not yet responded.
Pokemon fans are outraged about the leak. It’s the most recent in a long line of high-profile leaks for the franchise. The company has also removed several pieces of leaked material in the past.
The Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl app is a downloadable feature that allows players to call on wild Pokemon. These Pokemon are only available in the app, and do not have to be summoned through the in-game party menu.
Other than that, there are no additional features in the games. Pokemon Platinum is not included in these remakes, and the new Pokemon in the remasters don’t have any mega evolutions. Rather, they have minor tweaks that make the games easier to navigate.
Several people have already spotted copies of the game in the wild, including a Reddit user. Those who have been able to grab a copy of the game have been able to pick up some bonuses, like a free Mew, Jirachi, and a Manaphy egg.
In addition to the early adopter bonuses, the app is said to have a number of quality-of-life improvements. It also acknowledges the game’s past, and doesn’t burden the party with its features.
Review
In this Pokemon Brilliant Diamond review, we look at a remake of the fourth-generation game. It’s available for the Nintendo Switch. We used the promotional code on our Nintendo Switch OLED to test the game.
The Pokemon series started in the 1990s and evolved into a more wholesome franchise. Players catch Pokemon to send them out against opponents. Each Pokemon has an elemental type, allowing them to be more powerful or slower. They are taught new moves by Technical Machines.
Pokemon games have evolved from simple pixel art to a more complex ‘chibi’ style. Players share experiences with all the Pokemon in their party, whether it’s in a battle, a training session, or simply getting a successful capture of a wild Pokemon.
While the original games are a lot of fun, the newer versions have improved the experience. Remakes of classic Pokemon games keep the same basic formula, but add new features. A lot of these are good, but some are disappointing.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond is a great game, but it still has some issues. For instance, the overworld is boring compared to the battles. Also, it has no separate save file for autosaves.
Despite these issues, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are still a great set of games. They’re fun for younger players who haven’t played the originals. These games have also made minor improvements to the Pokedex and other elements of the originals. Considering the fact that these remakes were developed by I Love Computer Art, which was previously working as a support studio for the games, they’re a good job.
ILCA also did a decent job of recreating the visual style of the originals. Their new chibi style looks adorable, but feels disconnected from the storyline’s dark intentions.
In terms of level balancing, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have a lot of issues. The overworld has a weird type imbalance, and even the NPCs aren’t as intimidating as they could be. Plus, there’s some difficulty spikes. Even so, they’re worth the price of admission.
Pokemon remasters are a wonderful way to revisit some of the most beloved games of all time. Despite the changes, these remakes are still a joy to play.