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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 662 reviews

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Customers enjoy Pokémon Shining Pearl's great overall performance and standard gameplay mechanics. Some customers have mentioned that the side-story is a little easier to complete.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun, but could've done more for it's price

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As someone who played the originals on the DS as a kid, I think the game did its purpose and brought back a lot of nostalgia to those who played the game before. I think they did a good job in adding some quality of life changes like not having to have pokemon specifically for hm moves, but the graphics of this game are not the best that they could be. The forced exp share on your whole team kind of sucks but I get that they did it for newcomers into the pokemon franchise. The game was fun for sure, but the price makes you expect more for a remake on a $40 game which now cost $60.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent remake

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Decent remake. Doesnt evolve the pokemon formula, but it is fine for what it is. Its worth if if you grew up with Diamond/Pearl to revisit the game

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Another great Pokémon game.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Although I haven’t gotten the opportunity to play this game yet since my son has been monopolizing it I can say that it looks great. The graphics are really nice along with the graphics. I will have to wait in line in order to start playing it but I know it will be well worth it plus a lot of fun.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pokémon at its best! As always the game is flawless and so fun to play.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    PokeMon Fan

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So much fun playing, if you love the Pokémon games then get this one!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Shining Pearl is exactly what the title says!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've never had the chance to get to this Gen of Pokemon and so far I'm having a blast! I wish there was more to catch earlier on, seems like we keep facing the same Pokemon early on until you get to the underground. Overall though so far, this game has been great. I've always loved these games and am an OG Gen 1. Must get for all Pokemon gamers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A fun remake in the Pokemon series

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm so glad that Nintendo remade this, as it was the only mainline game I never got to experience. While not everyone will love the art-style, it is still a very fun game that holds up well. While the initial Pokedex isn't fantastic, it is a classic experience that can be beaten in about 20 hours if you don't overextend. I appreciate a game that embodies brevity these days.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Beautiful remake of a great game. They kept them very true to the originals.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The game was really fun, it was very loyal to the original in every way but with much better graphics, a lot of people complain about the chibi style but I feel like it really aided the experience with the nostalgia from the DS

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I remember playing this game in the nintendo dsi and now im just happy that i can played it again on the swith! I still got the dsi game

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I just got the game a month ago, and I can verify that it's a pretty good video game. I really enjoy the detailed and high quality of the graphics, it's pretty cool. I had so much fun playing it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Memories & Nostalgia

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just like when Pearl & Diamond came out on Nintendo DS. Great game all around. I wish they would do more remakes on the switch let me tell ya. They would easily make $

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bias review of a long time pokemon fan

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The game is great especially for those who played the original back in 2007, all gym leaders have an updated moveset making matches more competitive along with the added ability to shiny hunt almost everything. I would call this a must buy

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    New features

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good remaster

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best game to revisit after 10 years. Bunch of new stuff added. Only thing missing is the platinum end game stuff

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Extremely nostalgic. Sinnoh region was my first region and introduction for my love for Pokemon. P.S. Do not preorder at Best Buy because it will not arrive at all. Best to pick it up or find it in-store.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good remake, solid for nostalgia

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this game for the nostalgia of the DS version. Lived up to my expectations and exceeded them. The game is like I remember but has the feeling and graphics of a modern pokemon game. Good game, I would recommend buying on sale because $60 is a lot for a game that was originally around $30.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's Pokemon

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My kid wanted to play Pokemon, and this game delivers. It's a refresh of an older title, but at 30% off, we don't mind.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Art style

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love the look

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Art style preserves the feel of the original game while feeling new and fresh. If youve played one of these you’ve played them all to some extent. This happens to be one of the better Pokémon games I’ve picked up in recent years.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best Generation.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pokémon Shining Pear shines bright! A nostalgic journey with new twists. Engaging battles, charming Pokémon, and smooth performance. A worthy addition to the series. Catch 'em all and embrace the nostalgia!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Shining Pearl really shines

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely a great game. I’ve been a fan of the Pokemon games since 2008, and though this is just a remake of a game I have already played, it had been a lot of fun. Would definitely recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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