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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 3 out of 5 stars

    Average Pokemon Remake

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

    Its your average remake of a pokemon game but to be honest, i didnt like the looks of its trailers and previews. It seemed very cartoon like with the smooth edges but it isnt that bad. Would recommend!

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good not for me

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

    True enough to the original plenty of fun to be had not my tea.

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

    Nostalgia Trip

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

    I have played this every night for roughly one hour before bed. I like that they brought back the underground area and the auto-exp share is cool. I also like the music.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    4th gen on the switch

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was a nice little nostalgia trip from I played as a kid. Sadly, these remakes lacking any reason to play them if you already played the original

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bought for a friend

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought Pearl has a present for a friend. They enjoy it. I'd suggest looking up what pokemon are available on Pearl vs. Diamond and buy the game based on that.

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

    Sweet one

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

    One of the best games out , definitely played it a lot!!

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

    pokemon

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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.

    perfect game for this system strongly recommend to all switch owners

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

    Curbside pickup

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

    The gentleman that brought my order to my car was fast and very friendly and very courteous. I would definitely recommend curbside pickup.

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

    It’s Pokémon…. But still fun as heck.

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

    Yes it is just another Pokémon game, but they continue to refine them and change up character animations. Can never go wrong with Pokémon.

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

    Pokemon lovers go crazy

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

    Another Pokemon hit! Happy Nintendo is redoing their Pokemon games for switch! Hope they continue to do more of the older games as well!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome.

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent remakes, if you’re looking for extra content aside from the base games and the events that were live 15 years ago you will not like it. It is a faithful remastering almost shot for shot, bringing the exclusive events from TRU and Gamestop and such to the flesh in the “mystery gift” section. I love it. 10/10.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Exp share ruins it

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

    It looks good, and functions flawlessly as expected from a Pokémon game. I believe exp share ruins it, and since you cannot turn it off, the game is extremely easy.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Dont expect Platinum, still solid.

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

    If you want to play Diamond or Pearl in 3D, this is it and not much more. Underground is very cool.

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

    Pokemon Shining Pearl Review

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

    A great remake of a video game important to my childhood.

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

    Awesome Poke Title

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

    This review may be biased but I can't stress it enough. This game makes me feel super nostalgic and reminds me of the originals I played in my childhood. It was definitely worth especially considering the discounted sale price that Best Buy provided!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Overall a great remake

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great game. Brings back the experience of Pearl on DS but it is a bit easier compared to the old version.

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

    good pokemon game

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

    like all the pokemon games if you like it , it is for you.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pokemon shining pearl

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

    Easy to play just like the original with better graphics.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It's definitely Pokemon

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pokemon Shining Pearl is a nearly exact remake of the original. Everything that was once a bunch of pixels is now a polygon, and everything is squeaky clean! The game is structured almost identically as it was in the original but with a few additions which makes it a little nicer. If what you want is regular old Pokemon, this is it, but if you want something completely new, then you may want to look elsewhere. All depends on what you want out of Pokemon!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    If you like to collect Pokémon and like to play, this a good buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend