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Pokémon Diamond Version
Pokémon Diamond VersionEmbark on an epic adventure through the Sinnoh region to become the Pokémon Champion.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntA vast open-world action RPG with a acclaimed story and monster hunting.
Overview
Description

Pokémon Diamond Version is a classic role-playing adventure set in the sprawling Sinnoh region. Players choose a starter Pokémon and set out to catch, train, and battle various creatures while thwarting the nefarious plans of Team Galactic. Featuring dual-screen utilization on the Nintendo DS, this installment introduced global trading and battling via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, dynamic time-of-day mechanics, and the Underground mining minigame for discovering rare items and fossils.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a story-driven open-world RPG in which you play Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter searching for his adopted daughter. It is celebrated for its mature writing, meaningful side quests, and a massive, hand-crafted world.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $39.99, frequently discounted; expansions sold separately or in a Complete Edition.

Category
JRPG
Action RPG
Best for
RPG fans and monster-taming enthusiasts
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$39.99
release date
2006-09-28
Specifications
developer
Game Freak
publisher
Nintendo, The Pokémon Company
age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 3
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
83/100
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging and addictive core gameplay loop
  • Memorable soundtrack and distinctive region design
  • Introduction of online trading and Wi-Fi features
  • Great variety of new Pokémon and evolutions
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • Slow movement speed and transition times compared to later entries
  • HM move requirements can crowd out your team's optimal movesets
  • Version-exclusive Pokémon require trading to obtain everything
  • Combat feels dated to some
  • Overwhelming amount of content
  • Slow start
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
10
User rating
Not enough data
4.3 (4)

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Reviews

4.3 (4)
Anonymous

Recommend The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Picked up The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt recently. Outstanding writing and side quests. One gripe: overwhelming amount of content. Would recommend.

Anonymous

So much fun

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has been my go-to lately. Frequent deep discounts. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Anonymous

Love it

Picked up The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt recently. Huge, atmospheric world. One gripe: combat feels dated to some. Would recommend.

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