Overview & Feature Analysis
Relive the 4th generation classic for free
Pokemon: Platinum
is a
free-to-play
adventure
from the classic
Pokemon franchise
. Created by cpp entertainmentco for mobile devices, this
mobile port
brings all of the content from the 2008 Nintendo release. Aside from the game's single-player content fans have loved, it also allows you to battle with players from all over the world, thanks to its multiplayer capabilities.
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With authentic
retro graphics
, the same chiptune music, and an
online global server
, Pokemon: Platinum is the perfect excuse to revisit the Pokemon franchise anytime, anywhere. Also, check out
Pokemon: Emerald
and
Pokemon: X
for other generations of the hit monster-collecting game.
Be a Pokemon Master once more
Like most Pokemon games, Pokemon: Platinum lets you guide an
upstart “trainer”
who collects and trains
pocket monsters (Pokemon
) scattered across the land. You prove your worth by collecting gym badges and participating in a tournament to be a
Pokemon Master
. However, this version is an upgrade of its fourth-generation contemporaries Diamond and Pearl, featuring
a combination of both
plus a different monster and a new location.
As a mobile port, you can expect
100% of the original game
to be available to you, with no changes whatsoever apart from the
controls being remapped
for a touchscreen-based interface. It is played in portrait, with your device looking like an emulated version of the game. The controller and the game
share halves of the screen
, adding to the authenticity of the experience.
Lastly, it has a
multiplayer capability
that is definitely easier to connect to compared to the Nintendo DS where the original was released. However, this is an
open, unregulated space
, there are no restrictions on the skill level or the lineup of Pokemon you will face. More importantly, cheaters can freely join the matchmaking servers. Other than fighting, these servers can be used to
trade Pokemon
.
A straightforward mobile port
At its core, Pokemon: Platinum is a faithful recreation of the original Nintendo game for mobile devices. Of course, there are changes in the experience although the content is perfectly remade for this version. Visually, mobile users with
smaller screens
might be pressed for more space since the controller and the display share the singular touchscreen. Also, its multiplayer server is open and free, although it also risks cheaters.