Pokémon BD: Unleash Your Adventure!
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond is a remake of the original Pokémon Diamond game, developed for the Nintendo Switch and released on November 19, 2021. It takes place in the Sinnoh region, a land rich in nature and mythology, with Mount Coronet at its center. Players aim to become the Pokémon League Champion while battling Team Galactic and encountering Legendary Pokémon like Dialga, which is exclusive to this version.
Key Features:
- Starter Pokémon: Choose between Turtwig (Grass), Chimchar (Fire), or Piplup (Water) to begin your journey.
- Grand Underground: Use the Explorer Kit to dig for fossils, treasures, and create a Secret Base. Pokémon Hideaways in this area feature unique Pokémon not found elsewhere.
- Super Contest Shows: Participate in events showcasing your Pokémon's performance skills, enhanced by feeding them Poffins and decorating their Poké Balls with stickers.
- Ramanas Park: Post-game content allows players to catch Legendary Pokémon using Slates. Exclusive to Brilliant Diamond are Ho-Oh, Raikou, Entei, Suicune, and others.
Version Exclusives:
- Legendary Pokémon: Dialga is central to the story. Other exclusives include Ho-Oh, Raikou, Entei, and Suicune.
- Wild Pokémon: Includes Caterpie, Growlithe, Scyther, Larvitar, and Cranidos. Fossils exclusive to this version produce Cranidos and Rampardos.
New Features and Changes:
- HMs Revamped: Hidden Machines (HMs) no longer need to be taught to Pokémon; wild Pokémon assist instead.
- TMs: Technical Machines remain single-use but can be collected multiple times.
- Faithful Remake: While staying true to the original DS game’s top-down style and mechanics, it introduces modern updates like quality-of-life improvements.
Developed by Ilca instead of Game Freak, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond offers nostalgia with updated features while maintaining its classic charm.