The review of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, according to the video, is generally negative. The reviewer finds the game to be lacking in originality, with a story that feels like a rehash of previous games. They also criticize the game's visual style, which they describe as "bad" and "plain," comparing it unfavorably to other Pokemon games and the chibi art style of games like Link's Awakening and Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee.
The reviewer also points out several technical issues, such as the game's collision detection, which they describe as "wonky," and the way Pokemon characters follow the player, which they find annoying and distracting. The reviewer also criticizes the game's handling of Pokemon's love mechanic, which they find distracting and belittle the overall Pokemon experience.
Despite these criticisms, the reviewer does acknowledge some positive aspects of the game. They praise the Grand Underground, a sprawling series of tunnels that offers a variety of wild Pokemon and a mining minigame. They also appreciate the game's post-game, which includes additional battles and content.
In conclusion, the reviewer describes Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl as a game that feels like it's "going through the motions," with a lack of originality, poor visuals, and technical issues that detract from the overall experience. However, they do find some enjoyment in the post-game content and the Grand Underground. [Source: Video Transcript]
1. The review is of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, a remake of the original Pokemon game.
2. The reviewer played the original game on the DS and did not enjoy it, despite being a Pokemon enthusiast.
3. The reviewer had previously enjoyed the Ruby and Sapphire games and thought they added a lot to the series.
4. The reviewer was excited to try out the remake, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, due to the praise they had heard for it.
5. The reviewer found the game lacking in character and story, with recurring tropes and a lack of originality.
6. The reviewer criticized the game's visual style, describing it as "bad" and "awkward".
7. The reviewer found the encounter system frustrating, with many repeated battles against the same Pokemon.
8. The reviewer appreciated the Grand Underground, a sprawling series of tunnels with a variety of wild Pokemon.
9. The reviewer mentioned that the game had a post-game, but noted that it was not as extensive as in previous games.
10. The reviewer criticized the game's graphics, particularly the chibi art style and the lack of geometry in the 3D textures.
11. The reviewer appreciated the animations for entering and exiting battle, calling them "nice".
12. The reviewer found the water in the game inconsistent and visually unappealing.
13. The reviewer mentioned that collision detection in the game was problematic, hindering movement.
14. The reviewer appreciated the feature of running shoes being on by default.
15. The reviewer concluded that Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl did not meet their expectations for a remake, criticizing its graphics, story, and gameplay.