Pokémon Diamond Version

The Good
The ideas are kept fresh, with compatibility with both past games (GBA) and future games (Pokemon Battle Revolution). New evolutions are added, and Pokemon collectors will have to play like crazy in order to complete the National (Poke)Dex. The replay time: INFINITY! Anyone with a game from Hoenn, Kanto, or Sinnoh can connect. Perfect balance of In-Game legendaries, event legendaries, and glitches (Yay!), Pokemon Diamond (or Pearl) is definitely a choice to consider with your allowance or paycheck!

The Bad
Some factors could only be gotten via friends (Spiritomb, National Dex, etc.), and I no likie! Multiplayer is fun, but should not be required to (fully) complete the game. Plus most of the glitches result in sending your game to Japan or getting a new one. Nintendo could have spent a little more time developing this game.

The Bottom Line
A great game with excellent connectability, play time, and fun. Pokemon Fans Beware: This game may cause you to lose the will to play any other game, even that brand new Wii (with the exception of Pokemon Battle Revolution) you got for your Birthday. NO ONE ESCAPES THE PULL OF POKEMON DIAMOND (OR PEARL)!