Game Freak developed Pokemon Platinum and Nintendo published it for the Nintendo DS in 2008 in Japan, with North American and European releases following in 2009. The game serves as the enhanced third version of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, set in the Sinnoh region. Players take on the role of a young trainer who travels across towns and routes, capturing wild Pokemon, battling other trainers, and earning Gym Badges to qualify for the Pokemon League. What sets Platinum apart from its predecessors is the expanded content, refined gameplay systems, and the introduction of the Distortion World, a unique dimension tied to the legendary Pokemon Giratina. The Sinnoh region draws inspiration from the Hokkaido region of Japan, giving the game a distinctly cold and mountainous feel. With a more polished storyline involving the villainous Team Galactic and their attempt to reshape reality, Platinum delivers a deeper and more compelling adventure than Diamond or Pearl ever managed to achieve.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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256 MB · NDS ROMs
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Specifications
| Platform | NDS ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Strategy |
| File Size | 256 MB |
| Release Year | 2008 |
| Developer | Game Freak |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
Game Freak developed Pokemon Platinum and Nintendo published it for the Nintendo DS in 2008 in Japan, with North American and European releases following in 2009. The game serves as the enhanced third version of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, set in the Sinnoh region. Players take on the role of a young trainer who travels across towns and routes, capturing wild Pokemon, battling other trainers, and earning Gym Badges to qualify for the Pokemon League. What sets Platinum apart from its predecessors is the expanded content, refined gameplay systems, and the introduction of the Distortion World, a unique dimension tied to the legendary Pokemon Giratina. The Sinnoh region draws inspiration from the Hokkaido region of Japan, giving the game a distinctly cold and mountainous feel. With a more polished storyline involving the villainous Team Galactic and their attempt to reshape reality, Platinum delivers a deeper and more compelling adventure than Diamond or Pearl ever managed to achieve.
Pokemon Platinum includes several game modes and features that give players plenty of content beyond the main story. The Battle Frontier returns from Pokemon Emerald with an expanded lineup of five unique battle facilities, each testing a different competitive strategy. Players can build and refine their roster of Pokemon by catching over 200 species across the Sinnoh Pokedex, with access to additional Pokemon through post-game content and the expanded Underground area. The Underground mode supports local wireless multiplayer, allowing players to dig for items and fossils with friends. The Global Trade Station and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection features let players trade and battle with others around the world. Character customization through Poffin crafting and Contest participation adds variety beyond traditional battles. The game also features the Poketech, a touchscreen application tool that gives players useful functions during their journey. From its expanded post-game content to the thrill of tracking down rare species, Pokemon Platinum stands as one of the finest entries in the entire series.