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Pokemon Platinum Version (US)

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Pokémon Platinum Version is a role-playing video game developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. The game was released in North America on March 22, 2009, and is an improved version of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl with an expanded adventure across the Sinnoh region. Players travel from town to town and route to route capturing and training Pokemon fighting other Trainers collecting Gym Badges and striving to become the Pokemon League Champion. The game introduces the mysterious Distortion World and focuses more on the Legendary Pokémon Giratina, including its Origin Forme. Pokémon Platinum also expands the multiplayer and communication options with DS wireless functionality, the Wi-Fi Plaza and the Global Terminal. The adventure is a combination of exploration, turn-based Pokémon battles, character progression, collecting and optional post-game challenges. This page is about the US Nintendo DS release of the game. Story, Gameplay, Features, Characters, Game modes, Platform information, Technical info and Legit availability.

Features

MultiplayerSingle PlayerOfflineStory Mode

Pokemon Platinum Version (US) Story

In Pokémon Platinum, the player embarks on a journey to become a Pokémon Champion through exploring the Sinnoh region and completing the Pokédex. The player picks a starting Pokémon and travels all over Sinnoh , battling Gym Leaders and assembling a team of Pokémon . During the adventure, the criminal organization Team Galactic schemes about legendary Pokémon and about the nature of space and time. Platinum continues the story of Diamond and Pearl with a greater emphasis on Giratina and adds the mysterious Distortion World, an odd dimension outside the normal laws of time and space. The story also introduces new scenarios featuring other legendary Pokemon and Team Galactic. The main adventure eventually points toward the Pokémon League, and there are more challenges and activities to do after finishing the main story. In fact, Nintendo cites the Distortion World and Giratina’s Origin Forme as the key additions in Platinum.

Pokemon Platinum Version (US) Gameplay

Pokémon Platinum is a turn-based role-playing game that is centred around catching, training and battling Pokémon. The game is set in the Sinnoh region, where players travel through routes and towns, interact with NPCs, collect items and battle wild Pokémon and other Trainers. Through battle, Pokemon can gain experience and become stronger, reaching higher levels. The player assembles a team of Pokémon with different types, abilities, moves, and strengths. It is important to choose a good team because different kinds of Pokémon affect each other in different ways in combat. The main progression involves defeating Gym Leaders, collecting Badges, advancing the Sinnoh storyline, and finally taking on the Pokémon League. Platinum also has other activities outside of the main adventure such as the Battle Frontier, Wi-Fi Plaza, Global Terminal, Underground activities and other post-game content.

ROM Information

ROM Format.7z
Title IDNTR-CPUE-USA
FirmwareN/A
RegionGlobal

Games Details

GenreRole-Playing (RPG)
Release Date2009-03-22
File Size21.8 MB
Version1.0
DeveloperGame Freak
PublisherNintendo
RegionGlobal
LanguagesEnglish

System Requirements

Minimum
OSWindows 10
ProcessorIntel Core i5
RAM8 GB
Storage20 GB
GPUGTX 1050
Recommended
OSWindows 10
ProcessorIntel Core i5
RAM8 GB
Storage20 GB
GPUGTX 1050

How to Play Pokemon Platinum Version (US)

Pick your starter Pokémon and begin your adventure in the Sinnoh region. Catch wild Pokémon, train your team, learn new moves and battle other Trainers. Regularly visit Pokémon Centers to heal your team and Poké Marts to purchase useful items. Battle Gym Leaders for Badges and progress through the region. When assembling your team, be sure to consider Pokémon types, as type advantages can really affect the outcome of battles. Discover new Pokémon and helpful items by exploring routes, caves, towns, and other areas. The story will move on and you will investigate the activities of Team Galactic and what is happening around Giratina and the Distortion World. Once the main adventure is over, there are other things to do like the Battle Frontier that offer more challenges.

Pokemon Platinum Version (US) Installation Guide

Pokémon Platinum Version was released in a Nintendo DS cartridge. If you want to play it on original hardware, get a legit copy of the game and compatible Nintendo DS hardware. To emulate, download a Nintendo DS emulator from the official project source and configure the controls and touchscreen as detailed in the emulator's documentation. Use only a copy of the game that you have obtained legally, and do not download or distribute unlicensed ROM files.

Best Emulator for Pokemon Platinum Version (US)

For Nintendo DS emulation, the known options are melonDS and DeSmuME. Especially for Pokémon Platinum, choose an emulator with a reliable: Nintendo DS Dual Screen Support Graphical Touchscreen / stylus input Save-state and normal save Support for DS wireless where supported Controller and keyboard remapping The original game was designed for the Nintendo DS hardware and features stylus input and wireless functionality.

Pokemon Platinum Version (US) Controls

D-Pad: Move the player character, navigate menus. A Button: Used to select, interact with items, speak with characters and main functions. B Button: Cancel context specific selections and actions. X Button - Opens the main menu. Y Button: Execute the function assigned to it for the current game situation. L Button: Used for context-sensitive functions and some Poketch applications. R Button: For context sensitive functions and certain Pokétch applications. Use the appropriate menu/game functions to access. Select: Used for specific functions, such as item shortcuts. Touchscreen / Stylus Use the Pokétch, select menu items, run applications and use features that use the touchscreen. These controls can usually be remapped to keyboard keys or a compatible controller with an emulator .

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