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Pokémon Platinum
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2008 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Game Freak |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Pokémon |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 31 |
Pokémon Platinum is a role-playing game released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo.
It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Professor Layton and the Curious Village, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood and Rhythm Heaven. Among the 168 DS RPGs in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Pokémon series; on the DS you can also try Pokémon Trozei!, Pokémon Black and Pokémon Diamond. The series also appears on other systems with Pokémon Yellow (Game Boy) and Pokémon Emerald (GBA).
Pokémon Platinum supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Pokémon Platinum is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Pokémon Platinum cheats & codes
1,568 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Get 9,999 Battle Points After Using | 1202D262
00002A00 |
|---|---|
| Hardy (=) | 1207404C
00002400 |
| Lonely (+A -D) | 1207404C
00002401 |
| Brave (+A -S) | 1207404C
00002402 |
| Adamant (+A -SA) | 1207404C
00002403 |
| Naughty (+A -SD) | 1207404C
00002404 |
Pokémon Platinum walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Pokémon Platinum.
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Pokémon Platinum FAQ
When did Pokémon Platinum come out on the DS?
Pokémon Platinum was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.
Who made Pokémon Platinum?
It was developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo.
Is Pokémon Platinum multiplayer?
Yes. Pokémon Platinum supports up to 2 players.
How long does Pokémon Platinum take to play?
As a role-playing game, Pokémon Platinum typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Pokémon Platinum on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.