Pros: deep gameplay, high replay value, online trading and battling

Cons: level grinding, pedestrian story

The Bottom Line: Yes, I'm playing through the other Pokemon game now.

Review: Yes it's true. Even though I put in more than 250 hours into P okemon Diamond, I have cast that aside and started a new game with Pokemon Pearl. Actually, I had both cartridges from last summer; Pokemon Pearl was for my ...

Pros: Classic elements blend seamlessly with new features.

Cons: HMs are a pain in the rear, as always.

The Bottom Line: For fans of the classic series, it won't disappoint.

Review: What I've really come to appreciate about the Pokemon series is their ability to add new elements while keeping the core gameplay in tact. This one's no exception. It has the similar battle system with a few strategic upgrades. Each Pokemon can learn ...