BDSP Are these games worth getting if I never played the originals?

[SushiBurrito]

Thread title. I've never played the original main series gen 4 games. My understanding is people don't like these games because they're a copy and paste of the original Diamond and Pearl games and don't do anything different like HGSS and ORAS. But if I never played the original Diamond and Pearl I would assume that would be a non-issue?

 

[ShieldDoesPixels]

As someone who had never played a gen 4 game and then got BDSP at launch, I would recommend them. It was a lot of fun and even though it may not be the best incarnation of Sinnoh, it’s worth a shot! Especially considering gen 4 games are… hard to come by to say the least.

 

[silurica]

You'll probably have even better experience than if you had played the originals because of the various QoL updates BDSP has. The originals were notoriously slow in many ways and BDSP is very fast in comparison. Other QoL updates also include expanded Pokemon availability via the new Grand Underground and modern HM system (calling a Pokemon to help you instead of taking a moveslot from your party).

Mind I still like the pixel aesthetic and unique content of the originals more, but my preferences don't make BDSP inherently bad in the not-worth-buying way, especially if you're new to Sinnoh! I'd recommend playing both if you can, but if it's not possible, BDSP is fine in its own way too.

 

[Greninjaman]

I agree. By playing the Gen 4 remakes without having played the originals, you would have a different experience compared to those who have played the originals.

 

[prog rocker]

As someone that played both the originals and BDSP, I would recommend them. They are pretty nice games and they allow you to get things earlier with the revamped Underground. Also, it doesn't have the lag of the originals.

 

[Defiant]

Could try and get a copy of Platinum as I think most agree that's still the definitive Sinnoh experience, but if you can't/don't want then I guess BDSP would be good as you don't have the Platinum experience to compare it to.

 

[Nicolas721]

On the plus side you'll enjoy Contests and the underground which sound like good time-sinkers as well as some challenging battles.

On the bad side, I consider the Sinnoh gameplay and story fairly average and the Pokedex is very restrictive.

I feel both Legends and SV are more complete options, but if for some reason you don't like open world and want a quick blast to the past, sure, go for it.

 

[Palamon]

BDSP are basically just D/P but remastered and modernized, so you don't have to play D/P and can just jump into BDSP with no repercussions, if you ask me.

 

[TheCapsFan]

If you've never played the original Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum, then these games are an excellent way to experience the story of Generation 4 without selling your soul for a DS cart of the originals.

 

[Blackjack Gabbiani]

Yeah, it'll work. They're not quite 1:1 but that's in mostly good ways (the only real way it got worse was that the movement feels sticky at times, especially the bike). It gained a lot of quality of life improvements and even has an expanded dex.

 

[Pigrider09]

These games are defiantly very similar to the original sinnoh experience. However, there are many improvements such as the fairy types and better in battle graphics. Also, the sinnoh region are one of, if not the best, regions

 

[Emelie]

Yeah, but if you own a DS or a 3DS or are open to buying one then I would recommend Platinum.