Pokemon Sword & Shield vs Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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- Опубліковано 3 бер 2022
- With Pokemon Scarlet and Violet officially on the horizon, I took a look back at the existing mainline Pokemon games on the Nintendo Switch to figure out which ones were better. The results may surprise you!
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SWSH is like a new dancer at your favorite strip club and BDSP is like your former favorite dancer who returns to the stage after getting a ton of botched plastic surgery. All polished and misshapen.
This could be the best analogy I’ve ever read
@@GameGuy53 thank you.
wtf bro hahahahaha made my day
To be fair the new dancer also has some botched plastic surgery. Just less than the old one
I didn’t remember SWSH existed and I bought BDSP and regretted it
Thank you for this! I just finished Arceus and am on sick leave from work. Need something to fill my time and couldnt decide on a game. This really helped , great video.
I hope you feel better soon, and I’m glad I could help you decide on a new game to pass some time!
Excellent video. My first experience in Pokemon was Blue.on Super Game Boy many many years ago. I got about half way through Gold and then didn't really play anymore. This year I just completed Let's Go Eevee, am working on Omega Ruby, and thanks to your video, I will probably be doing Sword/Shield after that!
Thank you! I’m glad I was able to help you find your next Pokémon game!
I started in Gen 1, too.
Yea I started gen 1 aswell with red version then had gold version FireRed and emerald took years off got pokemon HeartGold then got Y now I'm thinking about getting sword or legends and idk which one to get first lol
@@Dakingalbert2 It’s a tough choice, both have their strengths and weaknesses. Funny enough I’m actually currently editing a video about Legends. It kinda depends on whether you want to have a more “traditional” Pokémon experience, or if you want to try something fresh. I will say that the new Pokémon catching mechanics in Legends are pretty fun. I think you should eventually play both!
Btw - I started with gen 2!
@@GameGuy53 hmm interesting I'll be waiting on that video bro I'm tryna get the home so I can transfer all my rare legendary Pokemon and all my starters I have like atleast a dozen different starters across all gens on my Y and Sun version lol
Genuinely happy I watched this. Im just getting to the end of post game arceus and was wondering what games I should get down the road and this made it very clear. Awesome video dude.
Thanks! I’m glad I could help make your decision a little easier!
Great perspective in comparing the two games. Hopefully Scarlet and Violet will build up more on what SWSH and Legends Arceus has established for newer gen Pokemon games, as BDSP seems to have regressed on the engine that SWSH has used.
Thank you very much! I totally agree, I think if Scarlet/Violet ends up being a combination of all the good elements from SWSH and Legends, then it should be pretty solid. Maybe I'm too optimistic, but I'm definitely looking forward to it!
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WRONG! SV are even glitchier, laggier and more horrible than any of the Gen 8 games!
Though it is glitchier and it does have quite a lot of flaws, it is still one of the best in story out of all the 9 gens IMO. Gameplay wise, I'm still thankful that they built up upon the engine that was used on Arceus, though it is sad that they didn't polish it before it was released making it a solid A+ game. Right now, feeling a bit bummed with the glitches, but still enjoyable and can't deny the nostalgia factor, so can give it a mid/upper B for the overall rating. Once glitches and performance issues are fixed, then it can be a solid A.
I’m going to buy my first Pokémon title since the DS Pearl. Since I’ve gotten to this point in the year, I guess I’ll wait to see how Scarlet and Violet look. This was a great review for someone who has been out of touch for the past 15 years😅.
I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Yes I would agree, at this point it’s probably worth seeing what all the hype is about with Scarlet and Violet. They are looking mighty fine! Welcome back to Pokémon!
Little did he know that scarlet and violet would be completely BUSTED
LOL how naive I was
@@GameGuy53 This means that the next generation should in theory be better since the last title was met with huge backlash and critic
Honestly I’m brand new to pokemon youtube but I’m shocked to see that after watching the entire video you only have 32 subs, keep the uploads active and you’ve earned yourself a sub sir!
Thank you! I'm still early in my journey here, so every sub really counts. We're gonna build a community and climb the UA-cam mountain!
Thanks you for your feedback on these games. My first pokemon game was leaf green / fire red and then played saphire/emerald/ruby, then mystery dungeons. I am planning to buy a switch and if I were to buy a pokemon game, I would prefer BDSP. It is just way more stream lined to what I am used to and the best part is that I never got to play this game therefore it would be a new experience. The same would go for SWSH but it seems like there are a few things that I don't appreciate yet. Maybe time will tell but as of now, I will keep it at bay.
I’m glad you enjoyed the video! You’re gonna have a great time with BDSP especially since you never played the originals. As much as I may have sounded like I preferred SWSH in this video, you honestly really can’t go wrong with either of them. And hey it’s a perfect time to buy a switch, there’s so much to play even outside of Pokémon!
When's the Yu Gi Oh vid coming?
It's so sad that the "better" pokemon experiences for the Switch is actually one of the worst Pokemon games out there according to fans, thank god we got Legends Arceus.
I hear you man, I actually have a video coming down the pipeline that touches on this a little bit. I still have my fingers crossed for Scarlet and Violet though!
Woah bro i thought you had a lot more subscribers. Very well made video! 👏
Thanks man! It’s a slow crawl up the UA-cam mountain, but we’ll get there. I’m glad you liked the video!
Thinking of getting a switch the last good Pokémon I played was diomond on the DS ... should I get diamond or sword or scarlet?
If you’ve already played Diamond, the switch version isn’t that different. It probably makes sense to try one of the new ones out. I say go for Scarlet or Violet!
@@GameGuy53 In your opinion what is the best switch Pokémon game?
Sword and shield is the best pokemon game I've ever played. Nothing compared to it anymore. Damn.
Glad to hear I’m not the only one who really enjoyed them! Definitely looking forward to Scarlet and Violet.
Hi I've never played a pokemon game before should I start with one of these four or should I just wait for scarlet and violet
If you feel like getting into Pokémon before playing Scarlet and Violet and have the budget to do so, any of these 4 games would be a great place to start!
All of the information that we have so far about Scarlet and Violet seems pretty exciting to me, so I’m sure those games will offer a great experience.
Think I'll choose bulbasaur as my starter as i did in shield by v lining it to armor isles before finishing rest of the game. Honestly the original 3 are the best
That is such a smart idea in sword and shield - I never would have thought of that! And agreed on the original three, I like them all so much that it’s hard to pick a favorite.
32nd! Awesome vid, keep'em coming with that level of quality and you'll grow rapdly!
Thank you very much, it means a lot!
Pokémon sword is my first Pokémon game I’ve ever played and I find it pretty fun, I haven’t played the other games but they all see fun, waiting for sv
Happy to hear you enjoyed your first experience! You should definitely try to get into some of the other games if you have the systems to play them on, there are so many good ones out there to play. Hopefully Scarlett and Violet live up to the hype!
I just recently bought the oled and Pokémon violet, I finished it. Should I buy the sword or Shield, Or brilliant diamond? Or wait for something?
I personally would go sword or shield! But BDSP are both good too. Just depends on whether you want a more OG Pokémon experience, or want to stay with the more modern stuff.
I pick Sword/Shield over BDSP, though they still don't match the Let's Go games. Pokémon had been losing polish since Gen 4 or 5. Hopefully when the brand new Gen 9 comes through, it'll get better. Arceus is worth the fun, though.
Agreed! I’m holding out hope for gen 9, hopefully they can incorporate some of the good aspects from Arceus and create some sort of definitive Nintendo Switch Pokémon experience.
Just played arceus. It was alright, didn't have a huge difficulty factor. I haven't completed it though. I've played mostly the first couple gens so I may wait for violet. But never played pearl so I may need to add this Gen. Just started playing link's awakening. My favorite Zelda game. The two remakes of awakening and pearl look to be the same formula in graphics. Can you use the d pad in shining pearl, sadly not in link's awakening.
Thanks for the comparison video, exactly what I was looking for!
So you haven't completed the final battle? lol...
nice video bro you gonna get big one day
Gen 7 is the new Gen 5. Many people hated it when it came out, but it's gonna be loved someday
Thanks for taking the time to make this video, it's very informative and helped me decide to play Pokemon Sword first.
I haven't played Pokemon since my Gameboy Advance Colour - Pokemon Gold, so I'm excited to experience this newer version.
I'm glad I was able to help you make a decision, and I hope you enjoy your triumphant return to Pokemon after all these years! BTW - I love Pokemon Gold! Pokemon Heart Gold for the DS is my favorite Pokemon game of all time.
@@GameGuy53 I googled Heart Gold, it looks good!
I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos, especially the Mario Kart ones. Thanks again ☺️
Honestly, SWSH feels like It’s made for kids who can’t remember that they need to do every 5 min.
I had BDSP chose to get SWSH while waiting for violet, SWSH is not a bad game but it holds your hand really tight and a lot of cutscenes. Its a good game but it feels like de difficulty is set in very easy (and I’m not very good at pokemon) With BDSP I had difficulty and was genuinely surprised by some combos gym leaders and team galactic did fainted out a few times as well. Half way in my journey I tought I could do a nuzelock.
That’s a great point and it’s something I probably should have mentioned more of in the video - I did appreciate that about BDSP. They really juiced the elite 4 specifically!
I just want a Switch release of silver version.... is that too much to ask for?
Now THAT would be an instant purchase for me!
They already did for the DS.
First They still need to remake Black and White, them X and Y.
Then idk...
Im looking pokemon switch game for my 10 year old nephew. He is never play pokemon game at all, but watch the series. Which one is the best for him? He really love playing roblox. Thank you.
I think any of the mainline offerings on the Nintendo Switch would be solid first Pokemon experiences! A 10-year-old would probably enjoy starting with the modern era, so I would recommend either Sword/Shield, or Scarlet/Violet which just came out this week. Scarlet/Violet has a lot of open space to explore, which I think would be fun for someone who enjoys roblox!
Yooo love the video but i can say we fully expect them to put every pokemon in every new game 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣but na hopefully with the switch 2 and new hardware they can fit all pokemon in gen 10 game and have it be open world not locked behind having to upgrade your mount like in violet
I started playing Pokemon shining pearl and it's just like I remember from pearl on the nds
Makes sense, from what I’ve seen in other peoples’ videos, it seems like they literally took a lot of the exact same code from the DS game and just slapped new graphics on it. Pure nostalgia experience!
I know SWSH has some flaws. But still. It is the most fun I have ever had in a pokemon game in a loving time. Ever Since I played Pokepark as a kid.
I also prefer SWSH before Let's Go. Let's go was really fun. But the world building and routes made the experience worse. Especially sinse I got lost all the time in my first playthrought. Same thing with brilliant Diamond. I had a hard time traversing the landscape. In 3d and fast travel points in Sword and Shield made it a lot more enjoyable.
Even though I can se why some don't like it being linier. I wouldn't mind it getting less linier. But pls give me a good map and fast travel points. I am terrible at knowing where I am going.
Even after all of that.
The biggest reason I love SWSH more. Is bc of the convince of making battles easier. And that's also why I think SWSH is Legends Arceus. I just love to battle and show of my shiny. And Legends didn't have that. But BDSP is just a pain bc of all the traversing and work you need to just get a TM. They did the right choice to get infinite TMs. They are so useful.
Just sad it is hard to fight in my favourite pokemon Region. As I love the pokemon there. Especially Honchcrow, Missmagius, Gliscor and Hounddoom. I love their designs.
I do admit I was a bit frustrated at the dexit at first. But yeah not now. I had a blast. And the format then the Legendarys wasn't introduced into the game was so much fun. The battles was so diverse. And I so hope they'll do it in gen 9. Cause if it is one thing I hate then battling is Legendary spam.
But only thing I hope they'll change is the 20 minute timer. Come gamefreak. Let me make a theme team if I want. The only thing conserving SWSHs battles that such is just the 20 minute timer. Hopefully gamefreak will hear our calls.
I love SWSH I still xomw back to it bc the battles are so fun. Story is OK. World design looks amazing. Only ground textures look very bad. Same as Legends. Trees are OK. Never bothered me. Just the ground textures.
I hope in the future SWSH is gonna get better appreciation.
Good luck k trainers!
Honestly, I would take more BDSP games with a complete national dex over more SWSH. IMO, Pokémon peaked with ORAS. Still excited for SV though, and hoping to be wrong!
Fair enough! I'm sure we'll eventually get Black and White remade sort of like how BDSP were made, that would be a fun one with a similar style. And hey, maybe if SV tanks then they'll do a hard pivot back to some older familiar territory. We'll see what happens!
@@GameGuy53 Yeah. The BW remake should be interesting! That series has one of my favorite starters and of course I can't use it on the switch at all.
I really do understand that it's burdensome to have a complete national pokedex available in a game like this with with over a thousand different creatures, but the first slogan and driving force was 'gotta catch 'em all!' and that's what many bought into. Now with new additions and competitive it would be spectacular to mix the old and the new in interesting new combinations! I honestly don't buy the line that in competitive people if given the choice people will stick with the old and not try the new, that's never happened, and I can't imagine that happening now.
@@XericSol I see what you mean and you’re probably right, new additions to the roster end up changing the meta, not being ignored.
I feel like it’s definitely possible for them to give us every Pokémon in one modern game, like a Pokémon Ultimate of sorts. In the vid I guess I was just saying that the omissions don’t bother me too much, I still find enjoyment in the game, but I for sure would be amped if they were to come out and say EVERYONE IS HERE for Scarlet and Violet. Here’s to hoping!
And thanks for sharing your thoughts, I love hearing from people.
@@GameGuy53 It's been an interesting conversation, been nice chatting!
@@GameGuy53 PS. Keep up the good work, it's great to hear other people's perspectives on UA-cam!
It’s hard to play BDSP when platinum is just so much better
I can agree to that!
The 2008 NDS version? Or is there a switch version?
@@JingLiang NDS
You can get a houndoom from the grand underground pretty early game!
That is a pretty solid early-game pickup, especially for someone who didn’t choose Chimchar as their starter! I definitely wish I explored the grand underground a little more during my first play-through, but because it’s such an optional location, it just never crossed my mind to head down there!
Nervous for framerates in S&V. It’s bad enough in the empty landscapes in Sw&Sh
That’s a really good point actually - we could be in for either a glitchy mess, or another relatively empty world to explore. Fingers crossed for a happy medium.
Arent you forgetting Gen 7, Sun/Moon (or Ultra versions) and Let's Go?
I didn't include them because I was mainly mentioning the mainline games that had remakes attached directly to them like I also left out Black/White. But now that you mention it, it's kinda weird without them. I'll make sure to show them some love in a future video!
For the new Pokémon game for my starter I’m choosing grass type
Grass types are always a good choice! I’m gonna go with water this time around - that duck looks like a gentleman and a scholar.
I mean looking back they were really the bland underground and the mild area
I know this is 8 months too late but, Don't forget game freak didn't make brilliant diamond and shining pearl, it was a company they paid so gamefreak can focus on legends arceus at the time
True that! Definitely would’ve been worth a mention in the video.
Honestly I think pokemon remakes should be remastered like BDSP when it comes to the older faithful ds gba gbc gb days and that new pokemon games are only 3d and that the games that already got remade just get remastered that way it saves time I think gamefreak should do the new pokemon games while ilca just remakes or remasters remakes like HGSS could get a remaster in BDSP graphics but either way I love all pokemon games so far either they are 2d or 3d it's the story and gameplay that I love I do love sword and shield more then BDSP cause of the stadium and the open wild area and battle scenes feel more better but BDSP has that underground that's addicting also
I could definitely see this being the way forward for Pokemon, especially considering the number of spin-off games they're constantly working on and supporting lately!
@@GameGuy53 tbh I watched alot of UA-cam videos of alot complaining about BDSP graphics that its gameboy then I seen video of comparing let's go with sword and shield and composing sword and shield looks like sun and moon well let's go looks like pokemon x and y like straight up it's like no ones happy but us true fans and no not casual fans I'm all about gameplay I love sword and shield and BDSP and older remakes like HGSS and older games like yellow version I'm all gameplay so far I love sword and shield the most it's fun
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I am looking to buying a pokemon game and i really dont know will i buy bdsp or swsh. I like bdsp mire since post game has way more content but swsh is better during the story itself. Im taking any recommendations from fellow pokemon fans.
I recommend Sun and Moon :) The last main games which I felt were good and didn’t feel lacking in some way. But, if you only have a switch I guess, Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl. Though, if you can, try and play Fire Red and Leaf Green if you can
6:15 Most people dont play like that lol
great quality video
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I'm new to Pokemon so my perspective is probably pretty different, but I liked BDSP more than SWSH. I liked SWSH, but BDSP held my attention longer and the combat felt more focused for me.
Honestly though, I thought Arceus outclassed both of them. My only complaints with Arceus is bad graphics and dumbed down combat.
Interesting take on SWSH vs BDSP, but that makes sense. I think removing the dynamax function from the equation and keeping it to more of a clean cut Pokémon experience can make the combat feel better in BDSP.
Also - I completely agree on Legends Arceus!
Is Go Pikachu still worth it now?
I would say so if you can find it for a decent price. It’s definitely unique compared to the others since its catching mechanics are more like Pokémon Go, which may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it does it’s job as a nostalgic trip through the Kanto region!
@@GameGuy53 Thank you for responding. Subscribed👍🏼
I choose the red alligator. Lol
Good pick. I tend to lean towards the fire types myself, but not gonna lie I’m liking the look of Quaxly this time, that duck looks like such a gentleman.
after seeing all your pokemon... yeah i stink at these games
Head up kiddo, everyone's Pokemon journey is unique and beautiful.
My plan:
Pokemon shining perl
Pokemon sword
Pokemon legends
Pokemon lets go pi
Pokemon (the New one, forgot the name)
So you're going for the entire Switch lineup, that's a lotta Pokemon! I'm curious to find out which one you end up liking the best.
@@GameGuy53 i never played pokemon before, the switch bringst me to a lot of new game ip's.
I haven't watched this video yet, so I figured it's time to share my opinion. I personally believe swsh to be the superior game cause I actually finished it. That sound stupid but bdsp failed to keep me entertained long enough to start the league, I'm planning to finish it soon (once I get through the damn training I have to do) but I think swsh is more balanced cause I nearly lost to every gym leader except roark and actually lost to Maylene and Cynthia's perfect IV garchomp (I haven't fought the league yet but I watched ALOT of videos), that may have been my fault for not training but it was really boring. The story is pretty bad in swsh but I'm more into catching and battling anyway.
I see - well I think you’ll like what I have to say in this video!
Why play swsh when you can play legends arceus?
BDSP is a disgrace and shoulnt even exist, even a port of platinum would have been more than enough.
SWSH is the best pokemon game on switch so far but luckily SV is sure to surpass it from what weve seen.
I agree, I’m really looking forward to SV, everything they’ve shown us looks so promising!
The new starters and new Pokémon get less cool with every new game
duck
Regarding the drop of the national dex, at first I was completely against it, now I'm actually both against how they are doing it and for stopping it. I'll explain.
With black and white that was an amazing refresh, everything was a surprise. I have favourite pokemon that are being ignored now though in favour of the same old pokemon that are in EVERY game, it's tired.
I think they need to look at the pokemon they KEEP putting in the games and completely remove them, and after what I said about BW, maybe they could even use that as the starting point for any pokemon to be included, it would definitely make it fresher, they could bring back pokemon from the DS and 3DS gens that have never got a chance to be in another game at all. I'm sick of seeing Psyduck all the time, do we really need Gengar in yet another game, imagine a world without the magnezone line and hell I'm even sick of seeing Pikachu all the time when they could give Togedemaru, Emolga, Morpeko, Dedenne a chance to shine and the love deserved with a surprise evolution.
When so many pokemon appear so frequently in the games it just looks like a fall back for when they can't be bothered thinking or putting effort in. The new regional variants and such would even be better for freshness if they were to insist on using the aforementioned pokemon yet again, why not have a Slyduck/Scolduck Dark/Psychic type, an evolution to Wigglytuff like Bigglyruff, a swole Snorlax idk, just newness
This is a really good point - I think you’re absolutely right on everything here. If they’re gonna drop the full national dex, they better make sure they are using a fair and varied rotation in each new game.
However I don’t think we’ll ever see a Pokémon game without Pikachu, even though that would be interesting.
@@GameGuy53 I completely agree that there's probably little chance there will be a mainline game without Pikachu in it, however I feel like there's merit for them to give that idea a chance at this point for a couple of reasons. It would both be an indication to customers that they no longer feel the need to rely on a mascot to sell the game for what it is and for them it would be a realisation that they have so many other pokemon and features that could be expanded upon but were neglected. By that I mean when they realise they don't need these fall backs anymore they can trust completely in the product over the gimmick, free up space for the upset mons stuck in older games or to return to things they didn't continue to flesh out.
Also like I said about Togedemaru and such, I'd love so much to see them in the spotlight either getting evolutions or regional variants. It's probably weird but I actually love both Togedemaru and Emolga (Emolga because I love sugargliders, Togedemaru was just kind of interesting and I thought had potential) so to see them ignored is a shame
Well I just buy Nintendo switch OLED and I thought I can play other pokemon like ultra sun and moon in switch then after I check it i can't play it from switch 😭🤣, I'm fu*ked up
Oh man - sorry to hear that lol! Don’t worry though, there are so many Pokémon games on the switch now, you’ll have plenty of others to play.
@@GameGuy53 yeah I think I gonna buy sword cause I feel violet and scarlet graphics are so bad( is that really bad?)
@@L.4utumn The graphics definitely leave much to be desired, but I still had fun with it. I think even with the weird graphics I still prefer Scarlet/Violet over Sword/Shield because the open world is very fun to explore, but both of them are worth playing. If you already like Pokémon, you can’t go wrong.
@@GameGuy53 ohh I see the gameplay help violet okok
Pokemon shining pearl is better because it have misdreavus Pokémon sword don’t have it
Misdreavus is definitely a solid selling point, one of my favorite ghost types!
Sword and shield are cool.. but the music style sucks....
When it comes to Pokemon games, im there pretty much no matter which game. But, for me, I don't like being able to see everything in the grass. I really love the set chance they give you of encountering what you want in the grass, because it just makes it so much more fun and involving. Although there arent as many Pokemon implemented into pearl and diamond, I just find it so much more enjoyable due to it's "limitability". I find it's camera view more complimenting and nostalgic and fun compared to freedom like in sword and shield. Of course, im not just trying to bash sword and shield into the dirt, its not like BDSP is perfect, it has its fair share of mistakes and flaws. I like to consider myself an adventurous person in general, and it's not like im afraid to try SWSH, i've played for my cousin on his switch, because he was stuck and he knew I had more experience. (I knew what type advantages were other then fire water ground and grass, lol). Of course, I only played for maybe an hour, but from what I gathered, I didnt really like it very much. It all just seems to... modern. Of course, modern is good, what else is there to advance without any advancements? However, it just was lacking the nostalgia for me. That may not be important to some people, but it is to me. It's like taking the switch over something like the Wii U, or a 3ds. The Switch is much more advanced with more convenient and better features, but its just missing some kind of nostalgia. Whether that's the settings menu, console size, home screen music, or even just the old features themselves, whatever it is to you that changes it, thats pretty much all I need to be on board. When it comes to features and accessibility and development, thats going to SWSH. I wont fight that its a better game in general compared to BDSP. However, I just like the features and design of BDSP more. So therefore, i'll be getting BDSP for Christmas.
I think your opinion makes perfect sense! I agree completely that I’m in for Pokémon no matter what - I think even though it’s easy to point out differences between each game and pick the ones I like better, the one thing that’s always true for me is that I get addicted to any new Pokémon game I try, regardless of whether it’s one of the “better” ones (I’m currently addicted to Scarlet/Violet). The Pokémon formula is just so strong. BDSP is a great game, and I really enjoyed my time with it. I hope you do too!
Donald Duck
He’s such a little gentleman
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The wild area was literally the safari zone, expanded somewhat but at the same time trying to accommodate too much -- too many gens at once -- and it wound up being a big field with no thematics.