Pokmon Platinum is an action role-playing video game developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. The game was released in Japan in September 2008 and in North America and Europe in March 2009. It is an enhanced version of Pokmon Diamond and Pearl, featuring new areas, characters, and Pokmon. Players take on the role of a young Pokmon Trainer who must travel across the Sinnoh region to collect eight Gym Badges and challenge the Pokmon League. Along the way, they will encounter a variety of Pokmon, including new ones not found in Diamond and Pearl.
Pokmon Platinum was generally well-received by critics, who praised its graphics, gameplay, and story. It was also a commercial success, selling over 7 million copies worldwide. The game has been credited with helping to revive interest in the Pokmon franchise and has been cited as one of the best Pokmon games ever made.