Pokémon Platinum is a warning dressed up as a JRPG. It warns that the desire for a "pure," emotionless, uniform world (Cyrus’s dream) is the real distortion. The game argues that xenophobia—the fear of the stranger, the traded Pokémon, the chaotic Giratina—is the only true sin.
battle by bringing plenty of Dusk Balls, as the Distortion World is considered a "dark" area, maximizing their catch rate. 4. Comparison to Original Versions Diamond/Pearl 210 Pokémon (includes 151 Pokémon Gym Order is the 3rd Gym Leader is the 5th Gym Leader Key Location The Distortion World Spear Pillar (standard) pokemon platinum version -us--xenophobia-
Cyrus exploits this fear. He tells the player that human spirit (emotion, connection, love) is the source of all strife. He argues that “different” people—different ideologies, different Pokémon, different beings—cannot coexist. The only way to have peace is to erase everyone who isn’t same . Pokémon Platinum is a warning dressed up as a JRPG