For millions of Pokémon fans, Generation 4 remains a golden era. The moment you first set foot in Twinleaf Town, heard the orchestral piano of the title screen, or watched the sun set over Lake Verity—you were hooked. Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (and their enhanced versions, Platinum ) defined a generation of handheld gaming.

—as they were originally released for the Nintendo DS—you can play fan-made "demakes" on Android using a Game Boy Advance emulator. These projects, such as Pokémon Sharp Diamond and Smooth Pearl

Because the original games are DS titles, you cannot use a GBA emulator (like My Boy! or John GBA). You will need a .