>>11766764Because of the 3D engine. Game Freak is not familiar with 3D graphics so they are going to slow it down to keep the engine stable. Trust me, anon, I am from the future. Diamond/Pearl are slow games but the solitary version of Generation IV, Platinum, will fix it. The solitary version will come two years after Diamond/Pearl. A year later, Johto remakes will be released, called HeartGold/SoulSilver.