I feel like the keyword here is baffled. Why skip out on of all Platinum's additions and changes, including massive things like the Distortion World even when it's an active detriment to the game? Why integrate the EXP Share as a permanent bonus, when it has been toggleable in every game prior? Why remake these games at all, if you were going to play it so safe anyway? It's all very baffling to me.

I suppose some QOL changes here and there, and all sorts of other tweaks make it a better experience than the original Diamond & Pearl, I still did enjoy myself - but a better version existed then, and a better version exists now.