Pokémon Platinum Version is a role-playing video game. It is the third version after Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and is part of the fourth generation of the Pokémon video game series. In "Platinum," players control Lucas or Dawn, choosing from three Pokémon. The plot centers on Giratina and its new "Origin Forme," introducing the Distortion World with unique physics. Gameplay involves exploring diverse areas and engaging in turn-based Pokémon battles.