New Pokemon Snap

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  1. Vinivitorioyo
    Mar 9, 2023
    8
    Achei muito gostosinho e relaxante. Foi exatamente o que eu esperava quando comprei o jogo. Sai muito satisfeito e achei que valeu o dinheiro que paguei na compra. Existem poucos jogos relaxantes. Esse estimula curiosidade e encanto.
  2. Divad27
    Dec 18, 2022
    8
    I cannot comment on this game as a neutral person, but I am aware that it is not for everyone, in fact most people will get bored and stop playing it, especially because of its high price. As a fan of the franchise, it is a game that I have really enjoyed due to the exploration capacity (although guided) and the beauty of the graphics (taking into account that it is a switch game). A shortI cannot comment on this game as a neutral person, but I am aware that it is not for everyone, in fact most people will get bored and stop playing it, especially because of its high price. As a fan of the franchise, it is a game that I have really enjoyed due to the exploration capacity (although guided) and the beauty of the graphics (taking into account that it is a switch game). A short experience but if you play it with the right mentality, it will be very enjoyable… Expand
  3. Eidnex
    Sep 13, 2022
    8
    Super Grafik Viele Level Pokemon in ihrer natürlichen Umgebung, wirkt sehr lebendig.
  4. Nintendist
    Jul 2, 2022
    10
    this game is so good and so beautiful. i love the little details on every stage
  5. nicket
    Jun 16, 2022
    9
    Do not listen to the people that are review-bombing this game and saying the original Pokémon Snap was better; that's just their nostalgia talking. This iteration surpasses its predecessor in every single way: pokémons, animations, interactions, environments, secret paths, unlockables... I swear I felt like a kid again playing this and discovering pokémons.

    The only two things that    Do not listen to the people that are review-bombing this game and saying the original Pokémon Snap was better; that's just their nostalgia talking. This iteration surpasses its predecessor in every single way: pokémons, animations, interactions, environments, secret paths, unlockables... I swear I felt like a kid again playing this and discovering pokémons.

    The only two things that bothered me were the music –which left much to be desired– and the wasted potential of the photo editor; the filters, stickers and frames could have been way better. Also, the fact that just a maximum of 6 pictures could be displayed in the online page was a bit disappointing.

    Other than that, the game is fantastic. If you enjoy Pokémon and Photography, and just want to relax, New Pokémon Snap is definitely for you.    … Expand
  6. SeiferA
    Jun 3, 2022
    8
    Graphics: 10/10
    Beautiful. Just absolutely beautiful. From the clear water to the Pokemon textures, this game is absolutely pleasant to look at.
    Sound: 6/10 There’s really nothing super big I can bring up about the music and sound fxs. The music is certainly better than Pokemon Snap’s late 90s era MIDI music. And sound fxs do the job well enough. But neither are really anything to    Graphics: 10/10
    Beautiful. Just absolutely beautiful. From the clear water to the Pokemon textures, this game is absolutely pleasant to look at.

    Sound: 6/10
    There’s really nothing super big I can bring up about the music and sound fxs. The music is certainly better than Pokemon Snap’s late 90s era MIDI music. And sound fxs do the job well enough. But neither are really anything to write home about.

    While I can’t comment on the English voice acting, I can say the Japanese voice acting was pretty superb overall. Though the professor’s one liner comments at the end of each picture review did get tiring rather quickly.

    Gameplay: 9/10
    So the controls, options at your disposal and general feel of the game is really great. But I have a confession to make: When I played this game a year ago, I assumed in order to progress I needed to finish the side missions provided to me.

    It wasn’t until I picked back up this game recently that I realized progress is made 80% of the times by just getting to level 2 in the area.

    Had it been as difficult as I thought it was, I would’ve given this part of the game a very low score, but now I realize the game is essentially just as simple to play as Snap on the 64, albeit a bit longer with more post game content. The game also encourages multiple replays, not only with the missions and post game content, but also understanding the paths Pokemon will usually take as well as the best spots to snap a picture; That much has carried over from 64.

    So yeah, overall I like the gameplay! For a game with a premise as simple as this, I don’t know how I could ask for anything more than what the team provided (Aside from maybe being able to compare pictures and scores with your friends as oppose to randos, hence the near perfect score)

    Story: 6/10
    The story is fairly straightforward, with your character investigating the region to discover a new type of Pokemon and solving the mystery behind their strange power. The story does get a bit compelling towards the end, but I gotta admit, by the time I was done, I did feel like it was all a bit anti-climatic.

    I would have also preferred if we got more real time cutscenes; It seems like the majority of the game’s story is told via stills.

    Difficulty: 1/5 (Very Easy)
    Like I mentioned, this game only requires for your to get a level 2 or light up/take pictures of the flowers to unlock the next area. It’s really simple gameplay overall, with the only difficult part being the slight grind to get to level 2 (Which really only requires 2 play throughs total as long as you’re actively trying to take pictures)

    BOTTOM LINE:
    8/10

    I don’t know if I’d recommend this game as a full price title especially since, despite lasting longer than Snap 64, its still a pretty short game, but you do get quite a bit of enjoyment out of it nonetheless. I had fun taking pictures and sharing them on social media, and I kinda want to print out some of these as stickers someday. Just like the good ol days.

    So yeah, totally check this out! Just again, I’d rather wait until it goes on sale in some capacity.    … Expand
  7. 0semsum0
    Apr 8, 2022
    8
    This game is absolutely gorgeous. If you ever dreamed about living in the Pokémon world (not for the fights) since watching the TV show, this is currently the closest you can get, considering how the graphics look on games like Arceus. The Pokémon feel very alive and natural, and sometimes the environment is just amazing on its own. The true game is just to watch the Pokémon, but theThis game is absolutely gorgeous. If you ever dreamed about living in the Pokémon world (not for the fights) since watching the TV show, this is currently the closest you can get, considering how the graphics look on games like Arceus. The Pokémon feel very alive and natural, and sometimes the environment is just amazing on its own. The true game is just to watch the Pokémon, but the photography also feels nice. I got frustrated a few times because I missed the perfect shot, but if you manage to seize the opportunity, it makes you proud.

    The posing and behaviour of the Pokémon is really well executed. You are encouraged to experiment how to influence the Pokémons' pose, and there are some very funny scenes too that I won't spoil. The missions are hard to fulfill, but it wouldn't be fair to treat them as puzzles. They are mere hints for your experiments, and when you finally get to fulfill the requirements, you are rewarded with exciting behaviour.

    There are still a few things I don't like. Throwing / shooting with fruit or Illumination Orbs sucks. Sadly, it is essential to a few levels, including the ones with the Guardian Pokémon (essentially bosses). Progressing the story is a little bit too repetitive, you have to play the same level two or three times before you progress. For the rating, size matters most. You can get a good score if the Pokémon is just big on the photo, and it is hard to get a good score if it's small, but strikes an interesting pose. Considering what the game gets right, those issues are not big, I would still recommend it to every Switch owner who likes laid back games.    … Expand
  8. MedNow
    Apr 6, 2022
    8
    I love the graphics. The game is cute and amusing. It's cool to see these pokemon doing something else then battling. I love it that as you advance you see different behaviour and different pokemon. It's not a 10 for me because it's to slow paced for my taste at sometimes. Redoing the same course over en and over just to level up can become dull at times!
  9. Elite_Institute
    Mar 5, 2022
    8
    "There’s a lot to like about New Pokémon Snap and Bandai Namco have done an excellent job bringing back this classic spinoff series. It expands on the existing formula, and remains just as addictive as ever. I may miss some of the omissions, like finding Pokémon shapes in the environment, or triggering evolutions [which are notably absent], but the addition of things like requests and"There’s a lot to like about New Pokémon Snap and Bandai Namco have done an excellent job bringing back this classic spinoff series. It expands on the existing formula, and remains just as addictive as ever. I may miss some of the omissions, like finding Pokémon shapes in the environment, or triggering evolutions [which are notably absent], but the addition of things like requests and photo editing help make up for that. Whilst the game may be a tad overpriced for a small spinoff, it is still one of the best Pokémon titles on the Switch."

    https://theeliteinstitute.net/2021/05/12/new-pokemon-snap/    … Expand
  10. Lumber_Jones
    Feb 21, 2022
    8
    This game is another in a long list of games that Nintendo has tried to use to cash in on the all powerful aroma of nostalgia. The visuals, not just for the Switch but for a game as a whole, are stunning. The on rails shooter aspect clearly let them manage their resources to help make the world feel more lively and give more dynamic actions to the monsters that we have the pleasure ofThis game is another in a long list of games that Nintendo has tried to use to cash in on the all powerful aroma of nostalgia. The visuals, not just for the Switch but for a game as a whole, are stunning. The on rails shooter aspect clearly let them manage their resources to help make the world feel more lively and give more dynamic actions to the monsters that we have the pleasure of interacting with. the sound track and ambient noise of the world and the NEO-001 as it moves around are brilliantly executed, and of course the soundtrack is great and at times feels almost cinematic. The worst parts of the game come in the games use of mechanics and story. The game being an on rails shooter takes a good deal of agency away from us as players. So much so that the fact that we cannot do things to encourage evolution like you could in the first game, pushing Charmeleon into the fire pit as an example, feels like a major miss from Nintendo here. Furthermore the story of the game is flimsy at best and I felt like there were constantly two stories that I was working on. One was researching the Pokemon and completing my photodex, for no real payoff, the other was looking for the Guardian Pokemon throughout the game. I would have appreciated the game so much more if a story hadn't been what felt shoved into the faces of us as players, but also if the hints for completing things for the photodex actually worked. The necessary targets that you have to hit, both literally with fruit and 'pester balls' and figuratively with taking specific pictures at specific times are frustrating at best and once completed I felt more of a moment of relief then I did one of pride in completing these harder goals to see rarer pokemon/poses.

    Overall this game is worth every penny and I can only hope that Nintendo adds more content to the game to keep players coming back over time, or at the very least not wait multiple decades between releases next time.    … Expand
  11. Vanilla461
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    Genuinely the most incredible experience in the pokémon world thus far. Not a complicated game, but a stunning world
  12. Jaumecen
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Great game, huge fan of something different, a true successor of the first Pokemon snap.
  13. Federx
    May 2, 2021
    10
    It's better than the original in every possible way. It has more routes, more paths, day night cycle, more pokemon etc.
    The underwater level is absolutely gorgeous
  14. Speedie
    Jan 29, 2022
    8
    This has to be the most beautifully polished Pokémon game ever developed. The gameplay may not have been quite as engaging as the main line games, but wow was it beautiful. Let me start with the few thing I would've liked to see improved on in the game. in comparison to the first Pokémon Snap game, some of the environments feel much larger, but unfilled. You're left with a few coursesThis has to be the most beautifully polished Pokémon game ever developed. The gameplay may not have been quite as engaging as the main line games, but wow was it beautiful. Let me start with the few thing I would've liked to see improved on in the game. in comparison to the first Pokémon Snap game, some of the environments feel much larger, but unfilled. You're left with a few courses where you can see spanning emptiness outside the map and it feels more like a simulation that an environment. Outside of that this game is everything it promised to be. It can often be immersive, especially with the inclusion of online features allowing players to show their individual experiences. After release there was a content update that added two more environments and some extensions and updates to already existing ones. It would be nice to see more content updates in the future and see the game getting supported more, especially with the competitive point system gaining quick popularity. For an immersive step into the Pokémon world, this is about as close as you'll get for now.… Expand
  15. whitesneaka
    Dec 7, 2021
    8
    Fun blast from the past experience! At it's core the game is a graphical upgrade to the origional. Nintendo didn't mess with the formula which sometimes is a bad thing, especially in games that come out yearly - but since this is only the second installment in the franchise it's inviting. With that said, one of the drawbacks is the games lack of different modes. SO why not a score higherFun blast from the past experience! At it's core the game is a graphical upgrade to the origional. Nintendo didn't mess with the formula which sometimes is a bad thing, especially in games that come out yearly - but since this is only the second installment in the franchise it's inviting. With that said, one of the drawbacks is the games lack of different modes. SO why not a score higher than 8? Well initially, I was unhappy with the short run time for the game but did appreciate Nintendo quickly coming out with an expansion. That too played thru quickly though so I am holding out hope there is another expansion on the way. Regardless, the game is not deep and lacks more than one way to play.… Expand
  16. FriendlyDM2
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    NEW Pokémon Snap leaves me wanting more and more! Seeing Pokémon in their natural habitat, simply acting the way they are and getting to photograph them is a TON of fun! I wish even more content was released to this already very beefy game!

    It’s a lot of fun to try and get higher scores every single time, but at some point, it does become a little bit tedious, and it’s easier to try and    NEW Pokémon Snap leaves me wanting more and more! Seeing Pokémon in their natural habitat, simply acting the way they are and getting to photograph them is a TON of fun! I wish even more content was released to this already very beefy game!

    It’s a lot of fun to try and get higher scores every single time, but at some point, it does become a little bit tedious, and it’s easier to try and look up online how to get the best score for a specific Pokémon, or how to reach a specific star count to finish up your Photodex, which is a bit of a shame.    … Expand
  17. Kadanka
    Oct 7, 2021
    10
    Not sure what all these low scores are talking about, they seem to not have known that pokemon SNAP is a game about virtual photography. It’s not slow or stale, if anything I wish I could slow down! its super fun and relaxing to tell the truth. You go down a rail way and unlock more interactions as you go, while submerged in rich sound, beautiful pokemon models and engagements. You have aNot sure what all these low scores are talking about, they seem to not have known that pokemon SNAP is a game about virtual photography. It’s not slow or stale, if anything I wish I could slow down! its super fun and relaxing to tell the truth. You go down a rail way and unlock more interactions as you go, while submerged in rich sound, beautiful pokemon models and engagements. You have a few ways to interact with the outside world and they all add a layer of gameplay that make revisiting older routs to see what’s possible even more exciting. If you enjoy games like animal crossing then you will probably enjoy this too. A good amount of collecting and familiarizing to help keep you busy. Really it’s a 8/10 or 9/10 but I gave it a higher score because of these unfair reviews bombs.… Expand
  18. Kurtkobane
    Oct 5, 2021
    9
    Very fun game, excelent graphics, especially for Pokemon standards, plot is short ald shallow, but it was never the Focus of those games, bosses are creative and enjoyable, and the areas are gorgeous. Very good and enjoyable.
  19. Clair12
    Oct 3, 2021
    8
    I loved, I think Is not better than the original but gave me a lot of great moments! Nostalgic!
  20. SummerStorm
    Sep 16, 2021
    8
    An addictive, if simple, game. Absolutely beautiful, and hours of fun if you want to complete the photodex, especially if you want high quality entries.
  21. MinePlay512
    Aug 10, 2021
    9
    A very enjoyable, fun and polished Pokemon game, it's a easy recommendation to fans of the series. This game is a very good entry to the series.
  22. MentalSeiz
    Aug 3, 2021
    9
    Beautiful and fun. Improved on the original by all means. If you like photography and/ or pokemon, please do yourself a favor and get this. They even added new free DLC and QoL improvements for free!
  23. shannonr340
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    I played the original Pokemon Snap on my Wii in 2011 and it took me 5 hrs to beat it. For the New Pokemon Snap it took me 10 hrs to beat the story. After the story there is more Pokemon to discovery & over 100 request to do which I have to played the courses over and over again. It the best looking Pokemon game yet. I'm surprise it getting a free update on Aug 3 2021 with new pokemon & levels
  24. charlix200
    Jul 5, 2021
    8
    I have never played the original Pokemon Snap on the Nintendo 64, but I enjoyed my time with this new game. First of all, it looks gorgeous and the selection of Pokemon represents all of the generations that came before. I do think it might be a bit overpriced for what you do in the game, but for me, I think it was worth it.
  25. Bagleir
    May 2, 2021
    9
    Muy buen juego, es mucho mejor de lo que esperaba, no jugué en su momento el Pokémon snap y tenía miedo que este juego solo fuera para quienes tenían nostalgia por aquel pero de verdad me pareció muy entretenido y bueno, llevo 5 horas de juego pero pronto serán más.
  26. Erick561
    Jun 21, 2021
    8
    New Pokémon Snap is a nice relaxing experience for people who just want to take pictures. The star system is sort of bad due to being more focused on special positions than other aspects of a picture, but the game makes up for it in the graphics, gameplay, and online system. The graphics are great and are a joy to look at. The gameplay is taking pictures of Pokémon, which is very fun. TheNew Pokémon Snap is a nice relaxing experience for people who just want to take pictures. The star system is sort of bad due to being more focused on special positions than other aspects of a picture, but the game makes up for it in the graphics, gameplay, and online system. The graphics are great and are a joy to look at. The gameplay is taking pictures of Pokémon, which is very fun. The online system is a nice addition to share your pictures with others. Overall New Pokémon Snap is a good, fun, and relaxing experience.… Expand
  27. iMustang
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    The original Pokemon Snap was one of my favorite games of my childhood, and was without a doubt my favorite of all the Pokemon spinoff titles. There was something magical about seeing Pokemon living in their natural habitats, seeing their ecosystem first hand while just being along for the ride. A thrill and rush every time a new Pokemon appeared, constantly wondering what new surprise mayThe original Pokemon Snap was one of my favorite games of my childhood, and was without a doubt my favorite of all the Pokemon spinoff titles. There was something magical about seeing Pokemon living in their natural habitats, seeing their ecosystem first hand while just being along for the ride. A thrill and rush every time a new Pokemon appeared, constantly wondering what new surprise may be around the corner.

    New Pokemon Snap captures all that magic and more. The world of Pokemon has never looked prettier than in HD, each area filled to the brim with these adorable creatures everywhere you look. With over 800 Pokemon to chose from, the excitement is never-ending. A Pokemon you didn't expect, maybe even a favorite, popping up in your lens as you look around. Neutral to certain Pokemon before? You may find yourself surprised as seeing them do adorable things quickly turns them into a new favorite. You visit so many different areas to see so many types of Pokemon, and not only is there so much to see, there's even more when you level up each area. And even more when you unlock seeing the same area at night time, which basically makes it an all new location! This constant feeling of progression and replay-ability create a stride that always keeps you going, whether you're looking for a relaxing way to spend the afternoon, or are on a hunt to fill your Photodex, you always have a reason to come back and play more! This game can easily be played for over a hundred hours with new stuff to see every time you play it, and it makes me so happy to still be playing it nearly 2 months later.

    To say this game is the perfect sequel I've waited 2 decades for is an understatement. This game takes an already amazing concept and truly makes it feel "New." A fresh bright adventure in a big region, seeing these amazing creatures do amazing things, being able to interact with them and grow a rapport, and truly feel like you're living in the Pokemon world. I could write more paragraphs about the types of ways you can interact with the Pokemon, the unique areas you can visit, or the thrill of trying to get 4 perfect pictures of each Pokemon to fill your Photodex. But honestly, this is a journey meant to be explored on your own, and I encourage all my friends who love Pokemon to do just that.    … Expand
  28. piscesperiod
    Jun 12, 2021
    9
    When i bought New Pokémon Snap, I didn't think I would play it so much. I bought it mostly out of curiosity, and I don't regret it. I've spent over 40 hours exploring the scenery, taking pictures of different Pokémon and completing my album, sharing and liking snaps.

    The tracks and interactions are mostly scripted, but you can influence your interactions with Pokémon and open new routes    When i bought New Pokémon Snap, I didn't think I would play it so much. I bought it mostly out of curiosity, and I don't regret it. I've spent over 40 hours exploring the scenery, taking pictures of different Pokémon and completing my album, sharing and liking snaps.

    The tracks and interactions are mostly scripted, but you can influence your interactions with Pokémon and open new routes the more you play, and unlock secret areas.

    Granted, the game is not worth 60 dollars, but every major Nintendo release is 60 dollars and Pokémon games are no different.

    I'm very satisfied with this game. Beautiful scenery, and very laid-back.    … Expand
  29. churros
    Jun 9, 2021
    8
    Pros:
    + short yet engaging levels
    + variety in pokemon behavior
    + photo editor
    + in-game social network
    + touch controls on menus
    + replayability

    Cons:
    - on rails
    - grinding required to progress
    - photo scores can feel off
    - night stages can be boring
  30. Xepher
    May 30, 2021
    8
    You get what you pay for. No surprises here. It's a modern version of Pokemon Snap. Some mechanics feel more formulated which robs the game of some of the mystery of the original. That being said, there's more content than ever before. Good chill game.
  31. mwkelly13
    May 26, 2021
    9
    An amazing sequel to a childhood favorite. They expanded on the ideas of the originals and knocked it out of the part. Great fun!
  32. kuiriz
    May 23, 2021
    10
    Me encantó cuánto me recuerda al de N64 la verdad me siento muy feliz de jugarlo
  33. ZeoN
    May 23, 2021
    8
    Uno de los spin-offs de Pokémon más cuidados en términos generales.
    Lo recomiendo mucho para los fans más cercanos a la saga.
    Sus mecánicas jugables son similares a las de N64 con añadidos y su apartado gráfico y artístico es sobresaliente
  34. Tri9322
    May 17, 2021
    10
    New Pokemon Snap is a wonderful and delightful game. To start, I have not played the original and so this review is not at all impacted by nostalgia, however I am a long time pokemon fan which might impact my opinion a little. This game is amazing. The graphics are beautiful and there is a fair amount of content. The main game will take a bit over 20 hours, but there is a ton of post gameNew Pokemon Snap is a wonderful and delightful game. To start, I have not played the original and so this review is not at all impacted by nostalgia, however I am a long time pokemon fan which might impact my opinion a little. This game is amazing. The graphics are beautiful and there is a fair amount of content. The main game will take a bit over 20 hours, but there is a ton of post game and side quests to do if you want to keep playing. The music is pretty good, and the voice acting is awesome. Erica Mendez always get bonus points. The gameplay itself is fun, and going through a new course for the first time is such a fun experience. If you love pokemon, seeing them all just living life is a magical experience. Outside of the main gameplay there are plenty of fun features like looking at other peoples photos online, editing your photos, or looking through the photodex. The story is pretty good, nothing amazing but the story is far from the focus in this game. There is only one real complaint I have, that being sometimes you'll get a sidequest/request that you completed before you got it and will have to do it again which is annoying. i LOVE how the game gives focus to tons of pokemon, not just popular ones, and even gives the spotlight to pokemon like Meganium. There are about 200 pokemon in the game and its a treat to see new ones as you play. An all around fun experience that can appeal to all ages, and for hardcore pokemon fans it is a must play.… Expand
  35. Camu_Camu
    May 17, 2021
    9
    A really good game, worth 60 bucks though is up to you but to me it is a nice game, albeit it has issues and could use some more stuff to do but i enjoy this photo snapping adventure.
  36. Tearoma
    May 16, 2021
    8
    New Pokemon Snap is wholesome and a joy to play. As soon as I started I was hooked; I love seeing pokemon play, work and hunt in their natural environments and the graphics are very pretty. Even though you are on rails, you can pivot the camera all the way around you (up to the sky, backwards etc. ) and often it's only by facing in a particular direction that you will discover somethingNew Pokemon Snap is wholesome and a joy to play. As soon as I started I was hooked; I love seeing pokemon play, work and hunt in their natural environments and the graphics are very pretty. Even though you are on rails, you can pivot the camera all the way around you (up to the sky, backwards etc. ) and often it's only by facing in a particular direction that you will discover something new. Sometimes it can be quite challenging, as to capture a perfect moment you often only have a second or two to press the button and get the shot. I've found a few of the 3 or 4 star moments a bit frustrating to activate as the process to unlock them can be a little vague or require a series of events that require very precise actions and/or a certain degree of luck. I'd say it's great value for money; I paid around £40 and 40 hours in I still have content to unlock. The ability to edit and share photos is a nice touch. It would be nice to see some improvements made to the online photo sharing function, such as the ability to search for photos of particular pokemon.… Expand
  37. SamusCR1
    May 15, 2021
    9
    This game is bound to be hit or miss, the kind of games that stray away from any "adventure" or traditional formula.

    There are 2 ways of seeing this game: As a succesor and as a brand new game. As a succesor this is a 10/10, the originally formula but improved in basically every single aspect (except the evolutions which i missed). Graphics are the best the pokemon series have seen (to    This game is bound to be hit or miss, the kind of games that stray away from any "adventure" or traditional formula.

    There are 2 ways of seeing this game: As a succesor and as a brand new game.
    As a succesor this is a 10/10, the originally formula but improved in basically every single aspect (except the evolutions which i missed). Graphics are the best the pokemon series have seen (to be honest, not that hard but ok), gameplay is very much improved to the original snap, lots of different maps, beautiful attention to detail, lots of new pokemon.

    As a brand new game, in 2021 is where this game might be hit or miss: You are tied to on rails, to take screenshots of pokemon, that would be the basic pitch for this game. Of course is more detailed than that but for someone that is absolutely not familiar with the pokemon franchise or a more "chill" take pictures of something game, this is where the recommendation gets hard.

    But where it shines, it does it perfectly: capturing the beautiful diversity of the Pokemon world, their habitats and how they interact. If you are into Pokemon, this is a must if you aren't then this gets a bit harder to recommend specially at $60.    … Expand
  38. ketar117
    May 15, 2021
    9
    So I gotta say, the game certainly isn't perfect. It's much better than I thought it would be. I was very nervous about a sequel to the beloved Pokemon snap game. I thought it'd be poorly executed and badly designed, but I'll say that the game has improved on every aspect. The levels are repayable, you can take 4 unique shots of each pokemon, many of which require some puzzle solving toSo I gotta say, the game certainly isn't perfect. It's much better than I thought it would be. I was very nervous about a sequel to the beloved Pokemon snap game. I thought it'd be poorly executed and badly designed, but I'll say that the game has improved on every aspect. The levels are repayable, you can take 4 unique shots of each pokemon, many of which require some puzzle solving to figure out. The "boss" system of the game is quite fun. No, not every pokemon is in it, but each pokemon is so well fleshed out that it makes the pokemon world come to life. I personally just beat the game, and I fully intent to finish all the extra content. There's a lot of nostalgia here, but I think the game is so improved that I might actually like this game better. Too many people are crying about "this or that" pokemon not being in it, but I have 25 hours into game and still am missing many pokemon.… Expand
  39. dudejustin
    May 12, 2021
    10
    Do not listen to whiners who are complaining cause they are poor enough and cant spend 60 bucks for a game.
    Seriously it is 2021.
    This is not just about taking pics, I guess half of the 0 score here just watched youtube... it is an experience, take your time, solve the puzzles, find the shortcuts, find the secrets, complete all the challenges and have fun. If you can not see how much    Do not listen to whiners who are complaining cause they are poor enough and cant spend 60 bucks for a game.
    Seriously it is 2021.
    This is not just about taking pics, I guess half of the 0 score here just watched youtube...

    it is an experience, take your time, solve the puzzles, find the shortcuts, find the secrets, complete all the challenges and have fun.
    If you can not see how much deep the game is, I suggest you to play Fortnite.

    This is on of the most outstanding spin off of the whole Pokemon legacy.    … Expand
  40. greninjaX
    May 11, 2021
    10
    with the addition of branching paths, day/night cycles, expedition points, and tons of new levels filled with new pokemon, New pokemon snap easily surpasses it's predecessor. this is the new best pokemon spin off.
  41. Ramza92
    May 11, 2021
    10
    Almost the perfect sequel of the old one! The music is a bit boring but everything else is really good. A really chill game.
  42. Gaymergrill
    May 11, 2021
    10
    Pokémon snap is a blast! The dialogue is a bit dull but the world is beautiful. There are fun discoveries and lots of secret paths. Fun game!
  43. Gmlgml
    May 11, 2021
    9
    After around 50-60 hours in new Pokémon Snap, I have yet to find everything this game hides. Yeah sure it can be repetitive sometimes but there are always interactions to have with the Pokémon. The whole idea of a photodex is pretty cool to me, and filling a page will make you feel pretty good. The main problem can be the rating system but that is minor. The online is surprisingly good forAfter around 50-60 hours in new Pokémon Snap, I have yet to find everything this game hides. Yeah sure it can be repetitive sometimes but there are always interactions to have with the Pokémon. The whole idea of a photodex is pretty cool to me, and filling a page will make you feel pretty good. The main problem can be the rating system but that is minor. The online is surprisingly good for this type of game and the courses are great. But this game is not for everyone so It is understandable if you don’t buy it… Expand
  44. Shadowsky101
    May 10, 2021
    10
    Why does this game has only an 6.9 Rating? It‘s a good game and a true succesor of Pokemon Snap, thats all what i wanted
  45. lucasbitencourt
    May 10, 2021
    9
    Não entendi os reviews bomb. Como alguém que jogou o primeiro titulo no N64, sabia exatamente o que esperar, mas na realidade fui surpreendido pelo jogo. Pokemon Snap (N64) você termina em uma tarde, tenho mais de 13 horas no NPS e continuo descobrindo novas áreas, interações, cantos com pokemon escondidos, o jogo é muito mais do que quem jogou o original imaginaria.

    Pontos de destaque:    Não entendi os reviews bomb. Como alguém que jogou o primeiro titulo no N64, sabia exatamente o que esperar, mas na realidade fui surpreendido pelo jogo. Pokemon Snap (N64) você termina em uma tarde, tenho mais de 13 horas no NPS e continuo descobrindo novas áreas, interações, cantos com pokemon escondidos, o jogo é muito mais do que quem jogou o original imaginaria.

    Pontos de destaque:
    Diversos Pokémon (lembre-se que é um spin-off);
    Um dos melhores, senão o melhor gráfico em um jogo da franquia;
    Fator replay altíssimo;
    Sistema online;
    Novas áreas e funções para chamar atenção dos Pokémon e tirar foros variadas.

    O que deixou a desejar:
    Pokémon evoluindo com interações, assim como no original;
    Tutorial muito extenso Interação online poderia ser mais completa, como acessar perfil de amigos, competições de pontuação, etc.

    Ficaria feliz de ver DLCs com novas áreas no futuro! 8.5/10    … Expand
  46. Kevinrate
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Amazing happy to play again like before in my 64 but maybe the price of this games is not the best
  47. vinzentg37
    May 8, 2021
    10
    Sometimes it's not obvious how to move forward, but I believe this adds to the experience by going through some levels again and searching for secrets. It's really nice for some calm moments on the couch but can also deliver some action if you want to achieve global high scores, which you can so with the given online-functionaliity. The photo editor is also a lot of fun and you can shareSometimes it's not obvious how to move forward, but I believe this adds to the experience by going through some levels again and searching for secrets. It's really nice for some calm moments on the couch but can also deliver some action if you want to achieve global high scores, which you can so with the given online-functionaliity. The photo editor is also a lot of fun and you can share your pictures online and get them ranked by others.… Expand
  48. ZapRowsdower
    May 7, 2021
    10
    Exactly what you should expect from a Pokemon Snap sequel. The exact same concept as the N64 game, except more Pokemon, more areas, and some online sharing features. A fun touch is when your research levels go up, the areas change up and you will see new Pokemon you didn't see before, or different interactions with those Pokemon. It gives you even more reason to go back to play previousExactly what you should expect from a Pokemon Snap sequel. The exact same concept as the N64 game, except more Pokemon, more areas, and some online sharing features. A fun touch is when your research levels go up, the areas change up and you will see new Pokemon you didn't see before, or different interactions with those Pokemon. It gives you even more reason to go back to play previous areas multiple times. You also have plenty of items (scan, fluffruit, orbs, flute, turbo) to mess around with to try to get the perfect shots.

    If you loved the N64 game, there is no reason why you shouldn't love this game too. If you are looking for a fun and relaxing game, this game is definitely worth playing.    … Expand
  49. DuduJesus
    May 7, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I hadn't felt the joy I'm feeling with this game in a long time. I know it's not perfect, and its biggest flaw in my opinion is how repetitive it is, but for my own personal taste it a very relaxing game, at the same time it's rewarding and addictive. The graphics are nice and the premisse is right up my alley. It's not for everybody, but it's definetelly for me. I'm not usually a completionist, but with this game I want to go and complete everything, so for me it was worth the full price I paid… Expand
  50. Suz88
    May 7, 2021
    9
    Wonderful, been waiting since the last game. This is the same but more and waaay better!
  51. MarcPetersJr
    May 7, 2021
    10
    This is how you do a sequel!
    It expands on the strengths of the original one, and makes some great additions like the star categories that really up the replayability and exploration elements of this game!
    10/10.
  52. rockugun
    May 6, 2021
    9
    Me recordó el del 64 que buen momento para vivir y jugar videojuegos, esta ip no debe ser abandonada de nuevo.
  53. Dilly-mic
    May 5, 2021
    9
    To be honest I bought this game because I wanted to support pokemon spin-offs that weren't mobile games... And I was still unsure whether or not i would immediately regret it. "A sefari simulator? I suppose it could be kindafun... But $60??" I never played the OG pokemon snap, I wanted to as a kid but as a responsible adult who has to consider finances and better understands their personalTo be honest I bought this game because I wanted to support pokemon spin-offs that weren't mobile games... And I was still unsure whether or not i would immediately regret it. "A sefari simulator? I suppose it could be kindafun... But $60??" I never played the OG pokemon snap, I wanted to as a kid but as a responsible adult who has to consider finances and better understands their personal taste... What's the appeal of a few short cinematics?

    Let me tell you, I regret nothing. Pokemon snap's appeal is difficult to understand unless you've experienced it. It's more than just wholsome-but-scripted encountets and photography; but it's hard to put to words what's "more" about it. Maybe it scratcges an itch I didnt know I had for a pokemon world that feels alive.

    One thing I do know, the game plays like a seies of interactive short-films that evolve the more you watch them. And for some reason that's immensely satisfying

    What's more, do not underestimate the empowrering feeling that comes from the "re-snap" feature. Seperate from the photo-editing, this mechanic can take even your most botched photos and give you the tools you need to turn it into something that resembles the work of a professional nature photographer. The renap is very intuitive and allows you to manually perform "touch ups" after the photos are evaluated, but it goes beyond the kind of digital remaster you coukd get IRL, the feature actually lets you revisit the moment the picture was taken and snap a new photo entirely, with much more precision than you got in your first go through. Resnsp can salvage virtuslly any imsge, as long as there was a visible subject within 30 feet of the frame. but why wouldnt there be? there's almost always something going on (whether it be cute strange or outright agressive) no matrter where the camera is pointed. I have spent more time fidling with re-snap than the rest of the game combined. Sure this game is somewhat "niche" and has some limitations, but overall I strongly recomend giving it a try, if you still arent sureif you think it's worth buying, I would suggest you test it out with a borrowed copy, if you can because a milion trailors and reviews could never do this game justice.    … Expand
  54. raul087
    May 5, 2021
    8
    Very good game but there are still things that could be better.
    Pros:
    - Amazing graphics - Fitting and beautiful music - Perfect amount of Pokemon - Interesting Maps with fitting Pokemon - Good and fitting story (in my opinion the best what you could do in a rail photo shoter game) - Interesting Pokemon interactions and animations - Some really hard puzzles to get rare pokemon /    Very good game but there are still things that could be better.
    Pros:
    - Amazing graphics
    - Fitting and beautiful music
    - Perfect amount of Pokemon
    - Interesting Maps with fitting Pokemon
    - Good and fitting story (in my opinion the best what you could do in a rail photo shoter game)
    - Interesting Pokemon interactions and animations
    - Some really hard puzzles to get rare pokemon / pokemon animations for special photos

    Neutral:
    - The different ways you can find in the map were good but could have been better, sometimes they were to short or not that special
    - The characters were fitting but could have been brought more into the game (especially the kids)
    - Can get boring if you dont like this typ of game and dont find the pokemon/secret youre looking for

    Cons:
    - Price is a little bit too much, 40-50€ would have been more fitting, for people who love this game and want to discover everything the 60€ feel okay, but fore the standard player who just finishes the story and only plays the post game a little bit its too much
    - No Evolutions, correct me if im wrong but I think there are no evolutions in this game which I find kinda sad because they played a big part in the original game and scenes like where you feed a magikarp and it evolves into gyarados would have been amazing
    - The rating/star system is fine, but the stars could have been made better like being able to pick multiple pictures of the same pokemon with different stars ( for each star picture you can choose one) or something in that direction

    Overall its a good game but not perfect. A lot of the hate I see here is undeserved, theres either people who knew that this game was a rail photo shoter game, yet still bought it and then cry that you cant move freely or people who just rush it and then say that its too short.    … Expand
  55. Mrmoneydonuts
    May 5, 2021
    10
    One of the best Pokémon side games in recent memory, New Pokémon Snap takes the charming idea provided in the original and improves on it in almost every aspect. Prettier level design, more Pokémon with many unique behaviors and areas to be discovered. As a Pokémon fan who hasn't been too happy with recent releases, this was certainly a step in the right direction and I hope we can getOne of the best Pokémon side games in recent memory, New Pokémon Snap takes the charming idea provided in the original and improves on it in almost every aspect. Prettier level design, more Pokémon with many unique behaviors and areas to be discovered. As a Pokémon fan who hasn't been too happy with recent releases, this was certainly a step in the right direction and I hope we can get some bonus content in the future. Even without it, there is plenty of worthwhile replay value.… Expand
  56. Jomanjibad
    May 5, 2021
    10
    Good remake but we want official pokmon and this not take full energy developer stuodio
  57. AsterZadri
    May 5, 2021
    10
    A joy for any Pokémon fan keen on gentle fun. Take your time and take in the sights!
  58. SuperkenGaming
    May 5, 2021
    8
    New pokemon snap
    less is more
    If you loved the original pokemon snap like I did, youll love new pokemon snap as well.. Here you selectyour charcter, youre given a camera to go research pokemon for professor mirror… and the progression is the same as last time, you take as many picture as you can, the best you can, get graded on the pictures.. and once you’ve earned enough experience in    New pokemon snap
    less is more
    If you loved the original pokemon snap like I did, youll love new pokemon snap as well..
    Here you selectyour charcter, youre given a camera to go research pokemon for professor mirror… and the progression is the same as last time, you take as many picture as you can, the best you can, get graded on the pictures.. and once you’ve earned enough experience in an area youll go back to the lab, be given new info to drive the story along and youre back at it.. however this time around areas level up, each time you level up there will be new pokemon for you to find and interact with… as as you progress the story youll be given new items, like these balls to make pokemon and plants glow… andthis ime around, this on rails shooter feels more like going through aworld that’s lived in rathr han a world a bunch of pokemon are just running around in. there are veen day and nights versions of most levels, and even these illumine spots where you take pictures of legendary glowing pokemon… unfortunately though, new pokemon snap, while it is a heaftier and more substantial game, taking me about 10 hours to complete.. it isn’t as magical as the original. Simply because new pokemon snap is just overly complicated… what I loved about the original pokemon snap is its feeling of discovery… you got pictures and found pokemon simply by organically interacting with the world, throwing fruit, playing your flute, something ctaching your eye. Making a voltorb explode to unlock a new area… it felt like pure magic discovering something new.. here in new pokemon snap, everything is overly complicated and too high-tech… its constat axiety of waiting for the scan bubble to pup up, pressing the scan button, scanning whatever object the game wants you to check out, try to quickly read the text and do what you think the ame wants you to do in that moment… even taking new paths requires a scan, rather than again, making a voltorb explode, or make a pokemon explode a rock.. it has its moments of this, but not nearly enough.. which brings me to the pokemon.. im a litte confused on how leveling up areas work, as you only get credit on new pictures that score better than the last picture… so if I get a really good picture of picachu on this level, pickachu doesn’t count towards my score for this new level? So I just ignore older pokemon? To be fair there is a star system here to help combat this as you can get a 1-4 star picture, but that star system disrespect your time as a player.. you could get 3 different star level photos of the same pokemon, but youre only allowed submitting one picture for each pokemon you take a picture of.. even though you have a free space for that star level in your album… its annoying and forces grind a handful of times during the campaign, when youre just trying to unlock the next section… let me go back and get a different star picture of the same pokemon so I can move on… which brings me to the illumina spots.. these are just lame.. 2 out of the 5 are cool. But for the most part its just a stretched out boring slog of trying to hit these giant pokemon with an apple and a glowing ball for 5 minutes, and getting a picture of them glowing, while nothing cool happens around.. easily the weakest aspect of pokemon snap.. but I do like the idea and concept.. we just need a little more heart racing action…
    Overall through /I love bew pokemon snp, despite its world feeling not so magical.. id love a follow up down the line that impliments more organic discovery, and less scan all of these items…
    I give new ppokemon snap
    an 8/10    … Expand
  59. ANTIMETACRITIC
    May 5, 2021
    10
    Otra maravilla de Nintendo, recuperando y actualizando un antiguo juego. Es un no parar de hacer fotos a los animalicos.
  60. Winnkys
    May 4, 2021
    9
    Very much the same game as the 64 original. Updated graphics. Larger and more worlds. Much more Pokémon. A few new systems sprinkled in. Would have liked to have seen more innovation. However having a lot of fun playing the game.

    Must have for Pokemon fans. But still recommended as a casual game for others (although maybe wait until on sale)
  61. AruVGame
    May 4, 2021
    10
    Un gran avance de la entrega de el N64 ,si te gustaba. Este te va a facinar
  62. Starfree
    May 4, 2021
    9
    If you like Pokémon you’ll like this game. If you like taking pictures you’ll like this game. If you played Pokémon Snap for the N64 you’ll love this game. If don’t get the appeal of taking pictures of Pokémon... why are you even looking at this game? New Pokémon Snap is an amazing sequel to Pokémon Snap and a dream come true for thousands of Pokémon fans. But it’s still a niche title thatIf you like Pokémon you’ll like this game. If you like taking pictures you’ll like this game. If you played Pokémon Snap for the N64 you’ll love this game. If don’t get the appeal of taking pictures of Pokémon... why are you even looking at this game? New Pokémon Snap is an amazing sequel to Pokémon Snap and a dream come true for thousands of Pokémon fans. But it’s still a niche title that a lot of people will not understand. You need to love Pokémon to enjoy this game. Most people do, and if you don’t... seriously why are you looking at this game. Anyone who is seriously considering buying this should buy it. It’s Pokémon fun.… Expand
  63. Rkejdhdjdbd
    May 4, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very beautiful game that lived up to all my expectations of taking images of Pokemon.

    Some parts of the game are just incredibly good and make me wonder why some switch games have bad graphics.

    I have only just got to the credits and still have much to do but so far it has been amazing.    … Expand
  64. SleepyWarmBoy
    May 4, 2021
    9
    Exactly what I was hoping for in a sequel after so many years. My only complaint is that it takes awhile to get to alot of the more interesting photo opportunities due to having to level up each area. However, there are definitely unique photo opportunities waiting to be discovered on every level.
  65. PsAdicted
    May 4, 2021
    9
    The return of a one of my favorite games of N64. This game is beautiful and very fun for to play with my sons. I very recommend this game if you are a Pokemon lover.
  66. DjNinjaRj
    May 4, 2021
    10
    One of the most relaxed pokemon games, my favorite part about this game is the interactions you have with the pokemon. For Example: Throwing an apple at a pokemon making it wake up (and sometimes make them angry). Overall 9/10, but I am going to give it a 10/10 to balance out the bots.
  67. cking393
    May 4, 2021
    10
    Great game! It's really fun when you take great pics and upload em. You'd be surprised how many sweet medals you get! Adding effects to make you're pics look nice takes time, and after you see the results you begin to feel like a true artist!
  68. eskibon
    May 4, 2021
    9
    Please, stop rating a game you haven't played. The game is not 6 hours long. You can unlock all the tracks in 6 hours, but not all routes or all Pokémons, or even complete all the requests. The game have 12 tracks, all of them has 2 or 3 levels and between 1 and 3 alternate paths. You can put each Pokémon in a lot of different situations and the game has 100+ requests, each one is aPlease, stop rating a game you haven't played. The game is not 6 hours long. You can unlock all the tracks in 6 hours, but not all routes or all Pokémons, or even complete all the requests. The game have 12 tracks, all of them has 2 or 3 levels and between 1 and 3 alternate paths. You can put each Pokémon in a lot of different situations and the game has 100+ requests, each one is a different puzzle. It has a lot of content to be honest, I'm kinda surprised, I have 20 hours by now and have a lot of things to do. There are a lot of easter eggs. The only let downs for me are music, that is kinda bland, and the fact you can't register a photo per rating (1/2/3/4 stars) of each Pokémon everytime you finish a course, slowing down the progress a lot. It's a solid game, probably not worth U$60,00, but U$40,00 would be a honest price. It's obvious it's a niched game and I wouldn't recommend to anyone. You will like the game if you like the idea of photographing Pokémon (forget your nostalgia, or you will be disappointed) and like the Pokémon lore, since it is accurate with it.… Expand
  69. Hardteck
    May 3, 2021
    8
    No me llamaba mucho la atencion pero le e dado una oportunidad y me a gustado mucho , me parece muy bonito de graficos y diseño .
  70. LuigiCuau
    May 3, 2021
    8
    Un gran juego que puedo decir que valió la pena la gran espera, si no le doy 10 es por que si hacen falta por lo menos tres mapas más, ya no es era del 64 donde solo había 6 mapas, parte no hay formas interesantes para evolucionar a algunos PKM como si paso en su versión de 64, fuera de eso es un gran juego para disfrutar, lo que me preocupa son futuros DLC a $800 pesos como paso con PKM Sword
  71. hajaseicalma
    May 3, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I liked the game, the only problem is that I couldn't take Milotic's photo to pass the level, I don't know if it's my skill or a bug. The mechanics of the photo are very easy, but the mechanics of choosing the path is complicated because you must aim and press the A button for a few seconds, risking your character going the other way.… Expand
  72. Zimbawe1
    May 3, 2021
    10
    The game is great, waaaaay better than expected being someone who played the first and knowing exactly what was advertised, it has a lot of replay value and if you play every map to its full extent before going to the next it can give you lots of hours o relaxing fun (I’m going back and forth between this and sekiro...), I’m sorry for the sad petty little lives of the people bombing it, itThe game is great, waaaaay better than expected being someone who played the first and knowing exactly what was advertised, it has a lot of replay value and if you play every map to its full extent before going to the next it can give you lots of hours o relaxing fun (I’m going back and forth between this and sekiro...), I’m sorry for the sad petty little lives of the people bombing it, it is either because they can’t read or just because they need attention and need to trash someone else’s great work to feel good with themselves :)… Expand
  73. Tonyriva
    May 3, 2021
    9
    It's what you would spect, an evolution from the N64 game, awesome graphics and pretty shots
  74. Rhswe
    May 3, 2021
    10
    To be honest, it probably dont deserve a 10. But its a solid game, with alot of fan service to the fans of the old N64 game - myself included. Im quite sure that younger players will enjoy this, but if you expect a full pokemon game - look elsewhere. But i love the atmosphere, the sound effects and the mellow game play - even though i think the graphics feels abit dated, the game looksTo be honest, it probably dont deserve a 10. But its a solid game, with alot of fan service to the fans of the old N64 game - myself included. Im quite sure that younger players will enjoy this, but if you expect a full pokemon game - look elsewhere. But i love the atmosphere, the sound effects and the mellow game play - even though i think the graphics feels abit dated, the game looks good. Not as polished as Sword/Shield, but good.
    Rating this 0/10 because you dont like the idea of taking photos of pokemon is just stupid, so here you go - 10/10. Even touch its more like an 8/10 to be honest.    … Expand
  75. jmontagu21
    May 3, 2021
    8
    If you have good nostalgic memories of playing the original Pokemon Snap, you will enjoy this game.
  76. LordBy28
    May 3, 2021
    10
    An Unique experience that can't be found anywhere else. A lot of fun discovering pokemon in their native habitats. Suprised by the amount of content in the game between all of the levels, over 200 Pokemon with at least 4 distinctive behavioral attributes, on top of interesting scenarios. The game could use a little more personality and the tutorial overstay it'd welcome but you can skip itAn Unique experience that can't be found anywhere else. A lot of fun discovering pokemon in their native habitats. Suprised by the amount of content in the game between all of the levels, over 200 Pokemon with at least 4 distinctive behavioral attributes, on top of interesting scenarios. The game could use a little more personality and the tutorial overstay it'd welcome but you can skip it by pressing +. I enjoyed the pokemon selection overall and seeing them in native habitats. A decent amount of photo editing options are available as well before you post them online. It's kind o. It is fun and relaxing seeing other players pictures.… Expand
  77. YotomoKawama
    May 3, 2021
    10
    Ufff chulada de juego ya esperábamos un remake o algo nuevo desde la N64 y la verdad que no decepcióna
  78. Paceeed
    May 3, 2021
    9
    I don't know why people are review-bombing it but here's my honest review after 15+ hours of playtime.

    It's amazing. There are a lot of courses with different environments and Pokémon. Like in the original game, you have to use certain tools that you get by advancing in the game, to have the Pokémon strike certain poses or interact with each other. Every level has its own leveling    I don't know why people are review-bombing it but here's my honest review after 15+ hours of playtime.

    It's amazing. There are a lot of courses with different environments and Pokémon. Like in the original game, you have to use certain tools that you get by advancing in the game, to have the Pokémon strike certain poses or interact with each other. Every level has its own leveling mechanic, which changes the Pokémon and behavior of the Pokémon in it, as you make progress. Some levels also come with a nighttime version of the course or different paths you can chosse to take. While ~200 different Pokémon may feel like a small number in comparison with ~900 Pokémom overall, it's more than enough. Because some of them only appear after you solve a puzzle or progress in the game. And even if you have a full Photodex, there's still many different interactions to photograph to get all four stars of a Pokémon in the dex. To give you an idea how long it takes to finish the dex (not 100% it, just get one picture of every Mon): It took me those 15+ hours playtime and I'm on place 100 in the ranking. That means I was one of the faster people to finish the Photodex, despite the time I took to sleep/cook/work.

    Anyone that claims the game only has 6 hours of playtime has not even come close to finishing it. Now I could mention a lot of the other mechanics like the well-thought-out "bossfights" or the picture-editor but that would blast the lenght of this review even further. The only negative aspect, which I think is worth mentioning, is that there aren't any evolutions you can trigger, like in the first game. However, that's the only thing I'd really complain about. TL;DR: Amazing game, lots of content, easily more than 15 hours of playtime. Great successor and 9/10.

    PS: To everyone mentioning "This game is bad, you can only take pictures.": Try reading a review, instead of writing one before you buy the game.    … Expand
  79. zachwbc
    May 3, 2021
    8
    After two decades of waiting, New Pokemon Snap has proven to be a worthy predecessor to the N64 original. The artstyle and animations are all very well realized. The music is really good. Sometimes the loading screens seem to be a bit janky, and I wish you could keep more pictures. Good game.
  80. Linkray
    May 3, 2021
    10
    I like a lot how it looks! It reminds me the yeara when i played the pokemon snap in my n64, i wish to play this version someday
  81. Masterchaos
    May 3, 2021
    9
    I will stay simple with this one. New Pokemon Snap is a game made for the fans of the old game and Pokemon. It doesn't try to revolutionize and doesn't try to appeal to a completely new audience.
    Like the tittle says: It's a "new" Pokemon Snap. Nothing more nothing less.
    The gameplay more or less is the same as it was before. If you didn't like the old game you also will not like this    I will stay simple with this one. New Pokemon Snap is a game made for the fans of the old game and Pokemon. It doesn't try to revolutionize and doesn't try to appeal to a completely new audience.
    Like the tittle says: It's a "new" Pokemon Snap. Nothing more nothing less.

    The gameplay more or less is the same as it was before. If you didn't like the old game you also will not like this one. It's a slow and relaxing game. There is no real challenge besides finding (or creating) the perfect opportunity for good pictures.

    However, the game has a much larger scale than the predecessor. There are more Pokemon to find. Each Pokemon can show different behavior patterns divided into 4 categories. And to complete them you need to shot photos for each category. Every stage can level up. Allowing you to find new Pokemon and other behavior patterns. And there is a mission system that asks you to make "special picture". Some of this pictures can be hard to find. As they only give you hints on what to expect. They also improved the visuals a lot. It's looks quite beautiful.

    Overall it's a great game. Not a masterpiece. But it's a perfect sequel to the old game.    … Expand
  82. Qgamer
    May 3, 2021
    10
    I absolutely LOVE New Pokémon Snap! Though I've always been a huge fan of the original (and I was waiting for a sequel for a long time), I never expected it to be this good. My first concern was always going to be the amount of content, but I can tell you: there's a lot of Pokémon and stages to explore! So many in fact, that I think you'll be busy for dozens of hours to see them all.I absolutely LOVE New Pokémon Snap! Though I've always been a huge fan of the original (and I was waiting for a sequel for a long time), I never expected it to be this good. My first concern was always going to be the amount of content, but I can tell you: there's a lot of Pokémon and stages to explore! So many in fact, that I think you'll be busy for dozens of hours to see them all.

    Now, as simple as the story and the concept of this game is (you just go through environments to take photo's of Pokémon to get them graded) there's actually a whole lot of complexity in triggering all the behaviors. Never before were Pokémon presented to us with so much detail, and the amount of things they can do is very impressive. And just when you think you've seen everything a Pokémon can do, they do something new and exciting again. The sense of discovery in this game is huge.

    To fill your 'photodex' you'll need to snap each Pokémon in four different poses/moods. These behaviors are ranked from 1-4 stars, and it's a different puzzle to get to each individual star rank of that Pokémon. You can see it as an NPC with four different quests/puzzles to complete. The in game request board also gives you tips on how to unlock the most difficult ones. With over 200 Pokémon, there's hours upon hours of hunting and puzzle solving to do. You won't be starved for content at all.

    Each of the beautifully designed levels is also upgradable. By doing the courses, you earn XP that changes the course. New Pokémon will appear, but you'll also unlock branching paths and 'illumina orbs' for that island/area. The latter can be used to make Pokémon glow, which helps you create beautiful night-time photographs. With more than 20 courses and three skills levels per course to complete, you'll have a lot of ground to cover.

    Look, this game is really not for the min/maxing battle-savvy type player that needs constant action in their games, so judging it by those standards is incredibly unfair. This game is for those of us who enjoy chill and laidback experiences like Animal Crossing and Pikmin. If you are a long time Pokémon fan like I am, and love taking pictures of your favorite monsters in beautiful environments (or just someone who loves a good puzzle) this game is for you. Buy this and you won't regret it.    … Expand
  83. qoq
    May 3, 2021
    8
    I have mixed feeling towards this game. The game is a litte bit repetetive beacuse you need to play one level two times before ot goes to level 2. But the game is one of the most beutiful on the switch. I was just in ahh the first time trough every level. The night mode in some level is very good but it doesen't exist to all the levels
  84. LanceGardner
    May 3, 2021
    9
    Gameplay: 8.5/10 - An incredible feeling of discovery as you make your way through the game, this game made me feel like a child again. I haven't enjoyed exploring a world so much since BOTW. Not a 10, because it can be repetitive after the first fifteen hours or so and there are some QoL improvements missing.
    Graphics: 10/10 - Relative to other titles of a similar nature on the market in    Gameplay: 8.5/10 - An incredible feeling of discovery as you make your way through the game, this game made me feel like a child again. I haven't enjoyed exploring a world so much since BOTW. Not a 10, because it can be repetitive after the first fifteen hours or so and there are some QoL improvements missing.
    Graphics: 10/10 - Relative to other titles of a similar nature on the market in 2021, I found this game's graphics absolutely enchanting.
    Sound: 5/10 - Nothing special. Competent and occasional good tracks, but generally underwhelming.
    Story: 6.5/10 - It does what it needs to do competently, and there are some nice conceptual touches, but none the less nobody is playing this game for the story.
    Summary: 9/10 - Perfect for kids, fans of the original or pokemon and (amateur) photography enthusiasts. There's also a surprising amount of content compared to the original (not every game needs to be a bloated 80 hour marathon), and not a minute felt wasted.    … Expand
  85. HerrDaro
    May 3, 2021
    9
    The game itself is all that I expected and more. Before the launch, I was afraid, it could be as short as the original title, now im 20hrs in and far from finshed. The game looks absolutly gorgeous and the controls are pretty intuitive. The feature to retake your favourite shots and improve them (mainly their centering) makes for beautiful pictures you want to print out and hang them allThe game itself is all that I expected and more. Before the launch, I was afraid, it could be as short as the original title, now im 20hrs in and far from finshed. The game looks absolutly gorgeous and the controls are pretty intuitive. The feature to retake your favourite shots and improve them (mainly their centering) makes for beautiful pictures you want to print out and hang them all over your livingroom.
    The world is immersive and it realy feels like youre spectating a living and breathing world full of your favourite creatures.
    The only downside for me, is, that it only features little over 200 Pokemon, and a lot of Evolution-lines are broken (why is there only the first and third stage for some pokemon?) which leaves a lot of room for DLCs/future releases I'd happily buy    … Expand
  86. JhonnyT086
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Nueva experiencia, nueva manera de jugar es muy creativo y muy interactivo, es nostalgia 100% recordando al primer juego de n64 ahora nuevamente te embarcas en una nueva aventura con mas variedad de poquemon y una mejor interactividad con tu entorno.... me encanto
  87. kdewey
    May 2, 2021
    9
    I didn’t play the original Pokémon snap, but I had a lot of fun with this one. The game looks great and is a really fun puzzle game
  88. StormTruePurr
    May 2, 2021
    9
    A faithful, yet modernized sequel to an amazing game. Impressive graphics with vibrant pokemon in a world full of life. Perhaps the best motion controls I've ever experienced in a video game. Charming and clever pokemon interactions that change and evolve as you progress. An enjoyable, relaxing ride that has a little something for everyone.
  89. Pjw1020
    May 2, 2021
    10
    This is everything a pokemon snap sequel should be. The world is beautiful and immersive!
  90. Genomagna
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Buen juego, es un juego de contemplación muy tranquilo, no es para todos pero se reconoce su calidad
  91. coryswearingin
    May 2, 2021
    10
    By far the best looking pokemon game ever. Such nice graphics and it's so nice seeing the pokemon interact with their environment and other pokemon.
  92. MochiBlush
    May 2, 2021
    8
    No evaluation feature is really sad because that was an amazing part of the original. Relatively short but with high replay value.
  93. Knuxie
    May 2, 2021
    9
    It's twice the length of the original, and cheaper at launch. (Adjusted for inflation, the original Pokemon Snap was $79.49) Has all the charm you would expect from a Pokemon Snap, seeing pokemon in their 3 dimensional habitat, and seeing how different species interact with eachother. Now this is how you make a sequel, after an over 20 year hiatus.

    The only reason I cant give a perfect    It's twice the length of the original, and cheaper at launch. (Adjusted for inflation, the original Pokemon Snap was $79.49) Has all the charm you would expect from a Pokemon Snap, seeing pokemon in their 3 dimensional habitat, and seeing how different species interact with eachother. Now this is how you make a sequel, after an over 20 year hiatus.

    The only reason I cant give a perfect score, is the tutorial. It's way too long in New Pokemon Snap. Text box upon text box, when literally all you do is point and press the A button. The game also goes out of it's way to explain to you how photos are scored, when categories like "size" and "centering" and pretty self explanatory.    … Expand
  94. Omegazx
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Bandai Namco really pulled through with this spin off. The graphics are gorgeous, the gameplay is super fun, the music is great and the Pokemon have new cries that more fit them. If you bought the old Pokemon Snap, this one is definitely recommended.
  95. Attic_Gnome
    May 2, 2021
    8
    A wonderful successor to an N64 classic. $60 price tag may be a bit steep for this one but I'm having a blast with it.
  96. Neddy42
    May 2, 2021
    8
    If you played and enjoyed the original N64 game, you will likely enjoy this game and find it well worth the price of admission. Or if you just want a fun simple game to relax with. Do not go into his game expecting battles or a normal Pokemon experience. No, not all the Pokemon are in the game either. If that is a deal-breaker then pass on the game and don't just review bomb. Ultimately, IIf you played and enjoyed the original N64 game, you will likely enjoy this game and find it well worth the price of admission. Or if you just want a fun simple game to relax with. Do not go into his game expecting battles or a normal Pokemon experience. No, not all the Pokemon are in the game either. If that is a deal-breaker then pass on the game and don't just review bomb. Ultimately, I am loving this game. It is helping me relax during the fairly crazy times we live in and I am having fun. To me that is the most important thing in a video game: fun. No, it is not a deep and epic story. No, it is not a genre defining game that changes all Pokemon/photography games to come. It's taking photos of Pokemon. And I am loving what I have played. Far from perfect, but a great sequel and one I recommend!… Expand
  97. spiderqueen
    May 2, 2021
    10
    This is a beautiful update and a faithful sequel to its N64 predecessor. I've been waiting 22 years for this game and I'm not disappointed. There's a ton of content and replay value with the star scoring system, I'm looking forward to chasing those perfect shots and filling out my photodex. The environments and Pokemon animations look incredible and it's a treat to see them behaving in theThis is a beautiful update and a faithful sequel to its N64 predecessor. I've been waiting 22 years for this game and I'm not disappointed. There's a ton of content and replay value with the star scoring system, I'm looking forward to chasing those perfect shots and filling out my photodex. The environments and Pokemon animations look incredible and it's a treat to see them behaving in the wild in ways we just can't have in the mainline games.… Expand
  98. KTVX94
    May 2, 2021
    10
    This is the most finely crafted Pokemon game in decades. It has left me in awe, gasping, yelling and mouth wide open for nearly 20 hours and counting. It nails everything from the many pokemon featured: from their real-life counterparts' behavior, to their pokedex entries and every piece of their lores. There's a huge amount of references and nods, big and small. It's like taking part in aThis is the most finely crafted Pokemon game in decades. It has left me in awe, gasping, yelling and mouth wide open for nearly 20 hours and counting. It nails everything from the many pokemon featured: from their real-life counterparts' behavior, to their pokedex entries and every piece of their lores. There's a huge amount of references and nods, big and small. It's like taking part in a National Geographic documentary, looking at every corner, and just a fantastic artistic masterpiece. It's the ultimate realization of our lifelong dreams, and it feels like being a fan for over two decades was just the preparation needed to appreciate every detail.… Expand
  99. aquaventusterra
    May 2, 2021
    9
    It's exactly what I wanted in a Pokémon Snap game. Beautiful graphics, courses that change with time. Tons of Pokémon with detailed animations. Controls extremely well. I am quite pleased!
  100. Daetur
    May 2, 2021
    10
    This is perfectly and EXACLY what I expected from a new Pokemon SNAP game- no battles, beautiful courses, a focus on practicing, repeating, and perfecting your shots, tons of personality and interactions between Pokemon to enjoy and observe, a minimal story so you can spend more time out in the world, and tons of replayability, with new paths and pokemon added to each course as youThis is perfectly and EXACLY what I expected from a new Pokemon SNAP game- no battles, beautiful courses, a focus on practicing, repeating, and perfecting your shots, tons of personality and interactions between Pokemon to enjoy and observe, a minimal story so you can spend more time out in the world, and tons of replayability, with new paths and pokemon added to each course as you progress and take more and more shots in each course. Encourages exploration and experimentation to find every pokemon and every behavior. Utterly impossible to "complete" this game in "a few hours," unless you're literally just blitzing through courses and focusing on the extremely minimal story, which is not how you should be approaching a game like Pokemon Snap. I've been having a blast. "Only" 200ish Pokemon appear in this game, a common complaint- but it's a drastic improvement over the 50 or so in the original, and a limited roster is to be expected.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 116 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 116
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 116
  3. Negative: 0 out of 116
  1. CD-Action
    Dec 7, 2021
    80
    In a nutshell: as a researcher, you travel to various places, interact with wild Pokémon and take photos to document their behavior. This simple concept only works thanks to the Pokémon, but it doesn’t have to be a drawback, because the game shows the world of pocket monsters more realistically and vividly than any title before it. [07/2021, p.72]
  2. Ninty Fresh Magazine
    Dec 3, 2021
    75
    New Pokémon Snap looks beautiful and is packed full of exciting Pokémon, but the increased complexity has brought the game to a grinding halt. [Issue #4, p.51]
  3. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 6, 2021
    90
    New Pokémon Snap isn't totally perfect, but it is a lovingly, intelligently updated take on a now 22-year-old original that only came to life because it was imbued with Mr. Iwata's magic. I know seeing this sequel would have made him smile. [Issue #53 – July/August 2021, p. 69]
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