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.
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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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