New Pokemon Snap

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 651 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!
  4. eltabaco
    May 4, 2021
    0
    simplemente antes era un juego que iba con el pokemon stadium de gratis y ahora siendo un juego con no mucho más contenido de ese allá por los 2000´s te lo venden a 50€ lo normal es que la gente pues se cabree de un juego con tan poco que hacer y tan caro en el hecho de repetitivo me diras bueno los rogelike son repetitivos ... si y no cada partida es diferente, desbloqueas nuevas cosas ysimplemente antes era un juego que iba con el pokemon stadium de gratis y ahora siendo un juego con no mucho más contenido de ese allá por los 2000´s te lo venden a 50€ lo normal es que la gente pues se cabree de un juego con tan poco que hacer y tan caro en el hecho de repetitivo me diras bueno los rogelike son repetitivos ... si y no cada partida es diferente, desbloqueas nuevas cosas y lo más importante no parece una atracción de feria movida en railes por un mapa tan corto con solo 3/4 mecanicas.
    relajante quizás para un día de estres pero como juego sinceramente es una basura a ese precio y con ese contenido, no todo es defendible por mucho que te guste una saga.    … Expand
  5. 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
  6. 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 .
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. DistantKingDumb
    May 3, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Many times I have criticized previous Pokémon games for the same problem, so my criteria will be consistent with this one.
    That there are only 200 pokémon and little else, considering that there are currently 1000, is a lack of respect for TPCI when it comes to spin-offs.

    I don't ask for all the existing pokémon to be there, but at least half would have been something more appropriate, as well as more open areas to explore and have some control where we want to go to take photos.
    New Pokémon Snap feels like a short game whose potential was left halfway, in pursuit of making more money with the brand.    … Expand
  10. 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
  11. Tonyriva
    May 3, 2021
    9
    It's what you would spect, an evolution from the N64 game, awesome graphics and pretty shots
  12. 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
  13. jmontagu21
    May 3, 2021
    8
    If you have good nostalgic memories of playing the original Pokemon Snap, you will enjoy this game.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Ravagon20
    May 3, 2021
    3
    Copy paste copy paste lo mismo de lo mismo..nada nuevo en jugabilidad,Cpiando descaradamente otros juegos de años atras. Cero historia,mismas graficas de un telefono móvil. Si bien es para niños...por lo menos mas calidad!
  17. Sergiox
    May 3, 2021
    7
    Divertido a la altura de cualquier exclusivo de Nintendo, buena jugabilidad.
  18. 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
  19. PotatoPen
    May 3, 2021
    1
    I gave it 1 because I'm a fan of Pokémon, this series should leave the laziness of Nintendo, and gets some Sony high quality love or Microsoft's bigger budget, Nintendo proved again and again that wii was their maximum limit & capability..they cannot do more than that, and I believe that Nintendo still exists because the loyal fans.
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. Pjw1020
    May 2, 2021
    10
    This is everything a pokemon snap sequel should be. The world is beautiful and immersive!
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#80 Best Switch Game of 2021
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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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