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  1. May 2, 2021
    10
    This game is great. It’s a completely faithful update to the original that gives more variety to the players. The original had, I believe, seven courses. This one has more than three times that with a variety of biomes and Pokémon to find. Yes, they seen to have removed the ability to force evolution on the wild Pokémon but there’s more than enough here to make that a minor complaint NotThis game is great. It’s a completely faithful update to the original that gives more variety to the players. The original had, I believe, seven courses. This one has more than three times that with a variety of biomes and Pokémon to find. Yes, they seen to have removed the ability to force evolution on the wild Pokémon but there’s more than enough here to make that a minor complaint Not sure why there’s this insane review bombing for the game. It never purported itself to be anything more than a railshooter where you take pics of Pokémon. A lot of the negative reviews seem to be based more on anger over the handling of the main series titles. Whatever. All the Pokémon aren’t in this game and complaining about that won’t get more of them added to Galar either. TL; DR: Realistically, this game is probably a 7.5 or 8. Lots of fun and very charming interactions with Pokémon. It may have the best graphics of any Pokémon game. The biggest flaw is its playtime is under ten hours, but the replay value really makes up for that Expand
  2. May 10, 2021
    0
    Repetitive, boring and shockingly overpriced. I really wish I bought a hard copy, rather than digital, so I could have sold it. My most regrettable Switch title purchase.
  3. May 2, 2021
    9
    Exactly what you would expect if you played the original. Great animation and quality. Getting the 2 analog sticks confused is my only hang up.
  4. May 2, 2021
    8
    The game's fine, if you knew what you were getting into from the first game. It's a fairly arcadey experience, with on rails courses that you can do over and over again, learning new things as you go.

    The graphics look nice, which is important for the kind of game it is. Some of the textures are a let down, but overall not noticeable unless you look at them too long, though a few are
    The game's fine, if you knew what you were getting into from the first game. It's a fairly arcadey experience, with on rails courses that you can do over and over again, learning new things as you go.

    The graphics look nice, which is important for the kind of game it is. Some of the textures are a let down, but overall not noticeable unless you look at them too long, though a few are readily apparent in photographs, like the texture used for the sawdust pile surrounding Bidoof when its poking its head out of the dam.

    Grinding up research levels can be a little frustrating, so it's better to take this game in small doses and play it on your downtime, not try to rush through it all at once.

    Some of the special behaviors seem arbitrary and unintuitive, and I still haven't figured out how to do tasks the game's requests ask for because nothing I try seems to work.

    But if you go in to this knowing what the old game was like, and how it's now apparently a series, then you're not going to be disappointed.

    If you go in thinking Bandai Namco is going to shoot for the moon on the first approach to an old series in quite some time, then you are sorely mistaken.
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  5. May 2, 2021
    10
    encantadisimo con el juego, es un remastered como dios manda, fotogramas estables, colorido, tranquilo, el tiempo se te pasa volando jugando, yo no lo pude jugar en la coonsola orginal, y este juego, es la demostración que se puede hacer remaster bien hechos
    saludo a los envidiosos
    In love with the game, it's a remastered as god commands, stable frames, colorful, quiet, time flies by
    encantadisimo con el juego, es un remastered como dios manda, fotogramas estables, colorido, tranquilo, el tiempo se te pasa volando jugando, yo no lo pude jugar en la coonsola orginal, y este juego, es la demostración que se puede hacer remaster bien hechos
    saludo a los envidiosos

    In love with the game, it's a remastered as god commands, stable frames, colorful, quiet, time flies by you playing, I couldn't play it in the orginal console, and this game, is the demonstration that you can do well-made remaster, Greeting to the envious
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  6. 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.
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  7. May 2, 2021
    9
    Don’t know why people are hating on this game. The original came out in 1999, it was intended for children. It’s 2021, it’s made for children. Sorry the mechanics aren’t perfect for you 30 year olds. Bunch of salty people. Anyways the game is fun! Lots of Pokémon with pretty graphics. Great sense of nostalgia.
  8. May 2, 2021
    10
    Es muy entretenido, rejugable y bonito. Para decir que sería mejor si fuese de mundo abierto, una de dos, o no has jugado al juego o tienes serios problemas neuronales que te impiden no cagarte encima.
  9. May 2, 2021
    9
    Jaw dropping amazing, I am thouroughly impressed by this game. Initially my mind gave the game a solid 8 but the more I played the more I realized it was something more than that.

    The core of the original snap is there, and they did the sequel justice by making it the modern day Pokemon Snap it deserves to be. Amazing effects, amazing Pokémon designs and the gameplay really hooked me. It
    Jaw dropping amazing, I am thouroughly impressed by this game. Initially my mind gave the game a solid 8 but the more I played the more I realized it was something more than that.

    The core of the original snap is there, and they did the sequel justice by making it the modern day Pokemon Snap it deserves to be.
    Amazing effects, amazing Pokémon designs and the gameplay really hooked me. It feels grindy at times but then again, you absolutely want to make the best pictures you possibly can because they are going to be so amazing.

    After the dissapointment I felt with Sword/Shield this game reinvigorates my love for Pokémon again.

    A few nitpicks: Menu's can take some time to navigate, you aren't able to quickly change the current course (you CAN quickly retry it though) the flute could use some more (or better) tunes because it gets annoying. They could have thought of some more creative new items to interact with. If you loved Snap you'll love this more!
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  10. May 2, 2021
    9
    Apparently people didn't understand the concept. It's SNAPping pictures of POKEMON. It wasn't advertised as anything else, and it delivers on what it advertised. If y'all don't like the concept, that's your problem. It's a visually beautiful game, true to the original with new twists.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. May 2, 2021
    9
    I'm not joking when I say this: best Pokémon game I've ever played. It's so charming, pretty (for capabilities of the Switch hardware) and well-animated. Animation was a big complaint about Sword and Shield, and I'm hoping some of the animation team here will move on to Legends Aeceus. Good job, Bandai Namco!
  16. May 2, 2021
    10
    Simplemente un juegazo, digno de una gran saga como lo es el Pokemon. Para todos los que jugamos juegos de calidad,nos hará disfrutar las horas de juego con esta obra maestra, adictivo y hermoso a la vista. Todos los que valoramos una buena producción lo tendremos en nuestra colección. :) Jugadora satisfecha y sin dejarse llevar x las malas criticas de los que no saben apreciar unSimplemente un juegazo, digno de una gran saga como lo es el Pokemon. Para todos los que jugamos juegos de calidad,nos hará disfrutar las horas de juego con esta obra maestra, adictivo y hermoso a la vista. Todos los que valoramos una buena producción lo tendremos en nuestra colección. :) Jugadora satisfecha y sin dejarse llevar x las malas criticas de los que no saben apreciar un excelente juego Expand
  17. May 2, 2021
    10
    This game confirms Snap as the best spin off Pokémon could ever have. It stays true to the original, and knowing about what it was that I was going into, it’s an excellent game, a tribute and generous update to the original. Probably the Pokémon game that has best achieved to bring me back to childhood wonder and sense for discovery, and the one that looks the prettiest out of thisThis game confirms Snap as the best spin off Pokémon could ever have. It stays true to the original, and knowing about what it was that I was going into, it’s an excellent game, a tribute and generous update to the original. Probably the Pokémon game that has best achieved to bring me back to childhood wonder and sense for discovery, and the one that looks the prettiest out of this franchise. I hope it evolves further and further in future editions, but I love how true the game mechanic has stayed to the N64 version. My only concern/ criticism goes to the fact that I had to retake many shots just to complete the side-quests instead of the AI figuring out that I had those shots already. Besides that, pure enjoyment and really addicted all the way to complete the Photodex. For the fans, this is a no brainer. Pokémon the happiest and purest you’ve ever had! Expand
  18. May 2, 2021
    10
    Incredible game. The original was my favourite game of all time and this is 100 times better.
  19. May 2, 2021
    10
    I had low expectations but this game really delivered with a plethora of new features and excellent gameplay. I loved the original but this game is full of much more gameplay and content
  20. 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.
  21. 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. 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.
  23. May 2, 2021
    10
    As a fan of Pokemon since the series first released in the 90s. This game is pack full of nostalgia!! I played for hours and every time I repeated a course, I always found something new to discover. New pokemon Snap improves upon everything the original N64 game established! As a Biology teacher I enjoy The world building and the different ecosystems. They really make the pokemon feel likeAs a fan of Pokemon since the series first released in the 90s. This game is pack full of nostalgia!! I played for hours and every time I repeated a course, I always found something new to discover. New pokemon Snap improves upon everything the original N64 game established! As a Biology teacher I enjoy The world building and the different ecosystems. They really make the pokemon feel like they belong and interact naturally in their habitats! Its a ton of fun for all ages. DO NOT READ THE 0 AND 1 STAR REVIEWS! These people are comparing this game to Legend of Zelda BOTW, and are upset that its nothing like it.... well of course its not! This is a celebration of a fan favorite classic. It was never intended to compete with BOTW. There is a BOTW-style pokemon game coming out, called Pokemon Legends: Arceus. However that will not be released until 2022. Be patient and relax with some pokemon snap in the meantime! Expand
  24. May 2, 2021
    10
    New Pokémon Snap is a worthy successor of the 1999 original! It offers many more maps and places to explore, and tons of post-game content! New Pokémon Snap can be a bit repetitive at times, but the satisfaction of taking a great photo makes up for it. People review-bombing this game simply don't understand the Pokémon Snap formula, its all about relaxing and taking good pictures, and theNew Pokémon Snap is a worthy successor of the 1999 original! It offers many more maps and places to explore, and tons of post-game content! New Pokémon Snap can be a bit repetitive at times, but the satisfaction of taking a great photo makes up for it. People review-bombing this game simply don't understand the Pokémon Snap formula, its all about relaxing and taking good pictures, and the people review-bombing this game are thinking this is an RPG. In addition to all of this great content, the games graphics ARE BEATUTIFUL. Maybe the one of the best looking switch games. Overall, New Pokémon Snap is definitely an amazing game, and it could be 10 or 20 dollars cheaper, but $60 is still worth it to me for a nostalgic adventure based off of the 1999 original game. Expand
  25. May 2, 2021
    10
    A lovely game. So cute to see Pokémon in their natural environment going about their business in the way their personalities are described. Super fun
  26. May 2, 2021
    10
    This ones getting a solid 10 from me because I’m just having such a great time playing it. I get that some people want more from a £50 game, like a full open world map. And I liked being able to move around objects and monsters to take photos for the Hyrule compendium, but this is Pokémon snap and whilst it could have been bigger with more Pokémon for £50, it’s doing a great job at being aThis ones getting a solid 10 from me because I’m just having such a great time playing it. I get that some people want more from a £50 game, like a full open world map. And I liked being able to move around objects and monsters to take photos for the Hyrule compendium, but this is Pokémon snap and whilst it could have been bigger with more Pokémon for £50, it’s doing a great job at being a true sequel to the original and I just love playing it :D Expand
  27. 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.
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  28. May 2, 2021
    10
    This game has been amazing so far!! At first I was not sure if I would like this type of game since I have not enjoyed Pokemon spin-off before, but this game is a positive exception! Amazing looking game with a lot stuff to do. Pokemons interact with you which is huge plus. I have already used many hours by taking pictures of different Pokemons and finishing tasks. 10/10
  29. May 2, 2021
    9
    I've been waiting for this game for over 20 years. It's exactly what I expected from a sequel. Pure nostalgia.
  30. May 2, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. New Pokémon Snap is an amazing and refreshing game after the arguable mess that has been the newer Pokémon games. It’s a fun and exciting experience and you never know what you’re gonna find next. Seeing the Pokémon interact is so cool and you always see yourself going “wow” at every new thing you see. The graphics are gorgeous and the animations are great too. Sure the game can be a little grindy but without the grindy aspect it would be very short and you end up getting used to it. Overall New Pokémon Snap is an amazing and refreshing Pokémon game that you should definitely play. Expand
  31. May 2, 2021
    10
    There are alot of bad reviews being posted for this game, and this is simply down to people not knowing the franchise aving never played the first one, and not bothering to look up what this game is before they bought it. People are complaining that all you do is take photographs of pokemon, that you can't battle and they want it to be a traditional RPG.....if that's what you want then buyThere are alot of bad reviews being posted for this game, and this is simply down to people not knowing the franchise aving never played the first one, and not bothering to look up what this game is before they bought it. People are complaining that all you do is take photographs of pokemon, that you can't battle and they want it to be a traditional RPG.....if that's what you want then buy a traditional Rpg, or one of the many many many pokemon games that all have the exact same format.

    This is a brilliant game, it is something different in the world of pokemon, a creative and relaxing experience, and by far the best looking pokemon game that has been made to date. The concept is that you travel to different locations as a ecological researcher, and take pictures or pokemon in their natural habitat. The more you play each level the pokemon start to trust you and more appear in different scenarios. There is a lot of depth as you have to activate certain sequences to entice specific pokemon to appear. It's very relaxing and pleasurable, and gets your creative juices flowing try to catch great snaps of the cute little critters. It is a satisfying challenge trying to beat your previously rated photographs, and the fact you can only submit one photograph of a pokemon breed per run is not a bad thing (which what people have been complaining about) it creates an element of challenge and replayability.

    If this doesn't sound the type of things you would enjoy then fair enough, but that doesn't mean to say it is a poor game, far from it. This is a stunning, well put together, unique and enjoyable game.
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  32. May 2, 2021
    10
    Juegue el Pokemon Snap de Nintendo 64,, y con este nuevo lanzamiento es increíble que después de tantitos años volvería a jugarlo gracias Nintendo
  33. May 2, 2021
    10
    An excellent game! It is kind of the friendlier first-person shooter around. The whole art behind it is simply perplexing and the idea of a different kind of interaction in the Pokemon universe is awe inspiring.
  34. May 2, 2021
    10
    Hermoso juego!. la nostalgia de la version de N64 intacta, y mejorada visual, e interactivamente!.
    me ha encantado!
  35. May 2, 2021
    10
    I really don't understand why people complain so much... It's not a 10 but it's definitely not under 6.5. Beautiful graphics, great interaction with Pokemon, a lot of different places. It'll take you about 15 hours to complete it but it has SOOOO much replayability.... To get all 4* photos for every Pokemon and do every "request" will make you spend about 30 hours. If you don't likeI really don't understand why people complain so much... It's not a 10 but it's definitely not under 6.5. Beautiful graphics, great interaction with Pokemon, a lot of different places. It'll take you about 15 hours to complete it but it has SOOOO much replayability.... To get all 4* photos for every Pokemon and do every "request" will make you spend about 30 hours. If you don't like pokemon I'm not sure that you'll like it. However, if you are a Pokemon fan and want to play an easy, calm game New Pokemon Snap is for you!!! Expand
  36. May 2, 2021
    9
    New Pokemon Snap is an incredibly beautiful game that allows you to visit and view the Pokemon world in a new manner, and it does it wonderfully!
  37. May 2, 2021
    8
    It's annoying to see that a lot of people didn't understand the game they bought. Of course it's not an open world, and it has never pretended to be one. To me, it's an excellent sequel to the first episode. The graphics are really beautiful, it's the most beautiful Pokemon game, and I'm glad to see that Game Freak can do a great job. They added a lot of new mechanicsfor example the music.It's annoying to see that a lot of people didn't understand the game they bought. Of course it's not an open world, and it has never pretended to be one. To me, it's an excellent sequel to the first episode. The graphics are really beautiful, it's the most beautiful Pokemon game, and I'm glad to see that Game Freak can do a great job. They added a lot of new mechanicsfor example the music. However, there are still some negative points. We can't choose two pictures of a same Pokemon and the camera is not perfection. But still a good game Expand
  38. May 2, 2021
    10
    Some of these reviews are ridiculous, and kinda sound like they're written by angsty kids who just wanna **** on everything.
    The game is perfectly pleasant. The environment is beautiful, the animations are cute, each level changes as you level up. I've played it after work the last few nights and it's a great way to relax after a long day. People who are saying it's only 6 hours are
    Some of these reviews are ridiculous, and kinda sound like they're written by angsty kids who just wanna **** on everything.
    The game is perfectly pleasant. The environment is beautiful, the animations are cute, each level changes as you level up. I've played it after work the last few nights and it's a great way to relax after a long day. People who are saying it's only 6 hours are probably trying to speed their way through when this is definitely a game meant to be taken nice and slow to enjoy the ride.
    Why a 10/10? Because it's everything it promises to be. It's similar to the classic snap, with new features and gorgeous graphics.
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  39. May 2, 2021
    10
    If you like the original, you will love this remake. Great graphics, excellent gameplay and replayability
  40. May 2, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece! They have used the foundations of the original game to build a great spin off title from the main Pokémon series. Would recommend this to everyone.
  41. May 2, 2021
    10
    A genuine blast! My whole family loves it, something there for everyone. My wife was never into Pokemon when she was younger and she absolutely loves this game!
  42. May 2, 2021
    10
    Don't trust the haters. If the game's not for them, it's not for them. Right, as if they could have included ALL 800 + Pokémon, sure. Get real. The core mechanic is the same as in the old game, sure. Why is that bad? It's a fun mechanic. We enjoy taking pictures nowadays, don
    t we? You can tell that a huge amount of love went into this game. It's amazing how much fun it is do do course
    Don't trust the haters. If the game's not for them, it's not for them. Right, as if they could have included ALL 800 + Pokémon, sure. Get real. The core mechanic is the same as in the old game, sure. Why is that bad? It's a fun mechanic. We enjoy taking pictures nowadays, don
    t we? You can tell that a huge amount of love went into this game. It's amazing how much fun it is do do course again and again and discover new nuances of Pokemon behaviour or find little events you didn't notice the first ten times. I'm still not half way through this game and already spent almost 20 hours. Just because I delight in exploring all nooks and crannies. It's a fantastic game in its own right and perhaps the best Pokémon game of the latest generation. Don't miss this game. And yes, the price is justified. It's a little work of art.
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  43. May 2, 2021
    9
    Super fun game! exploring the new area and trying to force new interesting interaction between pokemon. This game went above my expectations and has me on the edge of my seat trying to see what each pokemon will do!
  44. May 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So good, so relaxing. It's very playable.
    Ibreally like the fact you can choose different ways in every time you play it.
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  45. May 2, 2021
    10
    I dont know what people want from this game? To be new Zelda:BOTW? Get real, it just side game, based on quite simple mechanic. I never played oryginal, and im having a blast. This game is extremely charming. It is great chilling material :)
  46. May 2, 2021
    10
    It’s a good revolution of the basic game, all the hate clearly didn’t play the original
  47. May 2, 2021
    10
    Such a fun, beautiful and relaxing safari adventure with pokemon. The graphics are amazing, the atmosphere makes you feel inside a safari. Such a amazing sequel to the first one. Improved in every way. Sometimes the switch stutter a bit, but nothing that would lessen the experience.
  48. May 2, 2021
    10
    One of the best games ever made Of pokémon on Switch, i Love this gameplay, pokémon snap is better THAN pokémon snap in N64, the musics and visuals Of pokémons is soo good, oh, the visuals (graphics) Of this game os great, one Of the best graphics on Switch. I love this game só mucho.
  49. May 2, 2021
    9
    It is everything I wanted a New Pokemon Snap to be. Haven't finished it yet. No where near close to being done, but thus far there are about 8 maps, 3 levels to each of those maps, and a couple side routes.

    Story is ho-hum, but I'm not here for that. Personality of all the Pokemon is amazing and the editing and posting feature is a nice touch. Now for my little gripes. -I wish Pokemons
    It is everything I wanted a New Pokemon Snap to be. Haven't finished it yet. No where near close to being done, but thus far there are about 8 maps, 3 levels to each of those maps, and a couple side routes.

    Story is ho-hum, but I'm not here for that. Personality of all the Pokemon is amazing and the editing and posting feature is a nice touch.

    Now for my little gripes.
    -I wish Pokemons could evolve. I tried hitting this magikarp into a waterfall too many times.

    -Speed options or being able to stop completely after a certain number of attempts. I'd just love to set up my camera, turn off the bus, and have a nice Pokemon fish tank in the background.

    -Quitting a level is not optimized. Takes forever to get through the whole professor thing just for him to tell you that you didn't take any pictures. Like no **** sherlock.

    Other than that it's a light hearted game for a particular audience. So pick it up if you liked the N64 version.
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  50. May 2, 2021
    10
    Excellent game that has everything I could want in a sequel for Pokemon Snap. The graphics are breath taking and the variety of Pokemon per stage is huge (plus the night mode of each stage). They even sprinkled in some lore and characters. Everytime I see a new Pokemon I haven't photographed I get so excited!! Fun play for all ages.
  51. May 2, 2021
    10
    I was a fan of the original when I was a kid, and this is everything I wanted from a follow up - improved graphics, smoothed out gameplay, comments from the professor that I'm bad at photography.

    My daughters love it too - their previous experiences with Pokémon were Let's Go and then Shield, so this is their first "non-mainline-style" Pokémon game, and they think it's fun. I'm just
    I was a fan of the original when I was a kid, and this is everything I wanted from a follow up - improved graphics, smoothed out gameplay, comments from the professor that I'm bad at photography.

    My daughters love it too - their previous experiences with Pokémon were Let's Go and then Shield, so this is their first "non-mainline-style" Pokémon game, and they think it's fun. I'm just happy I can share my childhood with them in a way they can enjoy.
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  52. May 2, 2021
    9
    Charming game, perfect for family play with under 10s. Almost as much fun to watch as to play. We got it Friday and have spent a very happy weekend dipping in and out as a family. Still lots to be uncovered after 18 hours of play. Good mix of old and new Pokémon and it's a bit more complex than it would initially seem. If you have Pokémon mad kids it's a must buy! A good antidote to moreCharming game, perfect for family play with under 10s. Almost as much fun to watch as to play. We got it Friday and have spent a very happy weekend dipping in and out as a family. Still lots to be uncovered after 18 hours of play. Good mix of old and new Pokémon and it's a bit more complex than it would initially seem. If you have Pokémon mad kids it's a must buy! A good antidote to more frenetic games. Expand
  53. May 2, 2021
    10
    Me gusto el juego, pero creo que el precio no lo vale, pero puede ser una continuación de su antecesor aunque lo siento el juego vacio
  54. May 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buena duración, bastante contenido, y dificultad equilibrada, gráficos como siempre bellos y coloridos. Expand
  55. May 2, 2021
    8
    no es el mejor juego de la franquicia, pero es entretenido en su jugabilidad y sirve para entretenerse un buen momento. l
  56. May 2, 2021
    9
    The whole family has been playing this at every available moment since we got it. We all love it! Its accessible enough that young children can play it, but has enough difficulty for much more experienced adult players to stay interested. A wide range of pokemon interacting in funny and cute ways. We've been playing for about 20 hours now and there is still plenty for us to see and do.The whole family has been playing this at every available moment since we got it. We all love it! Its accessible enough that young children can play it, but has enough difficulty for much more experienced adult players to stay interested. A wide range of pokemon interacting in funny and cute ways. We've been playing for about 20 hours now and there is still plenty for us to see and do. Well worth every penny. Expand
  57. May 2, 2021
    10
    A beautiful love letter to the N64 Pokemon Snap fans, guys this was made for us and us alone.
  58. May 2, 2021
    10
    Great game, true to the original. It’s everything a Pokémon Snap sequel should be. ^_^
  59. May 2, 2021
    9
    This is the follow up to the n64 pokemon snap we wanted and then some. Along with the game's georgeous presentation, you have 15 separate levels with day and night variations, all with different pokemon, hidden levels, secret interactions, and a leveling system for each area that changes which pokemon appear and what you can do with them. I've played for 20 hours and haven't even been toThis is the follow up to the n64 pokemon snap we wanted and then some. Along with the game's georgeous presentation, you have 15 separate levels with day and night variations, all with different pokemon, hidden levels, secret interactions, and a leveling system for each area that changes which pokemon appear and what you can do with them. I've played for 20 hours and haven't even been to the last 3 areas. Expand
  60. May 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Temática sencilla, lindos gráficos, te dará bastantes horas de diversión, ideal para un sistema como switch. Expand
  61. May 2, 2021
    10
    I grew up playing the original pokemon snap, I really think this is a faithful sequel with tons of content and additions! I've played 6 hours and have been having a blast the original only had about 6 hours total.

    You will not be battling pokemon in this game howeve if you enjoy pokemon this game really makes the world of pokemon feel alive. So much care was put into the details of this
    I grew up playing the original pokemon snap, I really think this is a faithful sequel with tons of content and additions! I've played 6 hours and have been having a blast the original only had about 6 hours total.


    You will not be battling pokemon in this game howeve if you enjoy pokemon this game really makes the world of pokemon feel alive. So much care was put into the details of this game comparatively to s&s.
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  62. May 2, 2021
    9
    Game has a couple issues, but if you loved the original N64 Snap your gonna adore this. Areas evolve as you level up your research for the areas which gives great replay ability rather then just getting the best shots your first time through. Really hope this is the dawn of renewing the franchise, and this was an excellent start!
  63. May 2, 2021
    9
    Good return to the pokemon game that was ahead of its time, it doesnt have the same charm as the original but that more comes from the lack of nostalgia.
  64. May 2, 2021
    10
    If you were a fan of the original, which was a Pokémon themed on-rails photography game, you’ll likely love this game. It expands upon everything from the original and is essentially exactly what I wanted from this game. I’ve seen a bunch of people complaining about things that are completely reasonable, but I’ve also seen some really dumb things like “this should have been Breath of theIf you were a fan of the original, which was a Pokémon themed on-rails photography game, you’ll likely love this game. It expands upon everything from the original and is essentially exactly what I wanted from this game. I’ve seen a bunch of people complaining about things that are completely reasonable, but I’ve also seen some really dumb things like “this should have been Breath of the Wild Pokémon!” It is very likely these people were never going to enjoy New Pokémon Snap nor did they like the original game. Expand
  65. May 2, 2021
    10
    A beautiful, in-depth modernization of a classic game. The main story takes at least 15 hours to finish, with more optional content available after this. To see every pokemon, I imagine another 10 hours at least. Great potential for extra worlds to be added.

    The photo rating system could use some tweaking, as sometimes large, out of focus pokemon get higher scores than well taken shots.
    A beautiful, in-depth modernization of a classic game. The main story takes at least 15 hours to finish, with more optional content available after this. To see every pokemon, I imagine another 10 hours at least. Great potential for extra worlds to be added.

    The photo rating system could use some tweaking, as sometimes large, out of focus pokemon get higher scores than well taken shots.

    As someone who loved the original, this remake definitely made me feel nostalgic, but not bored but the slow pacing or repetitiveness, which I thought might be an issue.

    Will definitely keep playing.
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  66. May 2, 2021
    10
    Wonderfully relaxing game, and will be great to introduce my children to the series as well as a complete fulfillment of my own childhood dream for a sequel. Very well done with great mechanics. Only negative is a lack of evolutions, but easily overlooked with the other great content.
  67. May 2, 2021
    10
    Truly an amazing art piece of a game! Takes the idea of the N64 game and expands upon it in a big way! Love this game and would give it an 11 if I could!
  68. May 2, 2021
    10
    Este juego es una experiencia RELAJANTE!!!!!!! Exelente para los amantes de los pokemon y que dejando de lado la aventura nos permite admirar a los Pokemon en su avitad natural. Coleccionar recuerdos, que son unicos, es la meta!!!!!
  69. 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
  70. May 2, 2021
    10
    New Pokémon Snap is a game where you play as a photographer and take pictures of Pokémon for the professor.
  71. May 2, 2021
    10
    A pesar de lo que todos creen es un juego lleno de vida ,color y adicción. Valió la pena esperar 22 años por la segunda parte ,desde que compre mi switch y al ver el estilo portatil pensé que bueno sería usar la consola como cámara, cuando saldrá el pokemon snap.
  72. May 2, 2021
    10
    It's one of the best pokemon side games I've ever played. I've been playing it non stop since it came out and the graphics are amazing! I don't get tired of playing the levels over and over again because there's always something new to discover, maybe a new path, a new reaction from a pokemon, or a very well hidden pokemon you didn't see the first 10 times you've gone through. I love it,It's one of the best pokemon side games I've ever played. I've been playing it non stop since it came out and the graphics are amazing! I don't get tired of playing the levels over and over again because there's always something new to discover, maybe a new path, a new reaction from a pokemon, or a very well hidden pokemon you didn't see the first 10 times you've gone through. I love it, I'm going to put tons of hours into this game and it's been WELL worth the price tag. Expand
  73. 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
  74. May 3, 2021
    8
    If you have good nostalgic memories of playing the original Pokemon Snap, you will enjoy this game.
  75. 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.
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  76. 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!
  77. 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.
  78. 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
  79. May 7, 2021
    3
    it's just okay.. gets boring. ends too fast .. would not give it a zero but a three seems fair. might not be for me
  80. May 10, 2021
    3
    This game is a huge step down from the original game. less secrets, more grindy gameplay, lazy "level design" (which is just turning a night filter on) The illumina stuff is fun the first time and then becomes a boring addition that adds nothing but padding. The fact that this game has a higher score than the original is a disgrace and an insult to the classic game
  81. 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
  82. May 2, 2021
    8
    El juego se basa en seguir una ruta que va mostrando pokemons en un estado salvaje para poder tomar fotos de sus acciones mas curiosas, es un juego mas dedicado a fanáticos de pokemon y sobre todo si te gusta la fotografía no es un juego para todos pero si te gusta esa premisa lo vas a pasar bien.
  83. May 2, 2021
    10
    Beautiful, incredibly charming and especially relaxing. This is exactly what I needed right now.
  84. May 2, 2021
    10
    Honestly a really beautiful and fun game for people of all ages. It is reminiscent of the first Pokemon snap well having amazing enough dated graphics that surpass everything in the series thus far. 10/10 would recommend
  85. May 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La premisa daba para creer que sería un juego simplón, y terminó siendo muy adictivo, sencillo, hermosos gráficos, y buena duración, me ha sorprendido gratamente. Expand
  86. May 2, 2021
    10
    A trip back to childood... But better. A lot of pokemon to discover, beautiful routes and fun interactions.
  87. May 2, 2021
    9
    The people who rate this game bad because they thought it is like a full pokemon game should watch some footage in the first place. this game was intended as a very upscaled and to this day adapted pokemon snap. A game that came out in 1997 i believe. It gives you what you should have expected from a pokemon snap. The only thing to complain about is the slight graphic downscale from the trailer.
  88. May 2, 2021
    10
    Good fun game that captures that heart of the original and expands on it. Highly recommend.
  89. May 2, 2021
    10
    The game is is great. Ive had lots of fun with it
    Even if the default controlls feel slow you can change them in the settings and the editing photo feature is great
    My only complaint is that it can be slow at times and the guidence the game gives to pogress isnt the best
    Also it asks you to take photos osf things you have already taken photos of alot
  90. May 2, 2021
    8
    Solid remake that didn't deviate to far from the original. Yet still gave us new features.
  91. May 2, 2021
    9
    It has the spirit from the original with really good graphics and a ton of little moments to document. Its what they promised and what i expected, a nice, relaxing, photography game, which carryies on the style and mechanics of the original.

    The review bomb is probably orquestated by the same people judging a whole game because a tree texture is not good enough, worst timeline.
  92. 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.
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  93. May 2, 2021
    10
    New snap is exactly what I expected and is very enjoyable. I play for the enjoyment of seeing the Pokémon and interactions. They kept it very close to the last Snap game but added more features to keep the game play fun like special photo challenges. I am enjoying my time in the Lentil region. The games title says it all its New snap.
  94. 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
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  95. May 2, 2021
    10
    I love this game. Me and my husband have been playing hours everyday. Getting our family into it too. All sitting around the big screen while someone tries to get the perfect shot. I have never had so much fun with a Pokemon game.
    Sure the 'boss' battles are a little slow and at times the rating system is a little to simple. It's not a perfect game. But for me personally it's the best
    I love this game. Me and my husband have been playing hours everyday. Getting our family into it too. All sitting around the big screen while someone tries to get the perfect shot. I have never had so much fun with a Pokemon game.
    Sure the 'boss' battles are a little slow and at times the rating system is a little to simple. It's not a perfect game. But for me personally it's the best Pokemon game I have ever played in my over 20 years of playing these games.
    I want to peacefully watch Pokemon walk around and be animals, because that's what they are. It is a reminder to love nature, to be around it but trying not to disturb it too much. This game is wonderful and I will certainly buy more if they ever add DLC. I hope that they do.
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  96. 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.
  97. May 9, 2021
    4
    Does not have puzzle elements and secrets like the original, very lazy directing
  98. 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)
  99. May 2, 2021
    5
    This is game is tight. These kids havent played the original and expect this to be something it's not
  100. May 1, 2021
    10
    not sure why this game is being review bombed but it honestly doesn't deserve it it is an improvement in every way from the originals the gameplay is fine graphics are superb and superior to swsh and the new mechanic spice up would be boring segments
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 116 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 116
  2. 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]