New Pokemon Snap

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  1. 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
  2. JOKINHA
    May 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This looks like what swsh should look like, and it even better than the original when it comes to gameplay، although not for everyone this game perfectly satysfies its target audience, as any game should… Expand
  3. Zekroxin
    May 8, 2021
    0
    I would play but i fall Asleep everytime so i just play other Games its not Worth maybe for 10€ yes otherwise man theres really much better Games out there.
  4. greninjaX
    May 11, 2021
    10
    with the addition of branching paths, day/night cycles, expedition points, and tons of new levels filled with new pokemon, New pokemon snap easily surpasses it's predecessor. this is the new best pokemon spin off.
  5. Ramza92
    May 11, 2021
    10
    Almost the perfect sequel of the old one! The music is a bit boring but everything else is really good. A really chill game.
  6. Sergiox
    May 3, 2021
    7
    Divertido a la altura de cualquier exclusivo de Nintendo, buena jugabilidad.
  7. Gmlgml
    May 11, 2021
    9
    After around 50-60 hours in new Pokémon Snap, I have yet to find everything this game hides. Yeah sure it can be repetitive sometimes but there are always interactions to have with the Pokémon. The whole idea of a photodex is pretty cool to me, and filling a page will make you feel pretty good. The main problem can be the rating system but that is minor. The online is surprisingly good forAfter around 50-60 hours in new Pokémon Snap, I have yet to find everything this game hides. Yeah sure it can be repetitive sometimes but there are always interactions to have with the Pokémon. The whole idea of a photodex is pretty cool to me, and filling a page will make you feel pretty good. The main problem can be the rating system but that is minor. The online is surprisingly good for this type of game and the courses are great. But this game is not for everyone so It is understandable if you don’t buy it… Expand
  8. Gaymergrill
    May 11, 2021
    10
    Pokémon snap is a blast! The dialogue is a bit dull but the world is beautiful. There are fun discoveries and lots of secret paths. Fun game!
  9. PolygonPal
    May 1, 2021
    9
    After 20 years, we finally get a sequel that fans from gen 1 have been begging for.

    The Good: Arcade like rail "shooting" goodness. Beautiful and vibrant locations filled with fun interactions between Pokemon. Easy to pick up and play. The Star system encourages finding all the interesting quirks of Pokemon. The Bad: Why is there grind here? This ain't an RPG. Areas feel    After 20 years, we finally get a sequel that fans from gen 1 have been begging for.

    The Good:
    Arcade like rail "shooting" goodness.
    Beautiful and vibrant locations filled with fun interactions between Pokemon.
    Easy to pick up and play.
    The Star system encourages finding all the interesting quirks of Pokemon.

    The Bad:
    Why is there grind here? This ain't an RPG.
    Areas feel cluttered and cramped compared to the original N64 title, making it hard to grab pics of every mon in one go.
    Ironically, adding a story feels like a downgrade to the original having none at all.
    Still being able to only submit one photo per Pokemon is aggravating with the new Star system.

    Details:
    New Pokemon Snap is literally what it says on the case. It's an attempt to bring back the one and done deal of the original spinoff title that many fans have been begging get made for 20 years. With hundreds more Pokemon available(as of the time of this writing, a documented total of, funnily enough, 151 more to be exact over the original) the courses are jam packed with as many wild Pokemon as possible, especially when it comes to having multiple of the same type in one area(like Buffolant, which would naturally move in herds, what with being afro wearing buffalo and all). The controls are a bit simpler than many may remember. Unlike the original version, you do not have to use the "aim" button to snap photos, you can simply take them at any time, with that function now being swapped to a "zoom" function to get a better shot. Apples return as "fluffruit" and function identically, making most Pokemon come closer and better face the camera. The two new major functions are "Illumina orbs" and "Scanning". The Illumina orb replaces the Pester Ball and can cause certain reactions from Pokemon while Scanning has various uses depending on the context of where it was used(like uncovering hidden Pokemon or getting a hint). That said, some new issues have arrived from the 20 years of waiting. Unlike Oak, who just wanted some pictures of the local wildlife, Professor Mirror has a much more detailed reason for being here and needing your help. Unfortunately, it's not terribly interesting and rather feels like it's in the way, which leads to my next complaint. Grinding. You must play levels multiple times over, trying to increase your exploration level to unlock alternate versions of each of the levels, and on all routes. Raising the level changes the positions of certain Pokemon and adds in others, which increases the effective number of stages by quite a lot. But at the core this unfortunately means taking the same shots over and over a few times just to unlock a variant of the stage you were just playing. A new system that works better is the Star system. Pokemon will perform a variety of behaviors that are all given a rank of 1-4 stars. This system makes finding all the unique behaviors much more rewarding as originally you simply wanted the action that gave the most points, any other shot was worthless. Now the game encourages you to snap pictures of Pokemon you have already seen because they might be a ranking you haven't gotten yet.

    Verdict:
    Gameplay: B+
    Graphics: B
    Charm: A
    Replayability: A
    Good Vibes: A+
    Professor Mirror: Sadly not as good as Oak.

    Recommended towards those that utterly love Pokemon and need something they can play in small bursts.    … Expand
  10. Andmyaxe90
    May 1, 2021
    8
    The game is fun, looks beautiful. It's a shame the evolution mechanics are gone, though.
  11. CDizzness
    May 1, 2021
    9
    I bought this game so I could watch other people play it primarily, but it's freaking amazing. The animations are top notch, the environments are gorgeous. This game pushes the Switch pretty hard, yet maintains a constant locked frame rate. (Unlike original Snap) All of the upgrades, new Pokemon, animations and overall visuals give this game major appeal. Even if you are just watching fromI bought this game so I could watch other people play it primarily, but it's freaking amazing. The animations are top notch, the environments are gorgeous. This game pushes the Switch pretty hard, yet maintains a constant locked frame rate. (Unlike original Snap) All of the upgrades, new Pokemon, animations and overall visuals give this game major appeal. Even if you are just watching from the sidelines.… Expand
  12. MaddoxWhite
    May 1, 2021
    9
    A really enjoyable high score type game. A decent amount of replay value, with all of the charm of the original.
  13. Jimmy1010
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Beautiful scenic views and pokemon characters full of life. A relaxing game that is best played for fun and with the aspect that you've gotta catch em all.
  14. JonnyTompkins
    May 1, 2021
    10
    We've been waiting diligently, and that wait has paid off with a quality game that shows what Pokemon truly could be if the right developers took liberties with the franchise.

    Illumina Pokemon? A much more interesting gimmick than Dynamax, AND it has an explanation to what it actually is and does (unlike GameFreak's "I don't know" when asked what is really happening when a Pokemon    We've been waiting diligently, and that wait has paid off with a quality game that shows what Pokemon truly could be if the right developers took liberties with the franchise.

    Illumina Pokemon? A much more interesting gimmick than Dynamax, AND it has an explanation to what it actually is and does (unlike GameFreak's "I don't know" when asked what is really happening when a Pokemon dynamaxes.)

    Photos become very personable and the tools to edit are very in depth. Only issue I took was why does it take so long for the blur setting to move from left to right?

    The photodex is also very interactive and allows you to rotate the high quality models, make them perform brilliant animations, and give actual up to date battle cry sounds that don't rip your ear to shreds. I never knew how much I wanted updated Pokemon cries until playing New Snap.

    Lastly the gameplay and graphics are wonderful. I can't stress enough how much more BandaiNamco reached Pokemon's potential far better than GameFreak has in over 20 years.    … Expand
  15. Rikyun
    May 1, 2021
    6
    For a 60USD game Pokemon Snap is not worth it. It sure feels right and amazing for a first play, but slowly becomes a boring game. If you can get it with some discount then purchase it, but keep your money safe from paying the whole price.

    Pros: +Amazing graphics considering is a switch game. +It brings nostalgia of the first game, which is an amazing feeling for the first day.    For a 60USD game Pokemon Snap is not worth it. It sure feels right and amazing for a first play, but slowly becomes a boring game. If you can get it with some discount then purchase it, but keep your money safe from paying the whole price.

    Pros:
    +Amazing graphics considering is a switch game.
    +It brings nostalgia of the first game, which is an amazing feeling for the first day.
    +Watching some characters and pokemon living in this scripted world first amazing the first time, and even the second one.
    +Having some missions to accomplish gives you purpose to replay
    +Watching pokemon doing something related to their environment gives the impression of a living game.

    Cons:
    -Is not a 60USD game, it lack play ability and content to justify the whole price, sure making it look pretty does not justify the whole price.
    -It lacks puzzles, I spent the first day excited waited to unlock the right level or tool to help me solve any puzzle to get some evolution or secret pictures, or hidden pokemon, there are none of this.
    -Once I realize there are no puzzle to solve, or hidden content to unlock the game started to feel repetitive and boring.
    -Some tools like the music feel worthless I spent almost all my levels playing it, and can´t see any difference or reaction to the music.
    -Scripted trails with no hidden paths or alternative routes (Routes only have 1 and they are very small)
    -Not clear rating mechanics, sometimes you make a pokemon do something new and crazy and it is a 1 star, and sometimes it is in idle animation and it has 2 or 3 stars.    … Expand
  16. HankLord
    May 2, 2021
    5
    Don’t expect much and you’ll be happier maybe. Price tag too high for what you get, at least for me. A lazy reboot of the original with less charm, but looks great. An extremely casual experience. If you’re the kind of person that plays games for nostalgia and a chill experience, you’ll like this. If you want more than that, take a hard pass. To be clear, I know it’s the norm to haveDon’t expect much and you’ll be happier maybe. Price tag too high for what you get, at least for me. A lazy reboot of the original with less charm, but looks great. An extremely casual experience. If you’re the kind of person that plays games for nostalgia and a chill experience, you’ll like this. If you want more than that, take a hard pass. To be clear, I know it’s the norm to have Pokémon games rehashed with barely any changes, some people like that. Just not for everyone. An average game that doesn’t deserve a 0 but surely does not deserve a 10.… Expand
  17. Zzechoes
    May 1, 2021
    10
    10 hours in after a night, such a delight to play, not too much to say on it you snap pokemon and interact with them but it the moment to moment gameplay and the surprise and wonder that makes it
  18. AndRooCBR
    May 1, 2021
    9
    This game is worth it for the Nostalgia. Not much has changed except for the slightly updated graphics and different Pokemon. Same sense of wonder when spotting Pokemon, same relaxing, casual game.

    That's almost exactly what I was looking for, so points for that. My girlfriend, who doesn't play games much, loves it. There could be a little less repetition and a few more options to change    This game is worth it for the Nostalgia. Not much has changed except for the slightly updated graphics and different Pokemon. Same sense of wonder when spotting Pokemon, same relaxing, casual game.

    That's almost exactly what I was looking for, so points for that. My girlfriend, who doesn't play games much, loves it.

    There could be a little less repetition and a few more options to change angles. It could also have a few more levels with a little more variety. But, in my opinion, it's still very much worth a buy - either for nostalgia or for casual game players.    … Expand
  19. Kevinrate
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Amazing happy to play again like before in my 64 but maybe the price of this games is not the best
  20. PaleEyedFever
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Not sure what's up with all the review bombing but this game is packed with charm, and showcases an ever-evolving world you're able to capture through an in-game camera. If you loved the original title and are looking for a new and improved version with more fleshed out mechanics, then look no further. But if the idea of taking photos of pokemon bores you then maybe this isn't the game forNot sure what's up with all the review bombing but this game is packed with charm, and showcases an ever-evolving world you're able to capture through an in-game camera. If you loved the original title and are looking for a new and improved version with more fleshed out mechanics, then look no further. But if the idea of taking photos of pokemon bores you then maybe this isn't the game for you. Only giving it a 10 to offset the 0 ratings that this game definitely does not deserve. So far it seems like a solid 8.5/10 game. Love it!… Expand
  21. oreganoCure
    May 1, 2021
    10
    It's not a perfect game, but I really don't understand what all these zeros are about. It's a new game using the formula of the old one. Were people expecting something different? It's absolutely gorgeous, and as a pokemon fan, the way these pokemon are given life really makes me crave a mainline game with this level of polish. Being what's essentially a rail shooter, it's definitely not aIt's not a perfect game, but I really don't understand what all these zeros are about. It's a new game using the formula of the old one. Were people expecting something different? It's absolutely gorgeous, and as a pokemon fan, the way these pokemon are given life really makes me crave a mainline game with this level of polish. Being what's essentially a rail shooter, it's definitely not a game for everyone. It's very linear and literally on rails, but that's only there to serve the purpose of giving the world the gorgeous scenery with pokemon acting in ways you'd definitely never find in Sword and Shield. It has the chance to get repetitive, but going through a stage again changes things in little ways. You see something new every time, especially when you focus your attention in different directions than before. As someone who enjoys the aesthetics of a game just as much as the gameplay, this game was spot on for me. I'm loving my time with it, and if you want to be immersed in the pokemon version of nature photography and ecological cataloging, this game might be for you!… Expand
  22. Pesciplume
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Recién voy iniciando y es una experiencia muy buena. Los gráficos están muy bien y se siente casi como su predecesor. Tiene muchos Pokemon, no pierde la simpleza pero no por eso se convierte en un juego fácil. A mi hermano le ha encantado y es descubrir mundos muy distintos a lo acostumbrado.
  23. AbslomDaak
    May 6, 2021
    5
    50 quid for a game that you can clear the core content of in 6 hours, and then the rest of the content in another 3 to 6. It looks lovely, and it plays just fine, but it's not worth its price tag.

    If, and this is a big if, as this is one of those Switch titles that wont drop in price too much, if you can find this for a low price AND you are a Pokemon fan... not a blinkered psycho fan,    50 quid for a game that you can clear the core content of in 6 hours, and then the rest of the content in another 3 to 6. It looks lovely, and it plays just fine, but it's not worth its price tag.

    If, and this is a big if, as this is one of those Switch titles that wont drop in price too much, if you can find this for a low price AND you are a Pokemon fan... not a blinkered psycho fan, just a regular fan... then you might wanna pick this up.

    But at full price? No, I cannot recommend such a short game that has zero replay value.    … Expand
  24. VestOfHolding
    May 1, 2021
    9
    New Pokemon Snap is the perfect amount of relaxation I needed right now. I love seeing Pokemon interact with these various environments and getting the best pictures I can of them. The previous Pokemon Snap game was missing more Pokemon and more levels, and that's what this game delivers. Many courses have both a day and night version, as well as alternate hidden routes, which does a greatNew Pokemon Snap is the perfect amount of relaxation I needed right now. I love seeing Pokemon interact with these various environments and getting the best pictures I can of them. The previous Pokemon Snap game was missing more Pokemon and more levels, and that's what this game delivers. Many courses have both a day and night version, as well as alternate hidden routes, which does a great job of getting more Pokemon and scenarios for them without the devs having to create 20+ courses from scratch.

    This game doesn't not have all 900+ Pokemon, and frankly, anyone who is expecting that is kidding themselves. That's way too many for a game where the devs aren't just creating their 3D models and putting battle animations on them, but carefully placing and pathing them and their behaviors into really cool environments. Plus, there's always DLC, which I would massively look forward to with this game.

    Is it a 10? Eh, the graphics and lighting have room for improvement at the very least, but what it does present is bright, fun, and just generally great. I'll absolutely be doing multiple playthroughs with this as my new zen game.    … Expand
  25. Fer_B
    May 1, 2021
    10
    El juego hace lo q tiene q hacer y de una forma sublime, expandir sobre el original y mejorarlo en todos los aspectos posibles (gráficos, rejugabilidad, presentación, historia, jugabilidad, etc). Obviamente al ser un juego in rail shooter se puede sentir cierta falta de control pero si ignoras eso y te gustan los pokemons y las fotografías o uno de ambos podemos asegurar que esta es elEl juego hace lo q tiene q hacer y de una forma sublime, expandir sobre el original y mejorarlo en todos los aspectos posibles (gráficos, rejugabilidad, presentación, historia, jugabilidad, etc). Obviamente al ser un juego in rail shooter se puede sentir cierta falta de control pero si ignoras eso y te gustan los pokemons y las fotografías o uno de ambos podemos asegurar que esta es el mejor spinoffs de la franquicia y esa valla es alta.… Expand
  26. myjy
    May 1, 2021
    5
    Got rid of the evolutions so it it’s incredibly boring now. No mind games to see how to Use the environment. It’s such a let down I wasted my money for nostalgia.
  27. jordan-simister
    May 2, 2021
    5
    So amazing to have a game where you can experience pokemon in their natural habitat, I gasp everytime I see a new pokemon! The game is overall pretty user friendly and can keep me hooked for hours (or the last 3 days... :') )
  28. SamusCR1
    May 15, 2021
    9
    This game is bound to be hit or miss, the kind of games that stray away from any "adventure" or traditional formula.

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

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

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

    But where it shines, it does it perfectly: capturing the beautiful diversity of the Pokemon world, their habitats and how they interact. If you are into Pokemon, this is a must if you aren't then this gets a bit harder to recommend specially at $60.    … Expand
  29. Camu_Camu
    May 17, 2021
    9
    A really good game, worth 60 bucks though is up to you but to me it is a nice game, albeit it has issues and could use some more stuff to do but i enjoy this photo snapping adventure.
  30. ZeoN
    May 23, 2021
    8
    Uno de los spin-offs de Pokémon más cuidados en términos generales.
    Lo recomiendo mucho para los fans más cercanos a la saga.
    Sus mecánicas jugables son similares a las de N64 con añadidos y su apartado gráfico y artístico es sobresaliente
  31. kuiriz
    May 23, 2021
    10
    Me encantó cuánto me recuerda al de N64 la verdad me siento muy feliz de jugarlo
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. mwkelly13
    May 26, 2021
    9
    An amazing sequel to a childhood favorite. They expanded on the ideas of the originals and knocked it out of the part. Great fun!
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. Tri9322
    May 17, 2021
    10
    New Pokemon Snap is a wonderful and delightful game. To start, I have not played the original and so this review is not at all impacted by nostalgia, however I am a long time pokemon fan which might impact my opinion a little. This game is amazing. The graphics are beautiful and there is a fair amount of content. The main game will take a bit over 20 hours, but there is a ton of post gameNew Pokemon Snap is a wonderful and delightful game. To start, I have not played the original and so this review is not at all impacted by nostalgia, however I am a long time pokemon fan which might impact my opinion a little. This game is amazing. The graphics are beautiful and there is a fair amount of content. The main game will take a bit over 20 hours, but there is a ton of post game and side quests to do if you want to keep playing. The music is pretty good, and the voice acting is awesome. Erica Mendez always get bonus points. The gameplay itself is fun, and going through a new course for the first time is such a fun experience. If you love pokemon, seeing them all just living life is a magical experience. Outside of the main gameplay there are plenty of fun features like looking at other peoples photos online, editing your photos, or looking through the photodex. The story is pretty good, nothing amazing but the story is far from the focus in this game. There is only one real complaint I have, that being sometimes you'll get a sidequest/request that you completed before you got it and will have to do it again which is annoying. i LOVE how the game gives focus to tons of pokemon, not just popular ones, and even gives the spotlight to pokemon like Meganium. There are about 200 pokemon in the game and its a treat to see new ones as you play. An all around fun experience that can appeal to all ages, and for hardcore pokemon fans it is a must play.… Expand
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. dudejustin
    May 12, 2021
    10
    Do not listen to whiners who are complaining cause they are poor enough and cant spend 60 bucks for a game.
    Seriously it is 2021.
    This is not just about taking pics, I guess half of the 0 score here just watched youtube... it is an experience, take your time, solve the puzzles, find the shortcuts, find the secrets, complete all the challenges and have fun. If you can not see how much    Do not listen to whiners who are complaining cause they are poor enough and cant spend 60 bucks for a game.
    Seriously it is 2021.
    This is not just about taking pics, I guess half of the 0 score here just watched youtube...

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

    This is on of the most outstanding spin off of the whole Pokemon legacy.    … Expand
  42. Carnizero81
    May 4, 2021
    5
    Muy bueno, el juego me encanto, jugamos asta el amanecer tomando fotos de diferentes pokimones.
  43. ketar117
    May 15, 2021
    9
    So I gotta say, the game certainly isn't perfect. It's much better than I thought it would be. I was very nervous about a sequel to the beloved Pokemon snap game. I thought it'd be poorly executed and badly designed, but I'll say that the game has improved on every aspect. The levels are repayable, you can take 4 unique shots of each pokemon, many of which require some puzzle solving toSo I gotta say, the game certainly isn't perfect. It's much better than I thought it would be. I was very nervous about a sequel to the beloved Pokemon snap game. I thought it'd be poorly executed and badly designed, but I'll say that the game has improved on every aspect. The levels are repayable, you can take 4 unique shots of each pokemon, many of which require some puzzle solving to figure out. The "boss" system of the game is quite fun. No, not every pokemon is in it, but each pokemon is so well fleshed out that it makes the pokemon world come to life. I personally just beat the game, and I fully intent to finish all the extra content. There's a lot of nostalgia here, but I think the game is so improved that I might actually like this game better. Too many people are crying about "this or that" pokemon not being in it, but I have 25 hours into game and still am missing many pokemon.… Expand
  44. Tearoma
    May 16, 2021
    8
    New Pokemon Snap is wholesome and a joy to play. As soon as I started I was hooked; I love seeing pokemon play, work and hunt in their natural environments and the graphics are very pretty. Even though you are on rails, you can pivot the camera all the way around you (up to the sky, backwards etc. ) and often it's only by facing in a particular direction that you will discover somethingNew Pokemon Snap is wholesome and a joy to play. As soon as I started I was hooked; I love seeing pokemon play, work and hunt in their natural environments and the graphics are very pretty. Even though you are on rails, you can pivot the camera all the way around you (up to the sky, backwards etc. ) and often it's only by facing in a particular direction that you will discover something new. Sometimes it can be quite challenging, as to capture a perfect moment you often only have a second or two to press the button and get the shot. I've found a few of the 3 or 4 star moments a bit frustrating to activate as the process to unlock them can be a little vague or require a series of events that require very precise actions and/or a certain degree of luck. I'd say it's great value for money; I paid around £40 and 40 hours in I still have content to unlock. The ability to edit and share photos is a nice touch. It would be nice to see some improvements made to the online photo sharing function, such as the ability to search for photos of particular pokemon.… Expand
  45. 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!
  46. 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
  47. 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.
  48. Clair12
    Oct 3, 2021
    8
    I loved, I think Is not better than the original but gave me a lot of great moments! Nostalgic!
  49. 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.
  50. ElSmasher
    Nov 26, 2022
    5
    With a real lack of stakes. New Pokemon Snap could only be a game to be sold. Nostalgia may hypnotize 64 fans but not me. If the game wants to act on the graphics (which is not beautifully beautiful), it puts aside the content and gameplay because of a dated rail shooter system. The chara-design and the variety of the pokemons' reactions save the day in this rather laborious game.
  51. Jaumecen
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Great game, huge fan of something different, a true successor of the first Pokemon snap.
  52. 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.
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. Gosticouilles
    Jan 13, 2023
    5
    I had fun ar first but it got old pretty fast. Being able to control our vehicule speed would have made the game way more enjoyable since some parts feel really empty and slow.
  57. Vanilla461
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    Genuinely the most incredible experience in the pokémon world thus far. Not a complicated game, but a stunning world
  58. Dangusse
    Feb 13, 2023
    5
    outrageously slow and redundant tutorial. the game is incredibly simple, and i dont know why they think we want to stare at the professor talking at a snail's pace for so long and have to press A so many times for him to say like 1 word for each press. this just wont stop, either. i'm more than 20 minutes into the game by the time they allow me to just simply MOVE, and there wereoutrageously slow and redundant tutorial. the game is incredibly simple, and i dont know why they think we want to stare at the professor talking at a snail's pace for so long and have to press A so many times for him to say like 1 word for each press. this just wont stop, either. i'm more than 20 minutes into the game by the time they allow me to just simply MOVE, and there were absolutely zero interesting cutscenes, just these two idiots standing in front of a static background and telling you absolutely nothing useful or interesting. they barely even explain the game, it's like the writers specifically wanted this to be as unenjoyable as possible.

    the controls are a mess, there are somehow four different layouts that are all nonsensical and all of them disproportionately utilize the left joycon while only using the right joycon to take pictures.

    once the game actually starts, it's not halfway bad, but it's impossible to recommend when the basic gameplay formula involves so much soul drainingly boring and obnoxious dialogue. i have to wonder if this was done to pad out the average play time without including much content, since i have heard other reviewers saying that there are very few levels.

    for the original n64 release to have such limited content was one thing, because it was an incredibly rushed title that happened to find great niche appeal. however, it's insulting for the issues with the original not to be fixed in an updated version. these maps are not that large, not that long, and not that detailed. besides that, it would take very little extra work to create more stages, so i wonder if nintendo is simply trying to set the bar as low as possible in order to make future titles as profitable as possible.

    edit: for me to find another review which says that there are no mid stage evolutions is completely unacceptable. why in the name of all that is sacred would they bother REMOVING features from an already extremely simplistic game?    … Expand
  59. 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!
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. Nintendist
    Jul 2, 2022
    10
    this game is so good and so beautiful. i love the little details on every stage
  63. BertKA88
    Aug 30, 2022
    2
    Honestly just found it boring and repetitive. Just grinding the same courses over and over isn’t my idea of fun.
  64. Wehew
    Sep 7, 2022
    7
    taking photos are so relaxing! if they made it easier and friendly for everyone to play it would be better
  65. Eidnex
    Sep 13, 2022
    8
    Super Grafik Viele Level Pokemon in ihrer natürlichen Umgebung, wirkt sehr lebendig.
  66. Catsup
    Nov 3, 2022
    0
    This is the most boring game I have ever played since all you do is press the A button to take pictures of the pokemon you see. It has some quality but it's ruined by the very simplistic gameplay, don't spend your hard-earned 60$ on this game, and instead go buy Xenoblade Chronicles 3 instead.
  67. 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
  68. maluigario
    Apr 2, 2023
    3
    TL;DR: An exercise in tedium and repetition, New Pokemon Snap takes the relaxing idea of being a wildlife photographer in the Pokemon universe and instead forces you to repeat the same levels over and over in the hopes of capturing minute differences in Pokemon behavior between runs while stopping your progress with inane cutscenes.

    New Pokemon Snap is a game where you're a photographer    TL;DR: An exercise in tedium and repetition, New Pokemon Snap takes the relaxing idea of being a wildlife photographer in the Pokemon universe and instead forces you to repeat the same levels over and over in the hopes of capturing minute differences in Pokemon behavior between runs while stopping your progress with inane cutscenes.

    New Pokemon Snap is a game where you're a photographer helping the region's Pokemon Professor explore and document the area by taking pictures of Pokemon in their natural habitats. Much like the original Pokemon Snap, the game scores your pictures on a variety of things, like ensuring the Pokemon is in the center of the frame, facing towards you, takes up most of the frame, and so on. Also like the original, the game takes care of moving you along a set path and gives you some items to help you change the behavior of the Pokemon to get the perfect shot.

    Where this game deviates from its predecessor first is that every single Pokemon has 4 "behaviors" that must be documented. They all have their "calm" state, but then they all have 3 other states they can be found in. You may have to throw food for them to eat so you can capture them eating. You may have to bop them with your food so you can capture their confused look. You may have to play music so you can capture them dancing. This would be all well and good, except that each of these behaviors needs to be caught on camera separately, and you can only turn in ONE photo per Pokemon per trip, meaning it would take a minimum of 4 trips through a particular area to document all of the behaviors of a particular Pokemon. Not only this, but Pokemon behavior changes the more times you go through an area, so it may be impossible to document a behavior until you have made several trips through an area already. On top of it all, every area you can go through has both a day and night mode. While this ocassionally means finding new Pokemon, most often it means that you're taking pictures of the same Pokemon, just asleep now. As the final cherry on top, until you have seen the behavior, you have no idea which behavior the Professor wants to see, so you just have to experiment over and over: Try feeding it during the day. No? How about at night. No? Okay, well now you've levelled up the same area's day path, try again, maybe they'll act different now. No? Okay, back to the night version. Oh, hey, there's a branching path. Guess I'll have to do this level twice now to make sure I catch everything. What you end up doing is just repeating the same levels over and over trying to get whatever specific shots the Professor wants to see and trying to get enough points to unlock a new area so you can start the process all over again.

    As a minor insult to injury, the Professor and his other assistants will give you hints in the form of "Requests". They'll say they tried to capture a certain behavior of a certain Pokemon at a certain point in the level but failed, would you mind trying? But the requests stack up quickly. You'll get two requests for every level you complete and find yourself going back to try and catch one thing, miss it, and have to start over again. At least the old Pokemon Snap was kind enough to give you a speed-up button. This one doesn't even give you that.

    As if the game wasn't already busy wasting your time, once you've unlocked a new level, the game can't just give you a popup to tell you. You have to go back to the lab, watch a cutscene of all the guys in the lab being excited that you get to go somewhere new, and THEN you can go out.

    All in all, for a game that should be all about the relaxing idea of you going out and taking pictures and having a good time at your own pace, New Pokemon Snap instead insists on you playing the game ITS way, on ITS time, with no respect for your time as a player.    … Expand
  69. ScreenS
    Sep 1, 2023
    2
    Very boring, you honestly do so little that it actually feels like a prototype for Pokemon Sleep. The first game was a 90s novelty and this just exposes that fact.
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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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