New Pokémon Snap

New Pokémon Snap

April 30, 2021

AdventureSimulation Nintendo Switch

Explore lush scenery on unknown islands to snap photos of Pokémon in their natural habitats Seek out and take in-game photographs of Pokémon in their native environments in the New Pokémon Snap™ game, only for the Nintendo Switch™ system! You&s;ll even discover behaviors and expressions you&s;ve never seen before when …

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Critic Reviews (36)

Alexander Thomas COGconnected Apr 2021
78.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"With so much going on at any given time and imperfect means of interacting with the Pokémon – coupled with the ability to submit only one photo per outing per Pokémon at a time – New Pokémon Snap is asking …"

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Alex Donaldson VG247 Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"If you’re the sort of player who got really mad about the national Pokedex in Sword &a; Shield, you might also bemoan the level of content here. But I think this is plenty, delivering far more than the original and …"

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Álex Pareja IGN Spain Apr 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

45.0

"New Pokémon Snap is ideal for fans of the franchise and the creatures that can finally be seen in their true wild state. It&s;s fun and satisfying, especially seeing how the routes change periodically and having to adapt to their …"

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Anthony Mann ZTGD Apr 2021
95.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"So it is easy to recommend this to fans of the original game and it is easy to recommend this to fans of Pokémon, but what about people who may have no interest in Pokémon’s main series? Well, if photography …"

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Brian Shea Game Informer Apr 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"The thrill of nabbing the perfect shot never dulls, but the repetition of traveling through the same environments sometimes grows weary"

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Chad Sapieha Post Arcade (National Post) Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

60.0

"Nintendo&s;s latest is a laid-back picture-popping odyssey with a wholesome Pokemon theme."

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Cian Maher TheGamer Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"New Pokemon Snap has issues when it comes to tedium between courses, arbitrary solutions, and boring, barely functional extra mechanics, but the courses and Pokemon are legitimately incredible. The Photodex is a marvel, multiplayer creates healthy competition for replayability , …"

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Claudio Torres Areajugones Apr 2021
87.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Exploring a world full of Pokémon, great landscapes and an impressive amount of interaction possibilities with and between them is something any fan of the saga should dream of. New Pokémon Snap can present a simple gameplay, but in which …"

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Daniel Bloodworth Easy Allies Apr 2021
80.0 /100

"New Pokémon Snap is a charming return to the N64 concept, full of fun interactions for anyone interested in documenting fictional wildlife and more to see than you might expect."

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Danilo Dellafrana The Games Machine Apr 2021
83.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

50.0

"Few games offer the precise mix of escapism and relaxation that is the basis of New Pokémon Snap. It&s;s an exquisite game that improves on its predecessor on Nintendo 64 in every way, smartly taking advantage of the Switch&s;s merits. …"

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Denise Primbet Tom&s;s Guide Apr 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

60.0

"New Pokémon Snap is a fun experience for diehard fans of the franchise, even though it can often feel monotonous."

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Donovan Erskine Shacknews Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"New Pokemon Snap more or less stays inside the confines set by the original, though it does add some neat new features and mechanics."

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Eric Van Allen Destructoid Apr 2021
85.0 /100

"New Pokémon Snap is a sign of the times in that way, but while it&s;s adapted to the age of Instagram, it hasn&s;t lost its soul in the process. This is the Pokémon Snap you remember, with a few additions …"

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Eugene Sowah Daily Mirror Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

45.0

"New Pokemon Snap is worth its twenty-two years wait. Developers kept what made the original game great but have added extra layers that have greatly improve the experience. The repetitive nature of the game may not be for everyone, with …"

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Giovanni Colantonio Digital Trends Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

30.0

"New Pokemon Snap is a worthy follow up to a beloved classic that&s;s loaded with charm and a surprising amount of content."

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Jack Rear Telegraph Apr 2021
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

70.0

"New Pokémon Snap allows keen-eyed trainers to snap the famous pocket monsters in their natural habitat"

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Javier Escribano Hobby Consolas Apr 2021
84.0 /100

"‎The gameplay of New Pokémon Snap is the same as in N64, but with more Pokémon, dozens of challenges and a social component of "photo mode" that multiplies its potential. Because of the kind of game it is, it inevitably …"

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Jenae Sitzes GameSpot Apr 2021
80.0 /100

"New Pokemon Snap pays homage to the Nintendo 64 classic while venturing off in bold new directions."

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Jess Lee Digital Spy Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"New Pokémon Snap is a delight, and a big part of that comes from how the Pokémon are brought to life, from the animations to their behaviours and the way they inhabit the world. Each unique creature is afforded their …"

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Jon Cartwright Nintendo Life Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

58.0

"If, like us, you&s;ve been waiting a significant chunk of your life for a sequel to Pokémon Snap, then you&s;re in luck; New Pokémon Snap brings back almost everything that made the original special and fleshes it out into a …"

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Joshua Duckworth Game Rant Apr 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Many fans have been waiting for a Pokemon Snap sequel since their childhood, and while it may not exactly be what they imagined, it&s;s a solid experience and highlights what has been sorely been missed in the franchise. New Pokemon …"

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Josh Wise VideoGamer Apr 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

68.0

"Though it comes with a crop of upgrades, and its graphics have been brushed to a smooth shine, what it offers, despite its title, is the joy of the old."

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Keza MacDonald Guardian Apr 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

40.0

"Trekking through forests and meadows in search of quirky creatures to photograph is a serene but repetitive experience"

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Kirstin Swalley Hardcore Gamer Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"When it comes to long-awaited sequels, New Pokémon Snap doesn&s;t disappoint in the least."

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Lottie Lynn Eurogamer Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

64.0

"New Pok&s;mon Snap captures the strange joy of the original game without being derivative."

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Apr 2021
100.0 /100

"A delight from start to finish, New Pokemon Snap improves on the original game in every conceivable way."

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Nic Bunce TheSixthAxis Apr 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"New Pokémon Snap has a lot going for it. It&s;s a genuinely endearing game that shutterbugs and Pokémon fans alike will enjoy, and anyone in the middle of that Venn diagram will absolutely love. That love will not be blind …"

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Ollie Barder Forbes Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

30.0

"Overall, New Pokémon Snap is a relaxing but still a quite involved game There’s a lot to do in the Lental Region and the game definitely turned out better than I ever expected it to. While it can get a …"

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P-A Knutsson M3 Apr 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

45.0

"Oddly enough, much is the same from 1999; you follow a more or less firm path forward and should try to photograph as many pocket monsters as possible before the route reaches its end. Something else that&s;s strange is that …"

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Paul Tamburro Game Revolution Apr 2021
65.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

52.0

Story

63.0

"Handing in a four-star, 4,000-point photo of a Pokemon having a great time is satisfying, but New Pokemon Snap’s tedious progression makes it far more exhausting than it should be. I just wanted to see these beloved creatures frolicking with …"

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Rebekah Valentine IGN Apr 2021
80.0 /100

"New Pokémon Snap is a photography game with occasionally clunky progression, but which is eager to show off its delightful subjects and let them surprise you."

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Rosh Kelly Wccftech Apr 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"New Pokémon Snap offers a great chance to explore the Pokémon world, with beautiful animations and designs, thrilling levels, and a sense of calm throughout. You&s;ll struggle to not enjoy your time with it."

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Sam Woods TheGamer Apr 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Overall, while New Pokemon Snap won’t be for everybody, there was a surprising amount of content, plenty of fantastic moments and a wonderfully crafted world. For anybody looking for a zen game to kick back to and forget about the …"

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Stefano Castelli IGN Italy Apr 2021
84.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"A very nice evolution over the original Pokémon Snap, this new chapter is excellent for young players and nice for experienced users too."

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Tess Smith Attack of the Fanboy Apr 2021
70.0 /100

"New Pokemon Snap is largely successful in recapturing the magic of the Nintendo 64 original… while it will probably not appeal to people who are not already a fan of Pokemon, for fans, New Pokemon Snap is a wonderful piece …"

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Tomas Franzese DualShockers Apr 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Fans demanded a sequel for years, and New Pokémon Snap highlights why: at its core, this is the perfect concept for a Pokémon spinoff."

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