Testseek.com have collected 61 expert reviews of the New Pokemon Snap and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for New Pokemon Snap.
May 2021
(77%)
61 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(93%)
102 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Intuitive controls
Includes a wide variety of Pokémon
Stunning visuals
Beautiful graphics & stages
Very well-structured environments
Great level variety
High replayability
Fun lore
Adorable Pokémon
Improves on the original formula
Vivid
Detailed visuals
Relaxing and addictive gameplay
Impressive replayability
Fun editing and sharing
Laid-back gameplay that's great on-the-go
Photographing Pokémon
Absolutely beautiful
If you want more Pokemon Snap
This is it
Motion controls are a natural fit
Significantly more stages than the original
Just like the original
But better
Graphics look excellent
Particularly the Pokemon models
A relaxing
Chill game to play - perfect for unwinding
Dynamic environments feel truly alive and immersive
Offering new encounters and secrets to find with subsequent visits
Ability to edit personal photos and build an album of favorites feels rewarding and helps counter the somewhat opaque scoring system
Loads of beautiful levels to explore and Pokemon to see
Keeps itself fresh and engaging
Fantastic introduction to the photography genre
Unparalleled gameplay
Wonderful to see Pokémon exist as more than RPG characters
Lots of different environments
Tons of replay value
Addictive
Absolutely magical
Taking pictures is a lot of fun
A ton of content to explore
Beautiful visuals
The editors didn't like
Very expensive
Short and repetitive gameplay
Lackluster story
Basic story
Some frame rate issues in handheld
Photo rating system is a little off
Sometimes too much hand-holding
Not for adrenaline junkies
Default controls are far too slow
Progression can be clunky
Photo ratings seem arbitrary
The Camera's music will be your brain's jingle for years to come
The passage of time
Does very little that is truely new
Heavily padded out
Over tutorialized
Possibly too grindy for some
Doesn't offer much of a challenge
Poor signposting in some sections makes story progression unclear
High-scoring Photodex images don't always feel like the "best" ones
Too much talking
Not enough photos
Some confusing mechanics despite their explanation
Missing a few elements from the first game that should have returned
Illumina Pokémon stages can be annoying
Ending is just okay
Speed boost takes too long to unlock
Flute music is bad. Baaaaaaaaaad. Bring back the third melody from the first game i
Published: 2021-06-24, Author: Anthony , review by: ztgd.com
Unparalleled gameplay, Wonderful to see Pokémon exist as more than RPG characters, Lots of different environments, Tons of replay value, Addictive
Missing a few elements from the first game that should have returned, Illumina Pokémon stages can be annoying, Ending is just okay, Speed boost takes too long to unlock, Flute music is bad. Baaaaaaaaaad. Bring back the third melody from the first game i
Abstract: In an age where photo modes in games are ubiquitous, it's interesting to have a game to exclusively focus on the concept of photography. Leave it to Nintendo and Bandai Namco to resurrect one of their cult classics with New Pokémon Snap. The original 1999...
New Pokémon Snap may not reinvent the wheel, but it's just as charming as its predecessor was. It's a calming, lovingly crafted spin-off that will challenge your photography skills...
Published: 2021-05-10, Author: David , review by: gamingtrend.com
Absolutely magical, Taking pictures is a lot of fun, A ton of content to explore, Beautiful visuals
Framerate dips, Tools and grading system can be confusing, Weirdly quiet
New Pokémon Snap is a delightful photography game that I'll be coming back to constantly for just one more course. Seeing Pokémon in their natural habitats captures a unique magic the series has been missing for a while, and seeing how they react to you i...
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...
Published: 2021-05-08, Author: Jason , review by: Laptopmag.com
Vivid, detailed visuals, Relaxing and addictive gameplay, Impressive replayability, Fun editing and sharing, Laid-back gameplay that's great on-the-go
Default controls are far too slow, Progression can be clunky, Photo ratings seem arbitrary, The Camera's music will be your brain's jingle for years to come
New Pokémon Snap is a wonderful, focused trip down memory lane that is still one-of-a-kind after 22 long years. The formula remains largely unchanged for better or worse, but new ideas will surprise veterans and the Instagram generation for an evolution...
Loads of beautiful levels to explore and Pokemon to see, Keeps itself fresh and engaging, Fantastic introduction to the photography genre
Too much talking, not enough photos, Some confusing mechanics despite their explanation
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'll struggle to not enjoy your time with it...
Intuitive controls, Includes a wide variety of Pokémon, Stunning visuals
Very expensive, Short and repetitive gameplay, Lackluster story
New Pokémon Snap gives fans of the franchise a unique opportunity to see beloved Pokémon in their natural habitats. Despite the challenge of luring out rare Pokémon, however, the gameplay loses its novelty fairly quickly. You’ll likely find yourself switc...
