🌿 About New Pokémon Snap
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Release Date: April 30, 2021
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Platform: Nintendo Switch
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Developer: Bandai Namco Studios
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Genre: On-rails photography adventure
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Setting: The Lental Region (a brand-new Pokémon world)
📸 Key Features
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Photograph Wild Pokémon
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Explore diverse biomes (jungles, deserts, underwater) and capture Pokémon in their natural habitats.
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Over 200 Pokémon from various generations.
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Interactive Environments
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Use items like Fluffruit (apples), Illumina Orbs, and music to influence Pokémon behavior.
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Discover alternate routes and hidden interactions.
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Photo Scoring & Research
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Photos are graded on pose, size, direction, and background.
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Level up courses to unlock rare Pokémon encounters.
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Illumina Phenomenon
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Special glowing Pokémon tied to the story.
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Uncover the mysteries of the Lental region.
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Online Sharing
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Upload your best shots to in-game leagues or share them online.
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🆚 Comparison to Original Pokémon Snap (N64)
Feature | New Pokémon Snap | Original (1999) |
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Graphics | Stunning HD visuals | N64-era 3D |
Pokémon | 200+ species | 63 species |
Courses | 24 courses (with day/night variants) | 7 courses |
Interactivity | More items/effects | Basic apples & pester balls |
Story | Full narrative with Professor Mirror | Minimal story |