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Rather than catching and training Pokémon, the goal is to explore Pokémon Island and photograph its inhabitant Pokémon. Travel is restricted to tracks designed for the [[ZERO-ONE]], and Todd's equipment includes his [[Photography|camera]], apples to use as [[Pokémon food]], [[Pester Ball]]s to knock out or stun Pokémon, and a [[Poké Flute]] to wake sleeping Pokémon. Some of these items Todd gains further into his journey, as well as earning the [[Dash Engine]] to increase the speed of the ZERO-ONE. | Rather than catching and training Pokémon, the goal is to explore Pokémon Island and photograph its inhabitant Pokémon. Travel is restricted to tracks designed for the [[ZERO-ONE]], and Todd's equipment includes his [[Photography|camera]], apples to use as [[Pokémon food]], [[Pester Ball]]s to knock out or stun Pokémon, and a [[Poké Flute]] to wake sleeping Pokémon. Some of these items Todd gains further into his journey, as well as earning the [[Dash Engine]] to increase the speed of the ZERO-ONE. | ||
This game was also {{book|Pokémon Snap|adapted into a novel}} for the [[Pathways to Adventure]] series. | |||
==Blurb== | ==Blurb== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* This | * This is the only game to show {{p|Slowpoke}}'s evolution happening true to the Pokédex. Using Pokémon food, Slowpoke can be lured to the [[Pokémon Island River|River]] where it will dip its tail in the water. When {{p|Shellder}} chomps down on Slowpoke's tail, Slowpoke will evolve into {{p|Slowbro}}. | ||
* Even though [[Legendary Pokémon]] cannot be bred in the [[core series]] games, {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} are clearly shown in Eggs in this game. | |||
* Even though [[ | * Magikarp can be found in every course in the game except the special [[Rainbow Cloud]] course. | ||
* Magikarp can be found in every course in the game | * Although the game features voice acting from the TV series, certain Pokémon that were given new voices for the dub still have their original Japanese voice acting in the game. These include Metapod, Diglett, Dugtrio, Psyduck, and Porygon who, at the time of the game's release, did not have a dub voice. | ||
* According to former Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, Pokémon Snap was originally "a normal game in which you took photos, but the motivation for playing the game wasn't clear." It wasn't until they introduced Pokémon into the game that HAL's Masanobu Yamamoto thought they had a clarified direction. "That time, adopting the Pokémon world clarified what we should do and the direction we should head, and I came to like Pokémon, so I felt like that had saved us."<ref>[http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wii/kirbysepicyarn/0/3 Iwata Asks]</ref> | |||
* Although the game features voice acting from the TV series, certain Pokémon that were given new voices for the dub still have their original Japanese voice acting in the game. These include Metapod, Diglett, Dugtrio, Psyduck and Porygon who, at the time of the game's release, did not have a dub voice. | |||
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==References== | ==References== |
Revision as of 11:16, 14 May 2016
- If you were looking for the book based on this game, see Pokémon Snap (book).
Pokémon Snap ポケモンスナップ | |
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Boxart of Pokémon Snap | |
Basic info
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Platform: | Nintendo 64, Wii (Virtual Console), Wii U (Virtual Console) |
Category: | First person rail shooter |
Players: | 1 |
Connectivity: | None |
Developer: | HAL Laboratory |
Publisher: | Nintendo |
Part of: | Generation I spin off |
Ratings
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CERO: | A |
ESRB: | E |
ACB: | G |
OFLC: | N/A |
PEGI: | 3 |
GRAC: | N/A |
GSRR: | N/A |
Release dates
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Japan: | March 21, 1999 (N64)[1] December 4, 2007 (Wii VC)[2] April 6, 2016 (Wii U VC) |
North America: | June 30, 1999 (N64)[3] December 10, 2007 (Wii VC)[4] |
Australia: | March 23, 2000 (N64)[5] December 11, 2007 (Wii VC)[6] |
Europe: | September 15, 2000 (N64)[7] December 11, 2007 (Wii VC)[8] |
South Korea: | N/A |
Hong Kong: | N/A |
Taiwan: | N/A |
Websites
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Japanese: | Official site |
English: | Official site |
Japanese boxart
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Pokémon Snap (Japanese: ポケモンスナップ Pokémon Snap) is a spin-off Pokémon game for the Nintendo 64.
In Pokémon Snap, the famous Pokémon Researcher Professor Oak is studying Pokémon on Pokémon Island, and invites Todd Snap, a talented young photographer, to assist in his research. The only current inhabitants of Pokémon Island are wild Pokémon, making it the perfect place to study Pokémon in their natural habitat. Whereas a Trainer may not be able to resist catching the wild Pokémon of the island, Todd's photography skills may equally aid in the Professor's research to complete his Pokémon Report.
Rather than catching and training Pokémon, the goal is to explore Pokémon Island and photograph its inhabitant Pokémon. Travel is restricted to tracks designed for the ZERO-ONE, and Todd's equipment includes his camera, apples to use as Pokémon food, Pester Balls to knock out or stun Pokémon, and a Poké Flute to wake sleeping Pokémon. Some of these items Todd gains further into his journey, as well as earning the Dash Engine to increase the speed of the ZERO-ONE.
This game was also adapted into a novel for the Pathways to Adventure series.
Blurb
Professor Oak needs your help!
Professor Oak has asked you to capture the Wild Pokémon of Pokémon Island on film! Tour the Island in your ZERO-ONE vehicle and snap pictures of Pokémon in their natural habitat. Wild Pokémon are often camera-shy, so you'll have to use special items to bring them out in the open. Only the best shots will do for Professor's Pokémon Report so sharpen your photography skills and get ready to SNAP!
- The first-ever N64 game to feature the world-famous Pokémon - fully rendered in 3-D!
- Explore the many environments of Pokémon Island, like the sunny beach, the mysterious caves, and even a red-hot volcano!
- Many different types of Pokémon inhabit the island. See how many you can catch on film!
- Print your photos as stickers at Pokémon Snap Stations! Visit www.Pokémon.com or call 1-800-859-4521 for all the details and to find the nearest Snap Station nearest you!
Characters
Locations
Pokémon
63 species of Pokémon appear in this game:
Pokémon Signs
Six Pokémon appear in the form of a Pokémon sign.
Sticker Stations
For a period of time after Snap's launch, Pokémon Snap Sticker Stations were available at Blockbuster, which would print out stickers of pictures which were taken in the game for three dollars. There was also a mode in Pokémon Stadium which would take and save pictures of Pokémon and print them out at the Stations.
Wii Virtual Console release
Pokémon Snap was re-released for the Wii's Virtual Console on December 4, 2007 in Japan, December 10, 2007 in the US, December 11, 2007 in Europe, and December 14, 2007 in Australia. This version can upload pictures from the game to the Wii's Message Board, where they can be transferred to people on the Wii's Address Book.
In this rerelease, Jynx were recolored purple from the black they were in the original game, to reflect the changes in its design.
To celebrate this re-release, the Japanese Yahoo! Kids Pokémon page streamed all of the episodes in which Todd Snap appeared from December 14, 2007 to January 14, 2008.[9]
Reception
The game received good reviews in the media, scoring a 7.8 on IGN, an 8.0 on GameSpot, and a 77 on Metacritic. The game has a strong fan following, even a number of years later, giving it a status similar to that of a cult classic.
Trivia
- This is the only game to show Slowpoke's evolution happening true to the Pokédex. Using Pokémon food, Slowpoke can be lured to the River where it will dip its tail in the water. When Shellder chomps down on Slowpoke's tail, Slowpoke will evolve into Slowbro.
- Even though Legendary Pokémon cannot be bred in the core series games, Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres are clearly shown in Eggs in this game.
- Magikarp can be found in every course in the game except the special Rainbow Cloud course.
- Although the game features voice acting from the TV series, certain Pokémon that were given new voices for the dub still have their original Japanese voice acting in the game. These include Metapod, Diglett, Dugtrio, Psyduck, and Porygon who, at the time of the game's release, did not have a dub voice.
- According to former Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, Pokémon Snap was originally "a normal game in which you took photos, but the motivation for playing the game wasn't clear." It wasn't until they introduced Pokémon into the game that HAL's Masanobu Yamamoto thought they had a clarified direction. "That time, adopting the Pokémon world clarified what we should do and the direction we should head, and I came to like Pokémon, so I felt like that had saved us."[10]
References
- ↑ Pokémon.co.jp - Pokémon Snap (N64)
- ↑ Pokémon.co.jp - Pokémon Snap (VC)
- ↑ Pokémon.com (US)
- ↑ Nintendo Pressroom (requires login)
- ↑ Nintendo Australia (archive)
- ↑ Nintendo Australia - News (archive)
- ↑ Pokémon.com (UK)
- ↑ PEGI
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Iwata Asks
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