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{{ | {{samename|book based on this game|Pokémon Snap (book)}} | ||
{{Infobox game |colorscheme=electric|bordercolorscheme=red | |||
|name=Pokémon Snap | |name=Pokémon Snap | ||
|jname=ポケモンスナップ | |jname=ポケモンスナップ | ||
|boxart= | |boxart=Snap EN boxart.jpg | ||
|caption=Boxart of Pokémon Snap | |caption=Boxart of Pokémon Snap | ||
|jbox=Snap | |jbox=Snap JP boxart.jpg | ||
|jbox2=Snap | |jbox2=Snap JP back boxart.jpg | ||
|jcaption=Boxart of Pocket Monsters Snap. | |jcaption=Boxart of Pocket Monsters Snap. | ||
|jcaption2=Reverse of Pocket Monsters Snap. | |jcaption2=Reverse of Pocket Monsters Snap. | ||
|platform=[[Nintendo 64]] | |platform=[[Nintendo 64]], [[Wii]] ([[Wii#Virtual Console|Virtual Console]]), [[Wii U]] ([[Wii U#Virtual Console|Virtual Console]]) | ||
|category=First person rail shooter | |category=First person rail shooter | ||
|players=1 | |players=1 | ||
|developer=[[HAL Laboratory]] | |developer=[[HAL Laboratory]] | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
|gen_series=[[Generation I]] [[ | |gen_series=[[Generation I]] [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin off]] | ||
|cero=A | |cero=A | ||
|esrb=E | |esrb=E | ||
| | |acb=G | ||
|pegi=3 | |pegi=3 | ||
|release_date_ja= | |release_date_ja=March 21, 1999 <small>(N64)</small><ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/other/64-snap/ Pokémon.co.jp - Pokémon Snap (N64)]</ref><br>December 4, 2007 <small>(Wii VC)</small><ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/wii/snap/ Pokémon.co.jp - Pokémon Snap (VC)]</ref><br>April 6, 2016 <small>(Wii U VC)</small> | ||
|release_date_na= | |release_date_na=June 30, 1999 <small>(N64)</small><ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-snap/ Pokémon.com (US)]</ref><br>December 10, 2007 <small>(Wii VC)</small><ref>[http://press.nintendo.com/object?id=14206 Nintendo Pressroom] ({{tt|requires login|Username: guest; Password: nintendo}})</ref><!--please replace with a public source if possible--><br>January 5, 2017 <small>(Wii U VC)</small><ref>[http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/pokemon-snap-wii-u]</ref> | ||
|release_date_au=N64 | |release_date_au=March 23, 2000 <small>(N64)</small><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/19991012033839/http://nintendo.com.au/poke_snap_framset.html Nintendo Australia] (archive)</ref><br>December 11, 2007 <small>(Wii VC)</small><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20071215062030/http://www.nintendo.com.au/# Nintendo Australia - News] (archive)</ref><br>August 19, 2016 <small>(Wii U VC)</small><ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ/status/765109466157096964 Nintendo Australia & New Zealand Twitter]</ref> | ||
|release_date_eu= | |release_date_eu=September 15, 2000 <small>(N64)</small><ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-snap/ Pokémon.com (UK)]</ref><br>December 11, 2007 <small>(Wii VC)</small><ref>[http://www.pegi.info/en/index/global_id/505/?searchString=pokemon+snap PEGI]</ref><br>August 18, 2016 <small>(Wii U VC)</small><ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/765096436992188416 Nintendo Europe Twitter]</ref> | ||
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/other/64-snap/ Official | |website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/other/64-snap/ Official site] | ||
|website_en=[http://www.pokemon.com/us/games/ | |website_en=[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-snap/ Official site] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{StrategyWiki}} | {{StrategyWiki}} | ||
'''Pokémon Snap''' is a spin-off [[Pokémon]] | '''Pokémon Snap''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンスナップ''' ''Pokémon Snap'') is a [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off]] [[Pokémon games|Pokémon game]] for the [[Nintendo 64]]. It was released in Japan on March 21, 1999, in North America on June 30, 1999, in Australia on March 23, 2000, and in Europe on September 15, 2000. | ||
It was released on [[Virtual Console]] for [[Wii]] in Japan on December 4, 2007, in North America on December 10, 2007, in Australia on December 11, 2007, and in Europe on December 11, 2007; it was released on Virtual Console for [[Wii U]] in Japan on April 6, 2016, in Europe on August 18, 2016, in Australia on August 19, 2016, and in North America on January 5, 2017. | |||
Rather than catching and training Pokémon, the goal is to explore Pokémon Island and photograph its inhabitant Pokémon. | In Pokémon Snap, the famous Pokémon Researcher [[Professor Oak]] is studying Pokémon on [[Pokémon Island]], and invites [[Todd Snap]], a talented young [[photography|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 {{OBP|Pokémon Report|Pokémon Snap}}. | ||
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== | |||
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== | ==Characters== | ||
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==Pokémon== | ==Pokémon== | ||
63 species of Pokémon appear in this game: | 63 species of Pokémon appear in this game: | ||
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===Pokémon Signs=== | ===Pokémon Signs=== | ||
Six Pokémon appear in the form of a [[Pokémon sign]]. | Six Pokémon appear in the form of a [[Pokémon sign]]. | ||
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==Sticker Stations== | ==Sticker Stations== | ||
[[File:Snapstation.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Pokémon Snap Station]] | [[File:Snapstation.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Pokémon Snap Station]] | ||
For a period of time after Snap's launch, Pokémon Snap Sticker Stations were available at {{wp|Blockbuster | For a period of time after Snap's launch, Pokémon Snap Sticker Stations were available at {{wp|Blockbuster LLC|Blockbuster}}, which would print out stickers of pictures which were taken in the game for three dollars. There was also a mode in {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}} which would take and save pictures of Pokémon and print them out at the Stations. | ||
==Wii | ==Wii Virtual Console release== | ||
Pokémon Snap was re-released for the [[Wii]]'s Virtual Console | Pokémon Snap was re-released for the [[Wii]]'s Virtual Console with a few small changes. This version can upload pictures from the game to the {{wp|Wii Menu#Message Board|Wii's Message Board}}, where they can be transferred to people on the Wii's Address Book. | ||
In this release, {{p|Jynx}} were recolored purple from the black they were in the original game, to reflect the changes in its design and to avoid controversy that Jynx's original design caused. | |||
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.<ref>[http://park3.wakwak.com/~pokepale/list/movie_sonota.htm]</ref> | |||
==Staff== | |||
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Snap}} | |||
==Reception== | ==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 {{wp|cult classic}}. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* This game | * 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}}. | ||
* 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, which, at the time of the game's release, did not have dub voices. | |||
* 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> | |||
==References== | |||
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* 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 | |||
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{{Other games}} | {{Other games}}<br> | ||
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[[Category:Wii games]] | [[Category:Wii games]] | ||
[[Category:Wii U games]] | |||
[[Category:Virtual Console games]] | |||
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Revision as of 19:06, 18 June 2017
- 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] January 5, 2017 (Wii U VC)[5] |
Australia: | March 23, 2000 (N64)[6] December 11, 2007 (Wii VC)[7] August 19, 2016 (Wii U VC)[8] |
Europe: | September 15, 2000 (N64)[9] December 11, 2007 (Wii VC)[10] August 18, 2016 (Wii U VC)[11] |
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. It was released in Japan on March 21, 1999, in North America on June 30, 1999, in Australia on March 23, 2000, and in Europe on September 15, 2000.
It was released on Virtual Console for Wii in Japan on December 4, 2007, in North America on December 10, 2007, in Australia on December 11, 2007, and in Europe on December 11, 2007; it was released on Virtual Console for Wii U in Japan on April 6, 2016, in Europe on August 18, 2016, in Australia on August 19, 2016, and in North America on January 5, 2017.
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 with a few small changes. 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 release, Jynx were recolored purple from the black they were in the original game, to reflect the changes in its design and to avoid controversy that Jynx's original design caused.
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.[12]
Staff
- Main article: Staff of Pokémon Snap
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.
- 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, which, at the time of the game's release, did not have dub voices.
- 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."[13]
References
- ↑ Pokémon.co.jp - Pokémon Snap (N64)
- ↑ Pokémon.co.jp - Pokémon Snap (VC)
- ↑ Pokémon.com (US)
- ↑ Nintendo Pressroom (requires login)
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Nintendo Australia (archive)
- ↑ Nintendo Australia - News (archive)
- ↑ Nintendo Australia & New Zealand Twitter
- ↑ Pokémon.com (UK)
- ↑ PEGI
- ↑ Nintendo Europe Twitter
- ↑ [2]
- ↑ Iwata Asks
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