Pokémon Snap

THE BAD:
There's hardly any gameplay.

The controls ain't that good.

Not enough levels.

It get's boring quickly

SUMMARY:
Difficulty: Medium


This is one of the only Pokemon games I've played. I rented this game a long time ago after I saw a commercial advertising it and I thought it looked instresting so I rented and I was dissapoint. It's not a really a bad game though. It's okay. Their's a couple good points about this game as I stated in "The Good". I just found more bad points about it than good. If this game had better controls I would rate it a 3.2/5.

If you are a big Pokemon fan or you want some originality you could try Pokemon Snap out by giving it a rent. If you like it you could buy it if you want.

I rate this game a 2.7/5

THE BAD:
There isn't really a storyline and not every Pokemon is included but the addictive gameplay makes up for that.

SUMMARY:
Pokemon Snap is a really awesome game that I'd recommend to anyone whether you like Pokemon or not. It isn't like the traditional style of Pokemon where you catch and train but if you loved doing that you'll still like the great graphics and Pokemon interaction in Pokemon Snap. A game that's had a lot of detail put into its graphics and also one that anyone who loves Pokemon or not would enjoy!

THE BAD:
Not a "typical" Pokemon game. High challenge level.

SUMMARY:
At first glance this appears to be a typical Pokemon title, but with one big difference-you're actually not trying to capture Pokemon...well, you are, just capture them in pictures! You play as Todd, a Pokemon Photographer who's trying to take pictures of Pokemon for Professor Oak, and good quality pictures at that.
At first it's fun trying to take their pictures-you can zoom in & out, move to different angles, even use food & rocks to interact with Pokemon...some of the poses you can get are so funny they're priceless! There also are certain challenges you must complete as well, so a bit of strategy's required too. The Pokemon look really good both far away and up close. When you're finished, you can take your game to certain locations with Snap machines and, for a small fee, make stickers of pictures you took.
What might turn some people off is that you don't "capture" Pokemon like you do in the Game Boy titles. Also, some goals are rather tough to achieve, which may frustrate younger players.
This is really not much more than an attempt at something different wiht Pokemon, and it's a good unique effort. It's great for the younger Pokemon fan, and for the older ones there's just some pleasure to be had at throwing rocks trying to hit Pikachu. Worth at least a weekend rental.

THE BAD:
~Too Short

SUMMARY:
This is an Awesome game about pokemon. Instead of Catching the pokemon, you concentrate on taking pictures of them.

From Sunny beaches, Dark Caves, Hot Volcanoes, Peaceful Swamps, And Rapid River Valley's, you get to take pictures of over 60 different pokemon. Most Pokemon Are Right out in the open, but for some of them, its like figuring out a Puzzle.

The Graphics are 3D, which is really awesome. During the game, you get special items that make some pokemon do cool things. Try to earn as many points as you can to unlock The Secret level and to finish your pokemon Report for Professor Oak. Do a good job and you will get many points, take sloppy pistures and he wont accept them.

Experiment with the differnt items, and maybe a Pokemon will do something cool for you. The only problem I have with this game is that its too short i can finish it in less than a day. Other than that it is a really awesome game.

Good Luck if you have/get this game!

THE BAD:
The length of the game, you could finish it in about 30 mins. Your vehicle is on a set track and you can't move it where you want. You cannot stop your vehicle to take good pictures, you are always moving. The Graphics and title screen are horrendous.

SUMMARY:
Pokemon Snap is the first and probably last game of Pokemon where you can take pictures of Pokemon to go into your album. The Aim of the game is to take brilliant Photos at good angles to get enough points to get to the next stage.
You are in this little vehicle that goes down a track, but you can't stop it which is a shame, but you can speed it up and slow it down which also helps. You have a camera where you can sort of zoom in and out in a way, and can take pictures of Pokemon in good poses.
You have items that can stun Pokemon(some sort of gas thingy), startle them (apples) and even make them do a good action. On Pokemon Snap, you collect different items where you can use them as much as you like once you have them.
There are some interesting levels to explore, some you are floating on water, some you are on railway tracks and some where you are flying down into caves. Each level looks good and holds different types of Pokemon inside them. The levels arn't recognisable from any TV series and you don't have a clue where they are, but they are interesting. To get to the next levels you have to take a picture of every Pokemon in the level. This takes a while sometimes because they are hidden most of the time, and you have to throw apples on the ground for them to come out, or maybe use a flute to wake them up.
I would give this game 2/5 because it is very short and very easy. It is probably based on people aged at 2-7. It is probably more of a girl's game because of the Pokemon making cute poses. It's a buy if you like Pokemon and Photography!

THE BAD:
Not all Pokemon included.
You cannot move your car-boat-hover whatchamacallit.
Blocky graphics.
Repetitive.

SUMMARY:
Ok....Before I get on this review, let me say something. There were Pokemon everywhere. There were earrings, movies, candy, cereal, and all other objects, including video games, on Pokemon! But now, the saga has been losing its luster. I never see any card competitions on the street anymore and I never see anyone yelling that their Charmander card has been flushed down the toilet or no one shouting about their super-special Poke-card losing a game of cardboard. The TV series always shows reruns, and now you get a feeling that the Poke-saga has been totally deserted...almost. This game is keeping the Poke-World alive and is so addictive that it is still a so-so game for the new millenium. I usually let the profile page describe what a game is about, but this seems so complicated and yet so simple to master that I will attempt to describe what exactly Pokemon Snap is. You are this dude who is sent by Professor Oak to take pictures of Poke-dudes with your Flash Camera. You are given an amphibious bubble craft that looks like something in the year 4050 to be automatically pulled around on a set track. You then have to take pictures of Poke-people as you are driven around. After the run, you are graded on a somewhat picky judging system with things so choosy as if a picture is centered, if a picture does not show the Poke-person's rumpus, if a picture actually shows a Poke-thing, and others. This is where the problems begin. The game only has 60 or so Poke-objects and can easily be completed in 1 and a half hours. It is very repetitive because you are on a track and connot move around the island as you please. The graphics are quite blockier than a normal N64 game and just does not look very good when compared to other N64 titles. This game is still fun and addictive, and if you like Poke-insert your words here, then you will not enjoy this game because of the around 60 Poke-whatevers. If you do like a creative and weird game, then you might like this title.

THE BAD:
They only have about less than half of the pokemon in the game, and it was very short. You should have been able to interact more.

SUMMARY:
Pokemon Snap really is only for someone who loves Pokemon, or wants to practise photography. Dont get me wrong, I loved this game! But now...I havent played it for a year...I did like it, but after a few times of completing it, it does start to lose the spark...(no, not Pika power ) You can easily complete the game in a little over an hour if you know where all the secret pokemon are and you know what you are doing! Nevertheless, I really did like this game. I dont recommend it to people who arent too keen on pokemon, as you will hate it. Its lovely to see all the pokemon frolicing around with nature, but I cant say its the best Pokemon game in the world. My advice is, that if you really love pokemon and everything to do with them, buy this game (but dont spend too much...)

THE BAD:
Short and easy
too few Pokemons available

SUMMARY:
Graphics: Very clear and colorful, varied and sharp, with good-looking Pokemon's. No complaints here.

Sound: There isn't that many tunes, but those who are here are pretty good. The sound-effects are standard stuff.

Gameplay: Fresh, unique and enjoyable, and also surprisingly addictive. It's really easy, mind, and there are way too few Pokemon's to photograf.

Lifespan: You will finish it in a few day's time, but you will come back, both for high-score challenges and because it is so fun.

Overall: Short and easy, yes, but also unique, fun and addictive. All Pokemon fans should buy it.