Pokemon Snap

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Product Features

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Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000031KJM
• Media: Game Cartridge
• Release Date: July 26, 1999
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (128 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,062 in Video Games (See Bestsellers in Video Games)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Although it's geared more for younger players, Pokémon Snap is good clean fun for Pokémon fans of any age. In this Pokémon battle-free adventure, players assist Professor Oak in completing his Pokémon Report by photographing the cute little buggers in the wild on Pokémon Island. Players take a trolley-like ride through the island's 3-D environments, filled with Pokémon that not only look just like they do in the cartoons, but also have "cries" to match. While there's a limited amount of film for each trip and no zoom lens, players enjoy great freedom of directional movement from within the vehicle, thanks to solid controls.

Pokémon Snap isn't as easy as it looks, as not just any old picture will satisfy Professor Oak; submissions for his Pokémon Report are judged on size, pose, technique, and whether or not there's more than one of the same Pokémon in the picture. As progress is made, new areas open up, and players are given items to aid them in their quest. Although there are only seven areas, they need to be revisited often, as hidden and otherwise uncooperative Pokémon must be "coaxed" by using items that you previously didn't have before. Also, Pokémon will do some of the craziest things--which make for great photographs--but only under certain conditions that require much experimentation (or a strategy guide) to unearth. --Joe Hon

Pros:

• Good clean fun for Pokémon fans of any age
• Cute Pokémon 3-D graphics and "cries" faithful to the cartoon series
• Print out stickers of your photos at a Pokémon Snap Sticker Station

Cons:

• An anti-Pokémaniac's worst nightmare
• Contains only 63 of the 151 Pokémon
• Game cartridge can hold only 1 player's save data

Product Description

The Professor has asked you to capture the Wild Pokemon 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 the Professor's Pokémon Report, so sharpen your photography skills and get ready to SNAP!

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for everyone!, November 17, 1999

By A Customer

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

My little four year old niece owns this game. Every time she comes over, the adults take it over! I caught myself playing once for over four hours. To begin with Pokemon are incredibly cute, and it is nice that this game does not focus on the trained Pokemon doing battle with each other but rather on the wild Pokemon playing in their "natural" habitats. The whole concept of taking pictures of Pokemon and then having these pictures scored by "Dr. Oak" is not only great for young children but gratifying for adults as well. And since you can increase the difficulty, the game really increases your hand-eye coordination without the use of violence (a major plus). And you can't forget the bonus of turning your favorite snap shots into stickers at the video store. You can bet "Pokemon Snap" is on MY Christmas list!

31 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best!, November 25, 1999

By A Customer

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Pokemon snap is sooo fun!It sounds wierd that taking pictures of pokemon could be fun, but it relly is. Parents won't have anything against it, because there's no violence. It's totally cool to see all the pokemon in 3-D and playing around. This is one of the best games for n64. It may sound easy, but sometimes it's hard to get a good shot of a certain pokemon. What's more, you can choose your 4 best shots, take the cartridge to blockbuster, and have them printed out. I totally recomend this game. It's 'da bomb! (The pokemon our so cute!) BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! peace. chow. (Tip: Go through the same corse lots of times. when you get pester balls, throw them everywhere! If a pokemon won't turn around, keep throwing those pester balls at it. Good luck!)

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pokemon Snap, December 3, 1999

By A Customer

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Finally! Pokemon fans can see their idols in 3-d! Pokemon Snap features a beautiful 3-d environment crawling with pokemon. You're Todd, a pokemon photographer who is sent by Professor Oak to collect pokemon pictures. Along the way, the Professor will give you items such as apples to lure pokemon to where you want it to go. As soon as you've taken your pictures, you can print them out at Blockbuster Video! I encourage you to get it if you are a pokemon fan!