Never before has a new release put me in such a strange “will this be fun” position. When the original came out, I was a toddler… and now, *I do the main mechanic of the game for a living.*

Roses are red, Arlo is blue. If you were a Pokemon, I'd throw apples at you.

“I probably spent most of my time throwing apples at charmanders to make them bend over...” Oh no “...to make it look like they were tossing their cookies” Oh thank god.

Game Freak should outsource more spinoffs, because I REALLY want a new Pokemon game like Colosseum or Gale of Darkness. Or perhaps another tactics game like Conquest, or maybe even a Pokemon themed rhythm game?

I always imagined that the Professor and his assistant are actually just lying to you about the "fluff fruit" to make sure the kid doesn't feel bad using them. If you get a picture of Pokemon hunting each other, the prof will comment "Playing Tag", as if to hide the fact the prey was trying not to be eaten. If they're willing to hide natural stuff like that, who says they didn't lie about the fruit too?

That Last Unicorn reference hit pretty hard. Such an accurate analogy

I think this is a pretty good review overall. I do think you might've missed out on the auto-pick feature for the photos. If you press -, the game selects the best photo of each Pokemon you took pics of. It prioritizes new dex entries if you don't have them, and if you do, it just shows the pic that'd get the biggest score. I use it all the time, except for when I have to present specific pics for the requests.

I am so surprised this game didn’t come out during the Wii U era! I mean, that console was just PERFECT for a new Pokémon Snap game! Maybe they were working on my it for Wii U at some point, but then they shifted focus on the Switch because of poor Wii U sales. I mean, I think Luigi’s Mansion 3 was originally a Wii U game at one point, so this could’ve been too!

I was so impressed with the amount of content in new snap. Every time I was sure I was playing the last level, more would appear! Somehow I got to 110 hours and I’d still be playing if my sister wasn’t hogging the switch.

Personally, my favorite feature in New Pokemon Snap is something most people probably won't even notice: The addition of realistic Pokemon screams. I like how the developers took the established screams of each Pokemon, but then modified and twisted them until they sounded like something that might actually come from the respective Pokemon in real life. They also gave each Pokemon multiple variations of their screams to fit their different animations. That's what I call "walking the extra mile", and it makes the entire world feel so much more real and immersive. If nothing else, the realistic Pokemon screams are the one feature I'd like to see adopted into the main series at some point.

Arlo your review really put this game into perspective. You framed it quite well and even opened an aperture of possible sequel potential.

What I found really interesting about the star system, beyond how it lets you capture more than one picture as the 'best' for each one (that was so frustrating in the old game), it's also deceiving.. there aren't just four behaviors for each one, there are usually several behaviors. one-star might include standing, walking, sleeping.. two-star might include eating, being beaned in the gourd, or being surprised by something..

The thing I really like about the star system is that there will always be a place for a really good "basic" shot in your photodex. In the original, the point bonuses for even a mediocre "special" shot would throw out a basic shot.

I am a simple man. I hear that specific "boonk" sound. I laugh my butt off. You are a man of good taste, Arlo. :D

I'd love to play this game, but I *shutter* at the $60 price tag

This game made me realize even stronger how beautiful megenium's design actually is

I loved it when I knocked squirtle into a whirlpool and todd said 'Wow! That was great technique'. Thanks todd

I spent 55 hours in this game, nearly completed the Photodex, maxed the levels on every stage... and I only have about 30 requests completed. So yeah the request system could be better.

I love the new snap, but i kinda miss pokemon evolving ingame. Those charmeleon and magikarp evolutions just hit different!

My favorite detail is that each Pokémon gets its own request, so that one Pokémon doesn’t get favored over the rest

I can tell you really took a magnifying *lens* to this game, Arlo. Truly, this review is so good it could be part of a *film* if you wanted. You've convinced me in a *flash* that it's definitely a good game, though I have yet to *develop* a full fledged interest in Pokémon games. Anyway, great video, I hope your *resolution* to keep up with Nintendo games stays strong!

I'm just glad they're bringing old series back to the table and not severely butchering them like OTHER series in the Nintendo world.

The problem with Requests is that you complete a lot of them before they're given, which doesn't count. And then to complete it again, you need to turn in a *better* shot of it, which can be very hard.

One of my best 4 star pictures is a picture of Heliolist running over the water. That is totally obscured by grass and completely unrecognizable.

You are the only KZfaqr I follow who has ever referenced The Last Unicorn. Well done, sir.

I appreciate The Last Unicorn references

Game: here’s a hint in a quest to help you find a cool Pokémon action! :) Hint: “Man this Pokémon is cool! Wonder what it’s doing?” Way you get the picture: throw five fluff fruits at two trees, scan a flower, jump out of the cart punch a Pokémon and pray Professor mirror likes your effort

can we talk about how gorgeous this game is though? Best Pokemon's ever looked hands down!

I'm glad folks are having fun with this. I watched a bunch of playthroughs and this game isn't for me and that's fine. I'm glad you guys are able to get a really good remake of a nostalgic classic. Have fun! ♡

I hope next gen we get *Pokemon Snap: Breadth of the Wild*, a giant open world snap game where we go hunting for wild pokemon to take pictures of in order to fulfill requests so that we can earn money to buy new equipment and tools that allow us to take even cooler pictures.

I love that if you look really closely at Arbok, it's covered in scales. A really subtle texture but adds a lot when you're getting so close up!

I'm certainly enjoying my experience. Something you didn't really mention, or at least go into detail on, was the personality of each Pokemon. Some are just doing their thing, but then you've got Machamp who poses for you. It wants you to see it's muscles. They don't all feel like static or robotic characters just going through their set tracks, even if they technically are.

This review makes me want a Jurassic Park Snap.

"I just didn't know if I really wanted a new pokemon snap, or if I only thought I did because I used to..." Honestly I was in the same boat on this one. Thanks for the review! This really put things in perspective for me.

"Looking for answers online probably...." *Austin John Plays:* HELLO THERE hungry for apples?!

Now we just need a return of Conquest, Colosseum, Poképark, Rumble, etc.

My face lit up, honest to God, when the video opened with Oak's theme.

"How I long for a VR Nintendo system" Nintendo tried that already. it's called the virtual boy

Never expected to get 20hrs out of this game. There are just so many secrets.

I can't just come up with a pun in a snap, Arlo. But seriously, this game was the best Pokemon experience I've had in years. Never was one of the people asking for this sequel, but now I get where they were coming from.

And now to wait for the flash bulb to go off at Nintendo that reminds them “Pokémon Colosseum” was a thing.

It's every bit the sequel I wanted all these years. Couldn't be happier tbh

I really like how Arlo goes over both sides of Pokemon Snap, the goods and the bads. It definitely lens some credibility to his review!

Most Arlo endings: You’re awesome, have a great day This video’s ending: Make puns my loyal subjects, my happiness depends on it!

I've sorta neglected the pockemon series for a while now everything about it just didn't feel like my thing, but lately I decided to watch the original series (the animated series) and I remembered why I loved it so much as a child and how much different it used to be, it was definitely a nostalgia trip and one I wasn't expecting, turns out my child self liked pokemon more than I remembered

"Does anyone actually enjoy characters like this?" Yes, actually, Arlo. They do. That's been a common complaint from people in the last few generations of Pokemon, that your rival is too nice to you. They want a rude asshole to beat and feel superior too.

I was never that into the first one (never owned a N64 and I felt like it wasn't my "thing"). Bought the new one for streaming/hype purposes and well, I never thought I would love it as much as I do! It looks beautiful and it's impossible to see everything on the first run! Just turned the game off a few minutes ago and I was gleaming with just noticing a Shaymin sleeping in the grass! What a surprising game!

_A wild Todd Snap appears_ *Todd used attract!* IT'S SUPER EFFECTIVE Yeeeeeah Todd got the glow up of the CENTURY. Whew.

I don’t have this game (yet) but I’ll have it someday. It certainly captured my attention when it first came out.

I found the leveling down a stage handy for introducing a new player to the level, such as my kids and wife. The pokemon are a bit more low-key and less chaotic.

Last Unicorn references always gets the thumbs up.

all the bonk sound effects really enhanced this video

This is just what I needed! I bought the game last week but haven’t had time to play it yet and now I can go in with the learning curve being a little easier. Thanks Arlo!

I appreciate someone reviewing the game. I very much want to spend a lot of time playing it, but life gets in the way. I'm glad it's as good as I think it is having just played a little of it.

I love this game SO MUCH and it's really great to see a proper in depth review of it. Brilliant, thank you!

Just a tip on 'Leading' pokemon places. From the footage you used and what you said, it sounds like you're waiting for them to finish eating to continue leading them to the next spot. In reality, to lead them, just chuck them in a line, one after the other. If the pokemon is on the way to one fluffruit and spots another one thrown, they will start walking to the second one. Once they start eating, it can't be interrupted, so you specifically DON'T want them to eat the fluffruit. Just thought I'd give this tip as it is EXTREMELY helpful for a good third or so of the requests.

I think playing the game undocked is such a different experience. Once you let the Gyro controls take over it almost is a VR experience. That to me was the game changer and really validated it for me.That and the auto pick feature. Good review 👍

After watching your review, the game just *clicked* for me. It's definitely in my *frame* now!

I've never played the first, but after playing the new one I can't say it looks appealing... Because New Pokemon Snap is just so beautiful! While the older one is a product of its time.

Great review! I agree with basically everything you said. My main complaint personally was that I wish the environments and Pokemon actions were a little more dynamic. I think because it focuses so much on beauty it lacks in being super dynamic. Still a great game though!

I'm snapped Arlo still can't be fully satisfied

Pretty sad that this is the best Pokemon game on switch

Arlo quoting Molly Gru is literally everything I ever needed

I only just started to play, but something I've sadly noticed is a lot of the video game disscusion places I frequent have already stopped talking about it and I don't see potos posted to twitter anymore. I really feel like that social element is important for a game like this and it will be a shame if it dries out this early. If anybody knows of communities still sharing photos and talking about it, let me know!

Damn, last time I was this early my mom wasn't disappointed with me yet.

My biggest concern with the game is the apparent lack of player interactivity with the Pokémon / environment and just the lack of things happening and how static the environment feels in general. I can't help but just feel bored at some point running through the levels, realizing my illumina orbs and fluffruit aren't really going to change much of anything other than the poses of the Pokémon. For instance, there are a few spots in the game where you can clearly see a Pokémon den, and you would hope that throwing a fruit into the den entrance would prompt a Pokémon to come out and eat, but instead nothing happens. Or like the first time you knock a Magicarp into the water, I was so hyped and ready to see Gyrados pop out, but nothing happened. I feel like the original game had so much to do and see in each level, with the ability to evolve Pokémon, force them into doing certain things and interacting in ways that wouldn't be possible if you weren't influencing it, but with this game it feels like what is going to happen is already happening without your help. You use to be able to hit switches and unlock levels by finding new paths through the environment. But now, the new paths you find in levels are nothing more than choosing to go left or right around a tree or rock, or like.. Bidoof finished building his damn, so now you can go over the damn to cross the creek instead of going over the bridge which is less than 20 feet away. Yay! I'm sorry, it all just feels so underwhelming to me. I really expected interactivity to be the one thing they expanded upon the most, but it seems like the one thing they completely neglected. Also, considering the fact that this game has had 22 years to evolve, it's really a massive disappointment to see how little it has changed. In all reality, it has been stripped of certain things that made the original so fun (evolving Pokémon, unlocking new levels organically, Pokémon signs, etc.) and leaves us with literally the most bare bones experience possible for this game. So much has changed with technology over the years, it almost feels like a crime to see that this game could have come out on the Gamecube like Arlo said. He kinda just brushed over this at the end of the video like it wasn't that big of a deal, but I feel like this is a huge issue with Pokémon games as a whole. Each new game that comes out feels like the absolute most minimal amount of effort was put in to create a game that in all reality could have come out a decade ago and still would not have been impressive. For instance, I would have been much more impressed with this game if each time you load into a level the Pokémon were always different, spawned in different locations and could move around freely without having a fixed path or set of actions to perform. You know.. like.. how it would be in real life to go on a safari taking photos of animals. They could even have a pre-determined set of Pokémon that show up randomly in every level with each Pokémon having its own spawn chance and locations and some even being super rare. This would make the game so much more dynamic and make each run and photo you captured unique to your own experience, which in turn would make sharing photos with your friends infinitely more satisfying. The technology is totally there to do something like this, but I guess mediocre is all we can ever hope for from Pokémon games. All in all, I truly, truly loved the original Pokémon Snap, but this one just feels like another massive waste of potential from the highest grossing franchise of all time.

@Arlo, mad props for not only the reference to The last unicorn but bring it up twice in one video. Definitely the last thing I expected to hear was this game being related to one of the most obscure animated movies I've ever seen.

Great review Arlo mate. I punched about 10 hours into this on the weekend. Definitely a fun game if you are patient and cycle through all the levels

Professor Oak said it best.... "Wonderful!"

I was hoping that in the last seconds of the video an apple would hit Arlo ^^ That would have been amazing

It has been so long since I've heard and seen of the last unicorn. That just hits such an obscure nostalgia for me you have no idea.

Didn't get to play the original growing up but always wanted to, now I finally got to and I loved it

12:48 Is that Alex Olney holding the cartridge? Don't tell me it isn't, I'd recognize that ring anywhere!

2:55 depends on the context. He was unnessecary in this game but in the mainline series the lack of a hostile rival is one of the biggest issues of the modern games

Did anyone else expected we could use the labo camera, it would have been a really fun feature.

one thing. when reviewing your pictures, it actually does tell you if its a request photo. I think the only actual issue with it is that you can only turn in one request photo per pokemon per trip, and that sucks if you have a really good picture of the same pokemon that you are missing from your dex.

Haven't played the game myself and instead watched a walkthrough of it on KZfaq, but I gotta say, those Pokémon animations and behaviors look nice and flashy! I'd imagine that if I was to ever buy this game, it'd really click with me. There, those are my camera/photography puns. Happy?

"Even nicer is the ability to quick turn" Me, 45 hours into the game: Wait, what? I really need to *focus* more, because I aparently missed that mechanic.

All I want is more Arlo Pokemon Skits uh insert camera pun here

My only issue is that it's not run by Prof. Oak. Hearing "you were close" evey second was hilarious

I can just tell how long Arlo's been waiting for this game. :D

i think you really zoomed in on the right issues here arlo

On the topic of game length, I think that it would be interesting to look at how the standards for game length and price have changed over the years and how that relates to the price of the game, both to create and to buy, now and in the past. A video on that would be super interesting!

Just finished the game a few days ago. COMPLETELY LOVED IT!! It’s the game that reminded me why I love Pokémon.

Imagine if this game was in VR

This game took me 15 hours to beat the main game! I didn’t think it would Pan out like that 😏

Hooray arlo actually made the review! The original pokemon snap was one of my favorite n64 games and despite a lot of people saying this new one was overpriced, it has turned out to be one of my favorite switch games too!

Man you really captured how I felt about this game

5:16 “scored on angle, size, & positioning” Story of my life.

I shutter to think about going another 20 years without another Snap

Gotta say, this review made me see the game through a whole new lense

My voice is completely gone, so I am delighted to see an Arlo video pop up to keep me distracted: thanks Arlo! ☺️

When I clicked on the vid, it had 151 views 😎 Been looking forward to your review, Mr Arlo. I've been waiting 20+ years for this game.

I am *shuddering* at the thought of another Arlo video.... I hope it *lens* itself well.

For anyone who enjoyed the original, this game is a must. I agree that the biggest problem is just how insanely long we had to wait for a sequel, to the point that everyone is hesitant to even try the sequel for fear of tainting a childhood memory. Overall they did a wonderful job of making it true to the original while also adding in some new twists. Personally I'm not a big fan of the scanner. I would rather have to figure out creative ways of interacting with the environment to trigger events like changing paths. I also wish that you could select one photo for every star category you caught during a run.

I'm glad to know i'm the only one who really struggled with the requests!!! I had to google most of the ones i actually got

Honestly it's amazing that they made a game with such a slow pace have really *snappy* gameplay

Who knew a game about taking pictures of Pokémon could be so addicting

Thank you for referencing The Last Unicorn, which I coincidentally just watched about a month ago :D Can you believe that none of my 3 housemates even heard of the film??

This review pretty accurately describes my feelings of the game. I waited 22 years for this sequel, and my reaction to its announcement was, "Oh wow! They finally did it! ...I hope I like it." I was nervous that after all this time of waiting, a sequel wouldn't really deliver. I was especially concerned because a lot of the Pokemon designs after generation 3 haven't really done it for me, and I didn't know how much I would get out of it if the game was full of Pokemon I felt nothing for. I mean, we're currently sitting at 898 Pokemon, not counting special forms, patterns, etc. That's a lot of Pokemon to disappoint me with. To my surprise, though, this game is almost the perfect sequel. It takes the concept of the original game and expands on it with new and mechanics. I didn't even mind the new Pokemon. Seeing them behave naturally in the world made them feel alive, and that alone made them more interesting than I normally would have found them in the typical, mediocre JRPGs of the series. Having all those extra Pokemon to select from really helped the game. Heck, when the original game came out, gendered Pokemon weren't even a thing yet. I don't think this game has any shinies in it, but those weren't even a thing back then. So much has changed since gen 1. And the ability to edit pictures with filters, frames, and stickers adds a ton of fun to the game. I get a lot of enjoyment crafting a scene out of a photo and seeing how many points I get get for it online. I just wish the game didn't do the thing where you could only submit one picture of each Pokemon per run. Why not let us submit one for each star rating we capture? That'd be much better. Or even better than that, just let us submit as many pictures as we want! We can decide for ourselves if a picture is worth showing, and exclude the ones that aren't any good, and then the professor could rate them and let us keep the highest scoring one per category. I just don't see the need for the current, restrictive way of doing things. Overall, I'm glad this game happened. I hope we don't have to wait so long for another sequel. Maybe we'll get lucky, and they'll add extra content or DLCs to the game. Oh, right. Picture puns... I was nervous to jump into this game, but I'm glad I gave it a...shot.