Engadget Logo Engadget Japan version Nintendo Switch "New Pokemon Snap" Pre-experience report, photographic technique and biceps are likely to be trained !?

We will deliver a trial report of the Nintendo Switch software "New Pokemon Snap" (6578 yen including tax) scheduled to be released on April 30.

New Pokemon Snap -Switch (Amazon)

New Pokemon Snap -Switch (Rakuten)

"New Pokemon Snap" is a completely new game based on the game characteristics of "Pokemon Snap" released as NINTENDO64 software in 1999, and is developed by NAMCO BANDAI Studios.

To briefly explain what kind of game it is, the main purpose is to get the main character into the research pod "Neo One" and shoot Pokemon on the route with the "Research Camera" to create your own "Pokemon Photo Picture Book". ..

・ Mobile mode + gyro sensor + swivel chair is recommended

In the game, we will shoot Pokemon that appeared on the route over 360 degrees from the automatically advancing "Neo One" on various islands in the Lentil region. The viewpoint can be operated not only with the stick but also with the gyro sensor.

When the mobile mode + gyro sensor is ON, the orientation of the main unit and the orientation of the camera in the game are linked, so you can get a game experience that really feels like you are riding the "Neo One". With this setting, the upper body is busy following the appearance of Pokemon, looking back and looking up at the sky. I felt a slight tension in the biceps of the upper arm in one play. It seems to be a little muscle training.

Throwing a sweet and delicious fruit, "fluffy apple," causes Pokemon to eat, and when it plays a melody, it dances. I have to take pictures without missing these moments, so I have a lot to do. Also, if you apply "Illumina Orb" as a new element from this work to the flower "Crysta Flower" and Pokemon that bloom only in the Lentil region, the "Illumina phenomenon" will occur.

If you repeat the investigation, the "investigation level" will rise, the number of Pokemon that will appear will increase, and you will be able to investigate new routes, so it seems worthwhile.

When you reach the goal of the route, select a photo and have Dr. Kagami evaluate it. His evaluation criteria are as follows.

Number of stars

In the Pokemon behavior category, there are 1 to 4 stars depending on the rarity of the behavior.

2 poses

Evaluation of whether shooting was possible at the right time.

3 size

Evaluation of the size of the Pokemon in the picture.

4 orientations

Evaluate whether it is taken with good peeling. The basics are the front, but there are cases where the profile is nice.

5 positions

Evaluation of the position of the reflected Pokemon. It seems that the evaluation is high when it is reflected in the center.

The doctor will evaluate according to these criteria. I'm also concerned about the score, but photos with many stars are rare behaviors, so the tension rises. However, this is just an evaluation as a doctor who is doing research activities.

Even if he thinks that the photo is not good enough, he gives a high evaluation in terms of "size" etc., so I want to argue that "Doctor gives such an evaluation, but for me this photo is ..." .. I felt nostalgic that I thought the same thing when scoring NINTENDO 64's "Pokemon Snap".

Let's enjoy the doctor's evaluation as one element of the game.

・ Processing melts time

Not only the evaluation from the doctor, but also the elements to enjoy Pokemon photo as a work are fulfilling. The photo can be processed in two steps. First, "extra shooting" that can be performed before saving the photos taken. Here you can adjust brightness, blur, camera orientation, zoom, rotate photos and more. You can take a picture again by sticking to the composition and settings in the world where you stopped the moment you released the shutter.

When shooting on the "Neo One", you will be busy releasing the shutter due to the battle with time and timing, but with "Extra Shooting" you can carefully pursue the ideal Pokemon photo finish.

Next, in "Photo Editor", you can select filters, stamps, and frames to decorate your photos.Cute Pokemon stamp

You can add more atmosphere by applying a calm filter in a cool scene that is more cute with heavy use.

When it comes to photo processing, if you start sticking to "extra photography", it seems that you will use it for tens of minutes if you are not good at even one photo.

"New Pokemon Snap" also has an online function. You can enjoy it by subscribing to "Nintendo Switch Online" (charged). You can compete with players from all over the world in a ranking format, such as the total score of the photos registered in the Pokemon Photo Picture Book and the score obtained in one survey.

In addition, you can upload your favorite photos to My Page, and photos and information taken by other players on the in-game SNS "Rentil Chat" will be displayed.

If you want to post photos taken with "New Pokemon Snap" on SNS such as Twitter, display the photos in the album and select "Save to Switch" or press the screenshot button on the Switch itself and directly from Nintendo Switch to SNS You need to post it or transfer it to your smartphone.

·summary

Even on the same route, "If you stand around better, you can get better pictures ...", and if you were playing continuously, the trial time of about 40 minutes passed in a blink of an eye. More than 200 types of Pokemon have appeared, there is a story, and there are routes that have not been played in the trial play yet, so I'm just curious about the main story. When it goes on sale, I would like to improve the camera technology while training the biceps with the mobile mode + gyro sensor.

New Pokemon Snap -Switch (Amazon)

New Pokemon Snap -Switch (Rakuten)

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