New Pokémon Snap, a sequel to the 1999 N64 classic that gave you the task of taking pictures of Pokémon, coming to Nintendo Switch on April 30, Nintendo announced today in a new trailer.
In New Pokémon Snap, players control a Pokémon photographer traveling through Lental, a region full of beautiful scenery from lush jungles to sandy beaches. Players team up with the region’s Pokémon expert, Professor Mirror, and his assistant Rita to conduct ecological surveys, and photograph and observe Pokémon in their natural habitats.
Gameplay remains similar to its predecessor, in which players ride in a motor vehicle while visiting various locations in the region to take photos to build their ‘Photodex’. Points are awarded based on the quality of the photos you take, and just like the original game, players can use items like apples to lure pokémon closer for a better chance.
2021 is a big year for Pokémon while the series celebrates its 25th anniversary. Yesterday, Pokémon Company International announced that it is launching a series of musical events. It is teaming up with pop singer Katy Perry, along with other ’emerging artists to award-winning global superstars’ to celebrate the franchise’s biggest milestone.