Say cheese. The Pokemon hit N64 in this clever game and they aren't camera shy.

User Rating: 8 | Pokemon Snap N64
By seaward12 | Review Date:
I have to admit that when I first learned of the concept behind Pokemon Snap I was not particularly impressed. I was expecting a game solely intended for a Pokemon-crazed Japanese audience. However, since that time Pikachu and friends have also engulfed the America audience, and the idea of taking pictures of various Pokemon doesn't seem as wacky as it once did.
Developer HAL has done an amazing job of creating an addictive, fun little game out of an undeniably strange concept. The problem with the title isn't its control or its graphics as all of this comes together wonderfully. The problem lies with depth, a facet of gameplay that Pokemon Snap fails to touch on with only seven levels and little more than 60 Pocket Monsters. It's as if HAL ran out of time before it could implement the remaining levels and Pokemon.

Otherwise, Pokemon Snap is an addictive, surprisingly fun gem of an experience that definitely deserves a rent. And parents would certainly be wise to snatch this game up for their kids. As an added bonus, gamers can bring their Pokemon Snap cartridge to participating Blockbuster locations and print up their favorite photos -- which is sure to spawn more hype for the Pokemania craze sweeping the nation.


Presentation: Cute, friendly, cheery -- It's Pokemon. What more can we say? 8/10

Graphics: Bright and happy, but a bit on the first-generation side. Super Mario 64-esque. 7/10

Sound: Generic background tunes, funny Pokemon noises, standard beeps and clunks. 7/10

Gameplay: Intuitive control and lots of strategy, but not enough depth 7/10

Lasting Appeal: No multiplayer mode and it's too short. But gamers can try to take better pictures and there is the Blockbuster deal. 6/10

Overall: 8/10

My Verdcit: Rent It

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