New Pokemon Snap Game Has Lots of Fun Elements
The newest and hottest way to play the games on the Nintendo DS is with New Pokmon Snaps. In the past, Nintendo DS’s only other option for playing their popular games in portable form was with the ever-popular Super Mario. This new game for the DS is a port of the very popular and well-known iPhone game called Pokemon Snap.
In Pokemon Snap, the player takes on the role of a child who has been invited to attend a Pokedex tournament. The winner earns the right to have their pet Pokedex upgraded and one that is now more powerful. This means that they can now use special attacks to do damage to opponents. Once the upgrade is complete, the player can travel around and catch any of the mythical Pokedex creatures that are released each day.
If you’re one of those people who have played the Pokemon games before but are not familiar with the new version, you may not know what to expect when you download the New Pokmon Snaps game for Nintendo DS. There is actually quite a bit of familiar content and interface, but this version does have a few differences that really make this version stand out. One of the biggest changes is in the graphics. All of the images in this game are done in full 3D, which can really add to the experience. Plus, the game comes with all of the new items that are featured in the newer versions of the games.
New in this game is the mini-games that are exclusive to this version. For example, there is an entirely new puzzle game that allows the player to try to figure out how to defeat the ever-elusive and powerful “Gastro Crab”. There is also an exciting new hidden object scene that features characters from the New Pokemon series. On top of this, the game now comes with new gyms and other challenges that will allow you to increase your level. Plus, you can purchase extra cards to add to your card collection and buy new furniture for your house. The ability to save money on purchases means that this game is far more balanced between money and playtime than the older versions.
This game is very much like the Pokemon Diamond games that you might have played in the past. When you first start the game you choose a trainer that gives you one of many new Pokemon to adventure around the world in. Then you select a game board and select a game that you want to play. You can battle one of your captured Pokemon (this is different in each version) and battle against all of your other captured Pokemon to get them to lower their level. Plus, you must find the item needed to gain access to the item that you need for your chosen trainer and defeat the other trainers in your area.
The only real difference in the story is that in New Pokemon Snap you must rescue all of your captured Pokemon (which includes backtracking from one area to another if you do not backtrack enough). Plus, there is actually a small village where you can heal your Pokemon, purchase items, and even catch Pokemon to add to your team. The ability to save your Pokemon allows you to continue what you are doing in New Pokemon Snap until you are ready to take on the Gym leaders in your area. Plus, you will be able to trade your Pokemon with people in your area who have Pokemon that you don’t have yet (since it is one of the new additions). You can also connect with other trainers online, so you can trade gifts between your teams.
In New Pokemon Snap, you will use the previously released New Pokemon Black and White versions. These games feature some of the same features from Diamond and Pokemon Black and White versions, including new trainers, more Pokemon to catch, and more. The graphics and music are the same as the other versions, which is nice. This version does allow you to backtrack in the game after you finish a room so you can check out the other rooms you haven’t visited yet. There is not, however, a feature that allows you to download the saved data from an old cartridge to a new one so you can try out the other versions.
This game is targeted at younger children but adults may find the storyline entertaining as well. The fact that you only catch what you can use makes this game easy to learn since you can’t use every item right away. This means that if you know nothing about catching Pokemon you should probably skip this one.
