New Pokemon Snapis finally here for the Nintendo Switch. It’s been more than two decades since the classic N64 original, andPokemonfans have been clamoring for a sequel ever since.New Pokemon Snapfinally fulfills that dream, but it also bringsa lot of new contenton top of the original formula.
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Part of the charm ofNew Pokemon Snapis all the secret references to otherPokemonmedia. From references to the Game Boy Advance games to secrets only the most dedicated will find, easter eggs pop up all through the Lental region to those with discerning eyes.
10Todd Snap Comes Back
Todd Snap, the protagonist from the firstPokemon Snap, makes an appearance in the sequel. That’s right — he’s back after all these years. Todd’s grown up a bit in the years since the original, and when the player finds him, Todd helps themget started in the Lental region.
Interestingly enough, Todd also helped design the player’s new vehicle inNew Pokemon Snap, the NEO-ONE. Like the character, this vehicle has an easter egg of its own.
9ZERO-ONE Becomes The NEO-ONE
The ZERO-ONE was the iconic vehicle in the originalPokemon Snapgame. The player would ride it to take natural photos of Pokemon in the various zones. InNew Pokemon Snap, the vehicle has been redeveloped by Todd Snap himself into the NEO-ONE.
The NEO-ONE has severalupdates over the old version, but is still restricted to on-rails movement. However, there are ways to changehowit moves on the track, just like in the oldPokemon Snap.
8A Reference To The Latest Pokemon Movie
In the lab inNew Pokemon Snap, players who have seen the most recentPokemonmovie might have found this easter egg. Audiences ofPokemon the Movie: Coco(also known asPokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungleoverseas) get a special treat if they look closely on the wall.
On the wall are several photos of locations thatappeared inPokemon the Movie: Coco. These include a Pokemon Center and several other buildings. In the movie itself, Rita, the lab assistant inNew Pokemon Snap, appears as well.
7The Lental Language Translates To English
The Lental language appears throughoutNew Pokemon Snap, represented by its own unique set of characters and symbols. However, the code works almost like a cipher. Each letter of the Lental language corresponds to a letter in English.
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For example, on the NEO-ONE, the Lental symbols actually correspond to NEO-ONE. When Professor Mirror is evaluating your photos, the Lental script translates to “initializing”.
6Ho-Oh Does Its Emerald Version Pose
Legendary Pokemon show upthroughout each level inNew Pokemon Snap, and Ho-Oh is no exception. Once the player beats the game, most legendary Pokemon will show up. Ho-Oh appears in Fireflow Volcano Level 3.
Look closely, though. This Pokemon will spread its wings over its head in a circular shape, just like its sprite model did inPokemon: Emerald Versionfor the Game Boy Advance. It’s averysubtle nod, but a nod nonetheless.
5Each Level Changes Over Time
As the player continues in their journey acrossNew Pokemon Snap, levels and areas will shift and change as more goals are completed. These changes show time passing in the game, and it’s neat to see how each area changes.
For instance, “Dam, Sweet Dam” is a request that can players can only take when the Bidoof of Florio Nature Park have completed their dam. This happens by level 3.
4Every Version Of Eevee Makes An Appearance
In the originalPokemon Snap, Eevee showed up, but none of its evolutions made an appearance. In the sequel, though, every single one of Eevee’s evolutionary forms makes an appearance. However, some are much rarer than others.
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The player can find Flareon, Umbreon, Espeon, Glaceon, Leafeon, Sylveon, and Jolteon all without beating the game first. Meanwhile, Vaporeon is found in the post-story nighttime version of Maricopia Reef.
3Suicune and Manaphy Show Up Once The Game Is Beat
Once the player beats the story ofNew Pokemon Snap, several legendary Pokemon and unique Pokemon suddenly become available in the world. Among these are Suicine and Manaphy, two legendary Pokemon respectively fromPokemon: Gold/Silver/CrystalVersionon the Game Boy andPokemon: Diamond/ Pearl/Platinumfor the Nintendo DS.
Manaphy is found in thenighttime version of Maricopia Reef. Meanwhile, Suicine is found through a complicated series of events in the Shiver Snowfields.
2Vivillon Has A Pokeball Pattern
Vivillon is a Pokemon from thePokemon: X/Ygames for the Nintendo 3DS, with a very unique attribute. The pattern on its wings depends on where in the world the Pokemon came from. InNew Pokemon Snap, it even gains a unique Pokeball pattern.
It’s unclear why this Vivillon has this specific pattern. Some fans think it’s because the Vivillon might have once belonged to a trainer, making a Pokeball its home. Either way, it’s relatively easy to find, but the Pokeball pattern is a little bit rarer.
1Pikachu Hangs Ten, Again
In the originalPokemon Snapone of the mosticonic moments of the gamewas getting Pikachu to ride a surfboard. Pikachu has been able to learn Surf since the beginning of the game, and it was originally a reference to that fact.
InNew Pokemon Snap, Pikachu puts aside the surfboard in favor of riding a Stunfisk. It makes for a pretty epic photo as part of the “Near The Water’s Edge” request in the Beach.
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