The modern version of Nintendo’s photography-inspired title,New Pokemon Snap, seems to have captured the hearts of old and new players through its simple yet entertaining gameplay. Not only is the title nostalgic for older gamers, it is also one of thebest FPS games for the younger generationto play nowadays. Given how popular thePokemonsphere is globally, it is not surprising for fans to produce their own content inspired by the franchise’s creatures, animated series, and video game titles. This includes one hardcoreNew Pokemon Snapplayer who even fabricated a special camera controller for their Nintendo Switch that allows them to replicate the feeling of taking photos while playing.
New Pokemon Snapis one of several titles that The Pokemon Company has revived and placed into the modern gaming landscape. The franchise remadePokemon Mystery Dungeonon the Nintendo Switch, and will be coming out withPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlfor the same platform in the latter half of 2021. Fans are likely also looking forward to the next-generation mainstream titlePokémon Legends: Arceus.
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To make theirNew Pokemon Snapgameplay experience a bit more immersive, YouTuber BigRigCreates produced a custom controller that looks and has several functions similar to a real-life camera. Complaining about The Pokemon Company missing out on releasing thephotography game on the Wii U, BigRigCreates took it upon themselves to fabricate a controller that makes use of the Nintendo Switch’s gyro functions to move the view around, and even allows players to zoom in and out while playing.
To make the custom controller, the YouTuber used a 3D printer and based their design from model blueprints inspired by theNintendo Labo VR kits. The creator did mention that they did not discover the perfect way to playNew Pokemon Snap, however, they were able to provide a unique device that other fans can explore and look into. Many comments on YouTube seemed to show ecstatic responses to the 3D creation, while others said that the game would be perfect in VR. Some were even hopeful thatNew Pokemon Snapwould be made compatible with Nintendo Labo in the future.
BigRigCreates is known for their unique 3D-printed creations from popular Nintendo games such asThe Legend of Zelda, and, of course,Pokemon. With no news on the horizon for a VR version ofNew Pokemon Snap, the custom camera controller may be the next best thing for fans who wish to have an interesting photography experience while playing the nostalgic title.
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