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Pokemon Snap came out for the Nintendo 64 in 1999, developed by HAL Laboratory. It was a different kind of game for the console, a time when most 3D adventures were about fighting or exploring huge worlds. This one put you in a rail car on a safari to take pictures of Pokemon in their natural habitats.

You play as Todd Snap, a photographer riding on a fixed path through various environments. Your only tools are a camera, some apples to lure Pokemon out, and a limited supply of Pester Balls to stir up action. The goal is not to catch them, but to get the best possible photos, which are then scored by Professor Oak based on pose, size, and how many Pokemon are in the shot. You revisit the same courses repeatedly, learning the patterns of the creatures to catch them in unique moments, like a Pikachu riding a surfboard or a group of Charmander dancing around a volcano. The game is slow and observational, more about patience and timing than quick reflexes. It feels like a peaceful, focused puzzle where you are trying to outsmart the environment for that one perfect picture.