

If you want to hit the four star ratings, you’ll need to try to capture Pokémon in the middle of a candid moment, which again, can be done by using the right tool for the job.

This auto-select feature is a life saver, as the idea of sifting through countless photos of a Magikarp is not our idea of a good time, and the game will sometimes surprise you by what it considers to be a “good” photo. You can select the photos yourself, which are handily organized into folders of each Pokémon you snapped, or have the game automatically select the best ones for you. Speaking of points, each photo you take is given a rating between one to four stars, and Professor Mirror will rate them accordingly after each outing. It’s these snaps which will score you the highest points. This is the crux of how you’ll discover more types of Pokémon that may be hidden away, and also how to prompt unique reactions.

As you progress through the game, which is done by raising your research level from the scores you receive from Professor Mirror, you’ll be given upgrades to your research camera and the ability to throw Fluffruit towards any nearby Pokémon. Thankfully, however, there’s more to the game than simply pointing your camera at Pokémon and shouting “cheese!”. Mini-missions and in-game achievements add more depth.
