Sparkle Snapshots

Sparkle Snapshots
DeveloperAtlus
PublisherNintendo
SeriesPrint Club
PlatformNintendo DSi
Release
  • JP: April 22, 2009
  • NA: November 2, 2009
  • EU: December 25, 2009
GenrePhoto booth
ModeSingle-player

Sparkle Snapshots, released in Japan as Anytime Purikura ☆ Kiradeco Premium[a], is a 2009 video game developed by Atlus and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DSi's DSiWare service. It is a continuation of Atlus' Print Club series and the first to receive a prominent international release.[1] It was released in Japan in April 2009, North America in November 2009 and PAL territories in December 2009.[2]

Gameplay

As with previous Print Club games, players are able to take selfie photos using the Nintendo DSi Camera and use a wide variety of frames, backgrounds, stamps and outfits to decorate them with the Nintendo DSi's touchscreen. The stylus can be used to draw or write on the photos. The photos can be saved into the Nintendo DSi's storage or sent to other consoles in the vicinity through Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.[3][4]

Reception

Desiree Turner of Nintendo Life gave the game a 6/10 score, praising its variety and appeal to young girls, though she criticized its lack of online functionality.[1]

Sequel

Sparkle Snapshots 3D
DeveloperAtlus
PublisherNintendo
SeriesPrint Club
PlatformNintendo 3DS
Release
  • JP: December 27, 2011
  • NA: July 12, 2012
  • PAL: October 18, 2012
GenrePhoto booth
ModeSingle-player

Sparkle Snapshots 3D, released in Japan as Jumidasu Prikura ☆ Kiradeco Revolution[b], is a video game developed by Atlus and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS. The sequel to Sparkle Snapshots, It was released in Japan in November 2011, North America in July 2012 and PAL territories in October 2012.[5] To appeal to a young female audience, Nintendo contracted actress Sarah Hyland to promote the game.[6] It features stereoscopic 3D functionality and downloadable content based on the Mario series.[7]

Notes

  1. ^ Japanese: いつでもプリクラ☆キラデコプレミアム, Hepburn: Itsu Demo Purikura ☆ Kiradekopuremiamu
  2. ^ Japanese: とびだすプリクラ☆キラデコレボリューション, Hepburn: Tobidasu Purikura ☆ Kiradeko Reboryūshon

References

  1. ^ a b Turner, Desiree (November 3, 2009). "Review: Sparkle Snapshots (DSiWare)". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on December 12, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  2. ^ van Duyn, Marcel (November 2, 2009). "Nintendo Download: Fights, Shooters, Sparkles, Vikings, Dragons, Carnivals, Escapes and Card Games (US)". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on May 16, 2025. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  3. ^ Staff, I. G. N. (November 2, 2009). "Nintendo Download: 11/02/09". IGN. Archived from the original on February 9, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  4. ^ Staff, GameSpot (November 5, 2009). "Street Fighter uppercuts VC, Vikings invade DSi". GameSpot. Archived from the original on November 16, 2025. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  5. ^ Whitehead, Thomas (October 18, 2012). "Nintendo Download: 18th October 2012 (North America)". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on November 19, 2025. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  6. ^ Sarkar, Samit (September 18, 2012). "Nintendo courts female gamers with new 3DS ad campaign". Polygon. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  7. ^ Whitehead, Thomas (July 17, 2012). "Review: Sparkle Snapshots 3D (3DS eShop)". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on May 13, 2025. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
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