Pokémon Smile Explained
Pokémon Smile is a spin-off mobile game in the Pokémon franchise. The game uses an augmented reality system to teach children how to brush their teeth. It was released in June 17, 2020 by The Pokémon Company and is available as a free app for Android and iOS mobile devices.
Gameplay
The game uses the camera of the device it is being played on for an augmented reality system, which is used to play the game. Bacteria appear in the player's mouth and attack Pokémon. By brushing their teeth, the player is able to rescue the Pokémon. At the end, the game allows the player to attempt to catch one of the Pokémon. After catching Pokémon, they can be leveled up.[1] The player may also earn other rewards, such as hats and stickers.[2] The time spent brushing can be set between one and three minutes.[3] Each day, the game can notify users up to three times to remind them to brush their teeth.[4]
The game will sometimes fail to recognize a player's brushing. According to The Pokémon Company, a colorful toothbrush in a bright room usually solves the problem.[5]
Release
The game was announced during a Pokémon Presents presentation on June 17, 2020, and made available later that day.[6] The game received its first major update in November 2021, adding several new hats and four new Pokémon.[7] The second major update to the game was released in June 2022. It added over 100 Pokémon, including all remaining generation II Pokémon (from Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal) that were not already in the game.[8]
Notes and References
- Web site: Naudus. Kris. 'Pokémon Smile' uses AR to get kids to brush their teeth. Engadget. 2023-05-19. 2023-05-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20230519162920/https://www.engadget.com/pokemon-smile-tooth-brushing-app-134552405.html. live.
- Web site: Plunkett. Luke. Pokémon Smile: The Kotaku Review. Kotaku. 2 July 2020 . 2023-05-19. 2023-05-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20230519142949/https://kotaku.com/pokemon-smile-the-kotaku-review-1844242342. live.
- Shea. Brian. Pokémon Smile Is Here To Remind Your Kids To Brush Their Teeth. Game Informer. 2023-05-19. 2023-05-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20230519161610/https://www.gameinformer.com/pokemon-presents/2020/06/17/pokemon-smile-is-here-to-remind-your-kids-to-brush-their-teeth. dead.
- Web site: Keane. Sean. Pokémon Smile is a free app for brushing your teeth. CNET. 2023-05-19. 2023-05-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20230519160240/https://www.cnet.com/culture/pokemon-smile-is-free-app-for-brushing-your-teeth/. live.
- Web site: Han. Karen. I thought I knew how to brush my teeth until I played Pokémon Smile. Polygon. 11 August 2020 . 2023-05-19. 2023-05-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20230519164334/https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/11/21363731/pokemon-smile-learn-to-brush-teeth. live.
- Web site: Nedd. Alexis. 17 June 2020. 'Pokémon Smile' left me with clean teeth and lots of questions. June 18, 2020. Mashable. 21 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200621042439/https://mashable.com/article/pokemon-smile-review/?europe=true. live.
- News: Wales. Matt. Pokémon Smile gets first ever content update, nearly 18 months after launch. Eurogamer.net. 8 November 2021 . 2023-05-19. 2023-05-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20230519155133/https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-smile-gets-first-ever-content-update-nearly-18-months-after-launch. live.
- Web site: Hagues. Alana. Pokémon Smile Adds Over 100 Pokémon, And They're All Utterly Irresistible. Nintendo Life. 3 June 2022 . 2023-05-19. 2023-05-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20230519145610/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/06/pokemon-smile-adds-over-100-pokemon-and-theyre-all-utterly-irresistible. live.
