Those of you in North America waiting to get your hands on Pokémon Art Academy finally have a date to put on your calendars, as Nintendo has dated the Pokémon-themed art instruction and sketching program for 24 October. Our own devastatingly handsome Conor McMahon gave the title an 8/10 in his review on its European launch this past June:
Whether this is your first foray into the series or you're a long-time fan, Pokémon Art Academy is an extremely accessible experience to jump into. You and your fellow novice student work through a series of classes under the guidance of Professor Andy, a famed Pokémon card illustrator and brother to Vince from previous entries in the series. Where one has dedicated their life to working as a mentor in the fine arts, the other is an expert at drawing Charizard — we think we know who made the right choice there.
If you aren't the Pokémon portrait artist you imagined right away, fear not:
This title's brilliance stems from the moment where it all comes together, when you take a step back and feel a genuine sense of pride in what you've drawn. The outline or sketch may look messy at first, the paint comes out in unpredictable patterns and streaks, but step by step you begin to learn exactly what the effect of each small change adds to the overall picture.
Pokémon Art Academy will be available at retail and from the eShop beginning 24th October in North America.
Have you been waiting for this one in the land of to-go coffee? Think you can draw a better Lopunny? Just think that a posing Pinsir is more fun to draw than fruit in bowls? Let us know in the comments!
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Ok cool, but why do we need these type of games?
So pumped!
@kereke12 it helps people who want to get into digital art using interactive step by step instructions using characters you would like to draw. If that isn't something you enjoy, don't buy it. So far I have enjoyed the lessons and can see an improvement in my skills.
October 25 is Pablo Picasso's birthday I think. That was kind of a wasted opportunity.
How much will it cost?
Probably $29.99 in the US and $34.99 in Canada. That's always what Art Academy games cost.
@kereke12 You ask why, I ask why not?
@DiscoGentleman Thanks!
@Fabaroo I apologise for my ignorance and still plan to go see "Guernica" before I die.
From House of the Dead Overkill to a Pokémon drawing application. These guys have been everywhere.
Anything that fosters creativity in kids is great in my book.
@kereke12 well believe it or not I actually suck at drawing Pokémon, and that's a lot for me especially cause I can draw pretty nice, but when it comes to Pokémon I SUCK, so this is a godsend for me
Why did it take so long to get here?
Love this title! I pre-ordered mine at the Wal-Mart Website for about $35, and it's coming to my house, November 3rd, so stoked!
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