An Easy Trick In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Causes Secret Character Reactions

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A recently discovered trick in allows players to trigger secret character reactions, which are perfect when using the game’s photo mode. Other than traditional Pokémon battles and Tera Raids, the Generation 9 games feature a heavy social aspect. The titles are some of the first to allow a seamless multiplayer experience, especially considering their open-world map. Another feature that complements the Gen 9 games’ social aspect is the ability to take pictures with an in-game tool rather than simply relying on Nintendo Switch’s screenshots. Photo mode has several mini tools that allow for more customization.

Players can use filters, strike poses, change their own avatar’s facial expression, and even add music to the process. In fact, using a certain filter in the photo mode is the key to catching Meloetta in ’s DLC. The photos taken with the in-game feature are treated as screenshots and added to the Nintendo Switch’s gallery, which can then be downloaded on a smartphone. It just so happens that a player recently discovered a trick in the photo mode that can cause secret character reactions.

As registered by the user dis_not_toxic on Reddit, players can actually change the facial expression of NPCs by using the music function in the photo mode. By opening the camera and pointing it at an NPC, players can then change the song being played. The NPC in the camera’s focus will then look directly toward the lens and either smile, look angry, or put on a sleepy face, depending on the chosen song. This is a feature that is not openly explained in, but one that makes the photo mode significantly better.

As tested by, this feature works both in regular and selfie modes. It may not, however, work on NPCs that are walking or having other interactions.

The possibility of changing the facial expression of fan-favorite NPCs in the game through a trick can be a great way of optimizing photo sessions. While it is not central to the gameplay experience, taking photos is a popular