From what I know, The Sinking City has photography elements (I've seen part of the game play)
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Instantly came to my mind. :) It was the first N64 game we had.
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Not sure if it fits into your category but „Perfect angle“ is all about photos and the right view at it
https://store.steampowered.com/app/427780/PERFECT_ANGLE_The_puzzle_game_based_on_optical_illusions/
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I think I read that Yakuza Kiwami 2 has a photography minigame.
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It seems like Steam doesn't have a photography tag, but Itch does! There aren't that many, but most of them seem to fit what you're looking for. e.g. Capture
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Let's get to work and add the tag on Steam then. \o/
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I would love that. How does getting tags approved even work?
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That is my guess too but it doesn't appear to be so easy and getting a tag approved could take years or just never happen.
"Though Steam users and developers can assign custom tags to any game on the store, Valve only relies on a list of what it calls approved tags. These prime tags get their own hub pages – which list all games with the same tag, and more importantly, factor into Steam’s recommendation algorithm." (Source)
I think they should just enable hubs for all tags. Yes, there are toxic people who add hateful tags but those have to be removed anyway and a hub wouldn't change much about their impact in my opinion. On the other hand the current system limits the ability to organise games and discover new ones, which should be in Valve's interest because seeing more games you might like potentially increases sales.
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My first thought was Pokemon Snap for the N64. Good Times...
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In GTA Vice City was it too if i remember right. A Mission or so, to make Pics. Was to long ago, so i could be right or wrong. :D
Or i got it wrong and it was just GTA San Andreas. ^^
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Camera Obscura
Camera Obscura uses an innovative "afterimage" mechanic that allows the player to temporarily clone the Tower's architecture in order to span gaps, create staircases, and freeze moving platforms in place.
- played it. Pretty good.
- is mentioned above., Great Game, Played it long before I had steam.
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Fallout 76 has both a photomode and an in game camera. Also has achievements/ways to earn premium currency based on taking photos in certain areas of the game or of specific creatures.
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Bioshock 1 & 2 have a photography element.
There's a research camera you can use to photograph enemies. As you take more and better quality photos of enemies, you reveal weaknesses and get bonuses to your damage against them.
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The Good Life, an upcoming game by SWERY (White Owls Inc.).
No Steam Store page yet, and the Kickstarter campaign is over.
But here's the KS page, so you can decide of you want to keep the game on your radar: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/476090608/the-good-life
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Oooh! I'll definitely have to keep an eye out for this one on Steam.
Also, happy cake day!
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Oh, I just remembered Tant-R (タントアール) on Sega Mega Drive had a photography mini-game where you have to take well-timed pictures of fast objects running across the screen, like a jet or a cheetah.
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I unintentionally missed this one previously, I've added it <3
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Not a relaxing experience at all, but I have to mention one of my favorite horror series: Fatal Frame / Project Zero.
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Seconded. Fatal Frame genuinely filled me with fright for some reason.
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Wild Earth for pc, xbox and wii.
Edit: And Afrika for ps3
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there's a mission in borderlands 2 where you need to take 3 pictures 😅
Poetic License
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Perspective doesn't quite include photography, but does involve lining up the environment in a precise way similar to Perfect Angle. (Digipen download)
Also, Astral Chain for Switch has a mechanic where you can photograph people, monsters, and other things for certain rewards.
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[March 15 2022 Update] I'm only adding non-Steam suggestions games to the list. If the game is on Steam, I'll just add it to the Photoholics Curation. The current ones will stay for posterity of course.
As the title mentions, I'm looking for more games where taking pictures a part of the mechanics or progression to the story. Just a little thing I'm currently interested in my games, and it's not always easy to find niche ideas. So, do you know of any not listed?
Whoa. I sincerely wasn't expecting too many replies. Y'all are awesome! Thank you! ♥
I credited suggestions to the first person who mentioned the game + those who provided additional info on a previously mentioned game. Feel free to provide extra info if you see a lack of them on the table. I appreciate the enthusiasm either way.
Photography Games
Games with Photography Elements
Honorable Mentions
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