Bluey’s Happy Snaps review: a photo safari with Bluey and Bingo
Gameloft sends the dog sisters out with Dad’s old camera. OpenCritic: 79. Ideal for kids, too simple for older players.
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Trailer: YouTube · Gameloft · youtube.com
Critics' rating
Scores: OpenCritic 79 · Siliconera 7/10
- Platforms
- PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, Switch, PC
- Studio
- Gameloft Brisbane (Gameloft)
- Release
- 15.10.2026
+ Pros
- Faithful look and the show’s original voice cast
- Stress-free and understandable even for pre-readers
- Plenty of nods to well-known episodes
- Animal and bird mini-games add variety
– Cons
- Little challenge and little reason to replay
- Sticker objectives get repetitive
- Very limited role for a second player
- Occasional bugs in story scenes
Critics' verdict
Critics see a lovingly made, relaxed photo adventure for young Bluey fans – older players will find little depth.
Summary of published reviews – sources below.
Bluey’s Happy Snaps has been out since 15 October on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, Switch and PC, and on Xbox Game Pass from day one. The family game was developed by Gameloft Brisbane together with Ludo Studio, the makers of the animated series, and BBC Studios. The standard edition costs €39.99. On OpenCritic the Top Critic Average stands at 79, with 89 percent of critics recommending it; Nintendo Life gives it 8 out of 10, Siliconera 7 out of 10.
Bluey and Bingo use their dad’s old instant camera to explore familiar locations from the show and fill a photo album, earning stickers, colouring pages and outfits for snapping animals, landmarks, friends and little events. Spoken and visual hints guide even children who cannot read yet, and a second player can join in. Reviewers praise the faithful presentation with the show’s voice cast and the relaxed design that never talks down to players.
Criticism focuses on the lack of challenge: there is no zoom or focus, photos are not scored, sticker objectives repeat and the second player has little to do. Siliconera also ran into bugs in some story scenes. Nintendo Everything calls the game an ideal gift for younger fans, while experienced players are likely to see everything quickly.