Swapnote (universe)
| Swapnote (universe) | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Nintendo SDD
Denyu-Sha |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Genre(s) | Drawing |
| Console/platform of origin | Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo eShop) |
| First installment | Swapnote (2011) |
| Latest installment | Swapdoodle (2016) |
| Article on Wikipedia | Swapnote (universe) |
The Swapnote universe (いつの間に交換日記, Unnoticed Exchange Diary) is a messaging application for the Nintendo 3DS family.
Franchise Description
Swapnote is the successor to the DS's Pictochat and was first launched on December 21st, 2011 in Japan through the Nintendo eShop. Similar to its predecessor, Swapnote allows players to send hand-drawn pictures to friends via StreetPass or SpotPass. As more pictures are sent, some perks are unlocked, such as the ability to draw messages in 3D; more perks could subsequently be unlocked using Play Coins. Pictures can be taken and edited on Swapnote, and audio can be added into pictures. When the user needs help, a Mii named Nikki would come and help with the problem.
On October 31st, 2013, Nintendo disabled Swapnote's SpotPass functionality; the reason for this is most likely because of Japanese children sharing Friend Codes with strangers who use Swapnote to send obscene photos.
In November 2016, the successor of Swapnote, called Swapdoodle was released, featuring Nikki in a new design.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Nikki will appear as an Assist Trophy. When summoned, she draws a picture using her pencil, which attacks the player. As of now, she has been confirmed to draw a Bullet Bill and a dinosaur.
