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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cute ditto!!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fun game to play. You can play at your pace and build so many things for your pokemon. It does get a little overwhelming because there's just so much.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Best Pokémon Spin-off Ever
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Pokopia takes the very best of Dragon Quest Builders and mixes in Viva Piñata, Animal Crossing, and Minecraft to create one of the best Pokémon games. As a longtime fan of the Pokémon series as well as the social simulation and sandbox building genres, it hits all the right notes.
Rebuilding the devastated Kanto region block by block, uncovering the mystery of humanity's disappearance through data logs, and meeting and guiding the incredibly colorful, funny cast of Pokémon to a new home in the wasteland is a journey absolutely stuffed with joy, melancholy, and wonder that left me overwhelmed in the best way possible. I could not put the game down for hours at a time because there's always something new to do, someone new to talk to, or someplace new to explore.
And the story's beautiful ending is clearly just the beginning: I can easily spend dozens more hours completing the Pokédex and hundreds more either recreating the cities I know from the mainline games or creating entirely new, massive marvels of civilization with the astounding breadth of blocks, decorations, and utilities at my disposal.
This is an extremely easy recommendation to anyone and everyone with a Switch 2!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My Game of the Year 100/10
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
100/10 experience. If you like minecraft, if you liked animal crossing, if you liked dragon quest builders, if you liked stardew valley.... this game will scratch every single one of those itches. And if you love pokemon, you will be sobbing in no time. Like literal tears 5 minutes in. A true masterpiece that came out of nowhere and no one was expecting. I think it is my game of the year and that is should be the game of the year period. The Best Buy at Best Buy. Also! I got an adorable tote bag as a preorder bonus which was the absolute best preoder bonus for this game from any store. Thank you Best Buy!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Greatest game I've played in ages!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Greatest game I've played in ages. If you're a cozy game lover that loves to decorate and have creative freedom, this game is for you! Especially if you are a Pokémon lover. This game has made me appreciate and like Pokémon that I previously have never been a fan of such as Conkeldurr. Every Pokémon has their own personality, & phrases, which is crazy to think about considering there are over 300 Pokémon in the game (And counting!). I preordered a copy through BestBuy and it was available for pickup on release day. The entire process was smooth and they gave me my game right on time. I will definitely pre order games here again, especially since BestBuy's preorder bonuses have been solid. (it was a Pokopia themed canvas tote bag for the preorder this time)
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Adorable and Fun
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very cute, relaxing and enjoyable game. The pokemon are all adorable and your ditto character is very lovable to play as. You can enjoy this game at your own pace. It feels rewarding rebuilding the deserted towns, completing challenges and unlocking new pokemon, their habitats, and crafting/cooking recipes. Would definitely recommend to pokemon fans that are looking for a new gaming experience that differs from the usual pokemon gameplay style.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing game. I am addicted.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Pokopia literally the best game to come out in ages. I've had it for 14 days and already have 110+ hours. It's the perfect mix of Minecraft, Animal Crossing, Pokémon, and more. Feels like they really made this game with love and care. The personalities of the Pokémon are incredible and hilarious.
Also I ordered from Best Buy on March 9. It was estimated to arrive on March 12. It came miraculously on March 10th. Thank you to whatever Best Buy gods made this happen.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Such an amazing game!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This game is absolutely amazing. It's kept me thoroughly engrossed. There's a really high number of Pokémon, the various methods for meeting them are super fun, the building mechanics and variety of materials, furniture, toys etc is amazing. Absolutely recommend this game to all life sim, minecraft, and Pokémon fans. This is really my first life sim since probably harvest moon on gameboy as a kid, but I am loving it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Pokemon Pokopia was almost 5 stars
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Everyone in the family loves playing and watching others play this game. I just wish it was a true physical version. Game key cards are really only justified when the game data exceeds 64gb. Hopefully this sealed copy sells on marketplace because I just bought it digitally.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A clear game of the year contender
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
easily a 10/10 kind of game, blending cozy life-sim mechanics with classic Pokémon charm in a really addictive way. The world-building and relaxed gameplay loop make it hard to put down, and while it has a few small issues like repetitive tasks, they barely take away from the overall experience.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Game, tracking was off
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Pokopia is everything I dreamed it would be when I thought about it years ago. The game is great and its freedom is restrictive, yet fun to progress and learn more.
My only gripe was with Best Buy themselves. Telling me that I would get my game on launch, and the tote at a later date. Instead, I got the tote on launch day, but the game took three additional days to come.
If you want a review of the game, its good. It won't be for everyone since it's more like Animal Crossing where you progress in chunks rather than having full freedom from the beginning like Stardew Valley. But I would say it was worth the wait.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pokopia is incredible
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This game i so wonderful and filled with love in a way i can’t even begin to describe. Every inch and centimeter of this thing is filled with stuff to do, find, and explore. So much love went into this thing and it’s really hard to put down
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pokemon fans NEED pokopia
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So much to do in this game! If you’re a fan of Pokemon and cozy games this is for you. It’s so customizable it can be a bit overwhelming at first, but once you get your groove there’s endless amounts of fun!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Like animal crossing but better!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love animal crossing and have sunk probably 300 hours into it, but l think I have found a new love. There is so much to do it can slightly be overwhelming but so far it's great!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Addictive
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this game! It’s so much fun and the fact that it’s full of pokemon I can’t get enough. It can be very addictive so play at your own risk but overall it’s a really fun game!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pokémon Pokopia
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The game is so much more than a Pokémon meets Animal Cross. While that is what I was expecting I’ve grown to appreciate the much larger world and the neat way of summoning Pokémon to your Island!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cool new genre for pokemon
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great game! Very fun new way to play Pokemon. No battling, but it's a mix of many other games such as mine craft, animal crossing, or other life sim/exploration games
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fun and adorable!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This game is incredible. The objectives are fun, and it really gets you hooked on building homes for your Pokémon. The multiplayer is fun also!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Early GOTY for Nintendo
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The best game on Switch 2. The story is great, which is filled out through finding old notes.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Pokémon game for everyone.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very fun Pokémon game that pushes your creativity. I’ve lost so many hours to this game already.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazingly fun
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Can play for hours think animal crossing but Pokémon very chill great vibes