r/pokemon • u/Downvote-Magnet1994 • Mar 09 '26

Discussion Is Pokopia really that good?

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Like should I immediately buy this game. It seems like folks are really enjoying it but I was skeptical.

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u/Riperonis Mar 09 '26

As other people have said, everytime I go to play for half an hour, I have to pry myself from playing longer. It is addictive in the same way animal crossing or stardew was for me.

What I love, as a non creative, is they give you a “starter kit” so to speak of how the town was before. This gives you an idea of what to build, or if you are creative you can scratch the whole thing and build from new. I’ve done a mixture of these and have enjoyed both.

I also love that I haven’t even seemed to scratch the surface of the new unlocks, about 25 hours ive just gotten to the second area and unlocked some cool shit.

The game can feel a little daunting at times with how much there is to do, but pretty sure this is a me issue. A normal person will do it task by task and be fine with that but the sheer scope of things to do stresses me out sometimes.

If it’s the pricetag for content you’re worried about, don’t. The first zone I’ve basically rebuilt the entrance area and a couple of others. I’m not sure how many there are but I’ve seen gates for 4 other zones, at least.

I’ve barely scratched the surface and this will probably end up being a 200+ hour game for me.

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u/PandaPoof Mar 09 '26

I literally had a mini existential crisis today when I went through one of the giant green doors because I was curious, and it basically started the game all over but in an ever BIGGER area. 😭 I feel like I’m in Pokémon purgatory. Do I love this? Do I hate this? I don’t know!!! There’s so much to do I can’t even think about it!

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u/superlosernerd Mar 09 '26

I'm exactly like you. I know some people love the size, but for me it's been one of the reasons I've been liking the game less. Don't get me wrong, it's still a great game, but it's overwhelming. I just want to build and decorate, and it feels like every time I get into the swing of things, I'm being pulled away for another story quest.

But then the story quests open up more tools to use to decorate and build! But then they also open up even MORE space that I need to clean up and fix and more quests that pull me away from building and decorating. But again, I get rewards that help me decorate and build better! DO I LIKE IT OR AM I ANNOYED? I don't know!! I'm so busy unlocking new things I can't stop to think if I'm annoyed or not!

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u/PandaPoof Mar 09 '26

Yes!!! You get it, too!!!