It sucked me in nonstop for the first few weeks... but it's TOO much like AC in my opinion minus the ability to terraforming. I haven't touched it in a month or so though. I just got super burnt out and I was running out of houses to make in certain places. I don't like that you can only have a certain amount of houses per area.
It's a cute brain off game, but it leaves a bit to be desired, for sure.
Maybe... maybe if they add more areas or more Pokemon. It's kind of sad how fast the hype passed. But I also think seeing peoples insane builds also sort of changed the way the game was played.
I've been wanting to get Pokopia, I need a Switch 2. The way you describe it sounds fun but not having any goals or quests like a Stardew does make it sound like it can get stale quite quickly. I do agree that I've spend tons of hours in indie games that cost a fraction or less of the price of a Pokopia. I really enjoyed your article.
Thank you so much, really glad you enjoyed it! And yes, that's exactly it. The early hours are fun, and if you do get a Switch 2 I'd still say it's worth trying, especially if you're more of a builder than I am. I just hit a wall when I realised the goals weren't really going anywhere. The indie point is one I feel strongly about because some of my most memorable gaming experiences have come from games that cost me under a tenner!
My daughter really wanted Pokopia because she is a big Pokémon fan, perhaps that might be required? For her, it's the longest I've seen her stick with something, since she tends to bounce off so many things after a short time.
I've enjoyed watching her figure things out on her own (including looking up help on her own online when she's stuck - a first!) She'll also tell me enthusiastically when she gets a new Pokémon. Pikachu, obviously, but she's also excited about some even I've never heard of before.
I might agree with you that I might lose interest after a while if I tried playing it. All I can say is she loves it, it's a game she can call her own.
How lovely that she's found something she's so invested in! that enthusiasm must be brilliant to see! I grew up with the games and have plenty of affection for the franchise, so it wasn't unfamiliarity that lost me. Pokopia just turned out to be a genre fit issue more than anything else. But it sounds like it's absolutely the right game for your daughter, and that's what matters!
It sucked me in nonstop for the first few weeks... but it's TOO much like AC in my opinion minus the ability to terraforming. I haven't touched it in a month or so though. I just got super burnt out and I was running out of houses to make in certain places. I don't like that you can only have a certain amount of houses per area.
It's a cute brain off game, but it leaves a bit to be desired, for sure.
Yes! This is exactly it. "Cute brain off game" is probably the most accurate description I've heard!! Do you think you'll go back to it one day?
Maybe... maybe if they add more areas or more Pokemon. It's kind of sad how fast the hype passed. But I also think seeing peoples insane builds also sort of changed the way the game was played.
I've been wanting to get Pokopia, I need a Switch 2. The way you describe it sounds fun but not having any goals or quests like a Stardew does make it sound like it can get stale quite quickly. I do agree that I've spend tons of hours in indie games that cost a fraction or less of the price of a Pokopia. I really enjoyed your article.
Thank you so much, really glad you enjoyed it! And yes, that's exactly it. The early hours are fun, and if you do get a Switch 2 I'd still say it's worth trying, especially if you're more of a builder than I am. I just hit a wall when I realised the goals weren't really going anywhere. The indie point is one I feel strongly about because some of my most memorable gaming experiences have come from games that cost me under a tenner!
My daughter really wanted Pokopia because she is a big Pokémon fan, perhaps that might be required? For her, it's the longest I've seen her stick with something, since she tends to bounce off so many things after a short time.
I've enjoyed watching her figure things out on her own (including looking up help on her own online when she's stuck - a first!) She'll also tell me enthusiastically when she gets a new Pokémon. Pikachu, obviously, but she's also excited about some even I've never heard of before.
I might agree with you that I might lose interest after a while if I tried playing it. All I can say is she loves it, it's a game she can call her own.
How lovely that she's found something she's so invested in! that enthusiasm must be brilliant to see! I grew up with the games and have plenty of affection for the franchise, so it wasn't unfamiliarity that lost me. Pokopia just turned out to be a genre fit issue more than anything else. But it sounds like it's absolutely the right game for your daughter, and that's what matters!