Pokémon Pokopia became the highest-rated Pokémon title on Metacritic at its release.
Metacritic aggregates reviews from professional critics, and the Pokémon Pokopia article states that the game became the highest-rated Pokémon game on the site. Critics particularly praised its gameplay and aesthetic direction.
The result stood out because Pokopia departed from the franchise’s usual battle-oriented structure. Reviews highlighted its combination of building, exploration, Pokémon relationships, and life-simulation elements. Comparisons often included Minecraft, Viva Piñata, and Animal Crossing.
The claim describes Pokopia’s position on Metacritic at the time of release, not a permanent guarantee that no later game could surpass it. That timing matters because aggregate rankings can change as new games launch and review scores are added or revised.