Metacritic called Pokémon Pokopia the highest-rated Pokémon game on its site.
Metacritic is a review aggregator that combines critics’ scores into a comparative rating. According to the game’s coverage, Pokopia received generally favorable reviews and held the highest-rated position among Pokémon games on that platform.
The reception reflected the game’s unusual direction. Critics praised its gameplay and aesthetics, often describing it as a blend of Pokémon, Animal Crossing, Minecraft, and Viva Piñata. The emphasis on building, exploration, and relationships distinguished it from more battle-focused entries.
This fact should not be confused with other review results. OpenCritic reported that 98% of critics recommended the game, while four Famitsu reviewers gave it a combined score of 39 out of 40. Those are separate measurements from Metacritic’s ranking.