Pokopia: The Pokémon Life Sim That Ditches Animal Crossing’s Real-Time Waiting

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Early impressions suggest this lack of downtime makes the game incredibly engaging. GamesRadar+ deputy news editor Catherine Lewis noted in her preview that time seemed to disappear while playing. “I’ve never had a preview session feel so brief,” she wrote, suggesting that the depth of the simulation could keep players occupied for hours on end without hitting a wall.

While Pokopia still includes long-term milestones like construction projects, the overall energy feels much more kinetic than a typical day on an Animal Crossing island. For anyone who has invested hundreds of hours into Tom Nook’s world, Pokopia poses a genuine threat to your free time. Why spend a day waiting when you could be making progress?

While you wait for the release, check out our ranking of the best Pokemon games of all time.