I can genuinely see Pokmon Pokopia being my Game of the Year but I really wish it didnt have this one issue

Date:
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

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Pokmon Pokopia is easily one of the best games you can play on Nintendo
Switch 2, but this small issue has frustrated me a few times too many.

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But having clocked up just over 65 hours myself (rookie numbers, I know), Id argue that this Nintendo Switch 2 game deserves every last ounce of praise that its received. Its quite easily my favorite Pokmon game since the
Nintendo DS era, and unlike some of the more modern entries, its absolutely overflowing with creativity and charm. Pokopia s addictive crafting and building mechanics, personality-filled world, and humorous edge make it a wonderful experience, and some are even tipping it for a Game of the Year nomination. For me personally, Im expecting Pokopia to be up and amongst my top titles of the year but that isnt to say its perfect. Article continues below You may like Pokmon Pokopia review: did the Nintendo Switch 2 finally get its system seller? Pokmon Pokopia is sold out at many major retailers,
but its really not difficult to see why Pokmon Pokopia is the game every Pokmon fan has been begging for, but youre dead wrong if you think its just
an Animal Crossing clone The gripe I cant shake (Image credit: Nintendo / The Pokmon Company) Yes, although it's a brilliant game, I have a few issues with Pokopia even if most of them are tiny.

For example, a lot of players have reported that you can only see about 20-30 Pokmon per area, which was likely implemented to stabilize performance. This can be frustrating when you need a certain mon to help you out and theyre not around although using some honey near a Pokmons home will spawn them instantly, largely making up for that limitation.

As we mentioned in our review, some of the dialogue can also err on the repetitive side of things too. Though this really is a nit-pick the development team poured distinct, endearing personalities into just about every Pokmon, making NPC interactions feel far more engaging than they did on Animal Crossing: New Horizons , for instance.

I have one gripe with Pokopia , however, that Id consider a bit more serious: its storage system. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.
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Look, I understand that you can get larger storage boxes through the main story, and it's easy to upgrade your bags size as you travel across the various areas. But you collect a lot and I mean a lot of materials throughout the game. Im pretty sure Ive got one storage box dedicated to Volcanic Ash alone.

But what frustrates me is that storage isnt centralized. If theres an item youve packed away, youll have to remember the specific storage box you placed it into, otherwise you could be left wondering where you placed those darn Rainbow Feathers.

I understand that some players have created dedicated storage warehouses, underground containers, or even used homes as bases for gathering items. But the lack of centralization means that you may still have to travel to a specific region to get a particular item. What to read next These are my top
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Personally, I wouldve preferred a system that enabled me to access all of my stuff, no matter where I am. If Im trying to build some Auspicious Armor, for example, Id rather not have to trek half way across the world just to find
the chest Ive sealed my Armor Fragments in.

Dont get me wrong, this hasnt ruined the game for me or anything. I tend to keep the important materials like ingots, bricks, and twine, on my person at all times. But it has led to a couple of annoying moments, where Ive
forgotten the location in which I stored a crucial material.

Despite this, Im still loving Pokopia a lot, and I've remained glued to it more than a month after its release. I even included it in my list of the top five Pokmon games on Nintendo Switch 2 and it placed very well indeed. But
Im curious: have you also found some frustration with Pokopia s storage system? Have you opted to create a giant warehouse for all of your stuff? Let me know in the comments. The best Nintendo Switch 2 games to play right now Our top picks for Nintendo's latest handheld

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