THE FUSE

I’ve put over 25 hours into Pokémon Pokopia and am nearing what I believe will be the cozy life sim’s credits, and while I’m obviously not at the “Kotaku Review” stage just yet, I have been really enjoying my time with the game in a way I typically don’t with games like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley. There’s an underlying mystery here that nudges me forward, and even though it can slip my mind as I plant crops, build houses, and hang out with a bunch of Pokémon, I sometimes stumble upon something related to it that brings it all rushing back and knocks the wind out of me.