Pokémon Pokopia is the series’ best game as it beats Resident Evil on Metacritic
Pokémon Pokopia has achieved the highest Metacritic score for any Pokémon game, currently sitting at 89 and surpassing titles like Pokémon Y. This spin-off, blending elements of Animal Crossing and Minecraft, is also the highest-rated game of 2026 so far, outperforming Resident Evil Requiem. The success may influence future Game Freak titles and strengthen Nintendo's relationship with developers Omega Force and Koei Tecmo.
- Entities
- Company: Game Freak
- Game: Pokémon Y
- Company: Omega Force
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Game: Pokémon Waves
- Game: Pokémon Pokopia
- Company: The Pokémon Company
- Game: Resident Evil Requiem
- Game: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
- Game: Esoteric Ebb
- Game: Pokémon Fire Red
- Game: Pokemon Legends Z-A
- Topic: Sandbox
- Topic: Action RPG
- Platform: Nintendo 3DS
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