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Haunted Pikachu dolls? Dead-eyed Ditto-humans? The very weird post-apocalyptic world of Pokémon Pokopia is easily the most fun I've had with Pokémon in ages

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Haunted
Genres · adventure
Release · Aug 19, 2011
Developer · Deck13
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6 articles 6 writers 0 reviews
Pokémon Pokopia
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Pokémon Pokopia
Genres · simulation
Release · Mar 5, 2026
Developer · Omega Force, Game Freak
Nintendo Switch
349 articles 98 writers 13 reviews
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