Pokémon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin Impressions – A Super-Effective Splash

When Pokémon Pokopia came out earlier this year, it surprised me with how much I enjoyed it. To this day, it's my favorite game of 2026 , thanks in large part to its loving treatment of the Pokémon world and its characters, as well as the compelling gameplay loop that draws on games like Dragon Quest Builders and Animal Crossing. I poured tens of hours into the game when I reviewed it, and kept…