The Game Informer Show Pokémon Pokopia + Scott Pilgrim EX Reviews
Mar 6, 2026
They break down the Nintendo Indie World showcase and spotlight standout indie reveals. A deep dive into Pokémon Pokopia covers gameplay inspirations, Ditto mechanics, habitats, crafting, and post-apocalyptic exploration. A review of Scott Pilgrim EX looks at its visuals, soundtrack, world design, co-op chaos, and how it compares to other Tribute Games titles.
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No Battles Instead Use Pokémon As Utility Partners
- Pocopia removes battling and frames progression around befriending Pokémon and improving their comfort.
- Pokémon teach you abilities (e.g., Squirtle shows Water Gun, Bulbasaur teaches Leafage) and habitats raise an environment level that unlocks shop items and story progress.
How A Squirtle Request Teaches Pocopia's Systems
- Brian Shea recounts starting in the Withered Wasteland where he meets Squirtle who needs green patches to live.
- He waters grass, uses Bulbasaur's Leafage to grow more grass, then attracts Charmander who helps with fire-based crafting.
Pokémon Double As Crafting Stations And Labor
- Pokémon function as crafting stations and specialized workers: fire-types smelt ore, cutters turn wood into lumber, and others bulldoze or gather.
- Brian Shea notes you recruit specific Pokémon to unlock materials and building capabilities for each construction.