PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Review

The PokéPark itself is divided into many Zones, which are specific environments that often have many of a certain type of Pokémon. For example, the first Zone is the Meadow Zone, harboring many Grass and Bug types. PokéPark has very simple gameplay. As Pikachu, you explore the PokéPark, befriending all of the Pokémon you see on your way to finding the Prism Pieces. The game has a sort of Pokédex for all of the Pokémon you befriend. Befriending Pokémon is done in a variety of ways, often through playing Chase (a game where you just chase the other Pokémon around until you catch them), or simple battles where Pikachu can run into the opponent or use Thunderbolt and Iron Tail. There is also an assortment of minigames in the PokéPark’s Zones, called Attractions. You obtain a Prism Piece for every Attraction you complete along the way. The gameplay is simple but fun and relaxing. I enjoyed exploring all of the different Zones and finding as many Pokémon as I could. 

PokéPark Wii is solid in both the graphics and music department. The soundtrack features a number of pleasant themes for the Zones, with my personal favorites being the PokéPark Entrance theme, Iceberg Zone theme, and Flower Zone theme. The graphics are good for the time, with 3D models and animations for all the Pokémon and nice looking environments. My favorite areas graphics-wise are the Beach Zone, Iceberg Zone, Granite Zone, and Flower Zone. 

Overall, I enjoyed playing through PokéPark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure. It provides a very calming and pleasant experience, focusing itself on positive vibes, making friends, and having fun. The gameplay is uncomplicated and somewhat repetitive, but it does everything it needs to for a simple game primarily aimed at children. In many ways, it’s a prime example of a “cozy game,” a genre of games that focus on positivity and relaxation. Cozy games have become much more popular in recent years, and PokéPark is a great one to play if you’re looking for a nice time with Pokémon.