Pikmin 4

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A fresh camera view and smart tweaks to the gameplay make Pikmin 4 more accessible, while new mechanics enable the creation of new challenges. There’s a lot to do, and its incredibly easy to find fun.

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A fresh camera view and smart tweaks to the gameplay make Pikmin 4 more accessible, while new mechanics enable the creation of new challenges. There's a lot to do, and its incredibly easy to find fun.

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9/10

Kyle Hilliard (Game Informer)

Pikmin may never rise to the top of the Nintendo heap, and it’s probably unfair to expect it ever could, but the latest Pikmin is the best effort yet.

July 19, 2023 |

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Pikmin 4 is a pleasant, relaxing game that serves as a nice entry point for newcomers, with occasionally odd high-pressure segments.

July 19, 2023 |

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7/10

Steve Watts (GameSpot)

9.5/10

Chris Carter (Destructoid)

As I was playing through Pikmin 4 and things really started to click, I thought to myself (with a smile on my face) – “I just want to play this forever.” It’s a strategically satisfying game if you want it to be, and it’s a chill rainy-day adventure if you’re going for that vibe.

July 19, 2023 |

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Kyle Hilliard (Game Informer)

9/10 - (Read Review)

Pikmin may never rise to the top of the Nintendo heap, and it’s probably unfair to expect it ever could, but the latest Pikmin is the best effort yet.

Steve Watts (GameSpot)

7/10 - (Read Review)

Pikmin 4 is a pleasant, relaxing game that serves as a nice entry point for newcomers, with occasionally odd high-pressure segments.

Chris Carter (Destructoid)

9.5/10 - (Read Review)

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Ars Technica	Kyle Orland	Recommended	07-19-2023	As the game continues, there’s just enough enemy variety to keep this routine from becoming too boring. A particularly tough enemy might require you to throw tough Rock Pikmin to break through, for instance. Or you might need to clog up the blowhole of an elephant-trunked enemy to stun it and expose its armored weak point.	Read review
Atomix	Alberto Desfassiaux	96 / 100	07-19-2023	Pikmin 4 is the next step for the series. Taking de classic formula, the game elevates it in so many ways. One of the best games of the year and a must have to every Switch owner.	Read review
But Why Tho?	Kyle Foley	9 / 10	07-25-2023	Pikmin 4 brings back a storied franchise in a way that will appeal to players both old and new. The significant amount of freedom allows players to craft their own journey with so much to be discovered. New modern tools help assist players by making the experience more streamlined without ever feeling like hand-holding.	Read review
CGMagazine	Steven Green	8.5 / 10	07-19-2023	Pikmin 4 brilliantly shows how to take the same set of mechanics and throw them into a new mode or challenge in order to keep things fresh, even if it can come off as repetitive at times.	Read review
Checkpoint Gaming	Elliot Attard	7.5 / 10	07-18-2023	A curious world of delightful wonder, Pikmin will never fail to be a series that invites warmth and joy with its vibrant world and colourful companions. New gameplay ideas are plentiful with Pikmin 4, many of which work towards expanding the game in interesting new directions. Not every new mechanic lands as elegantly as others, with Night Expeditions and co-op mode being two notable disappointments. Though overall, Pikmin 4 still finds a way to bring about that same glee that has lasted within this series since its inception.	Read review
Chicas Gamers	Álvaro Bustío	Recommended	07-25-2023	In Pikmin 4 we find ourselves with a fun and entertaining adventure with a very affordable learning curve and difficulty both for the faithful fan of the franchise and for new acquisitions. An action adventure and three-dimensional strategy in real time in which, commanding these friendly beings, we will have to get hold of resources while rescuing crashed survivors on this inhospitable planet until we conclude this adventure that can easily take us between 17 or 20 hours. A very fun game with a magnificent artistic direction that is slightly tarnished by its graphic environment, a bit adjusted to what we expect from a Nintendo game, and where the saw teeth are evident, especially in the shadows cast by the characters and enemies.	Read review
COGconnected	James Paley	85 / 100	07-19-2023	Pikmin 4 is more about the core gameplay loop than anything else. Slowly exploring every part of this game, gathering your tiny army, and looting every piece of possible treasure is its own reward. Whether you’re a newcomer or a series veteran, Pikmin 4 will be an excellent adventure.	Read review
Cubed3	Michael McCann	9 / 10	08-05-2023	Pikmin 4 is one of the best video game releases of 2023.	Read review
Cultured Vultures	Ryan Stevens	9.5 / 10	07-27-2023	Pikmin 4 is a deviously addictive and clever adventure, perfect for newcomers and experienced players alike. These sprouts may have taken a long time to grow, but this bounty was definitely worth the wait.	Read review
Daily Mirror	Scott McCrae	5 / 5 stars	07-19-2023	Most of all Pikmin 4 is just an exceptionally polished game that’s the pinnacle of the series to date and you can feel the love and attention poured into every inch of it. Pikmin 4 is the most ambitious Pikmin entry to date, and truly feels like an endeavour worthy of the 10-year wait.	Read review
Daily Star	Tom Hutchison	5 / 5 stars	07-19-2023	Its urge for exploration is everywhere and really helps to distinguish this away from other Switch titles. While at the same time the cuteness of the characters feels very Nintendo. A top effort.	Read review
Destructoid	Chris Carter	9.5 / 10	07-19-2023	As I was playing through Pikmin 4 and things really started to click, I thought to myself (with a smile on my face) – “I just want to play this forever.” It’s a strategically satisfying game if you want it to be, and it’s a chill rainy-day adventure if you’re going for that vibe.	Read review
Digital Trends	Giovanni Colantonio	4 / 5 stars	07-19-2023	Though faithful fans might be put off by a more laid-back sequel that’s over-eager to hold players’ hands, Pikmin 4 is a purposeful reconstruction of Nintendo’s most niche series. A stressful comedy of errors becomes a digestible puzzle-strategy hybrid that gives players valuable organization strategies that are just as useful in real life as they are on their Nintendo Switch adventure.	Read review
Digitally Downloaded	Matt Sainsbury	4 / 5 stars	07-19-2023	The finest execution of the Pikmin philosophy to date. With any luck, Nintendo will see this as an opportunity for a dedicated spinoff, and continue to build on the excellent foundations it has established here.	Read review
Eurogamer	Tom Phillips	Recommended	07-19-2023	The Pikmin series blossoms anew, in a bouquet of fresh gameplay and the best of its roots.	Read review
Everyeye.it	Cristina Bona	9.3 / 10	07-19-2023	In the same interview quoted at the beginning, Shigeru Miyamoto guaranteed: “The Pikmin teams are always busy on the next chapter”.	Read review
Game Informer	Kyle Hilliard	9 / 10	07-19-2023	Pikmin may never rise to the top of the Nintendo heap, and it’s probably unfair to expect it ever could, but the latest Pikmin is the best effort yet.	Read review
Game Rant	Pam K. Ferdinand	4.5 / 5 stars	08-06-2023	While every Pikmin game has followed the winning formula that was established two decades ago, each has added its own tweaks here and there. Pikmin 4 seems to have taken the biggest leap in that regard, and yet everything feels like a logical and fitting next step. The core of the gameplay is the same and provides the hours of whimsical RTS challenge and fun that fans expect, while the new modes and mechanics keep it from feeling stale. Every mainline game has been an improvement on the last, and Pikmin 4 is no exception. Other than the co-op, there’s really nothing negative about the game, besides perhaps the loading times. But it’s really a testament to how great Pikmin 4 is that waiting 30 seconds to get back into it is too long.	Read review
Gameblog	KiKiToes	9 / 10	07-19-2023	Pikmin 4 is THE game of the summer, that’s for sure. It’s fresh, affordable, cute like anything and quickly addictive.	Read review
GameCrate	Cade Davie	10 / 10	07-24-2023	Even after the credits roll in Pikmin 4, there’s a bit more to the story and brand new areas to explore. From the delightfully textured world that’s brimming with secrets to the tiniest details, like how your Pikmin will occasionally sing classic Pikmin songs when riding Oatchi, Nintendo has packed the game with enough personality and whimsy that it could easily keep fans happy for another ten years. Of course, we certainly hope Pikmin 5 will come a lot sooner.	Read review
GamePro	Dennis Michel	83 / 100	07-19-2023	Pikmin 4, along with great innovations, is the perfect game for in between, which only leaves co-op fans a little distressed.	Read review
GAMES.CH	Benjamin Braun	89 / 100	07-19-2023	Not only by abolishing the most frustrating function, Pikmin 4 becomes easier than its predecessor. But that is just one negligible part of the truth. The other is that Pikmin 4 delivers the best, biggest and most complex overworld levels including a diverse set of underworld dungeons with very special challenges. Beside all the other minor and major improvements, Rescue Pup Oatchi dye alone is a huge enrichment by itself. The game also does a great job concerning all the things that made Pikmin such a beloved series with its clever, often puzzle-like strategy gameplay or its sweet and just wonderful presentation. For series’ lovers and fans of the genre, Pikmin 4 is a need-to play.	Read review
GameSpot	Steve Watts	7 / 10	07-19-2023	Pikmin 4 is a pleasant, relaxing game that serves as a nice entry point for newcomers, with occasionally odd high-pressure segments.	Read review
GamesRadar+	Sam Loveridge	4.5 / 5 stars	07-19-2023	Pikmin 4 isn’t just another Pikmin game. Nintendo has taken the formula and twisted it by adding new challenges, ways to play, and a whole new character. It’s cute and packs a great RTS punch despite multiple ways to make it more approachable overall.	Read review
GameXplain	Joey Ferris	Recommended	08-06-2023	Video Review	Read review
GamingBolt	Shubhankar Parijat	9 / 10	07-26-2023	Pikmin 4 is well worth the long wait, and the best iteration of Nintendo’s unique and charming strategy series to date.	Read review
GamingTrend	David Flynn	90 / 100	08-07-2023	Pikmin 4 is a triumphant return for one of Nintendo’s most delightful series. The focus on dandori feels like a revelation that lets everything click together so well you’ll want to sneak in just one more day. It may be a tad too easy, but the real challenge is completing the game quickly and efficiently. This is a gorgeous and engaging title that’s surprisingly lengthy, and another feather in the Switch’s cap.	Read review
God is a Geek	Adam Cook	9.5 / 10	07-19-2023	Pikmin 4 is the culmination of all that’s come before it, modernised in a truly magical way. There is so much to do, it’s hard to think anyone wouldn’t find fun here.	Read review
GRYOnline.pl	Aleksandra Wolna	8 / 10	07-28-2023	Pikmin 4 may not be GOTY candidate, is not on everyone’s lips and will probably not gather a massive following. However, its simple, carefree pleasure in great quantities is more than enough to make it worth your time.	Read review
Hardcore Gamer	Kirstin Swalley	4.5 / 5 stars	07-25-2023	It’s easy to say without hesitation that Pikmin 4 is the strongest the series has ever been.	Read review
Hey Poor Player	Andrew Thornton	4.5 / 5 stars	07-25-2023	From the very beginning until reaching the postgame, I never had anything less than a blast with Pikmin 4. While we may have waited a long time for the latest installment in this wonderful series, the wait was worth it. With several cool new types of Pikmin, an excellent new canine companion, and more variety than ever, this is easily the best installment in the series. It won’t necessarily change the minds of anyone who has bounced off past games in the series, but if you’ve remotely enjoyed any of the games or are new to Pikmin you should absolutely give Pikmin 4 a try.	Read review
Hobby Consolas	Daniel Quesada	90 / 100	07-19-2023	Although the first Pikmin seem too harsh in its gameplay, this experience is much more pleasant without “insulting” our gaming capacity. In addition, it is much more beautiful and enormously varied. It has it all, explorers.	Read review
IGN	Jada Griffin	9 / 10	07-19-2023	Pikmin 4 adds variety to the series’ traditional gameplay by offering options other than the grab-and-throw formula of the past, and brings an extra helping of top-tier levels after the credits roll.	Read review
IGN Italy	Francesco Destri	9 / 10	07-21-2023	Pikmin 4, despite some minor flaws, is the classic video game experience that you would never want to stop playing and remains in many ways the best episode in the series.	Read review
IGN Spain	David Oña	9 / 10	07-19-2023	Pikmin 4 is a sequel lives up to the saga, an expansion that naturally integrates a greater amount of content, presenting new mechanics that, through Ochín, enable the creation of new challenges. A must have for the fan of the saga, and a great sequel which is perfectly capable of attracting new looks.	Read review
Impulsegamer	Richard Banks	5 / 5 stars	07-26-2023	Pikmin 4 is, to put it simply, Pikmin at its best.	Read review
INDIANTVCZ	Patrik Strnad	9 / 10	09-03-2023	Pikmin 4 brings a fresh dose of cool and fun ideas into the well-established series. New Pikmins, a dog companion, and a night mode? What more could you wish for?	Read review
LevelUp	Pedro Pérez Cesari	8.5 / 10	07-19-2023	Pikmin 4 captures the essence of the franchise, even if it doesn’t redefine the gaming landscape. While it doesn’t revolutionize gaming, it delivers the familiar real-time strategic gameplay and introduces interesting changes. The open philosophy in level design and beautiful atmosphere will immerse players in a miniature world. Though it may be too easy and lacks an intriguing story, Pikmin 4 is a solid addition to the series.	Read review
Luis Alamilla	Luis Alamilla	8.5 / 10	07-27-2023	Pikmin 4 is a wonderful addition to the Pikmin series that feels like a leap in presentation and a pretty good jump in gameplay. While I wish it leaned more into challenging players with a time restriction of some sort, the new accessible difficulty options make this the easiest game to get into so far. The new Pikmin, creatures, and landscapes are fun to play with. Multiplayer is pretty good, I still think Pikmin 3’s Bingo battle is my favorite, and co-op sadly takes a step back with this entry. Even so, Pikmin 4 adds and refines enough to make this one of the best games on the Switch and my favorite Pikmin game to date, especially because it has some of the best post-game content the series has seen so far.	Read review
Merlin’in Kazanı	Samet Basri Taşlı	80 / 100	09-02-2023	Pikmin 4 is the best and most entertaining RTS game of Nintendo Switch. It is a game that deserves to be tried by the players with the innovations it adds without harming the structure of the series.	Read review
Metro GameCentral	GameCentral	8 / 10	07-19-2023	Nintendo successfully reinvents Pikmin as a Stardew Valley style cosy game, that’s both much bigger and more approachable than ever before.	Read review
New Game Network	Alex Varankou	75 / 100	07-30-2023	Although the core mechanic is not unique anymore, Pikmin 4 proves that it can still be fun and engaging to control your little army through a variety of nicely designed levels thanks to a few tweaks to the series formula.	Read review
Niche Gamer	Fingal Belmont	10 / 10	08-07-2023	Pikmin 4 is an enchanting and expansive adventure, perfect for kids and kids-at-heart alike. It sets the bar high for young players, offering an easy-to-learn gameplay experience that promises endless fun. Like most good Nintendo games, it backloads the substantially challenging content after the credits, but even before that, gamers are going to have a fun time getting to that point.	Read review
Nintendo Life	PJ O’Reilly	9 / 10	07-19-2023	Yes, the co-op is disappointing, and the campaign’s not gonna be challenging enough for some diehard fans, but overall Nintendo has nailed it here, serving up a magical Pikmin adventure that we reckon could see the series finally getting all of the attention it fully deserves.	Read review
NintendoWorldReport	Unknown	9 / 10	08-11-2023	It is simultaneously a return to form with a heavy focus on Dandori and also a leap forward with entirely new mechanics and big improvements to returning mechanics. There are some flaws-nighttime missions are a drag and the early tutorials are dreadfully slow-but those warts don’t outweigh everything Pikmin 4 manages to achieve. This is a new standard for Pikmin; all we can do now is hope it doesn’t take another ten years for Pikmin 5.	Read review
Oyungezer Online	Ufuk Yurtbil	9 / 10	08-25-2023	A game that is clearly the pinnacle of the Pikmin series. A near-perfect adventure that blends the best of the old Pikmin games.	Read review
PC Invasion	Jason Venter	8 / 10	08-08-2023	Pikmin 4 offers enough new content to match and build on the adventures that came before it, but with uneven results near the end.	Read review
PCMag	Jordan Minor	4.5 / 5 stars	06-26-2023	Nintendo’s Pikmin 4 beautifully builds upon the franchise’s quirky strategy formula to deliver new mechanics and dense locales that make you feel even more like an interplanetary explorer.	Read review
Polygon	Emily Price	Recommended	07-19-2023	Pikmin 4 is a game for those who want to take small things too seriously.	Read review
Post Arcade (National Post)	Chad Sapieha	8 / 10	07-19-2023	In Pikmin 4, wee astronauts continue to explore Earth with adorable little flower followers-and adds competitive Dandori matches. Read on.	Read review
Press Start	James Mitchell	8.5 / 10	07-19-2023	Pikmin 4 brings together engaging cave exploration and a charming world to explore to offer up the most complete Pikmin experience so far. While the multiplayer offerings feel like a step back from Pikmin 3 and the game is too easy to begin with, Pikmin 4 more than makes up for these shortcomings with its adorable canine companion, vast sandboxes and gripping strategic combat.	Read review
Rapid Reviews UK	Joseph Barrood	4.5 / 5 stars	08-05-2023	Pikmin 4 is the latest and long-awaited addition to the Pikmin series. These games focus on real-time strategy and exploration, rewarding players for navigating landscapes and exploring for treasure. Having enjoyed Pikmin 3 on the WiiU, I was eager to begin this title too. Did it meet my expectations? Find out in this Rapid Review.	Read review
Screen Rant	Maria Meluso	4.5 / 5 stars	07-19-2023	In a year with dozens of game releases of massive scale and scope, it’s easy for a relatively calming game like Pikmin 4 to be overlooked. But Pikmin 4 is a fantastic reminder that sometimes, games that are simply charming, cozy, and small can still have a massive impact.	Read review
SECTOR.sk	Michal Korec	9 / 10	07-19-2023	Pikmin 4 goes full steam ahead with an array of exciting new features. Unexpectedly good ones include delving into underground levels, embarking on Night Time Expeditions, riding on the back of Oatchi, and discovering new Pikmin units. This refreshing experience makes it easy to forget its 20-year-old roots, as it feels entirely new once again.	Read review
Shacknews	TJ Denzer	9 / 10	08-14-2023	Pikmin 4 almost always had fun surprises in store with me for each day’s adventures. Every biome, cave, and challenge brought about new threats and surprises, and my versatility between my own upgrades and those to Oatchi and our Pikmin made sure we almost always had new and fun ways to approach each situation. Pikmin 4 does a good job of retracing steps in the series, bringing back features that players liked, and making them feel good in the new setting. It also keeps the new adventure compelling with fun objectives and loads of secrets. Oatchi is a clear contender for Shacknews Best Pet of 2023, and Pikmin 4 might just be the best blend of charming and intense that I’ve played all year.	Read review
Slant Magazine	Mitchell Demorest	3.5 / 5 stars	07-30-2023	If the Pikmin series has one thing that it wants you to take away from each game, it’s to see the world with the same naïve wonder as its various exploring protagonists. Before now, this message felt somewhat distant, like something you could miss if you didn’t reach out and grab it. But this series’s commitment to realism is better served on the Switch, and its message—that you should approach your surroundings with the intentionality, curiosity, and joy of someone seeing them for the first time—punches you straight in the gut whether you want it to or not.	Read review
SpazioGames	Gianluca Arena	9 / 10	07-19-2023	Pikmin 4 is simply the biggest, most ambitious and good-looking title of the franchise yet: it offers the well known and loved gameplay of the series with a lot of twists and surprises, and at least three times the content squeezed in Pikmin 3. Definitely a must play for Switch owners.	Read review
Stevivor	Matt Gosper	9 / 10	07-19-2023	Just when you think you’ve done everything, Pikmin 4 is waiting to hand over another fun task for you to spend the next few hours enjoying, on the universe’s most crashed-on planet.	Read review
The Games Machine	Daniele Cucchiarelli	9.1 / 10	07-19-2023	Pikmin 4 keeps the solid gameplay foundations of previous games, but adds a number of (small) innovations to the formula that make the game even more fun and fulfilling. A strategic management title suitable for all ages, from those who like to take things lightly purely for fun to those who prefer to go deep and challenge themselves by completing missions as efficiently as possible.	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Stefan L	8 / 10	07-19-2023	There’s a pleasing mixture of the familiar and the new within Pikmin 4. The fresh camera view and tweaks to the gameplay make it feel more accessible, but for returning players, the focus on the Dandori ethos of planning, efficiency and adaptability provides new arenas to test your skills. Oh, and Oatchi’s a real cutie too.	Read review
TrustedReviews	Gemma Ryles	4.5 / 5 stars	07-19-2023	Pikmin 4 is a wonderfully weird combination of adorable graphics, a simple story and an unconsciously creepy undertone. It reinforces its predecessor’s strength by including more Pikmin variations, smoother graphics and Night Expeditions, which pose a much bigger challenge than fans may be used to.	Read review
VG247	Alex Donaldson	Recommended	07-19-2023	That mood is one that brings together both established and new ideas to create a Pikmin that is, I think, absolutely the most well-rounded title in the series. It takes a series that for its second and third entries I appreciated but didn’t love	Read review
VGC	Andy Robinson	4 / 5 stars	07-19-2023	Pikmin 4 is a smart and content-packed refinement of one of Nintendo’s most underrated series, but long-time fans may be put off by how long its generous campaign takes to get going.	Read review
VGChartz	Paul Broussard	7.5 / 10	07-29-2023	A mostly-good collectathon with some occasional leaps into greatness that showcase its true potential as a series, but it doesn’t commit enough to these to become truly great.	Read review
Video Chums	A.J. Maciejewski	8.5 / 10	07-19-2023	I had an excellent time with Pikmin 4 and I’m sure you will, too. It’s not only a culmination of nearly everything in the series so far, it also introduces plenty of welcome new features that’ll make you happy to be reacquainted with your Pikmin chums yet again.	Read review
VideoGamer	Ben Borthwick	7 / 10	08-05-2023	Pikmin 4 is an incredibly charming and fun experience for the most part, but its new additions aren’t quite revolutionary enough to stave off a feeling of repetitiveness in the later hours.	Read review
WayTooManyGames	Aaron Price	9.5 / 10	08-01-2023	It’s been ten years since Pikmin 3 and twenty-two years since the original game. While it might not be a household name, Pikmin is one of Nintendo’s most consistent titles. Each game gets better and better, but might be overlooked simply because of the look or design of the characters. Given all four games are now available on Nintendo Switch, if you have any interest in the series, what’s a better time since it all culminates in the best game in the series, Pikmin 4.	Read review
Wccftech	Nathan Birch	9 / 10	07-19-2023	Pikmin 4 adds or reintroduces a lot to the series’ formula, including caves, nighttime missions, and an adorable doggy sidekick, to the point the game starts to feel a bit busy and unfocused. Fortunately, like a well-managed Pikmin squad, the game comes together in charming, effective fashion by the end. While the franchise may have bloomed slightly brighter in the past, Pikmin 4 will still provide a bountiful harvest of fun for longtime fans.	Read review
We Got This Covered	Shaan Joshi	4.5 / 5 stars	07-19-2023	Pikmin 4 is a tour de force, carefully balancing the franchise’s tried-and-true freeform structure with new mechanics and systems that don’t force players into one specific playstyle. Our one big gripe? For some reason, you can’t pet the dog.	Read review
WellPlayed	Mark Isaacson	9 / 10	07-19-2023	Just when you think Nintendo has drained the well of creativity, it once more releases a sequel that refines an already quality experience to another level. Pikmin remains one of its best franchises that deserves more time in the spotlight, and Pikmin 4 is no exception.	Read review
ZTGD	Anthony Mann	10 / 10	08-18-2023	I don’t want to spoil any more of the experience. I went from liking Pikmin to loving Pikmin with Pikmin 4. It’s just one of those games that I think is near flawless. It may have lost some of its difficulty, but I think all the things we gained in exchange are worth it.	Read review

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Meet Pikmin, small, plantlike creatures you can grow, pluck, command, and overpower your enemies with! These curious helpers come in different types—fire is no sweat for Red Pikmin and the brand-new Ice Pikmin can freeze enemies and the environment. Use your Pikmin’s miniature might (and a bit of strategy) to explore this mysterious planet. You get a dog, too! Oatchi, resident good boy and dependable partner, can help with things like smashing obstacles and carrying Pikmin throughout your adventure. With the miniscule Pikmin and a capable canine in tow, no challenge is too big!

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