![]() ![]() ![]() These are multi-level dungeons where you can’t grow new pikmin. “The only aspect of the game that doesn’t work so well with the new, more mellow attitude is the caves, reintroduced from Pikmin 2. And while indie title Tinykin beat it to the punch, this is the first Pikmin game to feature a house interior, that you explore from your Smurf-sized perspective.” ![]() They look very nice too, especially one map where the tide comes in halfway through the day. “The game is easy but it’s also charming and fascinating, with a rare example of Nintendo attempting photorealistic graphics. 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.” The variety of tasks, which you can tackle in the order of your choice, prevents you from doing the same thing for too long, and I enjoyed saving other survivors and expanding my home base roster. “When it comes to iterating on the standard Pikmin gameplay established by the first release, Pikmin 4 is the smoothest, best-controlling, best-looking version, and all the additions are worthwhile and fun to play. Gathering all your Pikmin on Oatchi’s back eliminates this issue and makes everything so much more manageable, which lets you focus on the fun.” As visually interesting as it has always been to corral dozens of Pikmin and throw them at your problems, it always leads to annoying issues of them falling off bridges or getting caught on corners. His greatest strength, however, is carrying you and all your Pikmin with the press of a button. In a game about managing a large group of helpful creatures, Oatchi is your fantastic assistant manager that does all the heavy lifting. He doesn’t particularly look like a dog, but he acts like one, excitedly greeting you every morning for your daily adventure, defending you from danger, and helping your Pikmin carry objects they can’t quite handle alone. “The star of the show, however, is Oatchi. It’s a wonderful game about thinking things through and strategically managing resources, and the addition of Oatchi helps a player enjoy everything instead of stressing about so many tasks.” That said, it is still a thought-provoking entry that will require you to put thought into proceeding through areas and picking the proper Pikmin to solve problems. It’s the coziest installment in the series, especially since some of the new features eliminate the deadline pressure and other stressors from past installments. “Pikmin 4 is an extraordinary experience. It’s the sort of game when just when you think it might be over, it surprises you with even more to do.” It’s an entry packed with quality-of-life changes, great set pieces, and a staggering amount of gameplay. I enjoy them and admire how they work, but the anxiety and stress tied to their guidelines often left me coming away from each play session rather stressed. Pikmin 4 is different. “The Pikmin games are typically hit-or-miss for me. Anyway, without further ado, here is a hand picked selection of Pikmin 4 reviews: Today, the reviews have been published online and the latest Pikmin adventure has achieved a very respectable 88/100 on Metacritic with 65 reviews published (as of 3.26pm UK time) We unfortunately missed the review code deadline, so expect our review to be available post launch. Pikmin 4 is finally arriving on the Nintendo Switch family of systems on Friday and there is currently a playable demo on the Nintendo eShop if you want a taster of what is to come. ![]()
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