Hey! Pikmin

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  • Summary: Captain Olimar has crashed on an unknown planet inhabited by Pikmin. And his first 2D platformer gives you a new perspective on his adorably fierce partners. Touch the screen to throw Pikmin into action: swim with Blue Pikmin, fly with Winged Pikmin, and more to survive hostile wildlife,Captain Olimar has crashed on an unknown planet inhabited by Pikmin. And his first 2D platformer gives you a new perspective on his adorably fierce partners. Touch the screen to throw Pikmin into action: swim with Blue Pikmin, fly with Winged Pikmin, and more to survive hostile wildlife, solve ecological puzzles, and escape. Help Captain Olimar explore and escape a new world by guiding him and his Pikmin with the stylus. Olimar is a half-pint Hero on a personal mission to save himself. Get a new perspective on the powers and personalities of Pikmin. Tap the touchscreen to choose Pikmin and toss them at objects or enemies. [Nintendo]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 58
  3. Negative: 1 out of 58
  1. Digital Chumps
    Jul 31, 2017
    90
    As my first Pikmin experience, I really enjoyed Hey! Pikmin for a variety of reasons and found little wrong with it. Whether you have played a Pikmin game before or not, or are just looking for a fun game that’s not too easy and certainly not too hard, give this one a go. I believe a demo is still available from the eShop at the time of this writing as well.
  2. Atomix
    Jul 31, 2017
    80
    Hey! Pikmin is a small and pretty simple game, but it is a beautiful experience that every fan of this series should enjoy.
  3. Everyeye.it
    Jul 26, 2017
    78
    A good pastime with which to spend a few hours, perhaps under the umbrella.
  4. FNintendo
    Jul 26, 2017
    70
    Hey! PIKMIN is not an exact conversion of Pikmin to the 3DS but there's nothing wrong with that. Quite the contrary, as this sidescrolling adventure with its own characteristics turns out to be a solid tribute to the main series with its fun and involving adventure and the always heartwarming sense of humour and delightful Pikmin creatures.
  5. InsideGamer.nl
    Jul 28, 2017
    70
    Hey! Pikmin is very clever when it comes to level design and introducing new Pikmin, but offers too little challenge. Even the boss fights are easy, which is a pity for a game that looks and feels this terrific.
  6. Wired UK
    Aug 30, 2017
    60
    Hey! Pikmin feels like a distraction, a time filler until the next 'proper' Pikmin arrives on Nintendo Switch – whenever that may be. While often delightful and frequently pleasant, its simple charms can't make up for extreme simplicity and a turgid pace. One best suited for Pikmin purists, if such a breed exists.
  7. Games.cz
    Aug 7, 2017
    40
    An uninteresting and boring platform game, which even the army of cute pikmins can't pull from the below average score.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18
  1. yuros
    Jul 1, 2018
    10
    Just beat the game. Didn't play other entries in the series and I was totally not expected to see suck low score for this awesome game.Just beat the game. Didn't play other entries in the series and I was totally not expected to see suck low score for this awesome game. Excellent game, creative game design and level design. Just cool and chill game to play. I'm pretty sure that I'll want to beat it again in a year or two.… Expand
  2. FnafGamer123
    May 2, 2019
    10
    This game is quite solid, but the Pikmin is really cute and it's a somewhat enjoyable game, kinda colorful, a great strategy game, and a okayThis game is quite solid, but the Pikmin is really cute and it's a somewhat enjoyable game, kinda colorful, a great strategy game, and a okay amiibo support.… Expand
  4. vgmkyle
    Jul 28, 2017
    8
    Nintendo I keep saying this and saying this: Put your effort into the gamers, not untrustworthy video game critics because this is actually aNintendo I keep saying this and saying this: Put your effort into the gamers, not untrustworthy video game critics because this is actually a pretty good game. It's simple: yes, but you can tell by the word usage of the critics that they didn't finish the game for the review. They saw it was a platformer and slapped it with a mediocre score.… Expand
  5. Harv-E
    Jun 28, 2020
    7
    While charming with the names and creature designs, and the occasional addition to lore, it becomes increasingly repetitive and difficult toWhile charming with the names and creature designs, and the occasional addition to lore, it becomes increasingly repetitive and difficult to sit through… Expand
  6. Naruto78909
    Mar 31, 2018
    6
    This id a decent game the story and gameplay is simple the game is not too hard and the graphics are ok and the game is fun for a short while
  7. Pikmin5
    Aug 9, 2023
    5
    In my opinion it is the worst Pikmin game but far from the worst game I've ever played, not horrible but not fun to experience on anythingIn my opinion it is the worst Pikmin game but far from the worst game I've ever played, not horrible but not fun to experience on anything less powerful than a new 3ds, the game is okay at best but does not compare to the rest.… Expand
  8. Call-o-freak
    Sep 6, 2021
    3
    Boring, bland, and generic, Hey Pikmin lacks all of the unique puzzle solving, creativity, and excitement that the previous games had.

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#21 Best 3DS Game of 2017
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#12 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2017
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#15 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2017