Pikmin

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 236 Ratings

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  • Summary: Pikmin may be small and plantlike, but they can be a space traveler's best friend. Stranded on an unknown planet, Captain Olimar must enlist the help of these native Pikmin to rebuild his spaceship before the life-support system runs out. In the meantime, you'll have to fend off attackersPikmin may be small and plantlike, but they can be a space traveler's best friend. Stranded on an unknown planet, Captain Olimar must enlist the help of these native Pikmin to rebuild his spaceship before the life-support system runs out. In the meantime, you'll have to fend off attackers and solve various puzzles. To produce additional multicolored Pikmin you must defeat enemies and carry them back to the Pikmin nests called onions. But beware--watching giant predators gobble your Pikmin might make you angrier than you'd expect.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Games Radar
    100
    Another dollop of glorious GameCube genius.
  2. Gaming Age
    100
    From the moment you turn the game on you’ll be instantly captivated.
  3. Nintendojo
    92
    Pikmin's simple, elegant design and compact structure redeem its brevity.
  4. netjak
    89
    I was pleased to find that my six-year-old daughter had as much fun as I did playing the game. Although she became a bit frustrated at points (as I did) she still was able to manage to manipulate the pikmin the way she intended.
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  5. Inside Gamer Online
    86
    Stunning visuals and gameplay.
  6. Game Revolution
    83
    Not everyone may take to the strategic undercurrent, but as it stands, this Pikmin has already fixed its roots deep in my jaded gamer's heart.
  7. GamePen
    70
    Solving the challenges was rewarding enough, but the steps one needs to take to achieve these goals become far too tedious.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 60
  3. Negative: 4 out of 60
  1. AzkaR.
    Jun 15, 2002
    10
    This is very fun to play.
  2. Supereme
    Aug 12, 2017
    10
    My favorite GCNMy favorite GCN game................................................................................................................................................… Expand
  4. GeorgeS.
    Dec 18, 2006
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played, other than pikmin 2. And heads up because pikmin 3 is coming out for the nintendo wii.
  5. MicroFork
    Jun 14, 2005
    9
    Great game, might take a while to learn how to play, but just incredibly fun. Graphics are nothing special but they fit the game, and sound Great game, might take a while to learn how to play, but just incredibly fun. Graphics are nothing special but they fit the game, and sound is pretty nice.… Expand
  6. ohaiKendyl
    Jun 13, 2011
    8
    A remarkable experience that any GCN owner should have already had. Pros: Adorable, addictive, and original gameplay; rich in color; overall,A remarkable experience that any GCN owner should have already had. Pros: Adorable, addictive, and original gameplay; rich in color; overall, it's fairly challenging and packed with witty puzzles and obstacles. Cons: The length is peculiar; annoying camera; repetitive sequences.… Expand
  7. Silverzapper
    Mar 10, 2016
    8
    This game is one of the better titles for the Nintendo Gamecube. I like its originality especially. While there are some annoying glitchesThis game is one of the better titles for the Nintendo Gamecube. I like its originality especially. While there are some annoying glitches they don't make the game unplayable in the slightest. My only complaint is that it's very short.… Expand
  8. GDsReviews
    May 27, 2022
    0
    If you ask me anything about this game I would be baffled. I never understood Pikmin in any shape and form, and the strategy guide failed toIf you ask me anything about this game I would be baffled. I never understood Pikmin in any shape and form, and the strategy guide failed to bring any clarity to what I was doing. This game has a timer of 30 days, and you collect random objects as part of your mission. The game’s title comes from the creatures that are the staple of it in Pikmin. You pluck them out of the ground, and then you try to build an army of them to complete your tasks. I cannot really say anything more about this game when I simply could not understand it at all.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best GameCube Game of 2001
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#3 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2001
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#4 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2001