Pikmin 2

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  • Summary: Captain Olimar has returned to the planet where the Pikmin live, and he's all business this time. The company he works for is going bankrupt, so to save it, Olimar must salvage the treasure buried all over the planet. Of course, he'll need the help of the Pikmin to do that--he can't doCaptain Olimar has returned to the planet where the Pikmin live, and he's all business this time. The company he works for is going bankrupt, so to save it, Olimar must salvage the treasure buried all over the planet. Of course, he'll need the help of the Pikmin to do that--he can't do anything by himself. Control one of two main characters--Olimar or his assistant--as you command your Pikmin to defeat enemies, propagate more Pikmin, collect precious doodads, and solve puzzles. With unlimited time, new colors of Pikmin, and two-player cooperative play, Pikmin 2 improves on the original in many ways.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 54
  3. Negative: 0 out of 54
  1. Stuff
    100
    Flat-out weird does not begin to describe this highly addictive title. You become so attached to your herds that it kind of hurts when you lose a Pikmin or two to drowning or carnivorous giant beetles. It's like losing a child. A fat, little purple child with a flower budding out of his forehead.
  2. VGPub
    95
    On top of the game's extended length, Pimin 2 also includes much more content than the original.
  3. GameSpot
    92
    If you're a fan of the original game, picking Pikmin 2 up should be a no-brainer. If you haven't tried the series yet, Pikmin 2 is a fantastic place to start.
  4. My Gamer
    90
    The only problem here is that we have no full-blown two-player co-op. Other than that, this game is packed to the gills and well worth your time.
  5. Armchair Empire
    90
    A game that gets everything right; the puzzles are just hard enough to be a challenge without being too frustrating, the presentation pleasing and the control spot-on.
  6. Game Informer
    88
    The concept may be just as extraordinary as its predecessor's, but with a hefty dosage of multiplayer and a quest that isn't as nerve-racking, Pikmin 2 is deserving of mainstream recognition and is easily the most noteworthy and praiseworthy GameCube product this summer. [Aug 2004, p.101]
  7. NTSC-uk
    70
    A great exploration-based real time strategy and puzzle game, but a fractured one.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 67
  3. Negative: 2 out of 67
  1. AlbertoS.
    Sep 9, 2004
    10
    This game is a true masterpiece. i dont knnow ho i lived without playing the first one. It honestly makes me feel like a kid again.
  2. ChrisN34
    Oct 23, 2011
    10
    A Masterpiece. The Graphics are beautiful, the humor brilliant, the concept original, the boss battles epic. The Multiplayer and ChallengeA Masterpiece. The Graphics are beautiful, the humor brilliant, the concept original, the boss battles epic. The Multiplayer and Challenge Modes will give you a whole lot of additional content after the initial quest is over. The cuteness of the Pikmin themselves will draw you in to the point where it truly pains you to let one of the little buggers die. The addition of caves and berries, the new types of Pikmin, and more really add to the strategy. If Miyamoto could continue to make new IPs as great as this, Nintendo will be set for a very long time, not that they aren't already. This is the greatest game I have ever played.… Expand
  4. DarrenT.
    Jun 12, 2008
    10
    I gave it a 10 because it has unique enemies, great earth like graphics and it is better than the new Xbox 360 pikmin like game of fanstasy I gave it a 10 because it has unique enemies, great earth like graphics and it is better than the new Xbox 360 pikmin like game of fanstasy called Overlord. Pikmin 2 has more unique enemies and puzzles.… Expand
  5. Pikmin2IsGood21
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    This is amazing game. (possible spoilers ahead) if your wondering it gets hard around the area called "perplexing pool" and it has amazingThis is amazing game. (possible spoilers ahead) if your wondering it gets hard around the area called "perplexing pool" and it has amazing bosses I havent completed the game yet but I can tell its gonna be fun! (also good soundtrack)… Expand
  6. BiggestFurret
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    I can’t decide if this or Pikmin 4 are better. Either way, legendary game! Must play.
  7. wegie125
    Dec 16, 2017
    9
    I remember playing this game for the first time when my brothers would travel and my parents had work, it was around the summer time so I hadI remember playing this game for the first time when my brothers would travel and my parents had work, it was around the summer time so I had a ton of freetime. I would play this game quite a bit and I really felt connected with the story. I wasn't at the age where I beat many games but I still remember beating this game and reaching that final boss and finally feeling like I did something like beat a game that wasn't that easy. It was fun. Time went by and made those times where I was alone go by so fast. Not many games can do this but this was definitely one of them. I never had a wiiu so I never actually got the chance to play the story in the new Pikmin 3 but if it is anything like the one in this game, it would be worth it. I'm glad to see that they are still making pikmin games.… Expand
  8. yayyay
    Aug 25, 2023
    0
    This is a bad its a bad very the bad gam is too hard the flying bomb vomit bugs are **** its so **** hord i hate dis gam i cant beat boolblaxThis is a bad its a bad very the bad gam is too hard the flying bomb vomit bugs are **** its so **** hord i hate dis gam i cant beat boolblax kingdom this game is so a bad i microwaved my copy and now it does not work and i was mad how i was supost to noew that the gam would break if i cooked it 0/10… Expand

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#2 Best GameCube Game of 2004
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#6 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004
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#30 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2004