Pikmin

 GameCube
Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
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  1. GamePen
    70
    Solving the challenges was rewarding enough, but the steps one needs to take to achieve these goals become far too tedious.

Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 236 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 201 out of 236
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 236
  3. Negative: 5 out of 236
  1. 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.
  2. JayB.
    Mar 17, 2003
    3
    I think Miyamoto could have gone very far on this game and made it into a classic nintendo game. He came up with an incredibly creative I think Miyamoto could have gone very far on this game and made it into a classic nintendo game. He came up with an incredibly creative concept of cultivating little plant-like aliens and using them to battle other creatures and help retrieve ship parts. But other than that, it seems that he fell asleep on the job. It is fun in the beginning with the planting, fighting, and retrieving of the ship parts. But then you realize that this is all the game is: planting, fighting, and retrieving. Not only does it become repetitive and boring, and game only lasts for two days!! I will give him credit for good innovation, but hopefully, if there is a sequel, it will be hundreds of times better than this one.… Full Review »
  3. MeleeMaster
    Dec 18, 2002
    5
    This game is boring. At least in my opinion. The story is uninspired and the game lacks that Miyamoto feel.
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