Pikmin

 GameCube
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
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  1. Guyman72
    Sep 4, 2023
    7
    This is a really good game. By far has the best combat mechanics in the series. And has a fun to collect but not too overwhelming collectable. The balance between the types is the best in the series. There are some cons to this experience. This review is based on the switch version.

    The pikmin get stuck on everything and are very stupid. Its impossible not to get at least one pikmin    This is a really good game. By far has the best combat mechanics in the series. And has a fun to collect but not too overwhelming collectable. The balance between the types is the best in the series. There are some cons to this experience. This review is based on the switch version.

    The pikmin get stuck on everything and are very stupid. Its impossible not to get at least one pikmin death without something stupid happening.

    The game is too short and can be beaten in one sitting.

    The game lacks many proper boss fights

    Swarming feels clunky sometimes and often fails.

    The forest naval is really annoying and I hate it lol.

    The game lacks a proper challenge mode that the other games have.

    Overall the game is really good for its time and incredibly fun! Great if you have some time to kill and the gameplay loop is very addicting, and it has great enemy design.    … Expand
  2. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    7
    A nice and original puzzle game, i remember having some fun watching my friends play it.
  3. yangfanhong
    Apr 18, 2023
    7
    Why do the pikmins always stuck on the road? And they turned me into one of them at the end. Is this a bad thing? Maybe to be a pikmin is a happy thing. Who knows.
  4. RonaldJohnson
    Feb 10, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not the worst Pikmin game but not the best Pikmin game it's the wired one that's in my opinion is in the middle of a good Pikmin game and a bad Pikmin game. Overall, the Pikmin AI isn't great, but it was the first Pikmin game, so it added depth for the next 2 games to have better Ai for the Pikmin so overall it wasn't bad and wasn't good if you're the mood for a challenge. it's a complete must play game for anyone who likes the fast-paced action of the game with each of the days when you have 30 days to get your ship part's.… Expand
  5. DarrionVale
    Aug 19, 2019
    7
    My personal rating for "Pikmin" (GC): 7,4/10 - Good
    Gameplay: 8,5
    Video: 7
    Audio: 7
    Scope: 4,5
    Balance: 7,5
    Story: 6
  6. Rox22
    Jan 31, 2013
    7
    A pretty fun little game that's really colorful and something different. Gameplay is unique but does get a little repetitive. Overall: A decent title that tried really hard to be something new. A shame the novelty wears off too quickly.
  7. 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.

Awards & Rankings

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#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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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
  1. Voodoo Extreme
    89
    You feel like the most clever person on the planet when you're able to bring in three parts a day, slaughter a few frogs, and birth seventy Pikmin without breaking a sweat...what is there is enormously fun.
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  2. 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.
  3. Armchair Empire
    88
    Simply an addictive and adorable game that does a wonderful job evoking the same sense of wonder many of us first experienced on our childhood trips to Oz, Narnia, or Middle Earth.
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