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
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  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. 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, it's fairly challenging and packed with witty puzzles and obstacles. Cons: The length is peculiar; annoying camera; repetitive sequences.
  3. Meta1234
    Apr 20, 2018
    8
    Fresh idea, entertaining game, game design could have been better since I got stuck with not finding the yellow pikmin and having to restart the game.

    8 is a proper score I think.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 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 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.… Expand
  6. GeorgeB.
    Jun 1, 2002
    10
    This game is so cool! It's so easy to get hooked on. The blue guys are the coolest cause they can swim. The yellow guys stink cause all they can do is fly higher and pick up bombs. The red pikmin are the best fighters. I think Miyamoto has outdone himself this time. Well maybe not.
  7. Anonymousguy
    Mar 29, 2003
    1
    This game got boring after an hour of playing. The only reason I gave it a one was because of it's origanality.
  8. D.C.
    Apr 3, 2003
    10
    Ups: Beautiful Graphics, great sound, originality, tons of creatures, great environments, smooth controls and simple gameplay Downs: Too short not to have something extra. There should at least have been some sort of multiplayer.
  9. DaveB.
    Nov 18, 2003
    10
    This game rocks, and it's only for NGC so it's a must-own/play title! I can't wait for the sequel, it look awesome!
  10. 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.
  11. Supereme
    Aug 12, 2017
    10
    My favorite GCN game................................................................................................................................................
  12. 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
  13. TruthfulGamer67
    Apr 21, 2021
    8
    This is how you how'd other Nintendo fans that you were hardcore and mentally insane.

    Pikmin 1 is the most **** unfair, game you'll play and that's why it's amazing. This game doesn't hold your hand it doesn't care about your feeling it will beat you for not learning its mechanics. Pikmin 1 and 2 force you to think and understand everything. This game is intimidating to first-time    This is how you how'd other Nintendo fans that you were hardcore and mentally insane.

    Pikmin 1 is the most **** unfair, game you'll play and that's why it's amazing. This game doesn't hold your hand it doesn't care about your feeling it will beat you for not learning its mechanics.
    Pikmin 1 and 2 force you to think and understand everything. This game is intimidating to first-time players but you'll slowly learn about bomb rock usage, Pikmin importance, how fast enemies can kill your Pikmin, Pikmin Path AI, how to avoid tripping, etc.

    Pikmin 1 has a lot of similarities to old arcade games in all honestly because the game its self isn't that long and beating it isn't the point. The point of Pikmin master the game beat it in, as few in-game days as possible.

    Pikmin is a series that more people need to try and while its difficulty can be overwhelming at points
    it's well worth it in my opinion.    … Expand
  14. 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 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 thenIf 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
  15. DanielB.
    Apr 5, 2005
    9
    The first time i played this game i was hooked, the graphics and the details in the worlds, along with the addictive gameplay kept me coming back for more. Pikmin RULE
  16. BruceC.
    Mar 8, 2002
    8
    A very unique, oddball simulation-style game. It's definitely not for everyone, so rent before you buy.
  17. JimmyS.
    Jan 9, 2003
    10
    Originality....Not a new concept but unfortunately a rarity in the video game industry, and thats exactly what this game has in spades. Brilliant creatures, brilliant levels, Pikmin is a breath of fresh air in a stagnant closet of uninspired sequels. Arigato Nintendo and Miyamoto-san!
  18. DanielM.
    Nov 2, 2004
    9
    Not the easiest game to get into, but rewarding none the less.
  19. Mike
    Jan 10, 2002
    10
    Great game large bosses and excellent play mechanics, Miyamoto hits another homerun. (Too many people think its a pokemon copy before they play it.)
  20. AlexB.
    Feb 26, 2002
    9
    It's simply a great game!The only flaw is that much like LM it is much to short.
  21. JuliusY.
    Jun 30, 2002
    10
    Pikmin has the best charachter and enemy design that I've ever seen. It was the main reason I got a Gamecube. I think it should have more than one sequel; it might be as big as Mario or Zelda!
  22. PeteP.
    Jun 28, 2003
    9
    Didn't give this game a 10 because the graphics slow down when there's lots of characters on the screen at once. Other than that, it was almost flawless. Highly additive and original.
  23. 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 is pretty nice.
  24. GerikW.
    Feb 19, 2002
    10
    It is a great game compared to other videogames I get. Pikmin is my favorite game because you have to recover 30 parts in 30 days. (Besides, I like timed games) So far, I never failed once yet.
  25. AzkaR.
    Jun 15, 2002
    10
    This is very fun to play.
  26. BoogerSnot
    Apr 27, 2004
    9
    The cons of this was the extremely short days and the allowance of days to finish your mission. The other con is that the pikmin get eatan too qickly. Then it takes too long to knock down walls and blow up things. Now the pros are this was a good origional story. The pikmin creatures are absolutly cute. The graphics flow smoothly and has very unique game play.
  27. Tubie
    Jan 24, 2011
    9
    Incredibly fun and addictive this game is worth playing even now if you own a Nintendo Wii, I hope the next gen version of this game lives up to the expectations.
  28. drlowdon
    Jun 8, 2013
    8
    Having crash landed on an unknown planet Captain Olimar has only 30 days in which to rebuild his spaceship and escape before his life support system can no longer function. He soon finds himself aided in his quest to recover his mission spaceship parts by strange creatures known as Pikmin.

    Essentially a real time strategy title the player can order these Pikmin (of which there are three    Having crash landed on an unknown planet Captain Olimar has only 30 days in which to rebuild his spaceship and escape before his life support system can no longer function. He soon finds himself aided in his quest to recover his mission spaceship parts by strange creatures known as Pikmin.

    Essentially a real time strategy title the player can order these Pikmin (of which there are three different types with different functions and abilities) in groups of up to 100 to collect said parts, as well as other valuable objects, over the course of thirty days. Of course everything is not quite that simple and Olimar will often find himself face to face with carnivorous beasts, which will eat Pikmin for breakfast if given the chance, as well as all manner of environmental puzzles to solve.

    Featuring a level of charm that only Nintendo seems to be able to deliver Pikmin is amongst the very best strategy games available on any console and should be part of anyone’s collection.    … Expand
  29. leonlp12
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    Pikmin was a game that differ from those that are on the marketplace.
    The game has brilliant music that is calm and peaceful which is a great plus when making a plan
    the only problem with the game is the time limit it made me feel like i needed to hurry up at all times!
  30. iloveFFC
    Aug 2, 2013
    9
    Awesome game, but the difficulty is way too hard at times. Extremely original and addictive. I really don't like how there's a time limit to finish the game and a lack of boss battles. Besides those flaws, the graphics are still good by today's standards, and the player will stay intrigued for days trying to get all of olimar's ship parts back and growing your pikmin population. The sequelAwesome game, but the difficulty is way too hard at times. Extremely original and addictive. I really don't like how there's a time limit to finish the game and a lack of boss battles. Besides those flaws, the graphics are still good by today's standards, and the player will stay intrigued for days trying to get all of olimar's ship parts back and growing your pikmin population. The sequel improved on all of these problems, and it is a better game, but if you love nintendo, do yourself a favor and buy this game, and it's 2 sequels!… Expand
prev
Page:

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

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »