Pikmin

 GameCube
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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. 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.
  2. 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!
  3. 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.)
  4. 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!
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. AzkaR.
    Jun 15, 2002
    10
    This is very fun to play.
  8. 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!
  9. 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.
  10. andresvicunat
    Dec 1, 2013
    10
    One of the most creative games to appear in nintendo, hugely entertaining, challenging and beautiful.
    It is very funny to play. Sequels have been quite good but this first episode deserves the highest rate.

    Saludos.
  11. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    10
    Pikmin is a series I adored from the start and for amazing and great reasons. The games never get old and are original and have great gameplay. But the second one IS better.
  12. Supereme
    Aug 12, 2017
    10
    My favorite GCN game................................................................................................................................................
  13. Bx23
    Jan 18, 2019
    10
    피크민이라는 게임은 내가 느끼기에는 재미있는 게임이라고 생각한다. 귀여운 그래픽을 가지고 있지만 피크민들이 죽을 때 특유의 매력이 나오고 스릴감이 느껴지는 게임이다. 참신한 설정들과 주변에선 쉽게 볼 수 없는 장르라 미야모토 시게루의 작품이라는 생각이 들고, 스토리는 꼭 봐야하는 것은 아니지만 볼 때마다 소소한 재미를 준다.
    하지만 브금은 취향이 갈릴 수 있는데 피크민이 죽어갈 때와 평화로운 브금은 상황이 맞지 않는다고 생각하기도 하지만 이 것도 이 게임에 특유의 매력을 만들어 준다.    피크민이라는 게임은 내가 느끼기에는 재미있는 게임이라고 생각한다. 귀여운 그래픽을 가지고 있지만 피크민들이 죽을 때 특유의 매력이 나오고 스릴감이 느껴지는 게임이다. 참신한 설정들과 주변에선 쉽게 볼 수 없는 장르라 미야모토 시게루의 작품이라는 생각이 들고, 스토리는 꼭 봐야하는 것은 아니지만 볼 때마다 소소한 재미를 준다.
    하지만 브금은 취향이 갈릴 수 있는데 피크민이 죽어갈 때와 평화로운 브금은 상황이 맞지 않는다고 생각하기도 하지만 이 것도 이 게임에 특유의 매력을 만들어 준다.
  14. Coolsteev
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    Oh boy!
    I said looking at my game to play it.
    I want to be honest Pikmin is an awesome game.The big part of it is the challenge.and of course, the sweet feeling of choosing which Pikmin come with you.like opening a new phone up.So people saying this game is boring are the wrongest.If you know how to play, you will like this game!
  15. EZrev2006
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    infinitly replayable, awesome level design and fun gameplay. Pikmin is a joy and one of the Gamecube finest titles.
  16. WhoDaDev
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    You grow plants and make them fight, honestly the original Plants Vs. Zombies. Jk, this game is a masterpiece, and everyone should play it, if it gets ported to switch buy it, its graphics look very good on the Gamecube.
  17. grimreapersims
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
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  18. Dapperus
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    The start to one of the best video game franchises ever! Must play since they ported it to the switch!
  19. 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
  20. DanielM.
    Nov 2, 2004
    9
    Not the easiest game to get into, but rewarding none the less.
  21. AlexB.
    Feb 26, 2002
    9
    It's simply a great game!The only flaw is that much like LM it is much to short.
  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. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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!
  27. 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
  28. LHy
    Oct 2, 2013
    9
    A true masterpiece, this game will challenge you, hard. Play it, you won't regret a single second. I would of given this game a 10 if it had not been for the tight stiffness of the controls, other than that, beautiful game, thanks Nintendo!
  29. JRo55
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Best game in the Pikmin series. Very addicting with very high replay value. Great atmosphere and sense of isolation. The maps are extremely well designed. I know some people think the game is too short, but I disagree. It’s the perfect length for this type of game.
  30. EpicLadySponge
    May 24, 2016
    9
    At first, this game got me confused. I look at it again to realize a tiny adventure is actually great to view but I'd probably get lost and get myself in a sticky situation if I played this in any platform.
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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

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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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