Pikmin 2

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

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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

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Mar 18, 2024
    90
    Once again this is a port of a port. Or a slightly tweaked emulation of a port? It's journeyed from GameCube to Wii to Switch, and there's evidence of every one of those stops on the journey still in place here as it's reached its final destination. [Issue #66 – July/August 2023, p. 19]
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  2. Nintendo Life
    Jun 23, 2023
    80
    Pikmin 2 is a fantastic follow-up to the 2001 original that expands upon its predecessor's core gameplay in some neat and well-considered ways. This is a bigger game, with more areas and dungeons to explore, a larger variety of Pikmin to work with, multiple protagonists to control, and a few extra modes thrown in for good measure. It may be a bare-bones port, and we do really miss those Duracells, but this is a game that's aged remarkably well and, with foundations as delightfully entertaining and inventive as this, it's still an experience that we highly recommend checking out on Switch.
  3. GLHF on Sports Illustrated
    Jul 3, 2023
    80
    Pikmin 2 might not be a stone-cold essential like the first game, but it’s still brilliant and well worth playing in 2023.
  4. Starbit
    Oct 7, 2023
    70
    Pikmin 2 follows Nintendo's skilful adaptation of its classic series and the result at hand is an all-round marvelous and high quality conversion of the original to today's age. Keeping the essence of the experience intact, Pikmin 2 on the Nintendo Switch is able to provide a captivating, evolving, accessible and in-depth adventure comparable to the original nearly twenty years ago, but adapted to today's standards, thus opening the doors to new players while stimulating the renewed interest on the Pikmin series at a much larger scale.
  5. Destructoid
    Jul 5, 2023
    60
    The new port of Pikmin 2 is a fine way to experience this game, but whether or not you think it’s trash or treasure is going to depend on your preferences. It’s at least cheap enough that you aren’t going to be too out of pocket to give it a try. It’s probably worth it just for the first few hours when it’s at its prime. But just beware that after introductions are made, it’s going to throw you in a hole.
  6. NintendoWorldReport
    Jul 20, 2023
    55
    Pikmin 2 is a tough game to recommend, especially with the brand new Pikmin 4 featuring a much more successful version of its key feature, the caverns. The high difficulty requires a lot of investment from the player to overcome, and the lack of bespoke design underground makes the journey to overcome those obstacles too tedious to feel rewarding. Dedicated fans who want to be pushed into learning the intricacies of Pikmin’s mechanics will find something special in the unique challenge, but pretty much everything else about Pikmin 2 has been pulled off much better in another game in the franchise.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Zakured
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    When I first found out that the both Pikmin 1 and 2 were being released the same day they were announced on the Nintendo Direct, I wasWhen I first found out that the both Pikmin 1 and 2 were being released the same day they were announced on the Nintendo Direct, I was ecstatic to find out I can replay my beloved childhood games once more and can finally retire my Wii.

    Pikmin 2 still offers itself as the hardest in the franchise, with its randomized cave system, enemies, and bosses. The altered motion control is probably the best compromise they've done when implemented to both 1 and 2 as this becomes easier for handheld users not having to tilt their entire console by 90 degrees just to throw a pikmin farther.

    I love that I am able to relive my experience of Pikmin 2 in a enhanced, HD port on the go, it feels quite the fever dream. I'm excited to say that this port is definitely worth it, and considering that it's only $5 more than its Nintendo Selects counterpart if you buy the bundle, I'd say it's worth trying it to experience the originals or play it again for the nostalgia.    … Expand
  2. Yamaro369
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    The Pikmin Game with the Most Playtime although the dungeon bosses and the wraith gave me depressions 10/10.
  4. calvinbrine
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Game shows it's age a bit and the controls aren't the best, but it's still an amazing game. Great core formula and gameplay loop, greatGame shows it's age a bit and the controls aren't the best, but it's still an amazing game. Great core formula and gameplay loop, great design, great storytelling despite the story being so simple, the caves are really fun, the treasure mechanic is satisfying, and the Pikmin are adorable!… Expand
  5. Awkylold
    Jul 9, 2023
    7
    Great game. But terrible port. UI looks terrible and scretched. Even the font is a pain to look at.
    There's also the case of the unneeded    Great game. But terrible port. UI looks terrible and scretched. Even the font is a pain to look at.
    There's also the case of the unneeded censorship in the dialogue. Changing the product placement could be ignored, but this was unacceptable.
    If you're okay with these things, this game is for you.    … Expand

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