Pikmin 3 Deluxe

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 244 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 210 out of 244
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 244
  3. Negative: 13 out of 244
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  1. Spirit_Shadow
    Sep 6, 2023
    9
    Oh my God what a treat this game is! I played through it and loved it, then played through it again in multiplayer and fell back in love! The quality of life improvements are all very much needed. Just a little sad that the co-op feature didn't return in pikmin 4. Collecting everything is so much fun any way you slice it. It's so much fun! It's a must play if you are looking for couch co-op games!
  2. BigEyeball
    Aug 8, 2023
    9
    Incredible game. Difficulty is a bit rocky on the normal setting but it does get tense in the areas I think the developers intended it to get tense. Great graphics, graphic audio. I knock a point because I feel like it could have been another few hours longer, but this Deluxe version is loaded with extra content and coop. The side missions ended up soaking up as much of my time as the mainIncredible game. Difficulty is a bit rocky on the normal setting but it does get tense in the areas I think the developers intended it to get tense. Great graphics, graphic audio. I knock a point because I feel like it could have been another few hours longer, but this Deluxe version is loaded with extra content and coop. The side missions ended up soaking up as much of my time as the main story did.… Expand
  3. NicoBelic7
    Aug 3, 2023
    9
    Great game with much improved aspects all around and interesting modes, especially the missions and the achievements can push the difficulty high enough even for the hardcore gamers to enjoy.
  4. LemonBarrel
    Jul 29, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 3 Deluxe took an already amazing Pikmin game and somehow made it even better. With a ton of fixed bugs, added content, and quality of life changes, I would recommend this game to anyone if if they have already played Pikmin 3.
  5. potatoaaaa
    Jul 24, 2023
    8
    pikmin 3 DELUXE is a fun game but at times it is just way too easy and short but it is a fun play
  6. Couchp
    Jul 11, 2023
    5
    Incredibly short and easy. As a longtime Pikmin fan, I'm disappointed. It looks nicer than previous entries, but that's about it
  7. P-Daniele
    Jul 7, 2023
    8
    preso un paio di anni fa durante un'ottima promozione lo avevo iniziato e subito accantonato per dare spazio a titoli che mi interessavano di più, non tanto per demerito del titolo, e alla fine è andata a finire che mese dopo mese mi tornava sempre più difficile riprenderlo.
    fino a che non è arrivato pikmin 4 che ha riacceso parecchio il mio interesse verso la serie, e con esso ho ripreso    preso un paio di anni fa durante un'ottima promozione lo avevo iniziato e subito accantonato per dare spazio a titoli che mi interessavano di più, non tanto per demerito del titolo, e alla fine è andata a finire che mese dopo mese mi tornava sempre più difficile riprenderlo.
    fino a che non è arrivato pikmin 4 che ha riacceso parecchio il mio interesse verso la serie, e con esso ho ripreso in mano questo splendido titolo.
    la serie di pikmin riesce nel difficile compito di prendere un genere tanto complesso, e semplificarlo ma senza renderlo banale, un po come aveva fatto mario + rabbids.
    riuscire a portare al grande pubblico un genere strategico non era semplice, ma pikmin risulta essere uno strategico veramente interessante.
    nel gioco dovremo gestire cinque tipologie di pikmin che si sboccano progressivamente con varie abilità, e avanzare nelle mappe attivando sempre più scorciatoie.
    ci sarà un limite temporale dove dovremo portare tutti i pikmin al sicuro prima del calare della notte, in caso contrario faranno tutti una brutta fine, ma fortunatamente non sarà necessario completare tutto il livello in un singolo giorno.
    nel mentre esploreremo queste ambientazioni per raggiungere l'obbiettivo principale e il boss di fine mondo dovremo cercare di accumulare più frutta possibile per non morire di fame, e anche se inizialmente potrebbe sembrare che c'è una sensazione di fretta le scorte saranno molto abbondanti, rendendo davvero difficile finire il tempo.
    storia differente per i pikmin invece, dato che basterà un piccolo errore per vedere la propria armata decimata.
    invece non ho molto apprezzato la gestione dei tre capitani e la divisione dei compiti che risulterà non immediata.
    dato che gestire tutti e tre risulterà non sempre comodissimo, e dare dei pikmin al secondo o terzo capitano non sarà sempre immediato, dato che li dovremo lanciare, e se il pikmin si troverà vicino ad un obbiettivo molto spesso ci andrà.
    se non vi siete mai avvicinati al genere pikmin 3 è un titolo caldamente consigliato, ma anche per chi è più esperto potrà trovare un più che valido prodotto, puntando a cercare di ottenere tutti i frutti, o magari giocarlo alle difficoltà più elevate
    voto 86    … Expand
  8. Chiltins
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    Not much to say about the difference between the original and the port but the post game is mostly enjoyable
  9. yangfanhong
    May 21, 2023
    8
    Great game. And it is much improved from the first pikmin game. (Haven’t played the second title though)
  10. Trixxstrr
    May 21, 2023
    8
    I finished Pikmin 3 Deluxe on Switch. The lighthearted strategy was nice. Took around 13 hours.
  11. RVamp101
    May 14, 2023
    10
    The ideas, the gameplay. Everything in this game is perfect. The addition of the side story modes and the UI upgrades. Makes this the best pikmin game to date.
  12. Nintenderek
    Mar 16, 2023
    9
    This game is very fun. It controls very well and looks nice. The story is good for what it is. My only real complaint is that it feels like it was very specifically built for multiplayer in a way that almost makes it more difficult to play single player. It's still a great game that I had a lot of fun with. Was particularly fond of the extra missions outside the main story which areThis game is very fun. It controls very well and looks nice. The story is good for what it is. My only real complaint is that it feels like it was very specifically built for multiplayer in a way that almost makes it more difficult to play single player. It's still a great game that I had a lot of fun with. Was particularly fond of the extra missions outside the main story which are very fun themselves. If you are a fun of puzzle games or time/resource type games, Pikmin is probably right up your alley and Pikmin 3 Deluxe is the best in the series.… Expand
  13. Adasc2906
    Mar 4, 2023
    9
    Excellent entry in the pikmin series. And this port, while not bringing anything groundbreaking, is still a fun time for anyone trying to get into the pikmin series
  14. takeuchi
    Feb 20, 2023
    7
    Buen juego de estrategia, sin duda no es para mi pero oye si te gusta mas que comprensible
  15. Yallahs9
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Sin duda la versión de Wii u es mejor pero es excelente para que lo jueguen antes de Pikmin 4
  16. RonaldJohnson
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    A pretty solid game that improves the few problems of pikmin 3 and adds in a fun side story with captain Olimar and how he got captured. would highly recommend for anyone to play
  17. ZYMROD
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    Es una gran evolución de la saga tanto gráficos, jugable y mecánicas. El juego es muy divertido y te mantendrá enganchado por horas, junto al contenido nuevo que mejora la experiencia y es de agradecer. Lo único malo es el precio USD 60 que no convence mucho y pequeños errores de rendimiento.
  18. Gorillaburro
    Nov 27, 2022
    10
    Fun story mode,Fun adds to this version, Peak multiplayer.overall is one masterpice since 2013.
  19. GamingGuy25
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Pikmin 3 is a part of the often criminally underrated and overlooked Pikmin franchise

    Pikmin 3 manages to expertly refine and rejuvenate Pikmin 1's formula Everything about this game is an improvement from the first game and the second game not saying those 2 games are obsolete due to this game but the QOL changes made in this one make it difficult to go back into the previous entries    Pikmin 3 is a part of the often criminally underrated and overlooked Pikmin franchise

    Pikmin 3 manages to expertly refine and rejuvenate Pikmin 1's formula
    Everything about this game is an improvement from the first game and the second game
    not saying those 2 games are obsolete due to this game but the QOL changes made in this one make it difficult to go back into the previous entries
    Overall this is a must-play for not just Nintendo fans but for people in general
    this game is also speedrunner heaven    … Expand
  20. MechGundam13
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    A simple concept that's executed perfectly.

    Pikmin 3 has charming characters, some good riddles and is generally fun.
    The only bad point, sometimes the Pikmin path-finding fails.
    If you own a Switch or even a WII U this is a must have in your collection.
  21. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    this game is very good, the gameplay is very great with good gameplay, i love it so much
  22. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    10
    fantastic game so good loveable amazing story everyting here is good yees!!
  23. ophone
    May 19, 2022
    8
    The first Pikmin game I've played and already now those little critters and the crews who came from distant planets have a special place in my heart. Every time one of the Pikmin died, due to my incompetence, gave me a light pinch in my heart. On that matter I fully sympathise with Captain Charlie.
    Apart its cuteness, the biggest quality of this game is its handling. Its controls are    The first Pikmin game I've played and already now those little critters and the crews who came from distant planets have a special place in my heart. Every time one of the Pikmin died, due to my incompetence, gave me a light pinch in my heart. On that matter I fully sympathise with Captain Charlie.
    Apart its cuteness, the biggest quality of this game is its handling. Its controls are learned very quickly.
    Its biggest flaw though is the shortness of its story modes, the reason why I don't give it a higher score.

    Pikmin could be a monument from Nintendo if only the story modes were considerably longer.    … Expand
  24. Palischkapio
    Feb 8, 2022
    9
    PALI-CRITIC: 91/100

    List of my favourite games: #7

    good game I really enjoyed it!
  25. shw079
    Feb 4, 2022
    10
    I haven't played any Pikmin game before. After I tried the free demo, I instantly fell in love with it and decided to buy a full copy. The co-op mode is a huge plus for couples.
  26. Leekah
    Jan 16, 2022
    9
    One of the most overlooked franchise from Nintendo. It's very cute, interesting and sometimes hard. This concept is really interesting, I've never seen somewhere else. The game is not very long, about 10+ hours, but I think this is fine. I enjoyed every minute of this game
  27. Im_hyakkimaru
    Dec 19, 2021
    8
    平台：NS
    游戏时间：10小时
    真·时间管理和多人运动游戏，谜题设计符合直觉，能轻松愉快的通关主线剧情，如果想要全收集，也会有难度上的增加，满足了休闲和硬核玩家的需求，算是任天堂游戏设计的一贯风格。缺点是后期皮克敏较多时，操作起来很不方便，容易派出错误的皮克敏去对付敌人，毕竟皮克敏这样一群快乐的小生灵，哪怕只有一只在战斗中死去都会让人难受。另外可重复游玩性不高，通完主线，支线任务玩法很单一，没有特别能吸引人反复挑战的东西。 总之这是一款足够让人快乐的游戏，希望任天堂能继续出《皮克敏》续作。    平台：NS
    游戏时间：10小时

    真·时间管理和多人运动游戏，谜题设计符合直觉，能轻松愉快的通关主线剧情，如果想要全收集，也会有难度上的增加，满足了休闲和硬核玩家的需求，算是任天堂游戏设计的一贯风格。缺点是后期皮克敏较多时，操作起来很不方便，容易派出错误的皮克敏去对付敌人，毕竟皮克敏这样一群快乐的小生灵，哪怕只有一只在战斗中死去都会让人难受。另外可重复游玩性不高，通完主线，支线任务玩法很单一，没有特别能吸引人反复挑战的东西。
    总之这是一款足够让人快乐的游戏，希望任天堂能继续出《皮克敏》续作。
  28. Alan3520
    Nov 30, 2021
    2
    Beyond disappointed. Played both Pikmin 1 and 2. Pikmin 2 in my opinion is still to date one of the best games ever made. That was the only reason I justified paying $60 dollars for a port of an already old game from the Wii U to the Switch. This isn’t a quarter of the size of the second one. It feels like a demo of the second Pikmin. Thought I was at most through half the game when “theBeyond disappointed. Played both Pikmin 1 and 2. Pikmin 2 in my opinion is still to date one of the best games ever made. That was the only reason I justified paying $60 dollars for a port of an already old game from the Wii U to the Switch. This isn’t a quarter of the size of the second one. It feels like a demo of the second Pikmin. Thought I was at most through half the game when “the end” popped up. The controls are noticeably worse than the gamecube ones and in hand held mode you can’t walk unless you use the “go here” tool. Don’t know what happened on the development that lead to this and neither do I understand how Nintendo charges as much as it does for it.… Expand
  29. ElSmasher
    Sep 12, 2021
    8
    Pikmin 3 Deluxe is complete for a management game. Endearing, the pikmins are an intelligent mechanic but little exploited because of a weak lifespan. That said, the mission modes and the side story add hours to the clock.
  30. BeeBoss
    Jul 4, 2021
    10
    For me it's one of the best NS games with couch coop and if you looking for this mode, this game is perfect for you.
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#13 Best Switch Game of 2020
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#16 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020

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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 93 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 93
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 93
  3. Negative: 0 out of 93
  1. CD-Action
    Jun 9, 2021
    70
    A charming game that aged gracefully, really great in co-op and perfect for kids. Who would have thought that fighting ladybugs and digging out lost fruits can be so exciting! [01/2021, p.39]
  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    May 5, 2021
    95
    This is the perfect Pikmin package. [Issue #50 – January/February 2021, p. 66]
  3. iMore
    Mar 5, 2021
    80
    Pikmin 3 Deluxe is the best way to experience Pikmin 3. Tons of minor changes make the game more accessible, and the new content adds a couple of hours to the short main campaign. Still, the game is largely the same game that appeared on the WiiU, from its colorful visuals to gameplay.
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