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  • Summary: Chart a mysterious planet with curious plantlike Pikmin that come in different types in Pikmin 4 - like the brand-new Ice Pikmin! The capable canine, Oatchi, will also help to overcome big challenges.
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  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 22, 2024
    100
    It's a thrilling ride. You go for one short game and wake up after five hours, only to return to playing immediately because you've figured out how to beat your opponent. The graphics may be simple, but they make up for it with the colour and thoughtfulness of the environments, and one genuinely enjoys exploring every nook and cranny. This is really worth it. [Issue#329]
  2. Jul 19, 2023
    95
    As I was playing through Pikmin 4 and things really started to click, I thought to myself (with a smile on my face) - "I just want to play this forever."
  3. Jul 19, 2023
    90
    Nintendo's Pikmin 4 beautifully builds upon the franchise’s quirky strategy formula to deliver new mechanics and dense locales that make you feel even more like an interplanetary explorer.
  4. Aug 14, 2023
    90
    Pikmin 4 almost always had fun surprises in store with me for each day’s adventures. Every biome, cave, and challenge brought about new threats and surprises, and my versatility between my own upgrades and those to Oatchi and our Pikmin made sure we almost always had new and fun ways to approach each situation. Pikmin 4 does a good job of retracing steps in the series, bringing back features that players liked, and making them feel good in the new setting. It also keeps the new adventure compelling with fun objectives and loads of secrets. Oatchi is a clear contender for Shacknews Best Pet of 2023, and Pikmin 4 might just be the best blend of charming and intense that I’ve played all year.
  5. Jul 19, 2023
    89
    Not only by abolishing the most frustrating function, Pikmin 4 becomes easier than its predecessor. But that is just one negligible part of the truth. The other is that Pikmin 4 delivers the best, biggest and most complex overworld levels including a diverse set of underworld dungeons with very special challenges. Beside all the other minor and major improvements, Rescue Pup Oatchi dye alone is a huge enrichment by itself. The game also does a great job concerning all the things that made Pikmin such a beloved series with its clever, often puzzle-like strategy gameplay or its sweet and just wonderful presentation. For series' lovers and fans of the genre, Pikmin 4 is a need-to play.
  6. Jul 19, 2023
    83
    Pikmin 4 is the perfect game for in-between, complete with great innovations, which only leaves co-op fans a bit crestfallen.
  7. Jul 19, 2023
    70
    That story, like most of Pikmin 4, is gentle and unobtrusive. It's all just very agreeable and sweet, and there's a certain gratification that comes from directing your little army of plant-people to gather treasures like fruits and Game Boy Advance cartridges. The more Pikmin 4 leans into fashioning itself after a more traditional game, with competition and fail-states, the more prone it is to getting in its own way. Sometimes, it's enough to simply have a relaxing activity.

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  1. Negative: 18 out of 289
  1. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    PEAKMIN 4 ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

    Best in the series by far it's so damn good it's amazing
  2. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    Made an account and came here to briefly talk about how this is probally Nintendo's best game in a long time.

    They make great games ofc. But
    Made an account and came here to briefly talk about how this is probally Nintendo's best game in a long time.

    They make great games ofc. But this game is just HUGE (and not artificially big like BOTW/TOTK with filler). This games just long. It's massive. So much to do and it all feels so unique. Also this games hard! The rewind feature is shoved in your face too much, but without it your Pikmin can and will get wiped on some bosses, just like in the original Pikmin games.

    Go play Pikmin 4. It's long, charming, addicting, and difficult.
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  3. Jul 22, 2023
    10
    I cannot explain how good this game is. From its concept, the its gameplay, to its visuals, everything is amazing. The game is about 20h longI cannot explain how good this game is. From its concept, the its gameplay, to its visuals, everything is amazing. The game is about 20h long and the post game adds over 10h to the experience.

    If you have never played a Pikmin game, i highly recommend you to start with Pikmin 4. It is beginner friendly.
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  4. Jul 26, 2023
    10
    I have played a bit of it, and already so far I am impressed! The graphics look incredible and the soundtrack is top notch! I love theI have played a bit of it, and already so far I am impressed! The graphics look incredible and the soundtrack is top notch! I love the gameplay, and I believe Pikmin 4 is the best the series has had. Expand
  5. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    Whether you're a hardcore fanatic of Pikmin or a new player wanting to see what all the hype is about, Pikmin 4 will do more than just meetWhether you're a hardcore fanatic of Pikmin or a new player wanting to see what all the hype is about, Pikmin 4 will do more than just meet your expectations, it will surpass them. This is the perfect Pikmin game, and I say this as a massive Pikmin 2 fan. Play this game now. Expand
  6. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    I can’t think of a single thing this game could have done better. It is the best pikmin entry in every way and has been a blast to play.
  7. Sep 5, 2023
    0
    Literally God tier game. I absolutely love it. thank goodness this game did as well as it did so more people know about pikmin.

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