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  1. Aug 17, 2023
    9
    Una gran evolución de la saga Pikmin, que pule y perfecciona las mecánicas del juego. Junto a traer nuevas formas de enfrentar los desafíos y un verdadero post game a la altura de la saga.

    Lo único Malo son algunas clases de Pikmin desaprovechadas o redundantes y su escasa dificultad que en la historia principal lastra la experiencia, pero el post game recupera el reto.
  2. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    Very good game. The pikmin are all used well and oatchi also feels balanced. Enemies are even more fun and interesting as the past games; the combat is pretty good and deepens the strategy. Level design is very good. Graphics are really good, one of the best looking games due to good fidelity and art direction. The caves are all unique and are interesting. Top tier game in general andVery good game. The pikmin are all used well and oatchi also feels balanced. Enemies are even more fun and interesting as the past games; the combat is pretty good and deepens the strategy. Level design is very good. Graphics are really good, one of the best looking games due to good fidelity and art direction. The caves are all unique and are interesting. Top tier game in general and probably my goty Expand
  3. Aug 15, 2023
    9
    le mie aspettative verso questo quarto capitolo erano indubbiamente alte, ma mai mi sarei immaginato che sarebbero riusciti a migliorare così tanto il già ottimo terzo capitolo, rendendo di fatti pikmin 4 una delle migliori esclusive disponibili su nintendo switch.
    partendo subito da una delle cose che potrebbe far allontanare molti da questa serie il limite temporale, se nel terzo
    le mie aspettative verso questo quarto capitolo erano indubbiamente alte, ma mai mi sarei immaginato che sarebbero riusciti a migliorare così tanto il già ottimo terzo capitolo, rendendo di fatti pikmin 4 una delle migliori esclusive disponibili su nintendo switch.
    partendo subito da una delle cose che potrebbe far allontanare molti da questa serie il limite temporale, se nel terzo capitolo era molto difficile finire i giorni a disposizione, con questo nuovo gioco si è eliminata completamente questa meccanica dandoci la completa liberta di prenderci i nostri tempi, e questo mi ha molto invogliato a completare ogni singolo livello al 100%.ad eccezione di una modalità, che ci chiederà di rivisitare i livelli con un altro personaggio, dandoci come tempo massimo solo 15 giorni, non avendola fatta non saprei se come in pikmin 3 si può estendere il tempo a nostra disposizione, ma dai primi livelli fatti non mi sembrava.
    in questo nuovo gioco il numero di pikmin utilizzabili è salito a quota 9.
    aggiungendo il pikmin ghiacciato che avrà l'abilità di ghiacciare sia i nemici sia l'acqua per poter far attraversare qualsiasi pikmin, però bisogna stare attenti perchè se si sconfigge un nemico quando è ghiacciato non lo si potrà riportare alla nave.
    mentre il secondo pikmin nuovo è quello iridescente, che oltre ad avere praticamente tutte le resistenze degli altri pikmin messi insieme aggiungerà un intera modalità da tower defense, dove appunto dovremo difendere dei nidi dal assalto di nemici, e nella fase iniziale dovremo raccogliere le astroschegge di mario galaxy per poter aumentare la quantità di pikmin iridescente.
    potremo anche dare ordini ad occin per farlo restare a guardia di un obiettivo mentre noi andiamo in giro a caccia di astroschegge.
    però questo gran numero di pikmin ha portato a delle limitazioni, rendendo il pikmin rosso, giallo, blu, e ghiaccio quelli principali che useremo più spesso nel gioco base.
    mentre il pikmin roccia, volante, viola, bianco li troveremo raramente nei sotterranei, e quindi difficilmente li potremo avere in grandi quantità.
    e anche il fatto che si potrà portare con sé soltanto tre tipologie di pikmin alla volta sarà un po limitante, anche se il gioco ci consiglia sempre quali sono fondamentali, togliendo il rischio di non prendere il pikmin blu e poi trovarci vaste zone acquatiche.
    se in pikmin 3 non mi era piaciuto molto il fatto di dover gestire tre capitani differenti, in questo gioco è stato introdotto occin rendendo la divisione dei compiti molto meno confusionaria, e anzi introducendo molte più possibilità quando useremo occin come cavalcatura, risultando essere la più gradita introduzione del titolo.
    ma il titolo non si ferma solo a questi cambiamenti.
    la scala dei livelli è diventata molto maggiore, ma senza risultare dispersiva grazie alle molte scorciatoie sbloccabili, e anche alla possibilità di spostare la propria astronave per non dover passare ore per poter portare i vari tesori nella nostra astronave.
    le mappe in generale aggiungendo molte più cose da fare in una singolo giorno, e quindi bisognerà riuscire a gestire bene le cose da fare per farlo nella maniera più efficiente.
    e questa caratteristica viene maggiormente incentivata durante le battaglie dandori. dove bisognerà riuscire a gestirsi al meglio per raccogliere il maggior numero di tesori nel tempo minore possibile, per poter ottenere le medaglie più elevate.
    ma oltre a queste modalità basate sul gestire al meglio le nostre azioni ci saranno anche un'altra categoria di sotterranei, dove dovremo percorrere dei livelli e scendere sempre più in profondità per raggiungere il boss.
    ed è proprio in questi livelli dove potremo utilizzare di più i dimenticati pikmin roccia, volanti, viola, e bianchi.
    un'altra piccola semplificazione durante gli scontri contro i boss e che capiterà che magari tutti i nostri pikmin faranno una brutta fine brutalmente schiacciati, ma in quelle situazione il gioco ci permetterà di caricare il piano e provare di nuovo, senza nessun tipo di perdita.
    e infine una delle ultime aggiunte è il campo base che si allargherà con più persone salveremo durante il gioco, andando ad aggiungere sempre più possibilità.
    come ad esempio poter potenziare occin e il protagonista tramite un nuovo materiale che troveremo all'interno dei livelli.
    o magari potremo sbloccare la possibilità di leggere descrizioni di tutti i nemici e di tutti i tesori.
    pikmin 4 è un titolo davvero senza precedenti per la serie, che amplifica, e semplifica ma senza renderlo banale, e che quindi resta sempre divertente, e con la voglia di esplorare sempre più affondo ogni singola mappa per scovare ogni singolo tesoro disseminato nel titolo.
    voto 95
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  4. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    ✨Best In The Series✨ Loads of labor love poured into the 4th installment, but what's icing on the cake is the Ability Tree & Dungeons Returning
  5. Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4 is an example of a game in which I naturally strive to 100% it by the sheer amount of fun that was packed along with it. The levels are all enjoyable to explore and motivates you to try and find every collectable you can. The added caves and Dandori sections add to this, allowing for a change of pace in gameplay. There's an incredible amount of post-game content to do which was aPikmin 4 is an example of a game in which I naturally strive to 100% it by the sheer amount of fun that was packed along with it. The levels are all enjoyable to explore and motivates you to try and find every collectable you can. The added caves and Dandori sections add to this, allowing for a change of pace in gameplay. There's an incredible amount of post-game content to do which was a pleasant and enjoyable surprise. While the game did tend to hold your hand in some regards, it also provided a good challenge while also maintaining the accessibility the developers mentioned striving for with the creation of this game. Very surprised with how much time I invested in this title and how much I enjoyed this game overall. Expand
  6. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    After a long wait, this game is just perfect. The QoL, the visuals, the music... everything is designed to be just what it needed to be.
  7. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4 is truly one the greatest games.

    It's visuals are realistic and stunning while also keeping that cartoony Nintendo feel. The areas you explore are vast, unique and beautiful. From garden to seashore to campground, this game always brings a high quality and immersive experience like no other. The gameplay keeps what makes Pikmin 1, 2 and 3 so beloved and improves upon it in
    Pikmin 4 is truly one the greatest games.

    It's visuals are realistic and stunning while also keeping that cartoony Nintendo feel. The areas you explore are vast, unique and beautiful. From garden to seashore to campground, this game always brings a high quality and immersive experience like no other.

    The gameplay keeps what makes Pikmin 1, 2 and 3 so beloved and improves upon it in every way imaginable. This game is a new high for Nintendo and the Pikmin series as a hole. All 7 Pikmin types return and some new faces show up. This allows for anyone to play with their favorites.

    It's a pretty long game if your trying to do everything in it and there is plenty of side content to get your Dandori skills. You need not worry about time limits in the main campaign but obviously going fast is part of the Pikmin experience.

    All in all, Pikmin 4 is my game of the year and contender for best game of all time. The visuals, the gameplay and the length have all being either reworked or improved upon. 10 years was worth the wait for this Masterpiece.
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  8. Aug 14, 2023
    10
    One Of The Best If not the Best switch game of all time maybe even one of the best games nintendo has ever put out in my opinion this is the best game of all time but i gotta say even if you are a newcomer to the pikmin series its more than worth buying this game will keep you entertained for over 24 hours normally in the main story and features a ton more features to do such as nightmode,One Of The Best If not the Best switch game of all time maybe even one of the best games nintendo has ever put out in my opinion this is the best game of all time but i gotta say even if you are a newcomer to the pikmin series its more than worth buying this game will keep you entertained for over 24 hours normally in the main story and features a ton more features to do such as nightmode, olimars shipwreck tale, Trial Of The Sage Leaf, Dandori Challenge and Dandori Battles Meaning there is always something to do Expand
  9. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    PEAKMIN 4 ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

    Best in the series by far it's so damn good it's amazing
  10. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Pikmin titles are "dandori" games, meaning you plan and manage human ressource, the same way a manager do during a work rush. There is planning and improvisation combined. I saw potential in the series as early as the GameCube, and I knew people would love it if they gave it a try, and attention, the same way Animal Crossing was somehow very niche at its debut. What happened to AnimalPikmin titles are "dandori" games, meaning you plan and manage human ressource, the same way a manager do during a work rush. There is planning and improvisation combined. I saw potential in the series as early as the GameCube, and I knew people would love it if they gave it a try, and attention, the same way Animal Crossing was somehow very niche at its debut. What happened to Animal Crossing, that's what is it happening right now with Pikmin, the Nintendo Switch being as popular as it is, and Pikmin 4 being the breath-of-the-wild-ification of the series, meaning maps are giant and there is way more content in 4 than in the previous ones all combined. They weren't kidding. As loud as the Twitter fanbase can be, don't judge Pikmin 4 for its popularity. There is a generously long free demo to get what the gameplay is all about. It's like the nintendo-fication of sort-of-a real time strategy game, in the same way Mario Kart is a nintendo-fication of the course genre, or as Splatoon for simple shooters. It's the genre..., but more, y'a know ? With fun levels, rich interactions and power-ups. Pikmin 4 is what Nintendo does best. When you look at the history of its creation, you get why they put that much effort into it. I would like to see neglected franchises they created getting the same treatment as well. Please enjoy what we have here if you can. Expand
  11. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4 takes everything I loved about Pikmin 1 and 2, combines and enhances them for one of the most enjoyable games I have played on the switch. This is the perfect entry to the series for any new Pikmin fan. Fantastic step up from Pikmin 3, just hope it doesn't take a decade for the next game to come out...
  12. Aug 6, 2023
    10
    This game is so good I had to get up from my sofa, walk ten paces backwards, take off my cowboy hat and spin around three times.
  13. Aug 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People always say Pikmin is a childish game, I get it. but I feel like it's meant to be like this. fun for the whole family type thing. my first GameCube game was Pikmin along with Luigi's mansion so maybe I'm biased but give this game a playthrough. buy a physical so if you don't really like it you can sell it. but this game is nearly (if not better) than pikmin 2. so if you've ever played pikmin 2 you'll love this one. but this game does have its downsides. not as many as some people thing but still downsides. I feel like louie's side quest (normally the last one in the game other than sage leaf) was a very last minute "oh we need a bit more content" type quest. I think that the dog (oatchi) is very cute yes but he made the game too easy, I've played Pikmin since I was young and i still found myself riding around on oatchi almost everywhere. and it feels like they wanted that. the whole game, maybe for newer fans? rewind feature is cool but I think it should have been more limited. I only lost about 50 pikmin. The final boss was very cool and better than pikmin 3s final boss (in my opinion) but It's just the same all elements coming together in one big enemy you kill. but what else are they going to do realistically. I didn't really like tears very much so this releasing after was a good move for them. and this game is my favorite switch game no doubt Expand
  14. Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Amazing-looking and blissful fun that always has you wondering what’s next. It’s also a very large game to sink into from the start.
  15. Aug 16, 2023
    10
    From amazing visuals to addicting gameplay this is by far one of the best games on the switch.
  16. Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Truly Greatest game ever created truly a Nintendo masterclass game goated game Nintendo
  17. Aug 6, 2023
    10
    Best Pikmin so far, it has taken the best parts of every other pikmin game and put them together. I think some people expected more from the story but I actually found it quite enjoyable, lots of little things to you might notice as a fan of the series. I didn't like switching between 3 captains in the third game, switching between 2 captains in the second game was good, but in thisBest Pikmin so far, it has taken the best parts of every other pikmin game and put them together. I think some people expected more from the story but I actually found it quite enjoyable, lots of little things to you might notice as a fan of the series. I didn't like switching between 3 captains in the third game, switching between 2 captains in the second game was good, but in this switching between Oatchi and your character is great because they can both do different things. if I had to pick out things I don't like it's having to play split screen on single player dandori battles and the auto aim can be a little awkward sometimes. There is plenty of content, but I hope they make more (or at least don't make us wait 10 years for pikmin 5!!). I'll be coming back to play this game over and over again. Expand
  18. Aug 1, 2023
    9
    Pikmin 4 is easily the most robust and feature packed Pikmin game that's ever been made. From having the most levels, to having the largest level in PIkmin history, to the new underground mechanic that increased the size of each world, there's a ton of stuff packed into a game for a series that, frankly, usually doesn't feature as many things in it as I had always hoped in the past. It'sPikmin 4 is easily the most robust and feature packed Pikmin game that's ever been made. From having the most levels, to having the largest level in PIkmin history, to the new underground mechanic that increased the size of each world, there's a ton of stuff packed into a game for a series that, frankly, usually doesn't feature as many things in it as I had always hoped in the past. It's easily my favorite Pikmin game that I've played now and, if it weren't for the absolutely atrocious loading times that plague this game, it would have been right there in my top 5 Switch games I've ever played. It feels like they had to sacrifice the loading times to get that rock solid 30 FPS as the game never dips once below that, at least from what I could tell, even when there's a ton of creatures on screen at once. I can't recommend this enough for anyone with a Switch. Expand
  19. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    I played pikmin 1, 2, and 3 leading up to this game. I thought that pikmin 2 would always be my favorite, but 4 has blown me away. The love I’ve had for this series since I was a child was realized by the team over at Nintendo on this one. It has the polish of 3 and the content of 2. I’m so happy pikmin got the love it deserved. This game will stand the test of time and create pikmin fansI played pikmin 1, 2, and 3 leading up to this game. I thought that pikmin 2 would always be my favorite, but 4 has blown me away. The love I’ve had for this series since I was a child was realized by the team over at Nintendo on this one. It has the polish of 3 and the content of 2. I’m so happy pikmin got the love it deserved. This game will stand the test of time and create pikmin fans for years to come. Expand
  20. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de Pikmin simplemente una obra maestra. Pikmin 2 siempre fue mi favorito, pero este simplemente lo sobrepaso en casi todos los aspectos.
  21. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    This game is what it’s like to die and go to heaven. Just a straight masterpiece of fun and joy.
  22. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An amazing journey. It feels like a love letter to fans that have been waiting for a new game for a long time as well as a great introduction to the franchise for newcomers. The final battle against Louie is absolutely INSANE and the extra Olimar chapter makes me remember how Pikmin 1 made me nervous with the time restriction. Just great! Expand
  23. Jul 26, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4 is a return to form after 10 years of wait. The franchise reaches new heights with this game, using the best from previous Pikmin games and subilmating it by combining quality and quantity.

    Pikmin 4 is a very charming and relaxing game that also shares a fair amount of stressful fights against some incredible creatures. It can be played and enjoyed by everyone and new players
    Pikmin 4 is a return to form after 10 years of wait. The franchise reaches new heights with this game, using the best from previous Pikmin games and subilmating it by combining quality and quantity.

    Pikmin 4 is a very charming and relaxing game that also shares a fair amount of stressful fights against some incredible creatures. It can be played and enjoyed by everyone and new players won't feel lost as Nintendo made a great tutorial to learn us the goal of the game and all the accessible features.

    In conclusion, if you haven't picked it up yet, you might want to give it a chance. Pikmin 4 is without a doubt the most unique and charming video game I have played in a long time !
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  24. Jul 30, 2023
    8
    game for Pikmin noobs, there are a few things I do not like which are, enemies not returning to the field the next day, lack of urgency to beat the game quickly (although it makes the game super noob friendly and there is a game mode later that gives you some of that urgency), the overall overworld for different areas feel really small and finally the dandori battles are super boringgame for Pikmin noobs, there are a few things I do not like which are, enemies not returning to the field the next day, lack of urgency to beat the game quickly (although it makes the game super noob friendly and there is a game mode later that gives you some of that urgency), the overall overworld for different areas feel really small and finally the dandori battles are super boring

    Now for things I like, the upgrade system in the game is a nice way of making the player feel stronger even if they can only use 3 types of Pikmin, dandori challenges are time trials that test you on how fast you can get high scores with whatever Pikmin they give you (also with your oatchi upgrades) they are fast-paced and probably the most fun part of the game for me, the bosses of the caves present some forms of actual difficulty that I think anyone can appreciate

    from what I can tell the game is a revamp of the series with an alternate timeline which makes it a great game compared to other games before it, I think it would be better with a patch that allows the player to increase the difficulty but in the franchise, I think it will be viewed as the worst of the Pikmin games once the hype dies down not saying it's bad but the other 3 objectively better

    the biggest reason for this is the dead overworlds that have 0 enemies respawns to keep you engaged and while I said it's a noob friendly game I think pikmin 3 is a better place to start
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  25. Jul 28, 2023
    10
    Best game in the series.
    Everything is explained well(abilities, items, how you play, etc.) and the post-game is pretty decent and hefty.
  26. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    No he profundizado mucho en la saga Pikmin, habiendo jugado solo al primero hace muchos años, pero después de terminar este pikmin 4, he de decir que Nintendo ha creado la experiencia Pikmin definitiva (al menos a nivel single player, quizás el 3 sea mejor en el diseño multijugador, pero no puedo opinar a ese respecto).

    Pikmin 4 se siente fresco durante toda su duración (que puede
    No he profundizado mucho en la saga Pikmin, habiendo jugado solo al primero hace muchos años, pero después de terminar este pikmin 4, he de decir que Nintendo ha creado la experiencia Pikmin definitiva (al menos a nivel single player, quizás el 3 sea mejor en el diseño multijugador, pero no puedo opinar a ese respecto).

    Pikmin 4 se siente fresco durante toda su duración (que puede alcanzar fácilmente las 40 horas), introduciendo nuevas mecánicas y situaciones, mientras avanzamos poco a poco en nuestros objetivos, sin presión (a diferencia de los primeros en los que teníamos límite de tiempo).
    Sin embargo también introduce situaciones y modos de mayor dificultad, entre ellos una especie de versión revisada del pikmin 1, así como los desafíos dandori (especialmente complicados los desafíos del sabio, una vez que los desbloqueemos). Los asaltos nocturnos también aportan un cambio de aire, siendo esencialmente desafíos tower defense, cambiando el gameplay del juego. Y también están los combates dandori, personalmente la parte más floja del juego, debido a lo caóticos que son, con la pantalla partida y demasiadas cosas sucediendo simultáneamente.

    La cantidad de contenido de calidad de este juego es muy elevada, y su compleción es muy accesible, especialmente debido a lo roto que esta la nueva introducción del perro una vez mejorado al máximo.
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  27. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    who knew adding a dog to pikmin would make it so much more fun? this was worth the wait.
  28. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Great game. Definitely the best in the whole Pikmin series. There is just so much stuff to do, and keep yourself busy with. It's is easy enough for new players and young kids to have an enjoyable time, while still offering a good enough challenge for returning veterans. And if it's not quite challenging enough for older players, there are several references to the older games that they canGreat game. Definitely the best in the whole Pikmin series. There is just so much stuff to do, and keep yourself busy with. It's is easy enough for new players and young kids to have an enjoyable time, while still offering a good enough challenge for returning veterans. And if it's not quite challenging enough for older players, there are several references to the older games that they can enjoy. Such as returning bosses and dialog referencing events that would happen. On top of all this, the game just looks so good. There is clearly so much love put into this game, which sadly can't be said for every AAA game put out these days. Expand
  29. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Best Pikmin game
    I'm in love with the new mechanics
    Dealing with having to control the different pikmins and the doggo is so complex but in a good way
  30. Aug 11, 2023
    10
    O jogo que me fez parar de jogar Breath of the wild.
    Muito bonito, a gameplay é totalmente polida e agradável, tanto para os novos jogadores quanto para os veteranos. Estar localizado para o Brasil ajuda bastante, espero que a série encontre seu lugar ao sol após essa iteração.
  31. Aug 2, 2023
    10
    Very good looking game with unique gameplay, the new features don't feel like they bloat the game for the sake of it. Many QoL features have been added and they are great. The tutorial is a bit dense but most interactions can be skipped, I don't think that fraction of total playtime detracts from the experience.
  32. Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Big fan of the pikmin series, I loved this game as much as the rest. Couldn’t recommend more to old fans, and newcomers.
  33. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    This is quite possibly the best looking switch game ever made and still runs great with many amazing rts mechanics as well as optional features for newcomers, anyone who says otherwise was what is known as a "Dandori issue"
  34. Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Juego variado y hermoso. Muestra el gran trabajo de la GRAN N con sus gráficos y super divertidos
  35. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    As a long time Pikmin fan I was kinda worried about the game after playing the demo concerned it was oversimplified and too easy but I couldn't be far from the truth. While it doesn't reach the difficulty of series past like 2, it is an absolutely fantastic game with a surprising amount of content and callbacks for the fans. PLAY THIS GAME!!!
  36. Jul 22, 2023
    10
    Maybe this is just because the game came out, but it is my favourite pikmin game! I love the whole vibe it gives with its beautiful areas and cute characters. Pikmin 4 introduces many new elements which, all from what I have experienced so far, are a great addition to the pikmin series!

    I also really like the cool treasures you can collect and the fun names and descriptions they are
    Maybe this is just because the game came out, but it is my favourite pikmin game! I love the whole vibe it gives with its beautiful areas and cute characters. Pikmin 4 introduces many new elements which, all from what I have experienced so far, are a great addition to the pikmin series!

    I also really like the cool treasures you can collect and the fun names and descriptions they are given, like (Maybe a spoiler???) a skateboard is called a "Personal-Injury Plank"
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  37. Aug 25, 2023
    9
    Para mim um dos melhores exclusivos do Nintendo switch. Primeira prateleira, com certeza a franquia é a mais subestimada da Nintendo pelo público.
    Jogo bonito, carismático, gameplay gostosa, som do jogo são bem divertidas e agradáveis.
    A punição do jogo não consiste em você voltar e refazer o caminho, mas apela pelo sentimento pelos pikmins perdidos, o jogo faz você se importar com cada em
    Para mim um dos melhores exclusivos do Nintendo switch. Primeira prateleira, com certeza a franquia é a mais subestimada da Nintendo pelo público.
    Jogo bonito, carismático, gameplay gostosa, som do jogo são bem divertidas e agradáveis.
    A punição do jogo não consiste em você voltar e refazer o caminho, mas apela pelo sentimento pelos pikmins perdidos, o jogo faz você se importar com cada em deles e se chatear com as perdas, fazendo você pensar duas vezes antes de fazer alguma coisa, foi colocado até um recurso de voltar no tempo para quem não souber lidar com a perda dos pikmin.
    O defeito do jogo para mim é a quebra de ritmo voltando para base e os blocos de ajuda que as vezes polui a tela do jogo.
    O ponto alto do jogo são os desafios e combate dandori é muito divertido e desafiador.
    Antes de jogar suspeitava que o acréscimo do cachorro na campanha poderia facilitar demais as coisas, mas não é o caso, ele se encaixa muito bem na aventura, inclusive tem uma árvore de habilidades que você pode evoluir.
    Além do cachorrinho e o dandori o jogo traz vários equipamentos para ampliar a possibilidades do jogo que funciona muito bem porque motiva mais ainda pegar os recursos que te recompensam com esses equipamentos. As batalhas noturnas também são um acréscimo ao jogo, creditando mais conteúdo de qualidade no jogo que traz recompensa para a partida de dia também. Completei a história principal em 30 horas mas depois o jogo liberou um pós game que é muito bem vindo.
    Super recomendo!
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  38. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    The gameplay is as masterful as ever. Anyone a fan of RTS or strategy games should give it a try

    Most accessible game in the franchise too (just wish it could be played in co-op!)
  39. Jul 26, 2023
    9
    Pikmin 4 is a fantastic game with great visuals and fun, relaxing and addictive gameplay. I just got into Pikmin this year and this game made me quite happy I did.

    To start, the graphics are very good. Nintendo should use this graphical engine on more of their games, probably even most of them. The items you are collecting look extremely realistic and the lighting is very good.
    Pikmin 4 is a fantastic game with great visuals and fun, relaxing and addictive gameplay. I just got into Pikmin this year and this game made me quite happy I did.

    To start, the graphics are very good. Nintendo should use this graphical engine on more of their games, probably even most of them. The items you are collecting look extremely realistic and the lighting is very good.

    The gameplay is also quite fun and they added a lot compared to previous games. I enjoyed how they brought back all the previous Pikmin from the previous games instead of picking and choosing which ones to bring back. It was great to see the Pikmin from both Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 3, some of which have never been seen together before. The ice Pikmin are also a nice addition. But I think the best new addition is Oatchi. When I first saw the dog in the trailers, I wasn't completely sold. It made it seem like some of the Pikmin might even be useless completely, but he really does add a lot and make the game better. The ability to sniff out treasures, survivors and onions was a huge addition that made the game much better. They also made the game VERY beginner friendly and I think this might be the best starting point in the series.

    I don't care much for how they changed the number of Pikmin you can have. In previous games, you could always just have 100, but here they make you start with a much lower number and collect garlic to increase the number of Pikmin you can have. They also made it so you can only have 3 different types of Pikmin at a time. I think this was kind of dumb, especially given how they let you have access to so many types of Pikmin in one game, it's a real shame you can't just have them all at once.

    I really liked the additional characters in this game and the upgrade system added quite a bit. I was surprised by how much content is in this game. There's almost as much new stuff post game as there is before you roll the credits. In fact, I was slightly annoyed by some of the stuff they held for the post credits. Without spoiling anything, there were a few things I think should have been just a part of the main game instead.

    I really like all the new options as far as how you can play the game. The auto targeting makes this game much more accessible. I do wish the camera controls were a bit better, as they can sometimes get a bit funky when fighting certain enemies, but outside of that the different control options are very good. I love the upgrade system. It gives me even more to collect and makes me want to keep collecting everything.

    All in all, this is a very fun, very addictive, very relaxing game that was clearly designed with new players in mind. If you've never played a Pikmin game before, this is a great starting point. And if you were already a fan of Pikmin, you'll especially love this one.
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  40. Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Muito bom. Entregou tudo e surpreendeu. Delicioso de jogar, dinâmico, fluido. Achei maravilhoso. Valeu meus 300 reais!
  41. Aug 30, 2023
    10
    Legendary game, cured my Dandori issues. 10/10 must play. If you don’t play it Fiddlebert will be at your house.
  42. Jul 29, 2023
    10
    It was my first game of this series and it was great game. It was very nice experience
  43. Jul 28, 2023
    9
    A truly great game with a lot of content in it. You can easily spend 35 hours in the game first playthrough doing everything. And it’s all really good content too, not just copy and paste objectives like totk had. It’s my goty upto now, miles better than totk (this is coming from a Zelda fan who wanted totk to be a 10/10, not a 6/10). Lacking that little bit more that would’ve made it aA truly great game with a lot of content in it. You can easily spend 35 hours in the game first playthrough doing everything. And it’s all really good content too, not just copy and paste objectives like totk had. It’s my goty upto now, miles better than totk (this is coming from a Zelda fan who wanted totk to be a 10/10, not a 6/10). Lacking that little bit more that would’ve made it a modern day masterpiece. It’ll go down as top 2 in the pikmin game series. #1 going to pikmin 2. Buy it! Expand
  44. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    Don't worry about playing 1-3. 4 is the best starting point for newcomers. It has the best QoL and the story is easy for newcomers to jump in on. It also takes all the best aspects from previous entries, making it easily the best in the franchise.
  45. Jul 28, 2023
    10
    Nunca había probado un pikmin anteriormente en profundidad y a este le di la oportunidad. Es fantastico, pura jugabilidad e ingenio. Bonitos paisajes , muy buenas misiones. Me ha fascinado... creo que si no eres un fan de toda la vida con esta saga es una excelente forma de introducirte a ella. No defrauda. Lo que si es que debes darle tiempo para comprender sus mecánicas e ideas... no esNunca había probado un pikmin anteriormente en profundidad y a este le di la oportunidad. Es fantastico, pura jugabilidad e ingenio. Bonitos paisajes , muy buenas misiones. Me ha fascinado... creo que si no eres un fan de toda la vida con esta saga es una excelente forma de introducirte a ella. No defrauda. Lo que si es que debes darle tiempo para comprender sus mecánicas e ideas... no es un pelijuego de machacar botones al azar. Expand
  46. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    I’ve been a long time fan of the Pikmin series, since the very first game on the GameCube back in 2001. Ever since Miyamoto casually said in an interview back in 2015 that Pikmin 4 was in development I have waited long and waited patiently. 8 years later, Pikmin 4 finally released and I can tell you that the wait was very much worth it. Pikmin 4 has easily tied and possibly even surpassedI’ve been a long time fan of the Pikmin series, since the very first game on the GameCube back in 2001. Ever since Miyamoto casually said in an interview back in 2015 that Pikmin 4 was in development I have waited long and waited patiently. 8 years later, Pikmin 4 finally released and I can tell you that the wait was very much worth it. Pikmin 4 has easily tied and possibly even surpassed Pikmin 2 for me which I considered the best game in the series. The game was made with both new and veteran players in mind with a bunch of references to the previous games that veterans will enjoy but is also easily accessible for new players who have never played a Pikmin game before. Although the main story is short, if you go for all of the side content, post game, and/or 100% completion then you will easily clock in many hours playing this game. I highly recommend everyone to play this game, it is a must have for all Switch owners. Expand
  47. Aug 28, 2023
    8
    Explorando las Sorpresas de Pikmin 4: Un Análisis Detallado

    La industria de los videojuegos ha sido testigo de una constante evolución en términos de mecánicas, gráficos y narrativas. En este contexto, Pikmin 4, la cuarta entrega de la serie Pikmin, irrumpió en escena como una sorpresa para muchos jugadores. Aunque inicialmente no se albergaban grandes expectativas ante este título, su
    Explorando las Sorpresas de Pikmin 4: Un Análisis Detallado

    La industria de los videojuegos ha sido testigo de una constante evolución en términos de mecánicas, gráficos y narrativas. En este contexto, Pikmin 4, la cuarta entrega de la serie Pikmin, irrumpió en escena como una sorpresa para muchos jugadores. Aunque inicialmente no se albergaban grandes expectativas ante este título, su impacto en la comunidad gamer resultó ser inesperado y revelador. A lo largo de esta revisión, se examinará cómo Pikmin 4 logra cautivar a una amplia audiencia a pesar de su simplicidad y facilidad, destacando su atractivo en términos de jugabilidad, narrativa y elementos visuales.

    La Transformación de las Expectativas

    Para muchos, Pikmin 4 representaba simplemente otra entrega de una serie que no necesariamente estaba en la cima de las demandas de los jugadores. No obstante, aquellos que se aventuraron en el juego pronto descubrieron la inesperada profundidad que éste ofrecía. A medida que se exploraban sus mecánicas y se avanzaba en la trama, las primeras impresiones se desvanecieron en medio de la sorpresa y el compromiso emergente.

    Simplicidad y Accesibilidad

    Es innegable que la relativa sencillez de Pikmin 4 puede resultar llamativa. Aunque algunos enemigos presentan desafíos particulares, el juego en su conjunto no se inclina hacia una dificultad desmesurada. Este enfoque, sin embargo, no limita el atractivo del juego; más bien, lo convierte en una opción accesible para una amplia gama de jugadores. La ausencia de estrés asociado con la jugabilidad permite que incluso los menos experimentados disfruten del título y lleguen a su conclusión.

    La Exploración como Pilar Central

    Uno de los aspectos más destacados de Pikmin 4 es su enfoque en la exploración. A pesar de que la premisa en sí misma no es única en el mundo de los videojuegos, esta entrega logra infundir una frescura y un sentido de descubrimiento que se distinguen. A medida que los jugadores se sumergen en el mundo vibrante del juego, la exploración se convierte en una experiencia enriquecedora y gratificante, dejando una impresión duradera en la mente del jugador.

    Narrativa en Evolución y Contenido Extendido

    Uno de los aspectos más intrigantes de Pikmin 4 es cómo maneja su narrativa. La trama, centrada en la rescate de Olimar, evoluciona de manera inesperada a medida que se desbloquean nuevas capas de historia y áreas de exploración después del final aparente. Esta expansión inesperada agrega profundidad y longevidad al juego, sorprendiendo gratamente a aquellos que anticipaban un punto final tras el rescate inicial de Olimar.

    Excelencia Técnica y Visual

    Desde una perspectiva técnica, Pikmin 4 brilla con gráficos impecables y una ausencia sorprendente de errores técnicos. En un entorno donde los juegos a menudo enfrentan problemas técnicos, esta entrega destaca por su pulido y atención al detalle. Las mecánicas y la jugabilidad se fusionan en una experiencia armoniosa que responde a las expectativas de los jugadores más exigentes.

    Conclusión: Un Llamado a la Diversidad Jugable

    Pikmin 4 desafía las suposiciones preconcebidas y redefine la experiencia de juego a través de su simplicidad, accesibilidad y sentido de exploración. Aunque la dificultad puede no ser una barrera significativa, el juego logra capturar y retener la atención del jugador a través de su narrativa en evolución, áreas inexploradas y elementos visuales atractivos. En un mundo saturado de títulos de videojuegos de alta intensidad, Pikmin 4 se destaca como un recordatorio de que la diversidad jugable puede ser igualmente cautivadora y gratificante para un amplio espectro de jugadores. Sin importar las preferencias personales o las excusas previas, este juego promete entretener y deleitar a todos los que se aventuren en su encantador mundo..
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  48. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    As a new member of the Pikmin fanbase after Pikmin 3 Deluxe became a game I was fascinated with for a short while, I learned about the release of Pikmin 4 due to its shared release date with Oppenheimer and Barbie. I picked up the game shortly after, and it is one of the most beautiful and charming Nintendo Switch games I have ever played. I couldn't stop myself from 100%ing the first fewAs a new member of the Pikmin fanbase after Pikmin 3 Deluxe became a game I was fascinated with for a short while, I learned about the release of Pikmin 4 due to its shared release date with Oppenheimer and Barbie. I picked up the game shortly after, and it is one of the most beautiful and charming Nintendo Switch games I have ever played. I couldn't stop myself from 100%ing the first few levels, and will most likely do so with the rest. Expand
  49. Jul 25, 2023
    9
    Little hand holdy at the beginning but still really fun. Love pikmin 4!

    And graphically it looks stunning
  50. Jul 29, 2023
    10
    The only issue I have with this game is that I find it to be a tad too easy, especially as a Pikmin veteran myself, but aside from that, I can't think of a single thing wrong with this game. It's an absolute masterpiece and it deserves every ounce of praise it gets.
  51. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Me and my brother have loved the pikmin series ever since the cirst one on the Gamecube. The wait was worth it.
  52. Sep 8, 2023
    9
    This is a 95% game. All Pikmin have returned in this game. You can use your pup, Oachi, to help you defeat enemies easier. You can use Diamonds to buy some items for you to upgrade for yourself or for your pup. You can also upgrade Oachi's techniques and abilities when talking to the captain. If you don't have enough pikmin to carry objects, Oachi can help them carry the objects muchThis is a 95% game. All Pikmin have returned in this game. You can use your pup, Oachi, to help you defeat enemies easier. You can use Diamonds to buy some items for you to upgrade for yourself or for your pup. You can also upgrade Oachi's techniques and abilities when talking to the captain. If you don't have enough pikmin to carry objects, Oachi can help them carry the objects much easier for you. You can ride on your pup to smack enemies and objects out of your way. When exploring, you can't just go anywhere you want to in the game. When you reach a certain area that's supposed to be a bridge, there is no bridge to cross. You have to make sure that you have enough diamonds to reach that area and have enough Pikmin to help build it for you. Your Pikmin have to go into one of the spaceships in the base area to recieve the bridge parts by making them pay for the diamonds first. You have to be patient when you're doing that, which I like. Going into the underground caves are a great way to recieve more items, beat tougher enemies, face bosses and find Castaways that you have to rescue. It's amazing that you have to use certain types of Pikmin depending on where you're going sometimes. The only thing i wish i saw in the game is when you have to collect fruit to make yourself a smoothie after the day is over each day. That was another to survive in the game. You had to make sure you had enough smoothies to drink each day. Dandori battle is the funnest mode in the game and it's another way for trying to rescue a castaway. You have to collect the most points as fast as you possibly can by having your pup and Pikmin snatch items from your opponents. Your opponents will do the same to you too. The music in the game is very relaxing. The only problem with this game is that sometimes its on the easy, but its excellent nonetheless. Expand
  53. Jul 27, 2023
    9
    This game is actually fantastic. I think the decision to go back to 2 captains was a good one, because it means the game is less about micromanaging and more about exploring. I also like how the captains are asymmetrical (your player can fit through grates/small barriers and can use the charge command, while oatchi can jump and charge into things). The game has less puzzles than pikmin 3,This game is actually fantastic. I think the decision to go back to 2 captains was a good one, because it means the game is less about micromanaging and more about exploring. I also like how the captains are asymmetrical (your player can fit through grates/small barriers and can use the charge command, while oatchi can jump and charge into things). The game has less puzzles than pikmin 3, but it really makes up for it in pretty much every other aspect. I like how dandori battles are interspersed throughout the game. It adds a lot of variety and they are generally quite well made (though I don't like how the screen is cut in half it feels weird). I also have an issue with how much information about the pikmin world is still left unanswered after beating the game. We see many more human constructions, but are still left in the dark as to why PNF-404 is in its current state, (Why are human creations still in pristine condition if the ecosystem has seemingly evolved so drastically? What is causing so many tiny people to crash-land on the planet? Why is Louie so weird?). Hopefully Pikmin 5 answers these questions when it finally comes out in 2040, instead of leaving it all to speculation. Would highly recommend the game though, its definitely worth the money.

    Took 35 hours to complete the base game
    probably 40-45 hours for 100% completion including side modes
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  54. Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Es el goty para mí punto de vista , jugabilidad a prueba de bombas , el más largo de la serie y completarlo al
  55. Sep 5, 2023
    10
    This game takes pikmin 4 to a whole new level. You can wobble them. you can own a dog. louie is still mentally instable
  56. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Easily one of the best switch games of 2023 and one of the best games in general. There’s just so much to do yet it doesn’t waste your time with padding or meaningless side content.
  57. Jul 23, 2023
    9
    This game is a lot fun! Nintendo took everything that was great about Pikmin and escalated it. The environments are so beautiful and mesmerizing! The gameplay and combat is so fluid. I love the dungeons and Dandori battles which adds extra things to do in each area. This game is a completionist's dream. It's really a fantastic game that I can't stop playing!! I just wish the nightThis game is a lot fun! Nintendo took everything that was great about Pikmin and escalated it. The environments are so beautiful and mesmerizing! The gameplay and combat is so fluid. I love the dungeons and Dandori battles which adds extra things to do in each area. This game is a completionist's dream. It's really a fantastic game that I can't stop playing!! I just wish the night expeditions just had something else to them. They are very fun and glow pikmin are a great addition, but I think it needs a little more. Also Oatchi is such a good boy!! Expand
  58. Jul 28, 2023
    10
    La perfección llega a la saga de Pikmin, una obra maestra de Miyamoto.
    Profundo, divertido y muy pulido en todos sus aspectos.
  59. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Calm, strategic and sometimes extremele tense.. bjt always fun! A brilliant addition to a fantastic series of games. Must play!!
  60. Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Everything I wanted from this game and more. It was worth the 10 year wait because it's so packed with content. I've played for around 50 hours and still haven't done everything.

    The AI deserves some kind of award because the pikmin do exactly what you want them to do 99% of the time. The art style is beautiful. I was worried about Oatchi dominating the whole experience, but when
    Everything I wanted from this game and more. It was worth the 10 year wait because it's so packed with content. I've played for around 50 hours and still haven't done everything.

    The AI deserves some kind of award because the pikmin do exactly what you want them to do 99% of the time.

    The art style is beautiful.

    I was worried about Oatchi dominating the whole experience, but when you find yourself not wanting to be without him at any point in the game, that's a sign that he was a major improvement to the gameplay.

    Even the longer tutorial justifies itself by building an addictive, cozy gameplay loop with a continuously growing hub to relax in before setting out on missions.

    It's a masterpiece.
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  61. Aug 9, 2023
    9
    Pikmin 4 elevates the franchise to the upper levels of Nintendo quality. The fourth installment in the series eliminates the old quirks of its design, streamlining how you play it. It has never been easier to play Pikmin. The general flow of the game is also more interesting ranging from traditional timed areas to night-time and versus challenges, all spread through the main campaign. OnPikmin 4 elevates the franchise to the upper levels of Nintendo quality. The fourth installment in the series eliminates the old quirks of its design, streamlining how you play it. It has never been easier to play Pikmin. The general flow of the game is also more interesting ranging from traditional timed areas to night-time and versus challenges, all spread through the main campaign. On top of it all, Pikmin 4 is one of the most beautiful Switch games. You must know that the first hour of the game is plagged by repetitive written dialogue, which disappears immediately after the prologue. Expand
  62. 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 the gameplay, and I believe Pikmin 4 is the best the series has had.
  63. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. It is seriously amazing. The longest Pikmin game to 100% and one of the best controls. The story is fun but hard to place in between the other games but that's no problem. One of the best looking games on the system
  64. Jul 24, 2023
    9
    This game has brought me nothing buy constant joy over my time playing it. Everything in this game from the new content to the callbacks like the picklopedia to the old makes it such a fun experience overall. This is a great game for old players and i could not recommend this enough to people who are new to the pikmin franchise. The only reason this isn't a 10 is the fact that i've foundThis game has brought me nothing buy constant joy over my time playing it. Everything in this game from the new content to the callbacks like the picklopedia to the old makes it such a fun experience overall. This is a great game for old players and i could not recommend this enough to people who are new to the pikmin franchise. The only reason this isn't a 10 is the fact that i've found it a bit on the easy side compared to the other games in the franchise but this is in no way something that should deter anyone from playing this game as it in no way takes away from the game. In my opinion this is the perfect pikmin game. Expand
  65. Jul 28, 2023
    10
    9.5/10 puisque déjà aucun jeu n'est parfait et celui là ne l'est pas. (Et de toute façons les notes ne veulent rien dire...)
    On a attendu ce jeu 10 ans, il est de loin le jeu Pikmin le plus complet au niveau du nombre de Pikmin, créatures, trésors ect...
    Le jeu Pikmin le plus long avec une durée de jeu d'environ une quarantaine d'heures disons, mais ça dépend surtout du niveau de jeu du
    9.5/10 puisque déjà aucun jeu n'est parfait et celui là ne l'est pas. (Et de toute façons les notes ne veulent rien dire...)
    On a attendu ce jeu 10 ans, il est de loin le jeu Pikmin le plus complet au niveau du nombre de Pikmin, créatures, trésors ect...
    Le jeu Pikmin le plus long avec une durée de jeu d'environ une quarantaine d'heures disons, mais ça dépend surtout du niveau de jeu du joueur.
    Niveau technique, le jeu est en 840p max en mode docké et 540p en mode portable, j'ai pu avoir l'expérience de jouer en mode portable et on ressent en permanence que nous sommes dans un jeu vidéo avec de gros pixels visibles ce qui gache l'expérience de jeu. Le jeu est en 30 FPS ce qui reste convenable mais un 60fps n'aurait pas fait de mal.
    Niveau de l'équilibrage de l'utilisation des Pikmins je la trouve très déséquilibré exemples que je prends souvent quand je parle du jeu : le Pikmin jaune est devenu inutile en post game a aucun moment je l'ai utilisé après le 100% d'avant la première fin, le Pikmin ailé qui nous ai donné inutilement vers le début du jeu...
    Et je trouve aussi qu'on se sent moins récompenses d'avoir un nouveau type de Pikmin aucun obstacle pour l'avoir, pas d'oignon (trouvé dans la nature comme un simple objet), aucune mise en scène je trouve que c'est un vrai retour en arrière par rapport à Pikmin 4.
    La difficulté du jeu est mal géré certain boss de Pikmin 2 réputé pour leur difficulté se sont réduit a être détruit en même pas 20 secondes (et je rigoles pas avec 20sec) il aurait été favorable de mettre un mode de difficulté hard rendant les ennemies plus stock niveau PV et autres petites changements avec bienvidemment.
    Le lock automatique est une abomination quand on a vu le lock parfait qu'était dans Pikmin 3 Deluxe juste un paramètre pour désactiver ce lock automatique aurait rendu le jeu 4x plus maniable dans nos lancés de pikmins
    le jeu reste excellent et est le GOTY pour moi (étonnant vu par un fan de Pikmin)
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  66. Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Hehe funny doggo.
    Also this game is literally perfect in every way.
    It's no Persona or no Celeste though
  67. Aug 26, 2023
    10
    You are not a true gamer untill you play Pikmin
    -Videogame Dunkey

    This game is an odd one, as Pikmin games are, but it's full of joy. It's hard to describe Pikmin. Just get it though. It be good game.
  68. Sep 4, 2023
    10
    Wow. Non credevo mi piacesse, ma è un droga. Garantisce decine di ore di divertimento.
  69. Aug 13, 2023
    10
    This was such a calming game that whenever I was feeling stressed at all I could turn to to decompress and relax while playing which is something not many games do nowadays.
  70. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4 is the perfect sequel to a series of games. Good ideas are made better and the bad ones are left behind. If you're a fan of the series already it has numerous fun call backs to the series' history and if you're new it's a perfect entry way into these amazing games. It's been a long time since I've felt like a kid and this game got everything right for me. I really have no badPikmin 4 is the perfect sequel to a series of games. Good ideas are made better and the bad ones are left behind. If you're a fan of the series already it has numerous fun call backs to the series' history and if you're new it's a perfect entry way into these amazing games. It's been a long time since I've felt like a kid and this game got everything right for me. I really have no bad things to say about Pikmin 4 It's the perfect Pikmin game and reminded me how much I love this series. Expand
  71. Jul 26, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Haven't played the actual game yet but the demo was pretty fun kinda got me into pikmin and i think this is the best time to get into pikmin definitely recommend. Expand
  72. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    W good but a bit much in the dialog but very good. The concept is good and I hope there is dlc
  73. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    The most beautiful game on the Nintendo switch, this game makes me feel calm and at peace, I love to sit back and play after a long day of work, it may not be the most challenging game in the series but it's the best looking one
  74. Aug 10, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A fantastic return for the Pikmin series,. ) enjoy the new environments, the gameplay is as you expect (excellent) and the story is wildly fun. what I didn't expect was for the music to be so good, the final boss tack goes especially hard. My only real issues are the auto lock being a bit finnicky and getting some of the special onions a bit too late (purple and white especially being annoying) though i do see around them and hope in a future update an option to turn off auto lock is added. Overall an incredible experience and highly recommended for any fans of real time strategy games. Expand
  75. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    The Pikmin 4 demo was my introduction to the Pikmin Franchise.
    After finishing the demo, and still having time before 4 released, I played 2 & 3 (I didn't get to beat 2 before 4 came out, so I watched the ending)
    This game has several nods to both 2 & 3 and seems to have combined the best of all the other games! You'll find caves with familiar layouts and enemies, and even in the
    The Pikmin 4 demo was my introduction to the Pikmin Franchise.
    After finishing the demo, and still having time before 4 released, I played 2 & 3 (I didn't get to beat 2 before 4 came out, so I watched the ending)

    This game has several nods to both 2 & 3 and seems to have combined the best of all the other games! You'll find caves with familiar layouts and enemies, and even in the overworld you'll see old and new enemies alike.

    My disappointments lie in the targeting system, as the lock-on function can be frustrating at times. As well as the character customization. I feel as though if they wanted to let us create our own character, they could have given us more options to truly make our character represent us. There is one area in particular I wish we had access to explore more of, but I won't go into detail as to avoid having to mark spoilers. I will say, you'll know when you get there what I mean. (We only got to see half, maybe a quarter of a potentially huge area)
    The biggest flaw of this game that we all can agree on is the co-op. It was truly a downgrade from 3's co-op and I'm hoping that, like 3, it will be redone to give us a much better experience. Pebble pitching just isn't a true co-op experience vs being able to control another character like in 3. They could easily have P2 play as Oatchi! We'll see if we get better co-op later on but until then, that is definitely the biggest problem with the game.

    Other than that, the game is phenomenal. There's SO much content. I'm 30 hours in and still have some more content left to do, as I'm doing a completionist route.
    The visuals are amazing, each area we go to is beautifully made with stunning colors and unique layouts.

    If Miyamoto decides to make a 5th installment of the main storyline after this, I would be ecstatic. (And hopefully it wouldn't take 10 years? Haha) There's plenty of room for improvement still, if they did make another game. Pikmin 4 truly gives us everything we could have wanted from the past games.
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  76. 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 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
    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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  77. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pikmin 4 is the Peak of this series with little Mins. As a first timer to the Pikmin series, it's a pleasant experience. The visuals are stunning, for one. The rewind time feature lets you try your hardest to save everyone, but is only optional. Mastering the art of Dandori through the Challenges, Battles and the Trials of the Sage Leaf is a genuinely fun experience trying to maximise efficiency (if only I could do so irl too) and the Night expeditions provide a decent challenge through the combat. With a whole host of treasures to collect, caves to explore and castaways to rescue, this game keeps you well occupied during Day expeditions, and the risk of whether or not to rush in last minute tasks as the sun goes down is incredulous.
    Olimar's Shipwreck Tale is a nice reward for saving Olimar, a fast paced Pikmin 1 style rush to collect 30 Ship parts in 15 days, and the reward of the Trials of the Sage Leaf is worth the while.
    The one complaint I have about the Trials of the Sage Leaf is that a day passes when you exit. The challenges are very difficult and truly put your Dandori to the test, not to mention the White and Purple Onions you get as rewards for the Trials (Trial 5 for White, Trial 10 for Purple).
    Each and every Pikmin has it's time to shine, the Piklopedia entries are a joy (especially Louie's cooking guide), the treasures are varied and charming it's a blast all around to complete.

    (also, Louie is a psychopath and needs to be killed asap)
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  78. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Adorable game! Im so glad pikmin is back. there is many customizability options and you even get to upgrade oachi. Loved it
  79. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    an entertaining game worth 60$ and has some hard late game content that can take a few trys
  80. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    Just an absolute joy to play and one of the best Pikmin games released. It's a huge love letter to fans of the series packed with a ton of content. Couldn't be happier as a Pikmin fan.
  81. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    It has been the best gaming experience i’ve had in a long time! I never loved a game so much, this is my first pikmin game (i played pikmin 1 recently but haven’t made it too far yet) so pretty much 4 has been a proper introduction for me to the series, and my god i’m in awe, this game really lived up to the hype for me! I can’t recommende it enough
  82. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    As a longtime fan of the series (starting with Pikmin 1 on the GameCube), I must say Nintendo has absolutely knocked the ball out of the park with Pikmin 4. In just a few short days, Pikmin 4 has easily skyrocketed to the top of my personal Pikmin game tier list. By carefully extracting the best components of each past mainline Pikmin title and blending it all together, Nintendo hasAs a longtime fan of the series (starting with Pikmin 1 on the GameCube), I must say Nintendo has absolutely knocked the ball out of the park with Pikmin 4. In just a few short days, Pikmin 4 has easily skyrocketed to the top of my personal Pikmin game tier list. By carefully extracting the best components of each past mainline Pikmin title and blending it all together, Nintendo has created a masterpiece of an experience that has it all, both for first-time players and longtime fans of the series like myself.

    I’ll begin with what this game has to offer for newcomers to the series — namely, that it is the most accessible entry in the franchise. The addition of mechanics such as the time rewind feature (which lets you “rewind” the game a set amount of time in cases where you, for example, lose a lot of Pikmin in a fight, or want to retry to get a certain task done before sunset) is very helpful, and the careful focus to ensuring that all the game’s core mechanics are both adequately explained and demonstrated, with ample opportunity for practice, makes this game the easiest entry of the series for first-time players to jump into. The removal of a Day Limit — which was previously a point of contention that kept potential new players away from the series — shifts the focus of the game away from the central pillar of maximizing time management in 1 & 3 and more towards exploration and adventure. But though the focus is no longer squarely on time management, this does not mean it is entirely gone! Pikmin 4 does still encourage time management (presented in the game by the concept of “Dandori”, a Japanese word describing the art of time management); however, unlike in 1 & 3, one must no longer worry about running out of days and having to start the game from scratch. Rather, Pikmin 4 encourages time management primarily in “battles”, which are self-contained challenges presented to you throughout the game, where you fight against both time itself in some instances and CPU opponents in others. If you fail any of these challenges, the game simply immediately offers you the chance to try it again. And of course, as in past titles, time management is also encouraged by the personal challenge of improving upon your past records. For example, one of the ways I enjoy repeated playthroughs of games in the series is by challenging myself to see how many in-game days I can complete that title in. In Pikmin 1 for example, my current record is 9 Days — and each time I replay the game, I always strive to see if I can bring that number down to 8, or even lower! Pikmin 4 is no exception to this: I’m already looking forward to my next playthrough, to see how many less Days it will take me to 100% the game!

    While the game does focus on being as welcoming to newcomers to the series as possible, this does not detract from what this game has to offer for its veteran fans! In addition to the meta challenge of lowering your Days taken to beat the game, there is of course also challenging content to be found in the game itself. Certain enemies and some later caves will see you lose many precious members of your squad. Rewinding time is always an option; but if you don't believe in hitting that Reset button, you are never forced to use the feature: rather, the game may simply suggest it to you as an option at certain times. Getting Platinum medals in Dandori Battles is another challenge one can undertake if you find merely “passing” the challenges to be too easy. In addition, later optional post-game content sees the challenge and difficulty of the game reach — and possibly even exceed — previous series highs. Beyond the game’s difficulty, veteran fans will also be excited by the nods to prior titles. Of course, I won’t spoil what these nods are; but each time I encountered a new reference, I always found myself grinning like an idiot for at least the next few minutes. One last feature of the game I’ll talk about that’s sure to please those who’ve played past games is the return to prominence of all prior Pikmin types. Unlike in Pikmin 3 where the Pikmin types of Pikmin 2 (whites and purples) were relegated to side content, in Pikmin 4, all types are accessible in the main story mode!

    There’s so much more I could talk about, but due to the character limit, I’ll leave it there. This game is the culmination of a decade of work, and the sheer quality reflected in every aspect of the game clearly shows that this ample time was put to excellent use. As someone who was admittedly not the biggest fan of Pikmin 3 as compared to 1 & 2, Pikmin 4 is essentially the Pikmin sequel I’ve waited almost my whole life for (for reference, nearly 19 years have passed since I first played Pikmin 2 on the GameCube in 2004!) Pikmin 4, in my opinion, is the absolute peak of the franchise, and I’m unsure how Nintendo can possibly top it in the next game — but even so, I can’t wait to see them try!
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  83. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    A love letter to the entire series, perfect for fans old and new. It feels like Pikmin 1 bundled in with an entirely new game, and I couldn't be more grateful as a fan since 2001 of the series.

    Pikmin Four-ever
  84. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The level design and gameplay are the best the series has ever been. It takes everything the previous three games did well, and puts them all into one experience, while keeping out almost all those games’ mistakes. It does absolutely everything I wanted it to do and then some. One particularly noteworthy aspect is that every area can be 100% completed with just the Pikmin you either enter the area already having, or will find in that area. No backtracking is ever required, though some puzzles may become easier to solve if you choose to wait and come back with more resources. It’s very satisfying to go to a new area knowing you’ve done everything you possibly can in the previous one.

    The game gives us access to all nine primary types of Pikmin in the main campaign, which was great to have after Pikmin 3 chose to omit Purple and White Pikmin. To balance the diversity, and keep things from getting overwhelming, only three types of Pikmin can be chosen to be with you at once. (Though you can get more than that if you find other types while exploring a cave.) This helps to make no Pikmin feel unhelpful, as even if two Pikmin are both capable of completing a specific task, which one will be more useful in other ways will change from are to area, and from cave to cave. For example, both Rock and Purple Pikmin are great in combat. Purples are stronger and can damage multiple enemies at once, but Rocks are immune to being crushed or impaled, making them a safer choice in many cases. But Purples also have the carry strength of 10 Pikmin, but you may opt for them despite their relative vulnerability to help carry back those items after the fight is over.

    Oatchi the Space Pup adds a lot of intricacies to the game’s strategy and combat. He functions as a hybrid between Captain and Pikmin, mechanically, having all the same abilities as a captain, but also being able to be directed in battle, and to carry objects back to base. You can upgrade him, just as you can your captain, allowing him to have higher carry and combat strength, as well as increased defense and immunity to hazards, among other things. Not to mention you quickly gain the ability to ride Oatchi, letting you jump up ledges and keep the Pikmin all huddled together on his back. And soon he can swim those Pikmin across water as well. There’s always more than one way to tackle a puzzle or fight thanks to all the options he adds to the table. Deciding the most effective way to do things can be difficult, but satisfying to figure out, thanks to this adorable companion’s help.

    The new Glow Pikmin do not live in the onion, and instead a certain amount will enter your inventory after clearing one of the Night Mode levels they are obtained in. This allows you to have them anytime you want underground, without counting them towards your three other choices. They cannot be used above ground or taken out of caves, however. The night mode you get them in is a completely new and kind of terrifying way to play Pikmin, with it mixing Pikmin’s Real Time Strategy Gameplay with the Tower Defense genre. You need to very carefully manage your time to increase your number of Glow Pikmin, while simultaneously keeping enemies away from the objective you are protecting. Luckily, Glow Pikmin are special, and automatically return to the active character when idle, making it very easy to keep track of them as you switch between your captain and Oatchi to try your best to multitask.

    The game’s length is staggering, with it having over 1.5x more collectibles than the previous three games had combined. However, unlike Pikmin 2, the game never begins to feel as if it is dragging on. Every single sublevel of every single cave is unique, and human-made rather than randomly generated, so no at no point does the experience grow stale or feel unbalanced / unfair. The game does feature multiples of a lot of its treasures, with only 239 unique ones out of the 410 you can find. But this helps make it even more special when you find something completely new. The same can be said of the enemies, of which many return from previous games, including many fan favorites that haven’t been seen since Pikmin 2 or even as far back as Pikmin 1. And many of the old foes manage to feel just as fresh as the new ones, thanks to improvements in their AI and changes to the way they fight or the way you battle them. For example, the Baldy Long Legs now roams all around the maps it is found on, rather than being contained to a Boss arena.

    Nintendo really hit it out of the park with this game. They absolutely delivered to the fans who have waited a decade for this sequel, while also creating an experience that can certainly be enjoyed by new players just as much. It’s a game I will no doubt be returning to over and over again, just as I have with the first three games. Even though it is a significantly longer game than them, it’s still one I will almost definitely never get sick of.
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  85. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing. It’s funny, sad, emotional, everything. It is my favorite game of all time. The gameplay loop is phenomenal. Please go play this game
  86. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    Before trying out the Pikmin 4 demo, I first learned of the series through Smash bros, and eventually played an hour of Pikmin 3 Deluxe before brushing off the gameplay as not for me. While I liked the series for its characters and and unique story, I never gave the actual games a chance. Here we are 3 years later, 24 hours spent on Pikmin 4 in just 3 days,100%ing every area and gettingBefore trying out the Pikmin 4 demo, I first learned of the series through Smash bros, and eventually played an hour of Pikmin 3 Deluxe before brushing off the gameplay as not for me. While I liked the series for its characters and and unique story, I never gave the actual games a chance. Here we are 3 years later, 24 hours spent on Pikmin 4 in just 3 days,100%ing every area and getting each collectible I can get my grubby mitts on. Very recently I been going through a gaming burnout of sorts, but this game has rekindled my passion for gaming once again. Never have I turned from “ I know this franchise, I like it” to “ I need everything relating to this game now” in such amount of time. In my short 15 years on this planet, many games have come and gone, but this game will sit among my favorite games of all time, joining the ranks of Mario 64 and Mario Odyssey, for the years to come. Expand
  87. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    10/10, could not recommend more. It’s a gorgeous and fun game that’s been a decade in the making and it is SO worth it.
  88. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    It takes everything fun about the previous games and combines them in an amazingly beautiful package that fans and new players will be sure to love!
  89. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    This Game was well worth the wait. I love all the content and the sub-levels are very diverse and they throw all kind of surprises at you.

    Dandori Battles are fun and all the harder content isn't forced onto the player.
    I am very far in the game and i am on my way to 100% but every hour so far has been a blast.
  90. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    So far this game is awsome im not finoshed with it yet but if .y opinion changes when i do finish the game i will update my review
  91. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Best Pikmin Game Ever! A refreshing new take on the Franchise I Loved it!!!
  92. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Very immersive game-play, I got hooked up playing it as it offers so much for a very long time of game-play and I look forward to playing it every waking moment.

    Some features might need improvement, such as the auto-locking. I think there should be a way to toggle it off. other than that the game seems and feel polished
  93. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4 was a game I was expecting for a long time and honestly, even if I was very hyped, I expected pikmin 3 deluxe to still be the better pikmin game. But after playing 4 I realized that the 10 years of waiting really paid off. Pikmin 4 was a game I enjoyed all the way through, even if I thought the game was really over when the credits rolled the first time, but it surprised me with aPikmin 4 was a game I was expecting for a long time and honestly, even if I was very hyped, I expected pikmin 3 deluxe to still be the better pikmin game. But after playing 4 I realized that the 10 years of waiting really paid off. Pikmin 4 was a game I enjoyed all the way through, even if I thought the game was really over when the credits rolled the first time, but it surprised me with a lot more content. A very enjoyable game, I would recommend everyone to at least try the free demo as it's got a lot of content. Expand
  94. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Pikimin 4, e meu primeiro contato com essa franquia que eu só tava acostumado a ver de longe como muita gente, eu fiquei de muiiiito surpreendido, realmente é um jogo como nenhum outro, a cada mapa feito 100% você vai ficando cada vez mais sedento, por fazer 100% nos próximos, e ele não fica parado ae porque ainda tem um pós-game que coloca a prova tudo o que tu aprendeu até então, o jogoPikimin 4, e meu primeiro contato com essa franquia que eu só tava acostumado a ver de longe como muita gente, eu fiquei de muiiiito surpreendido, realmente é um jogo como nenhum outro, a cada mapa feito 100% você vai ficando cada vez mais sedento, por fazer 100% nos próximos, e ele não fica parado ae porque ainda tem um pós-game que coloca a prova tudo o que tu aprendeu até então, o jogo é muito gostoso e para quem gosta de se desafiar é só completar tudo no 100% o que é outro ponto no jogo o 100% das coisas demanda tempo porém não é frustrante e tudo natural, para quem nunca jogou pikimin começe por esse pois pikimin 4 e realmente muito bom. Expand
  95. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best Nintendo games up to date. Great graphics, playability and music. This game is a must play.
  96. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    I haven’t found that much joy in a game for a long time. It just so much fun and it has so much things to do. It has several large worlds filled with so many things to do. It’s really one of, if not, Nintendo’s best game. (Yes, I do think that it’s a better game than Tears of the Kingdom)
  97. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4 improves from its predecessors in almost all aspects. I never thought Pikmin 2 would be dethroned as my favorite in the franchise, yet here we are.
  98. Jul 25, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games to date, friendly to newcomers game play is very smooth. Most content in a pikmin game aswell which is nice. I do have some issues with the game, there is essentially no replay value, the 30+ hours hurts what little replay value the game has with enemies not re spawning at all, once you beat it that's it since there is no ng+ or difficulty option. Auto lock is a common complaint ive seen, not having an option to turn it off is crazy in 2023. Redundant gear/oatchi abilities, timer meaning less than it ever has been. ease of the game in general. I love the game as a whole as a pikmin fan but there are alot of small issues that add up. Expand
  99. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Way improved on all aspects I'm already halfway through and I'd be glad to see expanding it furthermore with more challenging side stories as DLC in the future.
  100. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4 is exactly what the fans of the saga expected after all of the waiting since the third entry in the series. Pikmin 4 has the best of all the previous games combined giving the perfect Pikmin game we could expect. But, also, manages to work perfectly for all the newcomers. Definitely, this is the best Pikmin game in the series.
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 119 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 119
  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. Nov 10, 2023
    90
    Pikmin 4 marks the return of one of Nintendo's most beloved series, and this return could not have happened in a better way. Thanks to its exquisite audiovisual world, slick gameplay mechanics, an enveloping strategic component, and the adorable relationship between the player and the little alien creatures, Pikmin 4 is nothing short of a jewel on the crown of the Nintendo Switch.
  3. 70
    Too childish, and too little new compared to previous games.