Pikmin 4

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  1. Tilili
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    Definitely the best of the whole franchise!! Pikmin 4 takes all the best points of its predecessors and make a giant love letter for old and new players!!
    Loving everything from this game!
  2. Probolance
    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!    … Expand
  3. bryt12
    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
  4. Weatherreport
    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"
  5. PottedPlantMan
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4 is a refreshing take on the Pikmin formula while still calling back to the previous titles. Pikmin 4 is too good to pass up, I love this game.
  6. Crimson9
    Jul 24, 2023
    5
    Nintendo's current game design philosophy seems to not include the word CHALLENGE. A balanced challenge is not present in any game they make these days including this one. Many players are able to have fun in a game that poses no challenge whatsoever (like the new Paper Mario, the new 3D mario, etc. etc.) but I can't.
  7. Psiphen
    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
  8. MushKinPuff
    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.    … Expand
  9. Muztard
    Jul 24, 2023
    0
    I played the demo and it made me fall asleep, this series is not for me and that makes me sad :(
  10. Ochrehorns
    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
  11. MunchingBoo
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    Ties in everything the previous entries have done well and does it EVEN BETTER. Fantastic game
  12. Benckertz
    Jul 24, 2023
    5
    Fantastic game! Great additions to the series! I love Oatchi! The new night events are fun!
  13. Lightwind51
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    Literally incredible through in through. A perfect game for first timers and for veterans. It has amazing quality of life changes all while still leaving plenty of room for expression with all the new and returning mechanics to the series.
  14. Danmarie
    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
  15. Liwee_Peekman64
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    An Absolutely gorgeous addition to the Pikmin franchise, with new and returning enemies, fun gameplay, and a charming asthetic anyone could love.
  16. Enaphael
    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.
  17. Hallow451
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    The Pikmin series was always a bright little gem like no other than Nintendo can do. But Pikmin 4 is Pikmin 1 + 2 + 3 and put that all to a whole new level ! One of the best game Nintendo have ever produced and an immediate must play ! LOVED IT !!!!!
  18. Garf-tastic
    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
  19. sethmlarson
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    If you enjoyed Pikmin 1 or 2, this game is a love letter to you. Easily the best Pikmin game for beginners too, has the perfect ramping of difficulty to keep veterans engaged and newcomers to learn things piece by piece. I laughed out loud and cried on my first playthrough. Thank you Nintendo, you've delivered something incredible.
  20. AgentDB
    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.
  21. babeuscus
    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
  22. Goenjy
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego maravilloso para aquellos que decidan introducirse por primera vez en esta saga. No sólo es un un juego divertido y dinámico, sino que además es el Pikmin más extenso con diferencia. El juego opta por un juego quizá más fácil a lo que Pikmin nos tiene acostumbrados, pero eso no merma la experiencia de juego, ya que tendremos distintos desafíos que sorprenderán a más de un veterano. Tanto batallas como desafíos Dandori son uno de los elemtos que más me han gustado y lo que me animó a comprarme este juego. Conseguir la máxima puntuación en algunos desafíos pueden suponer un reto, pero nada que no se pueda ir puliendo tras unos cuantos intentos.
    En definitiva, un gran juego y una compra recomendada a todos aquellos que se quieran introducir en el universo Pikmin.    … Expand
  23. evlglswolf
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    The best pikmin game now, even better then 3. Tons of content and everything has been improved and figured out.
  24. Pikmin22
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    Amazing. Lived up to all expectations and was definitely worth the decade long wait.
  25. whispikrock
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    An absolutely beautiful game. It takes the aspects that made the previous three great, mushes then together, and builds upon, while ironing out a few minor annoyances from the previous titles. An absolute must play for any Switch owner or Nintendo fan (or anyone looking for a charming and whimsical time).
  26. Louie2000
    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 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.
  27. PIKMEN4
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    10 years and IT CAME OUT!1!1! No one out pikmins the hut!1!1 i love pikmen!1!1!1
  28. klipe
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    One of the best pikmin games release so far. Everything seems to be well taught (including the puzzles and stages). Completely in love with this game.
  29. potatoaaaa
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    an entertaining game worth 60$ and has some hard late game content that can take a few trys
  30. Slaymen0508
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    After such a long wait, pikmin 4 delivers on the hype. There's so much more content than every other game in this series, and none of it is randomly Generated. My only real problem with the game is some items make it easy, but it isn't hard to simply not use them, and they help younger or slower players enjoy the game, so it balances out in the end
  31. Valerio93x
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    Beautiful, the best of the series, suitable for all ages, lots to do, detailed and intuitive, colorful and detailed maps, in short… Buy it!
  32. Arcaena
    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.    … Expand
  33. Quiverheart
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4 takes so much of what was good about the prior entries in the series and does something spectacular and new with the formula. Every moment I played I was blown away by how much fun I was having. This game was absolutely worth the wait. My only issues are that the auto lock-on can be annoying at times and should be toggleable, and the game starts a bit too easy. However thesePikmin 4 takes so much of what was good about the prior entries in the series and does something spectacular and new with the formula. Every moment I played I was blown away by how much fun I was having. This game was absolutely worth the wait. My only issues are that the auto lock-on can be annoying at times and should be toggleable, and the game starts a bit too easy. However these problems are very minor and do not detract from the overall experience. This is the best pikmin game for newcomers and fans alike.… Expand
  34. Pikmin4
    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)    … Expand
  35. Spectrillium
    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.    … Expand
  36. Lukitoo
    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
  37. Onion2001
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    With no spoilers whatsoever, this is literally the perfect Pikmin experience possible. They combined every great element in all three games to make the best rounded game in the series. This is a must play for switch owners.
  38. RufioPG
    Jul 24, 2023
    9
    As a longtime Pikmin fan who’s been waiting for this game for years, I have to say that Pikmin 4 was unbelievable worth the wait. There’s so much attention to detail, so much content, and so many prior attributes from past games, especially from 1 and 2. However, what Pikmin 4 does most important of all is that it evolved the series much further than any prior game before it, the maps areAs a longtime Pikmin fan who’s been waiting for this game for years, I have to say that Pikmin 4 was unbelievable worth the wait. There’s so much attention to detail, so much content, and so many prior attributes from past games, especially from 1 and 2. However, what Pikmin 4 does most important of all is that it evolved the series much further than any prior game before it, the maps are so large and with caves, they simply add much more depth to the areas, and unlike Pikmin 2, the maps remain full and satisfying to explore instead of heavily relying on the caves for content. Speaking of caves, they’re so much more polished this time around, the theming of them are so much more interesting and in many cases, they’re just as beautiful as the the overworld maps. Another great thing is that the Pikmin feel a bit more balanced this time around, and the fact that all prior Pikmin are utilized with new ones equally is honestly a dream come true, one of my biggest disappointments with Pikmin 3 is that whites and purples weren’t included in the main story. Another strength of the game is that the charm of PNF-404 (or the Pikmin Planet) is cranked to 11 with the inclusion of more human influence than ever with one area being straight up a house and while it does break the illusion that humanity has been gone for a very long time, I think it adds a new flavor and makes 4 standout against prior entries in terms of aesthetic. Anyway, if you’re still reading this, you can tell I’m trying to be as spoiler free as possible, but let me tell you, as a Pikmin fan, this game feels as monumental of a jump as Mario Odyssey or Breath of the Wild does for their respective series. I urge anyone interested in the game to try it out as it’s very inviting and difficulty is low at first, however be warned that it ramps up gradually, making its mission to hit you with the craziest stuff at anytime, and as a Pikmin 2 biased fan, I’m very pleased by it. Now that all my praises are out of the way, I’ll finally talk about the stuff that keeps this at a 9/10 instead of a 10 out of 19 for me. Autolock… this is a big one, in prior games you could freely aim where you through and in 3, they added a lock on button to help you aim more precisely which was honestly perfect for those who weren’t the greatest at aiming, however for some reason, the team thought it would be a good idea to have the game automatically lock your pointer with whatever’s around you and while on paper it would seem like it would be a great help for newcomers, it quickly becomes a problem when there’s multiple enemies or an enemy near intractable objects, meaning that if your in the middle of throwing Pikmin at something, one slight movement of your pointer will cause it to jump to a different object, and oddly at the same time it feels like you have to fight the pointer to put at the right object… it’s not the most well thought out thing in my opinion and most of the fans I’ve talked with are on the same boat. I’m hoping that Nintendo fixes this via an update where we could simply switch it off, which is something it we should’ve been able to do from the start. Anyway, there’s much more I wanna talk about, but I don’t wanna spoil hard, I really hope that this game is a great success as it’s very unbelievably deserved, Pikmin remains as my favorite video game series, and Pikmin 4 only puts it even more ahead of the pact for me.… Expand
  39. Max2222
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    Its the correct evolution of the previous games. Really polished and a lot of content!
  40. Johnknee
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    This game is everything that I wanted from a new pikmin game !
    After waiting for 10 years we got this amazing masterpiece and the wait was well worth it The story is well built and the gameplay is amazing and fun The graphics are beautiful and surpasses a lot of switch games And the post game is huge and really challenging
    I am really happy that I got to play pikmin 4 and o hope that we    This game is everything that I wanted from a new pikmin game !
    After waiting for 10 years we got this amazing masterpiece and the wait was well worth it The story is well built and the gameplay is amazing and fun The graphics are beautiful and surpasses a lot of switch games And the post game is huge and really challenging
    I am really happy that I got to play pikmin 4 and o hope that we don’t wait another 10 years for another masterpiece like that one !    … Expand
  41. HaveToo
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4 is the DEFINITIVE Pikmin game. It carries over and builds upon elements from the previous games while also maintaining a sense of consistency in the gameplay. The graphics are also just impressive to put it simply. I now see why they decided to use Unreal Engine 4 for this game. As Unreal has very good asset streaming technology.
  42. ScottyN64
    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
  43. thebe_stone
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    best game in the last 10 years. honestly deserves top of the year on Metacritic.
  44. wodawg
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4? More like. PEAKmin, I need MORE
  45. pokomon_muster1
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    A gift from the GODS. Gem of a game. Greatest series of all time. Extremely happy with how fun the game was. Truly hope this game does well and continue on the series.
  46. mechero
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    This is peak Nintendo gaming. It feels fresh, innovative, fun, satisfying. No matter how you play games, you will find something special here, which is a statement not easy to get these days. I have finished the game yesterday and still couldnt put it down, it is just incredible.
  47. Nico85
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    This game just blew me away in terms of how fun and joyful the whole experience is. It's wholesome entertainment throughout. You feel complete immersed in the various levels, the gameplay is top notch and the graphics are really good. The gameplay loop is very addictive but it might not be for everyone so definitely worth taking a shot at the demo before you buy.

    Small edit, this game    This game just blew me away in terms of how fun and joyful the whole experience is. It's wholesome entertainment throughout. You feel complete immersed in the various levels, the gameplay is top notch and the graphics are really good. The gameplay loop is very addictive but it might not be for everyone so definitely worth taking a shot at the demo before you buy.

    Small edit, this game is not perfect, no game is, but don't listen to those poor souls who think that praise for this game means you belong to a "nintendo cult" . Some of us are able to enjoy fun gaming experiences such as this one while others are just permanently embittered and sad with their holier-than-thou approach and "reviews".    … Expand
  48. IronMoth
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    It's a wonderful game in general. Feels good to see so many returning enemies make a reappearance and some new enemies as well. The story is also really great, and the dandori modes are really fun and challenging. I couldn't recommend it enough.
  49. Natedoinglife
    Jul 24, 2023
    6
    When compared to past Pikmin games:

    Pros: - Improved Visuals - Length of playtime - Number of treasures to collect - A character inventory is something that has really been missing up until now - Above-world level design is expansive and fun to explore - Moveable bases - There is a night mode Cons: - A step backwards in terms of boss design from Pikmin 3 - Pikmin limits on    When compared to past Pikmin games:

    Pros:
    - Improved Visuals
    - Length of playtime
    - Number of treasures to collect
    - A character inventory is something that has really been missing up until now
    - Above-world level design is expansive and fun to explore
    - Moveable bases
    - There is a night mode

    Cons:
    - A step backwards in terms of boss design from Pikmin 3
    - Pikmin limits on the field
    - Oatchi oversimplifies the game and feels unnecesary as he completes tasks that could have easily been done by different pikmin types. It almost feels as though the 3 type limit was introduced just so that Oatchi would have an artificially justified use.
    - Fewer captains means less multitasking capabilities. This effectively leads to less "dandori" in Nintendo's "dandori" game.
    - Classically difficult bosses have been oversimplified to the point where they are mind-numbingly easy to defeat.
    - Lack of creativity in boss designs following Pikmin 3 led to the development team simply reusing bosses from Pikmin 2.
    - When caves were announced to be returning, something along the lines of Pikmin 1's Forest Navel or Pikmin 3's caves was expected. Instead, Nintendo fell back on the archaic Pikmin 2 design philosophy, and while these caves follow their own unique designs, they fail to keep up with the above-world enhanced level design.
    - A lack of real two-player functionality as was seen in Pikmin 3 Deluxe. This feels like a harsh step backwards for a feature that was perfect for the series.
    - Lack of general captain and individual Pikmin animations
    - Way too much dialogue for a Pikmin game
    - Lack of control options and toggles, forcing players to use the autolock feature and limiting overall variability in gameplay
    - First game since Pikmin 1 to not have an expansive Challenge Mode outside of the main story
    - Game is simply too easy and lacks any real challenge for players of the past Pikmin games. It was a common criticism that Pikmin 3 was too easy, but it seems as though there aren't ever any real consequences in Pikmin 4.
    - The night mode feels very "thrown together" and definitely does not live up to its potential
    - No online multiplayer

    Conclusion:
    It feels as though Pikmin fans have been so starved for content ever since the famous interview about Pikmin 4 being near completion that they are willing to praise Pikmin 4 for anything good and simply ignore the good aspect of past games that have been removed or glossed over. As a fan, I am very happy that Pikmin 4 has been released and will likely sell well compared to other entries in the series, as it is the first new Pikmin game to be released on a well-selling console. However, it would be ignorant to pretend as though this is a perfect game. As a whole, Pikmin 4 is a good entry, but it sacrifices many of the things that make the other three games great. Hopefully Nintendo can take a little more time in fully fleshing out Pikmin 5 once they gain the confidence in the series that the higher Switch release sales numbers will undoubtedly provide.    … Expand
  50. Fabuloso
    Jul 23, 2023
    9
    Absolutely love this game. The balancing of Pikmin, the caves being fun and interesting, the treasures being a joy to collect, areas being massive leaving many tasks to be done, the game looking fantastic, the characters having interesting things to say, new additions all being welcomed, Pikmin 4 gets it right that I can go on and on about what I like. The only gripe I have with it is theAbsolutely love this game. The balancing of Pikmin, the caves being fun and interesting, the treasures being a joy to collect, areas being massive leaving many tasks to be done, the game looking fantastic, the characters having interesting things to say, new additions all being welcomed, Pikmin 4 gets it right that I can go on and on about what I like. The only gripe I have with it is the co-op. It's lack luster compared to it's predecessor, hopefully fixed in an update though. Everything else is amazing though. I love the bosses, returning enemies, the music, it's all there.… Expand
  51. T00nbink
    Jul 23, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. -THIS REVIEW GOES INTO EVERYTHING IN THIS GAME, INCLUDING POST GAME STUFF-

    This is an amazing Pikmin game, it takes a lot of elements from 2 but makes so many good changes to it:

    - Caves are no longer randomly generated (thank god), this was one of the major problems I had with 2 so I'm really happy they removed that.
    - Caves are now in way shorter but there are way more, this helps make caves feel less boring as there is a lot of variety in caves now.
    - This is also what makes the final cave so impactful, having only around 5 sublevel long caves the entire game makes the big 20 sublevel final cave so memorable.
    - Amazing final boss, I was very afraid when I depleted its health bar the first time that I thought it was over in seconds but the extra phases were a lot of fun, especially the final one (glow pikmin's are very useful on this fight).
    - THERE IS AN ENTIRE PIKMIN 1 STYLE MODE WHERE YOU PLAY AS OLIMAR! This really surprised me and it was a lot of fun, really brings back the 15 day time limit in a fun new way.
    - Completing this side mode unlocks some of the hardest challenges in the game, getting platinum on these 10 missions was a lot of fun but very difficult (story 7 still haunts me).
    - Unlocking the White and Purple onions this way was a nice way of making sure these 2 are hard to get.
    - Night missions are a lot of fun, especially the later ones get kind of tough with you having to balance getting more glow pikmin and killing the really strong monsters like smoky progg which isn't as deadly as in Pikmin 1 but to compensate they just throw multiples at you at once.
    - There are also some really fun rewards from beating all the side missions. After you beat the final boss Louie will also give you some missions, beating all these unlocks a pretty useless but funny piece of equipment as well (it was actually useful once when I was trying to get a platinum medal in one of the stories of the Secret Trial of the Sage Leaf.
    - I really liked the balancing of the Pikmin types, I do think generally Purple's are still a bit too strong but I personally don't mind as they are relatively hard to get (especially if you don't do the secret trial of the sage leaf)
    - I was also a big fan of the new progression system. Having to upgrade your abilities, Oatchi's abilities and the size of your Pikmin was really satisfying.

    Even though I love the game I do think there are a couple of things that I dislike:

    - I love that there are a total of 6 levels (the most in the series), none of them come close to looking as stunning or interesting as the levels in Pikmin 3, but they are generally more fun to play in.
    - Pikmin 3 had amazing boss fights which Pikmin 4 didn't have.
    - I personally wasn't the biggest fan of the auto lock on, I personally thought Pikmin 3 Deluxe handled the controls much better, but it wasn't a deal breaker.
    - Oatchi is a bit too powerful sometimes, especially if you upgrade his strenght to 100 (which is really easy to do). This becomes especially powerful once you have the swallow skill unlocked which makes carrying heavy objects a breeze.
    - Can't believe they brought back the doomsday apparatus (isn't actually a big deal in this game because there is a purple onion but still, can't believe they did it)    … Expand
  52. BlinkingJarl482
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4 is a well thought out game. It incoperatorates elemts from many previous games including remaking all the enemies and havin all the old Pikmin back. It may seem to easy at first but it gets more difficult later on. I would recommend it to new commers and veterans of the series.
  53. Pwnish123
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Rly good and smooth game. The best ist you can skip everything and you can play :)
  54. haylasweets
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    First Pikmin game, and I'm in love. Gameplay is sooooo addicting, the environments are beautiful and huge and very well-thought out. Everything is precious, and it could potentially remind a lot of people how to see things in whole new ways. Wonderful.
  55. QueDuBonheur
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    This is my first Pikmin game and I love it !

    Visuals are beautiful and cute. Good performances too. The gameplay is very addictive and stay fresh. You can tell there's attention to small details in this game.
  56. gribler
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Super charming and a love letter to old fans. Some accessibility issues that all Nintendo games face but not enough to take away from the amazing experience.
  57. Gorillaburro
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    GOTY 2023,top 10 Nintendo Switch games
    .Great gameplay
    .Amazing visuals
    .A Lot of stuff to do
    .Play the demo on the eshopp!!!
  58. Mevo
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The true sequel to Pikmin 2. The game streamlines and simplifies frustrating aspects of the past games while still managing to ramp up the game’s somewhat easy difficulty at the end. Olimar’s Shipwreck Tale and the Trial of the Sage Leaf are sure to challenge even the oldest of Pikmin veterans! Most negative reviews complain about the new control scheme and Oatchi, but I think they fit perfectly in the new style. Absolutely phenomenal entry and evolution of Pikmin.… Expand
  59. Hugman
    Jul 23, 2023
    9
    Pikmin 4 encapsulates the best out of the previous mainline titles in what could be one of the best looking game on the Nintendo Switch. The visuals are attractive, the controls are responsive and the world is immersive. This definitely makes up for a charming experience that will please and - most of the time - soothe players of all ages. As all Pikmin games, it still manages to feelPikmin 4 encapsulates the best out of the previous mainline titles in what could be one of the best looking game on the Nintendo Switch. The visuals are attractive, the controls are responsive and the world is immersive. This definitely makes up for a charming experience that will please and - most of the time - soothe players of all ages. As all Pikmin games, it still manages to feel frantic or eerie at points; that essence remains. The game overflows with collectibles and types of different species, and does an excellent job at returning enemies and introducing new ones. No matter how familiar you are with the Pikmin franchise, this 4th installment finds ways to keep you on track until the very end, even though the first hours might feel overwhelming to veteran players.

    World experience:
    The world of Pikmin still coexists with our own in this game, and it seems Mr. Miyamoto and his team wanted to push that narrative further by the new unique over-world regions found in this game. However, at some points some may feel just a bit unoriginal, and I wish we'd have more verticality while exploring. Although, the underworld areas do make up for that sense of world diversity.

    Storytelling:
    The narrative follows the same overall narrative as every other Pikmin game, but this time around you get to meet a lot more people that you could ever imagine coming from this license. All of those individuals have character traits that differentiate them. That coupled with the incredible amount of dialogue they have, and the excellent liveliness feelings of the natural regions give an amazingly built world.
    Pikmin lore fans will also enjoy this entry thanks to some surprising elements that link up directly with older titles. Some questions are answered, and some new mysteries are brought up for how PNF-404 behaves.

    Difficulty:
    For veteran players, the difficulty bar may often feel too low. And there is no reason for Nintendo to not add more difficulity either. This isn't "because it's Pikmin'. Look at Kirby, HAL managed to keep a really good balance there. I'm sure there are many ways to combat this in the Pikmin series.
    Caves make up for a satisfying puzzle experience, but even then there is still room for more advanced trickeries that could mush our brains like I wish it did.
    Your friendly dog companion also makes the game easier, and by a lot. Some times, it is greatly used as a puzzle element through its jumping ability, but the other traits (that you can upgrade!) often feel like you own a portable swiss knife that will get you through every challenge. In some sparse cases the dog also makes the Pikmin useless. Yikes...
    The hardest challenges may come from the few enemies underground that will roll all over your Pikmin and make you return to the surface illico. That is not a bad thing, but I wish I encountered situations that felt as hard as this, with lighter consequences that flatten my family of eighty to death in an instant.

    Gameplay:
    The overworld experience is as pleasing as the other entries.
    Caves are amazing puzzles, that live up to the ones from Pikmin 2.
    Dandori battles can turn really frantic and confusing, but stay very fun. It really is a bummer though that there is no online support for them!!
    Dandori challenges is the most satisfaction I got from the puzzle experiences in this game. Thankfully they challenge you to beat your own records after the first completion.
    Night expeditions feel way too easy sadly. The Glow Pikmin type is way too overpowered, as they essentially resist to anything except being eaten, and they teleport to you when idle. The main reward is the only reason I keep on doing those missions (aside for the 100% completion), but this reward... won't scale with the difficulty...? The secondary reward can also make the caves way easier too, which could feel overwhelming to greater players least when it already feels too easy.
    The gadgets come handy in every game mode they're in. You also don't get all of them that fast (which is good).

    Other few notes:
    - The two-player experience in the main exploration is as useless as Mario Galaxy games. A second player could have controller Oatchi, as you are able to do that on your own.
    - The soundtrack is excellent, and comes with a few notable surprises. Most of it is forgettable but is great for the atmosphere.
    - The high amount of text is very well distributed. The dialogue is only overwhelming at first and treasure/species descriptions are absolute gold. Although at some points the characters feel like they are backseating by reminding you to pluck Pikmins or save the ones in danger
    - The items in your bag are almost useless most of the time. Although I feel like some players will enjoy trying them out and using them to figure out new strategies.    … Expand
  60. Spazkls
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    A absolutely amazing game so many unique enemies which fixes the problem of you having to fight all the enemys the same its just a amazing game
  61. mrwho995
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Absolutely brilliant game.

    Presentation is beautiful. Difficulty is well tuned; not too hard, not too easy. Level design is excellent. Polish is exemplary. And so many new features.

    A joy to play.
  62. iwishforducks
    Jul 23, 2023
    4
    I'm a huge Pikman fan. I played 1 and 2 on the Gamecube, 1 and 2 on the Wii, Pikmin 3 on the Wii U, and Pikmin 3 Deluxe on the Switch. This is easily the worst Pikmin game out of the series.

    1. The controls are overcomplicated and poorly implemented This game has a lot of buttons that you can press. I found myself fumbling the controls 10 hours into the game still. There's just too    I'm a huge Pikman fan. I played 1 and 2 on the Gamecube, 1 and 2 on the Wii, Pikmin 3 on the Wii U, and Pikmin 3 Deluxe on the Switch. This is easily the worst Pikmin game out of the series.

    1. The controls are overcomplicated and poorly implemented
    This game has a lot of buttons that you can press. I found myself fumbling the controls 10 hours into the game still. There's just too many buttons to remember, all of which are extremely contextual. The game stops you from throwing more than the minimum Pikmin required onto objects.

    2. The dog takes too much focus away
    There's a progression tree for the dog, and the dog can pretty much do everything the Pikmin can do. Pikmin latch onto the dog, which takes away the feeling of having a mass army trailing you. Some tasks REQUIRE the dog too.

    3. There is a really bad auto-lock on in this game. You can't turn it off.
    There's an auto-lock feature that causes your cursor to snap onto enemies and objects. It's really sticky and I couldn't get used to it. Some may find this helpful if they have trouble aiming in games, but it can be really hard to target the enemy you want with the auto-lock. The manual lock-on isn't great as it randomly decides to disengage.

    4. The game constantly backseats you
    The characters in this game never shut up. They will constantly backseat you. If you leave a Pikmin unplucked, they will remind you to pluck it every few minutes. If a single Pikmin catches fire, they will tell you to whistle it back. They state the obvious no matter how many hours you've been playing for.

    5. The tutorials drag out for forever
    Pikmin 1, 2, and 3 gave you access to Pikmin and the core "Pikmin" experience of growing your army fairly quickly after a minimum of 2 minutes. In this game, it takes about 30 minutes (if you don't skip the dialogue, about 10 minutes if you do) in order for you to get access to an Onion and grow your Pikmin. Even after this, the game constantly interrupts you for another hour with cutscenes telling you what each and everything does.

    6. The game tells you what Pikmin to use
    The game recommends what type of Pikmin you should bring. Every area in this game can be completed with the three recommended Pikmin. The dungeons in this game also tell you what Pikmin you should bring, and automatically sets your squad of Pikmin to those types. You can change it after the fact, but there's hardly any ever reason to change your Pikmin up. On top of this, there is a 3 Pikmin type limit that stops you from mixing up your squad in unique ways. There is no strategy or thought to what Pikmin you want to bring out.

    7. The writing in this game is atrocious, and the story is convoluted.
    All of the dialogue in this game is completely flat. It's not even memorable or laughable bad. It's just garbage text with no meaning constantly being spewed at the screen. All of the characters are one note. The story retcons the events of Pikmin 1 and so it desperately tries to make the stories of 2 and 3 make sense, but it fails to do that.

    8. The game is too long and has no replayability
    The entire game is progression based. Once I put this game down I got sick to my stomach at the thought of having to play the game again and do the progression mechanics all over again. The length of the game actively harms the good of it. To 100% the game's campaign, it takes about 20 hours. Speaking of which...

    9. There is no mission mode
    The campaign in this game is more or less the only way to play. You can play the Dandori Battles mode against your friend or against a CPU, but you have to unlock all the maps through the story. Get bent if you want to download this game and play against a friend. Gotta unlock it all first.

    10. The co-op in this game is not true co-op
    Player 2 is forced to throw pebbles and items. They don't get to play as a captain.

    11. Too many puzzles
    Half the caves in this game are puzzles. Not a whole lot of strategy, just puzzling. Some may enjoy this more, but I didn't.

    12. The music in this game is generic and forgettable
    The music in this game is... can I say this? Can I just say it's flat out garbage? Not a single one of the songs stuck with me. Almost all of it is generically whimsical. Any returning tracks are butchered beyond belief and don't fit in the game.

    13. You don't blast off into lower orbit
    This is a "returning fans" opinion, but one of the most memorable things about Pikmin was flat-out removed. You instead go off and land somewhere else on the planet. Doesn't ruin the game, but it's still worthwhile to mention, I think.

    Character limit stops me from talking about the positives, but the negatives end up outweighing the positives in the end. Pikmin 4 feels less like a strategy game and more like a puzzle adventure game. It feels like it wanted to be mainstream and streamlined too much and so all in all it was a fairly forgettable experience compared to the original trilogy.    … Expand
  63. Lirde9244
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4 is an amazing game !!! The good :

    - Very good graphics for a Switch game (amazing art style as well). - The sound design is really top notch ! It gets you absorbed right into the game. - The caves are even better than in Pikmin 2 ! - All the Pikmin types of previous games are in Pikmin 4. - So many new quality of life improvement compared to Pikmin 4 (the camera angle is much    Pikmin 4 is an amazing game !!! The good :

    - Very good graphics for a Switch game (amazing art style as well).
    - The sound design is really top notch ! It gets you absorbed right into the game. - The caves are even better than in Pikmin 2 !
    - All the Pikmin types of previous games are in Pikmin 4.
    - So many new quality of life improvement compared to Pikmin 4 (the camera angle is much better etc...).
    - The overall gameplay is a blast ! Very tactical and dynamic just like previous games but much better !
    - The game is actually pretty long to finish (unlike previous Pikmin games).

    The bad : - The tutorial is terrible (way too many cutscenes and dialogues. .. it's very very boring and I actually didn't like the game during the first 2 hours ...). Pikmin has never been about the story but about the gameplay.
    I get it they wanted to teach the gameplay to new comers.. but still... it's too long and boring. - The overall difficulty of Pikmin 4 is a disappointment (it's too easy) not challenging enough... thankfully it gets harder by the end of the game and it's still super fun to play etc... but where is the " ultra spicy hard mode " ?? Why don't we unlock a hard mode after finishing the game once ? This kills the replayability to me and to lots of people.
    Give the players the choice and let them have fun with different difficulty levels . Pikmin is best when it's super challenging.

    Conclusion : Despite " the bad ", I still put 10/10 to Pikmin 4 in order to support this underrated franchise that deserves so much more love ! Pikmin 4 is a guaranteed great time and is definitely worth your time and money ! Go and buy it ! It's not perfect but man ... it's Pikmin, it's just so unique and charming. The most underrated Nintendo franchise !!!

    I hope we will get a Pikmin 5 !! (With a very hard mode this time).    … Expand
  64. Trifrawg
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    If you are not sure about this game, go play the demo. It will give a sizeable taste of the huge amount of game on offer. Full disclosure, I'm a longtime fan. To me, each installment has improved on the formula of Pikmin. This one stands above the others in that regard. It's a joy to explore the large environments and caves of the world. The creature design is top notch as always and isIf you are not sure about this game, go play the demo. It will give a sizeable taste of the huge amount of game on offer. Full disclosure, I'm a longtime fan. To me, each installment has improved on the formula of Pikmin. This one stands above the others in that regard. It's a joy to explore the large environments and caves of the world. The creature design is top notch as always and is incredibly creative. There are light RPG elements in this go around as well. I cannot say enough good things about this game and it's definitely my new favorite in the series. It will run 20-40 hours depending on how thorough you want to be. To top the main story off, there's a great postgame offering. There are a few negatives, albeit small ones (mostly). The key gripe here is that unlike 2 and 3, pikmin 4 does not have fleshed out co-op. It seems like such a waste considering you control 2 characters the whole time. In conclusion, buy this game! It's the best the series has ever been and probably the most welcoming to new fans. I cannot wait to see where they go next and I feel almost certain we may not have to wait as long for the next one because of how much traction this installment will provide. GO BUY THIS GAME! I'll refund you myself if you don't love it.… Expand
  65. TheSalltt
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    This game is an absolute joy to play through. For Pikmin veterans and newcomers alike, Pikmin 4 provides a mysterious and intriguing story, an engaging gameplay loop, great difficulty balancing, and a 100% playthrough that lasts WAY longer than any other game in the franchise. An absolute must-have for any Switch owner.
  66. rainbowskyeline
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. Beautiful graphics, fun gameplay loop, and charming characters. My only complaints are the limited customization options for the player and the lackluster civilian castaways, but those don't really matter in the grand scheme of things. I especially love that theu remade the scariest cave from Pikmin 2, which is my favorite cave in both games. They made this gameAbsolutely amazing game. Beautiful graphics, fun gameplay loop, and charming characters. My only complaints are the limited customization options for the player and the lackluster civilian castaways, but those don't really matter in the grand scheme of things. I especially love that theu remade the scariest cave from Pikmin 2, which is my favorite cave in both games. They made this game very easily accessible to new players, which is awesome. All in all, I consider this to be the best game of all time.… Expand
  67. Miila
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    GOTY

    Anyone who doesn't give him a 10 is stupid who didn't finish high school
  68. Ryguy2
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Absolutely amazing game with beautiful visuals! I’ve always enjoyed the Pikmin series, so this is an excellent addition to the franchise!
  69. DanMC
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Está increíble el vídeo juego si se nota una gran evolución en las mecánicas nuevas y también una mejora de las ya usadas en anteriores entregas, los paisajes son muy hermosos y diría más pero no quiero arruinar la experiencia.
  70. Coralori
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Best game ever?? Maybe. Pretty sure. Definitely the best executed Pikmin game.
  71. kangroo
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    The best game I have played in years. I would highly reccomend this game to everyone of all ages. Despite its at first childish appearance and nature this game can be enjoyed by anyone.
  72. thunderboltway
    Jul 23, 2023
    9
    Pros:
    -Amazing gameplay / musical / graphical / UI / camera / quality-of-life upgrades
    -Series finally hits a sweet spot with collectibles and side quests -Completionist / Perfectionist dream game (replay and rewind abilities) -New casual / action gameplay mode -Tons of new characters -I would die for Otchi - cutest character since Baby Yoda -3 New Pikmin types mix it up a little    Pros:
    -Amazing gameplay / musical / graphical / UI / camera / quality-of-life upgrades
    -Series finally hits a sweet spot with collectibles and side quests
    -Completionist / Perfectionist dream game (replay and rewind abilities)
    -New casual / action gameplay mode
    -Tons of new characters
    -I would die for Otchi - cutest character since Baby Yoda
    -3 New Pikmin types mix it up a little
    -The return of dungeons from Pikmin 2
    -With the addition of assignable commands you will find a button setup that suits you
    -Couch co-op (haven’t played it, but apparently 2P throws rocks)
    -Lots of arena style battles sprinkled in
    -The Beach level is a work of art
    -Retains morbid sense of humor from Pikmin 2

    Cons:
    -Constantly skipping cutscenes and dialogue gets old (+ button is your friend)
    -Splitting up squad into groups is still slightly trickier than it needs to be, especially with Otchi around
    -Your command options change, somewhat confusingly, depending on whether you’re on Otchi or foot
    -Otchi is a little OP, nerfs game a tad
    -New horde mode is fun but thin, a little undercooked - would like to see this given more love in the future

    Wonderful game, best parts of all the Pikmin games in one    … Expand
  73. RDonnell
    Jul 23, 2023
    0
    Nintendo releasing more crap at 30fps. This should of been a switch 2 60fps game. Too lazy to add a 60fps mode. Got headaches at 30fps? Too bad no game for you! They dont advertise 30fps strains and damages eyesight. If you want 60fps you got to google yuzu emulator.
  74. spacegriff
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4 is the most charming (and dare I say the most fun) release of 2023. Stunning hyper realistic terrain, juxtaposed with fun, toy-like character design. An incredible amount of incentive to 100% each available area. And above all else, absolutely addictive gameplay.
  75. clovxrr
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    the most fun ive had with a pikmin game out of any in the series, story was a bit lacking but playing through this was amazing, especially the postgame content after the credits, 10/10
  76. TheHungeey
    Jul 23, 2023
    9
    Hopefully many more people will finally be able to jump into the Pikmin series with this being the most accessible addition in the franchise. I have nothing but praise to say about this game from relaxing, addicting and all out fun to run around and explore. If you are looking for a new game and have been on the fence about this franchise I highly recommend picking this one up and giving it a try!
  77. ObjectivelySubj
    Jul 22, 2023
    5
    I’d say read Natedoinglife’s review for the main points, but this will probably go down as the most underwhelming entry in the Pikmin franchise for me. Basically, they forgot most of the improvements they made in Pikmin 3 (and 3 Deluxe) and made the game very simple. Night mode was a letdown. I liked the music. Bosses were easy. Game’s story isn’t really engaging compared to the other 3I’d say read Natedoinglife’s review for the main points, but this will probably go down as the most underwhelming entry in the Pikmin franchise for me. Basically, they forgot most of the improvements they made in Pikmin 3 (and 3 Deluxe) and made the game very simple. Night mode was a letdown. I liked the music. Bosses were easy. Game’s story isn’t really engaging compared to the other 3 Pikmin titles. I’ll stick with Pikmin 3 Deluxe if I need to recommend a Pikmin game to someone. I’m just glad the franchise isn’t dead. 5/10.… Expand
  78. goldenbro34
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    The game is absolutely worth the 60 dollars I paid for it and will probably get game of the year
  79. TomLV
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    Very good game for single player. Co-op is a joke, but for how good the game looks, it's understandable that rendering 2 screens would not be possible
  80. alejete
    Jul 22, 2023
    0
    Very easy. Like a baby game. Overrated. Im selling my videogame on marketplace.
  81. bowsers2
    Jul 22, 2023
    4
    Pikmin 4 has probably the best over-world design in the series, but serious mistakes have been made.
    - It’s way Too easy.
    - The few Boses are embarrassingly 1 note, bad AI & a pushover. - Nighttime mode is a pointless add-on. - Caves design is worse than the over world. - Music is either copied or worse than the previous Pikmin games. - Full Item & command wheels is desperately    Pikmin 4 has probably the best over-world design in the series, but serious mistakes have been made.
    - It’s way Too easy.
    - The few Boses are embarrassingly 1 note, bad AI & a pushover.
    - Nighttime mode is a pointless add-on.
    - Caves design is worse than the over world.
    - Music is either copied or worse than the previous Pikmin games.
    - Full Item & command wheels is desperately needed. Instead of the unresponsive awkwardness Nintendo have implemented.
    - Most seriously, Like all of Nintendo’s games the AI is a simplistic joke. But you won’t ever hear Nintendo cultist complaining about that fact…..proving their cultism. I want better games. Cultism want worse games.
    And so many more issues.

    Nintendo still hasn’t made an overall good Pikmin game. That it takes over potentially over 5 Pikmin games to finally get the basics right across the board is a joke. I also blame N cultists for this situation.

    Still, the basic formula of a Simple tactical & task driven game, still has moderate pleasure to its fundamentals.    … Expand
  82. elenabear
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    This game is a massive love letter to longtime fans of the series - nothing short of a masterpiece. Takes all of the best parts of Pikmin 2 (which was my personal favorite entry in the series) and evolves them further into a succinct and wonderful game that was, in my opinion, well worth the wait.
  83. Kiryttho
    Jul 22, 2023
    0
    Achei o jogo monótono e muito e puzzle bem bobinhos assim como a história. Não tem a mesmo impacto que muitos jogos da nintendo.
  84. PenCatStudio
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    Holyyy moly this game is FANTASTIC! Literally every teeny piece of this game has been perfect! So, PUH-LEASE consider buying it, if ur new to the series
  85. Derep
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    I didn't expect this too much game but this game is awesome rts game dog owatch gives many fun skills and a lot of pikmin species make me enjoy this game
  86. Dr_Papnic
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    Brings back all the best parts of the previous games and adds tons of amazing new mechanics on top. Pikmin perfection
  87. Schakko
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    Graphically, "Pikmin 4" is impressive. The environments are lush and beautifully detailed, effectively portraying the wonder and strangeness of alien worlds through the perspective of these tiny creatures. The soundtrack also deserves praise, with its mix of serene and energetic tunes, which subtly enhance the gaming experience.

    The main story mode is compelling, with a narrative that,    Graphically, "Pikmin 4" is impressive. The environments are lush and beautifully detailed, effectively portraying the wonder and strangeness of alien worlds through the perspective of these tiny creatures. The soundtrack also deserves praise, with its mix of serene and energetic tunes, which subtly enhance the gaming experience.

    The main story mode is compelling, with a narrative that, while not groundbreaking, does an excellent job of keeping the player engaged. The game's mission mode, which offers time-based challenges, is a brilliant addition that tests players' strategic skills, adding to the replayability of the game.    … Expand
  88. ClaoodNoodles
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    As a longtime fan of the Pikmin series I can say without a doubt this is definitely best one. So many quality of life improvements and easy to learn yet fun new mechanics along with hours of content to play with them all.
  89. Maddd
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    With gorgeous graphics,great level design,good balancing of Pikmin types, excellent soundtrack and variety,Pikmin 4 has become my favorite Pikmin game by far , pop in are an expected issue but with such beautiful backgrounds and objects I don't really care
  90. CottageCory
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    This game takes the Pikmin series to a whole new level, bringing back all the great concepts from the previous games, invigorating the rest of the concepts from the old games with flavor, and reinventing the Pikmin wheel a lot. The visuals are outstanding, and they put this game on a pedestal for what the Switch, despite its dated hardware, is capable of. The abundance of content in thisThis game takes the Pikmin series to a whole new level, bringing back all the great concepts from the previous games, invigorating the rest of the concepts from the old games with flavor, and reinventing the Pikmin wheel a lot. The visuals are outstanding, and they put this game on a pedestal for what the Switch, despite its dated hardware, is capable of. The abundance of content in this game is immense, and I cannot believe how much they've managed to cram into here.

    Would give the game an 11/10 if I could, a wonderful game, and a fantastic Pikmin game.
    If you're unsure if you're interested, I absolutely recommend playing the demo on the EShop!
    They also made the Glow Pikmin SO CUTE AAAAAAHHHHH    … Expand
  91. Gomyde
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4 takes the series to a whole new level! They brought back all the good stuff from old games and made them better! Easily the best game in the series and one of the best games available on Switch!
  92. PikminQuentin
    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 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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Generally favorable reviews - based on 119 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 113 out of 119
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 119
  3. 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. Starbit
    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.
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  3. Gamereactor Finland
    Nov 9, 2023
    70
    Too childish, and too little new compared to previous games.
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