Pikmin 4

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  1. Vinivitorioyo
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Muito bom. Entregou tudo e surpreendeu. Delicioso de jogar, dinâmico, fluido. Achei maravilhoso. Valeu meus 300 reais!
  2. Manquele
    Sep 11, 2023
    0
    Hola, vengo a darle un 0, porque mi amigo dice que es mejor que FF16, un saludo que siga esta pagina tan buena como siempre
  3. Sunshadow87
    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.    … Expand
  4. firelink88
    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
  5. Zebatguardian
    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.
  6. Bucefalo
    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
  7. whyyyyyyy
    Sep 5, 2023
    0
    Literally God tier game. I absolutely love it. thank goodness this game did as well as it did so more people know about pikmin.
  8. Zepwsuidan
    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
  9. Guyman72
    Sep 4, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is clearly the best pikmin game and easily will be game of the year. The gameplay loop is incredibly fun and addicting! And by the end makes me want more.

    There are a few flaws that prevent it from being a perfect 10/10.

    First is the tutorial.......... IT DRAGS ON. IT DOESN'T SEEM TO END. Its was okay for my first time playing because I didn't understand half the things it was throwing at me. BUT REALLY THE SECOND TIME AROUND TOOK HOURS..... THE TUTORIAL ALONE IS EASILY 2 HOURS TO COMPLETE.

    The second problem of the game is a small problem, the plot. Its really boring, I get why they did the crash landing (I would be disappointed if they stopped making crash landings part of the plot) but really? "Olimar crash landed on PNF 404! He calls for help. The rescue corps arrive! Uh oh they also crash land. This isn't even mentioning how they re-use sparklium and they reboot the plot of the previous games.

    The third and final flaw is the difficulty. It takes well over 10 HOURS for anything that isn't BABY FOOD. IT TAKES TILL AREA 5 FOR THINGS TO GET MILDLY CHALLENGING. Oh yeah ENEMIES DON'T RESPAWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHICH MEANS IN LIKE 1 DAY OF BEING AT AN AREA IT WILL BECOME A FREAKING BARRAN DESERT WITH CORPSES LAYING AROUND. IT WILL LOOK LIKE A WARZONE. NOTHING STANDING. EVERYTHING IS A CORPSE. THE PIKMIN HAVE DOMINATED EVERY. LAST. CREATURE.

    To this masterpiece's credit there are a few challenging parts. Like the fourth area's nightmode and the post game's night mode was nothing to scoff at (But I personally struggled more on the pre post game night mode). The final area has a few challenging parts. Specific dungeons called "Oasis of order" (A challenge level) And "Cavern for a king". There is also a hidden dungeon unlocked after beating a side mode called "Trial of the sage leaf" Which is a series of 10 slightly challenging challenge stages.

    Ps- The dandori battles later game should have gotten harder

    Overall the game is incredibly fun, very relaxing and overall my pick for game of the year.

    Ps- Autolock on is cause for half of my pikmin deaths    … Expand
  10. Fede75
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    Wow. Non credevo mi piacesse, ma è un droga. Garantisce decine di ore di divertimento.
  11. TheCreb23
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    An amazing game. So far the best Pikmin game I've played. The immersive area, the enemies, and the introduction to Oatchi. Pikmin 4 is like the Super Smash Bros Ultimate of Pikmin. Everything is available, and it's amazing. It brings a good amount of challenges as well, not making it too easy. Although the survey corps can be a bit annoying, they can help you out as well, but always areAn amazing game. So far the best Pikmin game I've played. The immersive area, the enemies, and the introduction to Oatchi. Pikmin 4 is like the Super Smash Bros Ultimate of Pikmin. Everything is available, and it's amazing. It brings a good amount of challenges as well, not making it too easy. Although the survey corps can be a bit annoying, they can help you out as well, but always are bombarding you with messages and cutscenes. Although the game has a few flaws, it's still so amazing that Nintendo pulled this off.… Expand
  12. thiccboy99
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    this game is good the caves are better than 2 there are all the pikmin expect bulbmin my child where are you but this game is good
  13. idontknow0
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Amazing game! Hadn't played a pikmin game before this, but was really excited to try a pikmin game for the first time, and this game absolutely delivered. It was so fun to play through this game, still going through the post game though and it's been great so far. 100% would recommend 10/10 game
  14. Jamine
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    I feel like my summer vacation ended with this game. I really enjoyed this game, which was like a culmination of everything I've done so far. I like 2, but this time the system was really good. I am looking forward to the next one
  15. BiggestFurret
    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.
  16. Tifolle
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    A BANGER!! I spend very good time on this game, and it was so cool!!! I really enjoy it!! All is perfect in this Pikmin 4! Congratulations Nintendo!
  17. Frad
    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..    … Expand
  18. DesertWalrus
    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.
  19. Talesbrenoan
    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!    … Expand
  20. Bkillinm
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Haven’t had this much fun playing a pikmin game since I was a child, this game is excellent. I hated the 3rd game but this just upgrades the experience in every way imaginable. It’s so enjoyable and addicting.
  21. Retroplayer1987
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Esta era una de las pocas sagas de nintendo que no le había dado la oportunidad.. y vaya, que juegazo de gestión de unidades y de recolección de objetos. No sé por qué me recordó un poco a mis tiempos jugando stacraft( de una manera lejana) El perro da mucha facilidad de exploración y velocidad. Los pikmin tienen habilidades siempre utiles. Los mapas son enormes y dan mucho que hacer. SoloEsta era una de las pocas sagas de nintendo que no le había dado la oportunidad.. y vaya, que juegazo de gestión de unidades y de recolección de objetos. No sé por qué me recordó un poco a mis tiempos jugando stacraft( de una manera lejana) El perro da mucha facilidad de exploración y velocidad. Los pikmin tienen habilidades siempre utiles. Los mapas son enormes y dan mucho que hacer. Solo espero poder jugar el resto de la saga pues me tiene intrigado.… Expand
  22. aniball92
    Aug 22, 2023
    0
    Es un juego increíble una maravilla técnica, innovadora, jugabilidad perfecta para un dandori que ademas es en tiempo real y te ayuda a mejorar la mente y a pensar de forma creativa.Dandori es una técnica japonesa que ayuda a la gente a organizarse mejor. Hasta ahora, no era tan conocida, sin embargo, con la llegada del videojuego Pikmin. El Dandori es planear las cosas con antelación yEs un juego increíble una maravilla técnica, innovadora, jugabilidad perfecta para un dandori que ademas es en tiempo real y te ayuda a mejorar la mente y a pensar de forma creativa.Dandori es una técnica japonesa que ayuda a la gente a organizarse mejor. Hasta ahora, no era tan conocida, sin embargo, con la llegada del videojuego Pikmin. El Dandori es planear las cosas con antelación y actuar eficientemente. Tal vez el significado de Dandori no descubre conceptos que sean extraños para todo el mundo: planear, ejecutar y ser más eficiente.Sin embargo, parece que no lo entendemos con la profundidad que se merece, y desde el punto de vista de la cultura japonesa, adquiere otra dimensión. Como lo definen los japoneses Dandori es un concepto que abarca tres palabras. Para Miyamoto, cada entrega de Pikmin es una nueva oportunidad para aprender a manejar el Dandori. Para Yuji Kando, diseñador general y diseñador de niveles de Pikmin 4, la base de los juegos de Pikmin es el Dandori, que es el elemento que enseña a los jugadores a hacerlo mejor con cada intento.… Expand
  23. a1bros
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    This is a 10/10 game no doubt. Gameplay is fun, and there is a lot of tutorial and things to learn at first, lots of features that arent completely necessary but still are fun. Building up your little colony is fun. Overall, the game is just so satisfying that it is hard to stop playing. Just an extremely enjoyable, fun, simple game that anyone could enjoy. One of the best games ofThis is a 10/10 game no doubt. Gameplay is fun, and there is a lot of tutorial and things to learn at first, lots of features that arent completely necessary but still are fun. Building up your little colony is fun. Overall, the game is just so satisfying that it is hard to stop playing. Just an extremely enjoyable, fun, simple game that anyone could enjoy. One of the best games of the decade. Definitely one of the most unique game series of all time, and this game delivered.… Expand
  24. xPeeJay
    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
  25. ffp
    Aug 19, 2023
    1
    In an attempt to make Pikmin 4 a good entry title for people who might experience this franchise for the first time, Nintendo forgot that there are fans following the series since the first title.
    This game feels like on training wheels 80% of the time, and you cannot disable baby mode in this one.
    Almost like miyamoto saw kids trying to play pikmin 2 and thought: "we might have to make    In an attempt to make Pikmin 4 a good entry title for people who might experience this franchise for the first time, Nintendo forgot that there are fans following the series since the first title.
    This game feels like on training wheels 80% of the time, and you cannot disable baby mode in this one.
    Almost like miyamoto saw kids trying to play pikmin 2 and thought: "we might have to make this babyproof".

    Pikmin limit in the overworld, pikmin type limit, pikmin task limit (the game stops you from putting more pikmins that needed for a task with an auto stop feature that annoys the dandori experience a lot)

    Tutorials are neverending, the corps never shut the f up. Oatchi is getting hurt, pluck your pikmins, gather pikmin. Annoying af

    The auto lock is a good addition for newcomers but you cannot for the sake of whatever miyamoto smoked, you cannot toggle off any of this babymode features.

    I agree that a game should be made and tailored for newcomers and old fans, but give the people who make your game successful a chance to experience this without babymode activated.    … Expand
  26. Andres-Arambula
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Juego variado y hermoso. Muestra el gran trabajo de la GRAN N con sus gráficos y super divertidos
  27. Dwindle5913
    Aug 19, 2023
    0
    As a giant fan of Pikmin 3, my partner and me were looking forward to Pikmin 4 for months. After finally playing the game it was a giant disappointment for us. The "coop" mode which was the most important feature for us was basically removed.
    Adding a stone throw mechanic so they can write "local coop" on the package just feels like getting cheated.
    In general a large step backwards    As a giant fan of Pikmin 3, my partner and me were looking forward to Pikmin 4 for months. After finally playing the game it was a giant disappointment for us. The "coop" mode which was the most important feature for us was basically removed.
    Adding a stone throw mechanic so they can write "local coop" on the package just feels like getting cheated.
    In general a large step backwards compared to Pikmin 3 Deluxe for all co-op fans :(    … Expand
  28. K3tamine
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Hacía tiempo que no me ponía a escribir una reseña, pero hay juegos que me inspiran a ello. Como pasase con Zelda BOTW hace tiempo, ahora ocurre con Pikmin 4, que no pondría en el rango de "obra maestra" al igual que el GOTY de 2017, pero que sí ha sido todo un descubrimiento.

    Como recién iniciado en esta saga, Pikmin 4 nos ha puesto las cosas fáciles a los menos veteranos, con una    Hacía tiempo que no me ponía a escribir una reseña, pero hay juegos que me inspiran a ello. Como pasase con Zelda BOTW hace tiempo, ahora ocurre con Pikmin 4, que no pondría en el rango de "obra maestra" al igual que el GOTY de 2017, pero que sí ha sido todo un descubrimiento.

    Como recién iniciado en esta saga, Pikmin 4 nos ha puesto las cosas fáciles a los menos veteranos, con una jugabilidad muy sencilla de entender y sin complicaciones asociadas a límites de tiempo, que impedirían descubrir este juego en todo su esplendor (y que, aun con todo, se mantienen en unos desafíos especiales de lo más refrescantes para cuando ya te has familiarizado con el juego). Tiene un estilo artístico genialmente cuidado, una dificultad bien medida (salvo algún jefe algo facilón), y una curva de progreso correcta. Supone una síntesis de elementos que he visto (que no jugado) en otros Pikmin, y que no deja de lado la fórmula del juego, que lo hace entretenido y único: la importancia de la gestión de recursos y la planificación (el arte del "Dandori" mencionado hasta la saciedad). Cada jugador interactúa de una forma especial con el juego, y aprende a organizarse ante los desafíos que este le plantea, en un proceso constante de ensayo y error.

    La introducción de los perros de rescate (espero que para quedarse) ha sido también un total acierto. La historia es muy simple, pero cumple su cometido: justificar decenas de horas de juego (en mi caso, más o menos 35 horas con todo explorado al 100%, una duración muy decente). En resumen, muy recomendable. Una, en cierto modo, casualización de la saga, que llega hasta el punto óptimo. Un juego excelentemente ejecutado que amplía los horizontes de Pikmin.    … Expand
  29. ZYMROD
    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.
  30. Core_shock67
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Truly Greatest game ever created truly a Nintendo masterclass game goated game Nintendo
  31. Onioncreature
    Aug 16, 2023
    9
    Pikmin 4 is an excellent modernization of the Pikmin formula that succeeds in most ways.

    Visually it's stunning, though this does come with the drawback of long load times. Several quality of life features have been added to make the experience more smooth and user friendly, such as the dog Oatchi (who is a genuine highlight), a more dynamic camera, and auto lock-on. These changes do    Pikmin 4 is an excellent modernization of the Pikmin formula that succeeds in most ways.

    Visually it's stunning, though this does come with the drawback of long load times. Several quality of life features have been added to make the experience more smooth and user friendly, such as the dog Oatchi (who is a genuine highlight), a more dynamic camera, and auto lock-on. These changes do make the game quite a bit easier than previous series titles, but overall their addition is for the most part appreciated. The amount of content is really quite large, and pretty much all of it is enjoyable. The story is basic, but the quality of the writing is quite good and there's plenty of charm. The music is fairly good and is line with soundtracks of the previous games, but it's the sound design that has seen a noticeable boost. In a related area, HD Rumble has been implemented throughout and is very well done.

    In terms of complaints, the tutorial contains too much text, and is a bit overbearing. the constant reminder that you can rewind time when you fail can be annoying, as there's no way to turn it off. I also didn't love some of the limits set on the player, such as starting with a limited amount of Pikmin and only being able to have three types out at a time. There are also a few too many upgrades for my liking, and I found some of them were not really neccessary.

    Pikmin 4 is certainly the best entry point into the series, and in many ways surpasses the other titles. It does have it's issues but all in all it's a triumph.    … Expand
  32. OneLoneClone
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    From amazing visuals to addicting gameplay this is by far one of the best games on the switch.
  33. orangejack
    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.
  34. CS2isreal
    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
  35. Benny2028
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4 is a must play. While staying true to the Pikmin series yet being easy to learn for newcomers. Pikmin 4 is fun for returning players, and new players. The graphics look great on the switch, whether you are playing in handheld, or docked mode. The game is relatively easy, drawing in new fans, yet still retaining the core gameplay that we all know and love. The new Pikmin lead toPikmin 4 is a must play. While staying true to the Pikmin series yet being easy to learn for newcomers. Pikmin 4 is fun for returning players, and new players. The graphics look great on the switch, whether you are playing in handheld, or docked mode. The game is relatively easy, drawing in new fans, yet still retaining the core gameplay that we all know and love. The new Pikmin lead to creative new puzzles and other dilemmas. Oatchi is a joy too, he never becomes annoying or obnoxious, he always stays helpful.
    Pikmin 4 occasionally feels a bit easy at times compared to other games however, half of the areas are found in the post-game, containing harder puzzles and Dandori battles more fit for experienced players. This game is sure to draw you into the series if you aren't already acquainted!    … Expand
  36. JohnRules1984
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    super divertido y estrategico...sse te van las horas descubriendo lugares y secretos mientras gestionas tus pikmins...juegaso entretenido
  37. P-Daniele
    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    … Expand
  38. dragonchickener
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing mesh of the previous games with caves and all returns Pikmin types (except bulbmin) with new and returning enemies including variants of older enemies. The missions and upgrades are super useful and the hidden upgrades are nods to previous games which are very enjoyable. The double set of credits also help elongate the game more with an exciting twist and a final boss that wouldn't be expected. All in all it was a blast to play and I hope it gets dlc so I can see my little pikmin more.… Expand
  39. Koelkast14
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very fun game. I've only played 3 deluxe so far, but I think this one might be the superior game. The visuals are so damn good! The variety in enemies, constantly encountering new enemies, the boss fights, the caves, the level design, Oatchi, the dandori tests... almost everything is perfect!

    I really like that you need to upgrade your onion to be able to have more pikmin in your squad. Farming in the beginning so you already have 100 pikmin is boring in my opinion. Constantly expanding your squad is very rewarding!

    The multiplayer mode isn't that great though. Missed opportunity to make P2 control Oatchi, but I could see the problems that would arise (e.g. how would entering caves work?).

    After rescuing Olimar in the 4th area, I thought the game was over. Luckily, I was wrong! 2 whole new areas to explore, a side mode where Olimar needs to collect his missing ship parts within a time limit and a challenging big dandori test to obtain some special items; this game is beefy (especially if you try to get platinum medals)!

    The night mode is a refreshing twist on the Pikmin formula. But I'm sad to say that it's quite repetitive and almost all stages are pretty easy to beat (apart from the last area!). I switched between night mode, the regular story and Olimar's side mode so I wouldn't have a burnout on constantly playing the nightmode. I wish we could have explored the area freely though. Tower defense is fun and all, but you're still "stuck" on a small portion of the area, constantly defending.

    The new pikmin types are decent. Both ice and glow pikmin are quite overpowered. Freezing an enemy with ice pikmin makes them very easy to kill with your other pikmin and Oatchi. But being able to freeze water is very "cool"! Glow pikmin rarely die, making the night mode even easier!

    Some people say that the intro sequence is very long, but I don't mind honestly. Setting up the story and introducing many new players to the franchise needs some time! It might lead to people not wanting to continue playing the game, but after the first area the dialogue drastically decreases.

    All in all, I highly recommend this game. If you are a hardcore pikmin fan, or if you have never played a pikmin game before, or if you are pretty new to the series (like me); I bet you are gonna have a good time!    … Expand
  40. Betagoblin
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    As a fan of the series that has played every game in the franchise before Pikmin 4, I can say that Pikmin 4 has gone above and beyond the expectations I had for the game. It has both quantity and quality of gameplay and I found myself greatly enjoying every second I played. To anyone on the fence about buying this game, do it. I promise you will not regret your purchase.
  41. ThatBulbmin
    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
  42. shw079
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    Very fun game to play. It would be made better if it supports a real co-op mode for the story, like Pikmin 3 deluxe.
  43. Afenger
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4 traz uma gameplay com boas adições, mantendo a qualidade gráfica de encher os olhos com belas paisagens. Os novos pikmins são boas adições, a exploração está muito mais satisfatória.
  44. Gluca004
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    This reminds me of pikmin 2, its so good, i'm literally crying. Only one bad thing, the dialogue and the tutorial are long and boring.
  45. Tacoswithcheese
    Jul 26, 2023
    5
    Mid game uhh noting to say so potatos are green and lettuce are yellow and why
  46. TTTE
    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.
  47. starrcrossed42
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    The best entry in the series yet. One of the best games on the Switch by far. You are missing out if you don’t buy this game. It’s truly just a joy to play. Couldn’t recommend it enough!
  48. mrlink
    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.
  49. Fiddlebert_
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece, perfectly balances cave exploration and surface discovery.
  50. Turok2008
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time, brings some of the best aspects from previous Pikmin games back and improves them. 10/10
  51. Cornisreal2003
    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
  52. HappyCube
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    An absolutely lovely game that has smothered my life. I would highly recommend it even if you have never played a Pikmin game before.
  53. CD47
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Longest game in the series, best final boss of the series, and of course,



    dog(s)
  54. Pikjoyer82
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever! The graphics are amazing and I love moss, best game ever in history… Expand
  55. PIKMIN4444
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    **** amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  56. Pikmin5
    Aug 9, 2023
    9
    I played the demo and I have to say, it's great, honestly can't think of a better game to play than Pikmin 4.
  57. marcoskalil
    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
  58. Jzump
    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.    … Expand
  59. stevetogekiss
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Playing Pikmin 4 made me feel a type of joy that I cannot describe. Before this game I would have trouble deciding which was my favorite game but Pikmin 4 made this very clear. The content it has is quality and quantity, the variety it brings from the caves to Oatchi and other things later on just make for a game that I cannot recommend enough.
  60. littlejoe
    Aug 7, 2023
    7
    + Core gameplay is phenomenal and shines in post game and side modes
    + Masterful graphics and attention to detail
    + Music is minimal, but still great - The campaign has poor difficulty curve and is way too repetitive - You will feel babied as a player, even by Nintendo standards - No backtracking, you plow one area after another and have no incentive to go back - Not many original    + Core gameplay is phenomenal and shines in post game and side modes
    + Masterful graphics and attention to detail
    + Music is minimal, but still great
    - The campaign has poor difficulty curve and is way too repetitive
    - You will feel babied as a player, even by Nintendo standards
    - No backtracking, you plow one area after another and have no incentive to go back
    - Not many original bosses or fresh feeling designs in general    … Expand
  61. Meepy
    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.
  62. Cozash
    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
  63. Gasterthemaster
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Hehe funny doggo.
    Also this game is literally perfect in every way.
    It's no Persona or no Celeste though
  64. bl1rt
    Aug 4, 2023
    7
    Nothing is ever going to beat playing with Wiimote input, but apart from that, the main game is as fun as Pikmin ever was (a lot).
    I wish the parts between exploration were more streamlined, particularly the dialogs and the speed in which you can go through them. Even visiting the shop takes three dialog boxes, each of them you have to watch a few seconds before the game allows you to go    Nothing is ever going to beat playing with Wiimote input, but apart from that, the main game is as fun as Pikmin ever was (a lot).
    I wish the parts between exploration were more streamlined, particularly the dialogs and the speed in which you can go through them. Even visiting the shop takes three dialog boxes, each of them you have to watch a few seconds before the game allows you to go on. While you wait, you pummel the button to no effect, which is so frustrating, I quickly switched from the next button to the skip button. And while you fortunately can skip pretty much the whole story this way, you still have to sit through so much meaningless, elongated chit-chat, it makes the game feel sluggish and annoying.    … Expand
  65. Alph_Zero
    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.
  66. NicoBelic7
    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.
  67. Ilovepikimin
    Aug 2, 2023
    0
    Very repetitive contente i love pikmin but take it an 0 this time srry:( pikimin 3 better
  68. Santiratten115
    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.
  69. Shoobalooba
    Aug 2, 2023
    10
    yea ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎yea ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎… Expand
  70. jahnotreal
    Aug 1, 2023
    9
    This game contains everything a video game needs to be a perfect 10: Beautiful graphics made even more impressive by running on underpowered switch hardware. A truly unique and addicting gameplay loop. A great mix of both simple and complex level design. Wonderful post game content, and a surprisingly diverse variety of pikmin, enemies, modes, and level environments to encounter. TheThis game contains everything a video game needs to be a perfect 10: Beautiful graphics made even more impressive by running on underpowered switch hardware. A truly unique and addicting gameplay loop. A great mix of both simple and complex level design. Wonderful post game content, and a surprisingly diverse variety of pikmin, enemies, modes, and level environments to encounter. The story, while fairly simple, is cute and fits well into this package Nintendo has created. That being said, this game has one fatal flaw that prevents it from resonating as a perfect 10: The dialogue! Pikmin 4’s dialogue is an absolute nightmare to get through. The writing is corny, it’s stretched very thin with many characters stating the obvious, and it often finds itself explaining the solutions to puzzles without letting you try to figure things out on your own first. Pikmin 3 had much better dialogue and writing, so it was very disappointing to see Pikmin 4 downgrade.

    Overall I think this is still a must play Nintendo Switch title. I hope this series can continue to grow because it is incredibly underrated.    … Expand
  71. Kenmei
    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
  72. Shatterglass
    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
  73. Barfolemoo
    Jul 31, 2023
    10
    Absolutely stunning. incredible level design. the only way to explain it is all the best parts from all the Pikmin games prior, and combining them into one beautiful masterpiece
  74. chiwykun
    Jul 31, 2023
    10
    The 10 year wait was sure worth it, I have been a Pikmin fan since I have memory and this game most definetly meets the standarts, the characters are charming and funny, the new pikmin types are creative alongside the enemies, the story is quite interesting and the graphics are one of the best in the Nintendo Switch System. It has a lot of content, yet it never feels like it is overdoingThe 10 year wait was sure worth it, I have been a Pikmin fan since I have memory and this game most definetly meets the standarts, the characters are charming and funny, the new pikmin types are creative alongside the enemies, the story is quite interesting and the graphics are one of the best in the Nintendo Switch System. It has a lot of content, yet it never feels like it is overdoing itself nor does it ever get overwhealming, the ammount of caves may seem too much at first, but the creativity of each cave and boss fight makes it worth it, and the best part, if you dont want to go through all of the caves, you dont need to! there is only a few caves to be completed for you to complete the game, so if you dont like 100% games, you still can enjoy it! The new night mode is a good twist to the gameplay, where you finally get to go to the world of PNF-404 at night, where you have to fend off multiple monsters in order to win, only a few are needed to play in order to complete the game, so if you dont like the game mode, you are not forced to play it either! Overall a good time for both hardcore fans and casual players! 100% would recommend.… Expand
  75. HalphCyan
    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.
  76. Dagshola
    Jul 31, 2023
    7
    Nice game, but unfortunatly they decided to drop the great coop from Pikmin 3 and decided to go for a "assist" mode. Playing together in couch-coop isn't fun at all.
  77. ntb3
    Jul 31, 2023
    10
    this game is a master piece. as soon as i booted it up i was transferred 1 million dollars directly into my bank acoutn
  78. Kafei
    Jul 30, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4 has been my favorite game to release in the past few years. It’s such a breath of fresh air and I’m addicted to the Night Expeditions.
  79. OverOblivion
    Jul 30, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game. Game of the year? No. Not even close, but it is by far the best pikmin title thus far. Spoiler, rock pikmin can OH just about anything.… Expand
  80. ah1ddengamer
    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    … Expand
  81. twinkytwonk
    Jul 30, 2023
    3
    This, for me, is the Etsy pikmin I've even played and probably the worst Nintendo game too. Nintendo have made some of the best games ever and all represented a challenge. In contrast, this game is so simple that even a 5 year old could probably finish it without losing a life. The only thing they'll struggle with is reading the pages of forgettable text which, as if there game wasn't easyThis, for me, is the Etsy pikmin I've even played and probably the worst Nintendo game too. Nintendo have made some of the best games ever and all represented a challenge. In contrast, this game is so simple that even a 5 year old could probably finish it without losing a life. The only thing they'll struggle with is reading the pages of forgettable text which, as if there game wasn't easy enough, explain everything. Thereby removing and discovery. There is also some sort of story but it's mind numbing. In fact, this is the first time I've ever feel asleep whilst playing a game!

    A truly monotonous borefest.    … Expand
  82. swagmin29
    Jul 30, 2023
    10
    by far the best pikmin game ive played, ive seen people rip at the coop mechanics and how it isnt like traditional coop where you would be able to control another captain, however i personally enjoy this type of 2 player gameplay even more :D both being the pebble pitcher and player 1 are both engaging and fun :D
  83. BootySniffer
    Jul 29, 2023
    10
    I have never played a Pikmin game before, but after playing this one I am hooked and want to go back and play the originals. It’s just an amazing game.
  84. illenium
    Jul 29, 2023
    10
    It was my first game of this series and it was great game. It was very nice experience
  85. SlitheringPyro
    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.
  86. sunnysunniva
    Jul 29, 2023
    10
    Absolutely incredible addition to the Pikmin series. I had a lot of fun playing. This combined all the best elements of the 3 previous games and made it so fun to play. 100/10 recommend.
  87. ascintillating6
    Jul 29, 2023
    10
    When Pikmin 4 was announced I was incredibly excited, but also full of concern. The new camera perspective, the addition of Oatchi - this wasn't the Pikmin I love! However, I just completed the game and adored every minute of it. As a fan of the series I've always hoped that it would have its time in the sun and grow a bigger following. I really think that this is the game to do it, andWhen Pikmin 4 was announced I was incredibly excited, but also full of concern. The new camera perspective, the addition of Oatchi - this wasn't the Pikmin I love! However, I just completed the game and adored every minute of it. As a fan of the series I've always hoped that it would have its time in the sun and grow a bigger following. I really think that this is the game to do it, and the franchise will finally get the recognition it deserves.

    The graphics are beautiful, the areas are big, the controls are a lot more polished, and the game is huge. My biggest gripe with Pikmin 3 was its short length. 4 makes up for it with a bounty of content. The new perspective that I was initially worried about turned out to be an amazing improvement on the traditional fairly fixed camera of Pikmin 1-3. 4 allows for that top-down perspective when you want it, but having the third person view was wonderful, immersive and made it possible to appreciate the surrounds so much more.

    The behavior of the pikmin is also a lot more sophisticated. They get stuck when following a lot less, and when they do, they'll often intelligently reroute themselves to get around obstacles.

    I love the Dandori segments. Finishing them was easy enough, but getting a platinum medal on each provided plenty of challenge. I loved attempting each level multiple times, finding ways of being more efficient with each attempt.

    The list of creatures is impressive, old and new. And so is the number of treasures. I enjoyed collecting them, looking forward to seeing what each would be named. So many of them made me smile. And I hardly ever smile.

    If the rating system allowed, I'd give Pikmin 4 a 9.8/10. There are elements that I feel could be improved. The co-op is such a step backwards from Pikmin 3 - only being able to throw pebbles as a second player is such a disappointment. While I loved the sound design, most of the music was only okay and very forgettable. I loved hearing some music from previous entries return.

    The night mode I could have done without. I understand why they did it the way they did, and it is successful in being a change of pace and making the content more varied. But I didn't look forward to doing the night missions even once and would have preferred them to be more like regular exploration, but with really tough and aggressive enemies. I missed my platoon of pikmin.

    This game is even more effective in making my heart sink when I lose any pikmin. I loved the new ice pikmin and thought they made an amazing addition to the team. The new glow pikmin I felt nothing for. I didn't like their design and they felt void of personality.

    I would have loved an online mode for Dandori. This seems like such a wasted opportunity. As one of the probably five people in the entire world who loved Bingo Battle in Pikmin 3 and played it regularly, I was anticipating missing it, but this makes up for it and is actually an improvement as a multiplayer mode.

    Having mentioned these negatives, they didn't detract from my experience with what I feel is a masterpiece of a game. If you've enjoyed previous Pikmin entries, play this one. If you've never played a Pikmin game, play this one.    … Expand
  88. ferrri430430
    Jul 28, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not as good as the third instalment, still pretty fun to play, but you will get bored immediately.… Expand
  89. Alienwar74
    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.
  90. Iacomus
    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
  91. Irvindavid
    Jul 28, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gráficos muy malos y aburrido los FPS van muy mal
    Esperemos en la nueva consola de nintendo arreglen el rendimiento de juegos anteriores    … Expand
  92. Jt0429
    Jul 28, 2023
    9
    Good-
    Plays like a dream, thanks to excellent controls; Revamped camera is a major improvement; Several quality-of-life improvements make for a more refined Pikmin experience than ever before; Oatchi is an excellent new addition that radically changes and upgrades the gameplay experience; Solid new ancillar mechanics feel rewarding and contribute to the core loop in satisfying ways; Maps    Good-
    Plays like a dream, thanks to excellent controls; Revamped camera is a major improvement; Several quality-of-life improvements make for a more refined Pikmin experience than ever before; Oatchi is an excellent new addition that radically changes and upgrades the gameplay experience; Solid new ancillar mechanics feel rewarding and contribute to the core loop in satisfying ways; Maps are large, densely packed with a variety of things to do, and boast consistently imaginative design; Exploration and collecting items never gets boring; Night expeditions are a fun addition; Dandori battles remain an absolute blast throughout the experience; Caves are excellently designed and consistently varied; Looks excellent.

    Bad-
    Tends to be a bit too easy; Too many loading screens keep breaking up the action; Night expeditions can be a bit repetitive.

    Thoughts-
    Even with the few relatively minor issues it has, Pikmin 4 is an excellent game. Coming a decade after the series’ last mainline instalment and eight years after it was first said to be nearing the end of development, Pikmin 4 had significant expectations to live up to, and it does so with surprising ease and confidence. It’s yet another significant step forward in a series that has only ever improved with each new entry, and proves once again that Pikmin deserves way more love and attention than it gets. In what’s clearly the twilight era of the Switch’s life, Nintendo has delivered yet another gem in its adorned library.    … Expand
  93. 2mat20
    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)    … Expand
  94. Davi_Jacinto
    Jul 28, 2023
    10
    PIKIMIN 4 é um dos melhores jogos que eu joguei ele consegue inovar e ultrapassar seus antessesores e tirando algums problemas dos seus antessesores é um jogo perfeito.
  95. Proplayersystem
    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
  96. Barbol
    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.
  97. ecstaticwoop
    Jul 28, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is awesome but my review got deleted for whatever reason so you don't get a review. The game's way too massive for a review anyway. I tried. I almost went crazy. In a rubber room with rats. Rats make me crazy. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA… Expand
  98. OnlyOneHere
    Jul 27, 2023
    2
    This game is complete garbage. The greedy developers are charging $60 for an indie quality game. The graphics are complete trash. The textures are pukeworthy. The animations are laughable. This whole art style stuff is just an excuse for developers to be cheap and lazy. When I pay $60 I expect top-notch AAA quality. That is exactly what this game lacks. The physics are beyond horrible. TheThis game is complete garbage. The greedy developers are charging $60 for an indie quality game. The graphics are complete trash. The textures are pukeworthy. The animations are laughable. This whole art style stuff is just an excuse for developers to be cheap and lazy. When I pay $60 I expect top-notch AAA quality. That is exactly what this game lacks. The physics are beyond horrible. The gameplay is boring and repetitive. The story is terrible with poorly written dialogue. The auto-lock is annoying. Boss fights are poorly designed.

    The local co-op campaign multiplayer is a complete joke and very limited. All the second player does is throw stuff. Are you freaking kidding me? This isn't a true co-op experience. Pikmin 3 Deluxe offers an actual co-op experience, so why can't they do it with this game? It just goes to show how greedy and lazy these developers have become. I recommend you pick this game up until it's $10. Although it's unlikely it'll ever drop that low, so I don't recommend this game at all.

    This game came with a free Pikmin steel water bottle at Walmart online. The only thing the developers got right, even if it has nothing to do with the actual game. Probably sold out by now, but the fact I got a Collector's Edition quality item at no extra cost is biblical. And no CDPR, your stupid stickers and "free DLC" is nothing to brag about. You want to be "consumer friendly"? Then give me something like this. Seeing how Sony games are a bunch of movies, they need to ship their games with good quality popcorn and a 2L soda at no extra cost. That's the least they could do after increasing the price to $70 for just half of the game. You do that Sony, I won't give you a zero guaranteed. If developers are going to release expensive garbage, at least be generous enough to give me decent physical items for free. Here's a 2 for the generosity, even if this game deserves a 0.    … Expand
  99. stupidopinion
    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    … Expand
  100. klainer
    Jul 27, 2023
    10
    Great Game. Way better then expected. Excellent Graphics and Gameplay. Highly recommend this Switch Game, even for beginners.
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  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 22, 2024
    100
    It's a thrilling ride. You go for one short game and wake up after five hours, only to return to playing immediately because you've figured out how to beat your opponent. The graphics may be simple, but they make up for it with the colour and thoughtfulness of the environments, and one genuinely enjoys exploring every nook and cranny. This is really worth it. [Issue#329]
  2. 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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