Pikmin 4

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 613 Ratings

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  1. Tacoswithcheese
    Jul 26, 2023
    5
    Mid game uhh noting to say so potatos are green and lettuce are yellow and why
  2. 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
  3. RunFish12B8
    Jul 25, 2023
    0
    The game cannot surprise me with amazing new graphics on the old platform, even though it is fun, but after a few hours I got bored, there are no new mechanics compared to the previous parts of the series, in a word, "outdated"!
  4. RealCSGaming
    Jul 25, 2023
    0
    This game is awful. It’s plain and it’s boring, nothing about this is interesting. All you do is guide your stupid creatures around and collect items. Occasionally fight an easy enemy and that’s it. The gameplay loop is so monotonous. I would never recommend this to anyone if I wanted to be nice.
  5. ZeldaFanboy
    Jul 25, 2023
    0
    Pikmin 4 is one of the most overrated games currently. I would not peg it as one of the best not even one bit unfortunately.

    I would say it is too easy, too simple, and too childish.
  6. alejete
    Jul 22, 2023
    0
    Very easy. Like a baby game. Overrated. Im selling my videogame on marketplace.
  7. Donkey1988
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Is my first time with Pikmin and the experience was simply great.

    The game is simply wonderful in all aspects.
  8. 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.
  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. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. JohnRules1984
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    super divertido y estrategico...sse te van las horas descubriendo lugares y secretos mientras gestionas tus pikmins...juegaso entretenido
  14. wodawg
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4? More like. PEAKmin, I need MORE
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. Benckertz
    Jul 24, 2023
    5
    Fantastic game! Great additions to the series! I love Oatchi! The new night events are fun!
  32. ClaraDolphin
    Jul 24, 2023
    5
    I’ve waited 10 years for pikmin 4, and it is perfect, it’s beautiful , fun, and deserves all the success !! Pikmin has been my favorite game since I played it long long ago
  33. AdmiralToad
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4 is truly one the greatest games.

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

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

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

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

    All in all, Pikmin 4 is my game of the year and contender for best game of all time. The visuals, the gameplay and the length have all being either reworked or improved upon. 10 years was worth the wait for this Masterpiece.    … Expand
  34. 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
  35. Tonreeve
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    PEAKMIN 4 ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

    Best in the series by far it's so damn good it's amazing
  36. Nolco
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Pikmin titles are "dandori" games, meaning you plan and manage human ressource, the same way a manager do during a work rush. There is planning and improvisation combined. I saw potential in the series as early as the GameCube, and I knew people would love it if they gave it a try, and attention, the same way Animal Crossing was somehow very niche at its debut. What happened to AnimalPikmin titles are "dandori" games, meaning you plan and manage human ressource, the same way a manager do during a work rush. There is planning and improvisation combined. I saw potential in the series as early as the GameCube, and I knew people would love it if they gave it a try, and attention, the same way Animal Crossing was somehow very niche at its debut. What happened to Animal Crossing, that's what is it happening right now with Pikmin, the Nintendo Switch being as popular as it is, and Pikmin 4 being the breath-of-the-wild-ification of the series, meaning maps are giant and there is way more content in 4 than in the previous ones all combined. They weren't kidding. As loud as the Twitter fanbase can be, don't judge Pikmin 4 for its popularity. There is a generously long free demo to get what the gameplay is all about. It's like the nintendo-fication of sort-of-a real time strategy game, in the same way Mario Kart is a nintendo-fication of the course genre, or as Splatoon for simple shooters. It's the genre..., but more, y'a know ? With fun levels, rich interactions and power-ups. Pikmin 4 is what Nintendo does best. When you look at the history of its creation, you get why they put that much effort into it. I would like to see neglected franchises they created getting the same treatment as well. Please enjoy what we have here if you can.… Expand
  37. SergeantLlama
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4 takes everything I loved about Pikmin 1 and 2, combines and enhances them for one of the most enjoyable games I have played on the switch. This is the perfect entry to the series for any new Pikmin fan. Fantastic step up from Pikmin 3, just hope it doesn't take a decade for the next game to come out...
  38. 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.
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. OneLoneClone
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    From amazing visuals to addicting gameplay this is by far one of the best games on the switch.
  42. Core_shock67
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Truly Greatest game ever created truly a Nintendo masterclass game goated game Nintendo
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. Steyraus
    Jul 22, 2023
    7
    Very fun game but my least favourite Pikmin game..The beach level sux. If you don't move the bag right away you get confused AF on how to get back to the top West of the map..I wasted so my time on that crap..There is not rnough different areas and the areas the are are over used.I hated being forced to do the Dandori battles. The game is over to messy with to many pikmin and modes..TheVery fun game but my least favourite Pikmin game..The beach level sux. If you don't move the bag right away you get confused AF on how to get back to the top West of the map..I wasted so my time on that crap..There is not rnough different areas and the areas the are are over used.I hated being forced to do the Dandori battles. The game is over to messy with to many pikmin and modes..The Pikmin charm is still there but it's only fun because of what the old games introduced.… Expand
  46. 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
  47. Jonygold
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de Pikmin simplemente una obra maestra. Pikmin 2 siempre fue mi favorito, pero este simplemente lo sobrepaso en casi todos los aspectos.
  48. iandizion713
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    This game is what it’s like to die and go to heaven. Just a straight masterpiece of fun and joy.
  49. 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
  50. Metacritic25
    Jul 26, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4 is a return to form after 10 years of wait. The franchise reaches new heights with this game, using the best from previous Pikmin games and subilmating it by combining quality and quantity.

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

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

    In conclusion, if you haven't picked it up yet, you might want to give it a chance. Pikmin 4 is without a doubt the most unique and charming video game I have played in a long time !    … Expand
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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.
  54. 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
  55. greninjaX
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    who knew adding a dog to pikmin would make it so much more fun? this was worth the wait.
  56. Buddyman2006
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Great game. Definitely the best in the whole Pikmin series. There is just so much stuff to do, and keep yourself busy with. It's is easy enough for new players and young kids to have an enjoyable time, while still offering a good enough challenge for returning veterans. And if it's not quite challenging enough for older players, there are several references to the older games that they canGreat game. Definitely the best in the whole Pikmin series. There is just so much stuff to do, and keep yourself busy with. It's is easy enough for new players and young kids to have an enjoyable time, while still offering a good enough challenge for returning veterans. And if it's not quite challenging enough for older players, there are several references to the older games that they can enjoy. Such as returning bosses and dialog referencing events that would happen. On top of all this, the game just looks so good. There is clearly so much love put into this game, which sadly can't be said for every AAA game put out these days.… Expand
  57. marcosgabr
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Best Pikmin game
    I'm in love with the new mechanics
    Dealing with having to control the different pikmins and the doggo is so complex but in a good way
  58. 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.
  59. 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.
  60. 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.
  61. 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"
  62. Andres-Arambula
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Juego variado y hermoso. Muestra el gran trabajo de la GRAN N con sus gráficos y super divertidos
  63. Marnandez
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    As a long time Pikmin fan I was kinda worried about the game after playing the demo concerned it was oversimplified and too easy but I couldn't be far from the truth. While it doesn't reach the difficulty of series past like 2, it is an absolutely fantastic game with a surprising amount of content and callbacks for the fans. PLAY THIS GAME!!!
  64. NintendoFan9501
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    Maybe this is just because the game came out, but it is my favourite pikmin game! I love the whole vibe it gives with its beautiful areas and cute characters. Pikmin 4 introduces many new elements which, all from what I have experienced so far, are a great addition to the pikmin series!

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

    I also really like the cool treasures you can collect and the fun names and descriptions they are given, like (Maybe a spoiler???) a skateboard is called a "Personal-Injury Plank"    … Expand
  65. 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
  66. TimeJ
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    The gameplay is as masterful as ever. Anyone a fan of RTS or strategy games should give it a try

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    All in all, this is a very fun, very addictive, very relaxing game that was clearly designed with new players in mind. If you've never played a Pikmin game before, this is a great starting point. And if you were already a fan of Pikmin, you'll especially love this one.    … Expand
  68. Vinivitorioyo
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Muito bom. Entregou tudo e surpreendeu. Delicioso de jogar, dinâmico, fluido. Achei maravilhoso. Valeu meus 300 reais!
  69. 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.
  70. illenium
    Jul 29, 2023
    10
    It was my first game of this series and it was great game. It was very nice experience
  71. 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
  72. 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.
  73. 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
  74. Veloxus
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    I’ve been a long time fan of the Pikmin series, since the very first game on the GameCube back in 2001. Ever since Miyamoto casually said in an interview back in 2015 that Pikmin 4 was in development I have waited long and waited patiently. 8 years later, Pikmin 4 finally released and I can tell you that the wait was very much worth it. Pikmin 4 has easily tied and possibly even surpassedI’ve been a long time fan of the Pikmin series, since the very first game on the GameCube back in 2001. Ever since Miyamoto casually said in an interview back in 2015 that Pikmin 4 was in development I have waited long and waited patiently. 8 years later, Pikmin 4 finally released and I can tell you that the wait was very much worth it. Pikmin 4 has easily tied and possibly even surpassed Pikmin 2 for me which I considered the best game in the series. The game was made with both new and veteran players in mind with a bunch of references to the previous games that veterans will enjoy but is also easily accessible for new players who have never played a Pikmin game before. Although the main story is short, if you go for all of the side content, post game, and/or 100% completion then you will easily clock in many hours playing this game. I highly recommend everyone to play this game, it is a must have for all Switch owners.… Expand
  75. 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
  76. TheLivingM3m3
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    As a new member of the Pikmin fanbase after Pikmin 3 Deluxe became a game I was fascinated with for a short while, I learned about the release of Pikmin 4 due to its shared release date with Oppenheimer and Barbie. I picked up the game shortly after, and it is one of the most beautiful and charming Nintendo Switch games I have ever played. I couldn't stop myself from 100%ing the first fewAs a new member of the Pikmin fanbase after Pikmin 3 Deluxe became a game I was fascinated with for a short while, I learned about the release of Pikmin 4 due to its shared release date with Oppenheimer and Barbie. I picked up the game shortly after, and it is one of the most beautiful and charming Nintendo Switch games I have ever played. I couldn't stop myself from 100%ing the first few levels, and will most likely do so with the rest.… Expand
  77. FenFox14
    Jul 25, 2023
    9
    Little hand holdy at the beginning but still really fun. Love pikmin 4!

    And graphically it looks stunning
  78. 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.
  79. PenguinMcSwaggn
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Me and my brother have loved the pikmin series ever since the cirst one on the Gamecube. The wait was worth it.
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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.
  85. 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
  86. 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.
  87. Velkhana
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Calm, strategic and sometimes extremele tense.. bjt always fun! A brilliant addition to a fantastic series of games. Must play!!
  88. 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
  89. 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.
  90. 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
  91. Idkmyusername
    Jul 26, 2023
    10
    I have played a bit of it, and already so far I am impressed! The graphics look incredible and the soundtrack is top notch! I love the gameplay, and I believe Pikmin 4 is the best the series has had.
  92. JasHam
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. It is seriously amazing. The longest Pikmin game to 100% and one of the best controls. The story is fun but hard to place in between the other games but that's no problem. One of the best looking games on the system
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. 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.
  97. 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.
  98. Fede75
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    Wow. Non credevo mi piacesse, ma è un droga. Garantisce decine di ore di divertimento.
  99. 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.
  100. Garolymar
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    Pikmin 4 is the perfect sequel to a series of games. Good ideas are made better and the bad ones are left behind. If you're a fan of the series already it has numerous fun call backs to the series' history and if you're new it's a perfect entry way into these amazing games. It's been a long time since I've felt like a kid and this game got everything right for me. I really have no badPikmin 4 is the perfect sequel to a series of games. Good ideas are made better and the bad ones are left behind. If you're a fan of the series already it has numerous fun call backs to the series' history and if you're new it's a perfect entry way into these amazing games. It's been a long time since I've felt like a kid and this game got everything right for me. I really have no bad things to say about Pikmin 4 It's the perfect Pikmin game and reminded me how much I love this series.… Expand
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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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