(C) 2001, Nintendo
Developer: Nintendo EAD
Publisher: Nintendo
US release: December 2, 2001
JP release: October 26, 2001
EU release: June 14, 2002
Players: 1
Genre: 3D Real Time Strategy
While Captain Olimar, a tiny extraterrestrial from the planet Hocotate, was taking an intergalactic vacation in outer space with his spaceship, the S.S. Dolphin, the spaceship later gets hit by a comet ! and then he crashed on a nearby planet. And now Captain Olimar, being stuck on a planet that contains a deadly element for his kind, must retrieve many of the spaceship parts so that he can rebuild his spaceship and return to Hocotate in 30 days before his life support systems run out !... and he does this with the help of some strange creatures that Captain Olimar named them "pikmin"...
Nintendo confirms that its mysterious Close To You video is a Pikmin animated short, featuring a baby and the iconic Pikmin in a heartwarming pacifier chase.
Nintendo is currently working on a new spin off based on its real-time strategy and puzzle game series, Pikmin, based on the latest rumor.
Hopefully they focus on Pikmin 4 DLC instead. That game introduced tons of interesting mechanics that deserve extra levels and bosses.
I hope for some Pikmin 4 DLC too.. to be honest, they could even make the second player somehow to work (not talking about that extra mode).. but they could make that you can control the dog at least, even if it's on the same screen in story mode
Following a surprise reveal last week, GoodSmile Company formally revealed their Pikmin Nendoroid. - IS
Its a pretty fun title. I picked this game up in pristine condition not too long ago, as I missed out on this little gem during the gamecube's life, but I am enjoying it very much. The time limit does add a bit of pressure, and can make missions feel a little short, if you don't know what you are doing, but I kinda like the time limit now; it brings a sense of urgency and really makes you think about your priorities carefully.
I also enjoy the set length this game has as it has a definite end that is guaranteed, and makes playtesting it for a future playthrough that much easier.
Overall for my first dip into RTS games, this title was pretty neat. Great atmosphere and music, engaging and overall intuitive approach to the genre.