{"id":181110,"date":"2023-07-28T17:34:34","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T09:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.qoo-app.com\/en\/?p=181110"},"modified":"2023-07-28T17:40:06","modified_gmt":"2023-07-28T09:40:06","slug":"pikmin-4-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.qoo-app.com\/en\/post\/181110\/pikmin-4-review","title":{"rendered":"Pikmin 4 Review \u2013 A Marvelous Redefinition of the Charming Series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sometimes, it’s hard to believe it has been an entire decade since the release of Pikmin 3 on the Wii U. Sure, we had Hey! Pikmin on the Nintendo 3DS and the mobile app Pikmin Bloom. They are more like an extension of the universe instead of a mainline game, so to speak. And I remember that up until this day, the fourth installment is nothing but a myth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the release of Pikmin 3 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch, I was hopeful that one day the series would return! And now, not only did we get Pikmin 4<\/a><\/strong>, but also a modern HD port of Pikmin 1 and 2, it is undoubtedly the perfect timing to get into the entry as all of its mainline games are now available in one console! In this Pikmin 4 review, we would be focusing on all the new features and how this real-time strategy\/ puzzle game has evolved!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u258d<\/strong><\/span> Save Captain Olimar All Over Again!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Following the events of Pikmin 3, Captain Olimar returns to PNF-404, an Earth-like planet he has visited before, with his old ship the SS Dolphin. A freak accident causes his ship to crash land, whereupon he is forced to recruit Pikmin once again to help him find the ship’s missing parts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And as Olimar sends an SOS signal across the universe to get some rescue, The Rescue Corps receives the emergency call and sends a team to PNF-404 led by Captain Sheperd, to find and rescue Olimar. Unfortunately, the ship malfunctions when it reaches the planet, forcing the crew to eject from it before it crash lands on the surface. And that’s when you come in, the newest recruit from the Rescue Corps, who is entrusted to find the missing rescue members and to help them complete the mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After the initial cutscene, you can create your character, a system that was newly introduced in this entry. A neat feature is that the color of your spacesuit will affect other elements in the story, such as the color of Oatchi’s collar and even the look of the S.S. Shepherd, the Rescue Corps’ ship. This customization feature, while a bit limited, does allow you to feel you’re part of the game, making you immerse yourself more into Pikmin 4’s worldview and plot, and it reminds me of the Miis that were common in the Nintendo 3DS era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u258d<\/strong><\/span> Discover the Fascinating World of Pikimin!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your main objectives in Pikmin 4 are simple; to collect the various Treasures around the planet and extract their Sparklium, which is an energy source required to repair the SS Shepherd! Another objective, of course, is to save the stranded castaways that have crash-landed on the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And to do that, you enlist the help of your buddy Pikmin and trust me, they are extremely helpful! You can have them carry various items back to the main base while building bridges and activating contraptions to make your journey as smooth as possible. In this mainline game, all types are present, but you must be careful, since at first, you can only have 20 Pikmin in the field at once, and once you get your fourth type, you will find out that only three types of Pikmin are allowed to be present in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I would argue that Pikmin 4 is the longest Pikmin game by a long shot. There\u2019s just so much to do, and even though you technically only need to complete a certain percentage of each area to progress the main story, I still felt the desire to complete every single area. I was instantly hooked on obtaining all sorts of different treasures and reading their quirky notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u258d<\/strong><\/span> A Great Access Point for Beginners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because the story doesn’t fit chronologically into the main series, Pikmin 4 does not require you to have played past mainline games to understand it, making it a very competent access point for newcomers to the series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, Pikmin 4 doesn’t have any sort of time limit whatsoever, unlike Pikmin 1 and 3, so you can take your time and explore to your heart’s content. Time also moves at 1\/6th of the usual pace when you’re underground, so even the deepest caves can be explored in a single expedition day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In addition, you can simply take your time and explore the world at your leisure, and there are a multitude of accessibility enhancements that you can take advantage of. Furthermore, one thing I\u2019ve perceived is that the objects around the world are laid out in such a way that there is no specific order to do anything, and however you choose to tackle the day, it\u2019s extremely flexible. Plus, it’s very satisfying seeing the golden 100% when you’ve completed everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u258d<\/strong><\/span> Useful Tools and Your Trusty Companions is an Excellent Addition!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alongside your Pikmin, you have a variety of tools at your disposal after you\u2019ve rescued Russ, the Rescue Corps Scientist. By collecting raw material rocks, which are scattered throughout the areas, you can buy a multitude of equipment, such as headlights for when you\u2019re exploring caves, or even Rush Boots, which increase your movement speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Although my favorite equipment has to be the Treasure Gauge, while you\u2019re exploring around, it will emit auditory signals whenever treasure is nearby, with an indicator on the top left of your screen. The best part about it is that when there\u2019s no treasure to be collected, it will automatically turn off, so if you’re unsure if you’ve explored an entire area, you can check it to see how much remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And of course, we cannot forget the trusty dog companion, Oatchi! Both he and your avatar can be upgraded in the Lab. For example, after an upgrade, he can carry items alongside your Pikmin. You can also split up and control him yourself to discover various suspicious locations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u258d<\/strong><\/span> Exploring At Night!?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now let\u2019s talk about one of the first major additions: Nighttime Exploration. Up until now, venturing at night was simply not an option, because of the vicious enemies lurking around. But with the help of the new Glow Pikmin, you can now explore at night though this works a bit differently compared to your typical Daytime Explorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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