Pikmin 2

June 21, 2023

ActionAdventureStrategy Nintendo Switch

Learn more about these miniature creatures here! THERE AND BACK AGAIN TWO&s;S COMPANY On a quest to pay off the debts of their employer, Captain Olimar and his new assistant Louie head back to the strange planet to recover valuable treasures. Split Olimar and Louie up into separate squads to …

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77.5

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Critic Reviews (22)

Alberto Desfassiaux Atomix Jun 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

84.0

"Pikmin 1+2 are bare bones remasters of the first tow Pikmin games, but they are pretty good new versions in HD. We&s;ve loved to see some extras, but they are great games none the less."

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Alex Everatt COGconnected Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"My only real disappointment was that more effort wasn’t put into sprucing up the visuals and tweaking the gameplay to iron out some of the minor frustrations from the original releases. Once you’ve experienced Pikmin 1 + 2, I highly …"

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Anthony Mann ZTGD Jun 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"If anyone comes into these remasters expecting Metroid Prime or Skyward Sword levels of work, be prepared to be disappointed because these releases are more akin to the Super Mario Sunshine reissue included with Super Mario 3D All-Stars. I see …"

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Daniel Quesada Hobby Consolas Jun 2023
79.0 /100

"This pack continues to demonstrate why the two original games were so groundbreaking at the time. It stands the test of time, although some playable facets have already been overcome."

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Fingal Belmont Niche Gamer Jun 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

70.0

"Pikmin 1+2 is close to being the definitive way to experience these games before playing the second and third sequels. The low-effort porting of these games is a letdown, but the core games are wonderful and are faithfully converted to …"

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Ivanir Ignacchitti Hardcore Gamer Jun 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Pikmin 2 is back, now on Switch, in a simple but honest edition. The port doesn&s;t bring any significant new features, but it&s;s an easy way to enjoy a classic game on a current console. Especially for those who were …"

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Joey Ferris GameXplain Jun 2023
40.0 /100
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Luis Alamilla Luis Alamilla Jun 2023
75.0 /100
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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Jun 2023
85.0 /100

"Pikmin 1+2 are still wonderful games, and although it&s;s a fairly pricey collection having the games on the Switch is lovely."

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Matthew Zawodniak NintendoWorldReport Jun 2023
55.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

60.0

"Pikmin 2 is a tough game to recommend, especially with the brand new Pikmin 4 featuring a much more successful version of its key feature, the caverns. The high difficulty requires a lot of investment from the player to overcome, …"

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Michael McCann Cubed3 Jun 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

94.0

"The Pikmin series is top notch and these HD ports are a great reminder of that for anyone who has played them before, and a wonderful primer to the series for anyone that hasn&s;t. It&s;s startling how well a lot …"

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Michal Korec SECTOR.sk Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"How these two games had gracefully aged, it is another proof of Nintendo&s;s genius touch. Simple gameplay from the first game remains charming, it is essential series gameplay, while the second part brings nice enhancements to the formula. Finally you …"

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Nicholas Mercurio The Games Machine Jun 2023
86.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

74.0

"Pikmin 1+2 is a pleasant return to the past in 2023 necessary to further extend the lore around one of the most curious and interesting Nintendo franchises of recent years. Strong and powerful from a playful point of view, it …"

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Petri Kataja KonsoliFIN Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Pikmin 2 returns on Nintendo Switch with updated visuals and the same quirky charm that made it a fan favorite. This sequel expands the original formula with new Pikmin types, two-character multitasking, and a wealth of treasures to collect. While …"

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PJ O&s;Reilly God is a Geek Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Pikmin 2 is a fantastic follow-up to the 2001 original that expands upon its predecessor&s;s core gameplay in some neat and well-considered ways. This is a bigger game, with more areas and dungeons to explore, a larger variety of Pikmin …"

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Samet Basri Taşlı Merlin&s;in Kazanı Jun 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"Pikmin 1 + 2 could be a good opportunity for Nintendo Switch players who want to experience original games, but it is a scarce game in terms of adding new things. Pricing is a bit inconvenient for replaying games with …"

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Santiago Villicaña LevelUp Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

35.0

"The remastered versions of Pikmin 1 and 2 have successfully stood the test of time, with improved visuals that surpass their original counterparts. This bundle caters to both new and returning players, offering an enhanced experience. However, some may feel …"

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Shubhankar Parijat GamingBolt Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"Pikmin 1 and 2&s;s Switch ports might not be much of an upgrade in a technical sense, but the games themselves have stood the test of time wonderfully well, thanks to their timeless game design, addictive loop, intuitive controls, and …"

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Thomas Mertens NintendoBoy Jun 2023
80.0 /100

"If your work is similar to the gameplay of this game, you might be fine, but I don&s;t think it&s;s exactly relaxing. For example, I tried to play after a long day of work, took a shower, had dinner and …"

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Tiago Sá Game Forces PT Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

30.0

"Pikmin 2 manages to simultaneously evolve the gameplay of Pikmin 1 in countless aspects and put into practice several decisions that nullify the best elements of the predecessor. It is still a great experience but with small adjustments, it could …"

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Zoey Handley Destructoid Jun 2023
60.0 /100

"Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled."

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Zubi Khan CGMagazine Jun 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

40.0

"Despite being barebone ports of the originals, Pikmin 1 + 2 are still great on the Nintendo Switch, bringing all-numbered entries of the franchise onto the platform for fans to enjoy."

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