Pikmin 2
June 21, 2023
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)
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87.0
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"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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65.0
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92.0
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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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80.0
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90.0
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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 …"
Read original review"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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95.0
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92.0
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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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75.0
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80.0
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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 …"
Read original review"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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40.0
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30.0
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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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96.0
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100.0
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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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75.0
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90.0
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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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78.0
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92.0
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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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90.0
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80.0
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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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75.0
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90.0
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"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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70.0
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80.0
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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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90.0
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75.0
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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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70.0
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85.0
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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 …"
Read original review"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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85.0
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75.0
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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 …"
Read original review"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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90.0
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75.0
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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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