Pikmin 4

"Pikmin 4 is the culmination of all that&s;s come before it, modernised in a truly magical way. There is so much to do, it&s;s hard to think anyone wouldn&s;t find fun here."

"Pikmin 4 is the next step for the series. Taking de classic formula, the game elevates it in so many ways. One of the best games of the year and a must have to every Switch owner."

"That mood is one that brings together both established and new ideas to create a Pikmin that is, I think, absolutely the most well-rounded title in the series. It takes a series that for its second and third entries I …"

"Pikmin 4 is a smart and content-packed refinement of one of Nintendo’s most underrated series, but long-time fans may be put off by how long its generous campaign takes to get going."

"I don’t want to spoil any more of the experience. I went from liking Pikmin to loving Pikmin with Pikmin 4. It’s just one of those games that I think is near flawless. It may have lost some of its …"

"Pikmin 4 is an incredibly charming and fun experience for the most part, but its new additions aren&s;t quite revolutionary enough to stave off a feeling of repetitiveness in the later hours."

"Even after the credits roll in Pikmin 4, there’s a bit more to the story and brand new areas to explore. From the delightfully textured world that’s brimming with secrets to the tiniest details, like how your Pikmin will occasionally …"

"In Pikmin 4, wee astronauts continue to explore Earth with adorable little flower followers-and adds competitive Dandori matches. Read on."

"As I was playing through Pikmin 4 and things really started to click, I thought to myself (with a smile on my face) – “I just want to play this forever.” It’s a strategically satisfying game if you want it …"

"In the same interview quoted at the beginning, Shigeru Miyamoto guaranteed: "The Pikmin teams are always busy on the next chapter"."

"Pikmin 4 keeps the solid gameplay foundations of previous games, but adds a number of (small) innovations to the formula that make the game even more fun and fulfilling. A strategic management title suitable for all ages, from those who …"

"Although the first Pikmin seem too harsh in its gameplay, this experience is much more pleasant without "insulting" our gaming capacity. In addition, it is much more beautiful and enormously varied. It has it all, explorers."

"Pikmin 4 is a sequel lives up to the saga, an expansion that naturally integrates a greater amount of content, presenting new mechanics that, through Ochín, enable the creation of new challenges. A must have for the fan of the …"

"Pikmin 4, along with great innovations, is the perfect game for in between, which only leaves co-op fans a little distressed."

"Pikmin 4, despite some minor flaws, is the classic video game experience that you would never want to stop playing and remains in many ways the best episode in the series."

"Pikmin 4 is a wonderfully weird combination of adorable graphics, a simple story and an unconsciously creepy undertone. It reinforces its predecessor’s strength by including more Pikmin variations, smoother graphics and Night Expeditions, which pose a much bigger challenge than …"

"Though faithful fans might be put off by a more laid-back sequel that’s over-eager to hold players’ hands, Pikmin 4 is a purposeful reconstruction of Nintendo’s most niche series. A stressful comedy of errors becomes a digestible puzzle-strategy hybrid that …"

"Pikmin 4 adds variety to the series&s; traditional gameplay by offering options other than the grab-and-throw formula of the past, and brings an extra helping of top-tier levels after the credits roll."

"Pikmin 4 isn’t quite the best game in the series, but it’s certainly the most confident. With this new entry, Nintendo has decided to wipe away much of the past tedium in favour of ensuring moment-to-moment gameplay is more enjoyable …"

"Pikmin 4 is more about the core gameplay loop than anything else. Slowly exploring every part of this game, gathering your tiny army, and looting every piece of possible treasure is its own reward. Whether you’re a newcomer or a …"

"Nintendo&s;s Pikmin 4 beautifully builds upon the franchise&s;s quirky strategy formula to deliver new mechanics and dense locales that make you feel even more like an interplanetary explorer."

"It&s;s easy to say without hesitation that Pikmin 4 is the strongest the series has ever been."

"Pikmin may never rise to the top of the Nintendo heap, and it’s probably unfair to expect it ever could, but the latest Pikmin is the best effort yet."

"In a year with dozens of game releases of massive scale and scope, it&s;s easy for a relatively calming game like Pikmin 4 to be overlooked. But Pikmin 4 is a fantastic reminder that sometimes, games that are simply charming, …"

"If the Pikmin series has one thing that it wants you to take away from each game, it’s to see the world with the same naïve wonder as its various exploring protagonists. Before now, this message felt somewhat distant, like …"

"Pikmin 4 adds or reintroduces a lot to the series’ formula, including caves, nighttime missions, and an adorable doggy sidekick, to the point the game starts to feel a bit busy and unfocused. Fortunately, like a well-managed Pikmin squad, the …"

"While every Pikmin game has followed the winning formula that was established two decades ago, each has added its own tweaks here and there. Pikmin 4 seems to have taken the biggest leap in that regard, and yet everything feels …"

"Yes, the co-op is disappointing, and the campaign&s;s not gonna be challenging enough for some diehard fans, but overall Nintendo has nailed it here, serving up a magical Pikmin adventure that we reckon could see the series finally getting all …"

"Pikmin 4 isn&s;t just another Pikmin game. Nintendo has taken the formula and twisted it by adding new challenges, ways to play, and a whole new character. It&s;s cute and packs a great RTS punch despite multiple ways to make …"

"Most of all Pikmin 4 is just an exceptionally polished game that’s the pinnacle of the series to date and you can feel the love and attention poured into every inch of it. Pikmin 4 is the most ambitious Pikmin …"

"Pikmin 4 is a tour de force, carefully balancing the franchise&s;s tried-and-true freeform structure with new mechanics and systems that don&s;t force players into one specific playstyle. Our one big gripe? For some reason, you can&s;t pet the dog."

"There&s;s a pleasing mixture of the familiar and the new within Pikmin 4. The fresh camera view and tweaks to the gameplay make it feel more accessible, but for returning players, the focus on the Dandori ethos of planning, efficiency …"

"Pikmin 4 is a pleasant, relaxing game that serves as a nice entry point for newcomers, with occasionally odd high-pressure segments."

"Pikmin 4 almost always had fun surprises in store with me for each day’s adventures. Every biome, cave, and challenge brought about new threats and surprises, and my versatility between my own upgrades and those to Oatchi and our Pikmin …"

"The Pikmin series blossoms anew, in a bouquet of fresh gameplay and the best of its roots."