Pikmin 3 Deluxe

Pikmin 3 Deluxe

October 30, 2020

AdventureStrategy Nintendo Switch

NO MISSION IS TOO BIG FOR THE TINY PIKMIN! WHAT&s;S NEW? Whether you’ve played Pikmin 3 on Wii U or it’s your first venture on planet “PNF-404”, Pikmin 3 Deluxe comes packed with exciting new modes and features: - 2P co-op: Journey through the main story in two player co-op* …

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Critic Reviews (36)

Alexander Kopanev GameMAG Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

"Pikmin 3 Deluxe manages to have cheearfull and colorfull style of Nintendo titles, while at the same time presenting quite unique take on real time strategy genre. If you never tried Pikmin before, this game can be a perfect starting …"

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Alex Everatt COGconnected Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Pikmin 3 Deluxe offers the most complete version of Pikmin 3 that fans could hope for. If you’ve previously enjoyed Pikmin 3 on the Wii U, there isn’t a ton of reasons to come back, except for a handful of …"

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Álex Pareja IGN Spain Oct 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"‎Pikmin 3 Deluxe was one of the best Wii U games and becomes one of the best Nintendo Switch games. The adaptation is good although it could have been deeper at a technical level, as well as a control that …"

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Andrew Rockett Nintendo Enthusiast Oct 2020
90.0 /100

"Pikmin has not taken off to the extent that it deserves, but Pikmin 3 Deluxe just might change that when paired with Nintendo Switch&s;s software momentum. It&s;s the perfect entry point for the series with a wonderfully balanced campaign that …"

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Andy Robinson VGC Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Its new content may be underwhelming, but this demanding strategy adventure is still well worth a revisit."

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Brad Lang Screen Rant Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"If you need some optimism and pure joy injected into your life, Pikmin 3: Deluxe Edition is for you. A fantastic remaster that adds a healthy chunk of new content to what was already a bulky game, that improves the …"

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Chris Carter Destructoid Oct 2020
90.0 /100

"Pikmin 3 Deluxe is another re-release that isn&s;t going to blow some people away, but provides another means with which to play a potentially forgotten Wii U classic. For me, it still holds up, and then some."

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Chris Hyde God is a Geek Oct 2020
90.0 /100

"Pikmin 3 Deluxe has blossomed on Nintendo Switch into the complete package. With excellent coop and bags of content, it&s;s an experience not to be missed"

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Chris Scullion VGC Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

68.0

"Visually, Pikmin 3 Deluxe doesn&s;t push the boat out much further than the original Wii U version did. Where its changes lie are in its revamped control system and the addition of a new Side Stories mode. Neither are necessarily …"

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Daniele Cucchiarelli The Games Machine Oct 2020
93.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

85.0

"Pikmin 3 is still fresh, engaging and eventually challenging after all these years and we hope that this Deluxe Edition is just the beginning of a new era for this sweet and hard-working little creatures."

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Dave Aubrey VGC Oct 2020
88.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

35.0

"This is probably the best Pikmin game, and this is undoubtedly the best version of it. It&s;s a bit of a shame that this isn&s;t full-HD like many Wii U ports have been, but the quality of Pikmin 3 Deluxe …"

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Dave Thier Forbes Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

"Even for all its charm, it’s easy to see an older version of Nintendo at work in Pikmin 3 Deluxe. It is defined by a competence and execution of interlocking systems rather than the expansive wonder that came to define …"

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David Martinez Hobby Consolas Oct 2020
88.0 /100

"7 years after its original release, Pikmin 3 for Nintendo Switch is a great strategy and exploration game, with unique characters and interesting additions (prologue, epilogue and main story multiplayer)."

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Drew Leachman ZTGD Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

68.0

"Fans of the series should really pick this one up, and from the stories I heard from players of the previous games, it sounds like this is one of the best ones for newcomers. I would have to agree. I …"

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Eric Hall We Got This Covered Oct 2020
90.0 /100

"Pikmin 3 Deluxe is another excellent entry in Nintendo&s;s charming and under-appreciated franchise. The main campaign is enjoyable enough on its own, but the numerous additions and improvements are just icing on the cake."

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Grant Huff DualShockers Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"While the full MSRP for Pikmin 3 Deluxe might be hard to justify, the port is the definitive way to experience the best entry in the series."

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Greysun Morales Game Rant Oct 2020
80.0 /100

"Pikmin 3 Deluxe is a nice and simple finely-tuned Wii U port that’s perfect for newcomers to jump right into. It’s a charming and enjoyable take on the real-time strategy genre that’s not going to make you bash your head …"

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Jade King TheGamer Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"After playing through the opening hours of this new and improved classic, I&s;m already smitten with its clever mixture of strategy and resource management. It does a tremendous job of making the genre accessible for a younger audience while seldom …"

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James Ide Daily Mirror Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

68.0

"It&s;s great to see such a different game that revels in its weirdness ported to the Switch, but disappointing that is still full price despite being a game from 2013. Pikmin 3 is a breath of fresh air, offering simple …"

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Jeff Cork Game Informer Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"Pikmin 3&s;s blend of strategic action and exploration is as captivating as ever, whether this is your maiden voyage or a return flight"

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Jim Hargreaves TheSixthAxis Oct 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"Nintendo continues to revive what some might call their lost generation of games. Pikmin 3 Deluxe is yet another Wii U transplant though one that slots seamlessly into Switch&s;s first party line-up. Although unwieldy and slow to start, Nintendo&s;s charming …"

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Kevin Knezevic GameSpot Oct 2020
80.0 /100

"One of Wii U&s;s earliest gems remains a delight to play on Nintendo Switch."

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Kirk Hiner Pure Nintendo Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

80.0

"Talk of double-dipping aside, Pikmin 3: Deluxe is one of the best games available for the Nintendo Switch. Local co-op play in story mode, however, is the only addition that helps it stand out from the original Wii U version. …"

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Kirstin Swalley Hardcore Gamer Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

25.0

"Of the many titles from Wii U that still need and deserve to be ported to Switch, Pikmin 3 Deluxe was a great choice to bring over."

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Kyle Hanson Attack of the Fanboy Oct 2020
80.0 /100

"Pikmin 3 Deluxe is another successful upgrade of an already enjoyable Wii U release. If this were a trilogy release or even just the first two games it&s;d be a home run. But it&s;s a solid hit anyway."

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Mattia Ravanelli IGN Italy Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

91.0

Story

78.0

"One unforgettable experience, that unfortunately comes too soon to an end. But still, this is one journey everyone should embark on."

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Oliver Hope GameByte Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

25.0

"Overall, Pikmin 3 was an absolute joy to play."

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Ozzie Mejia Shacknews Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Pikmin 3 feels like the strategy game for people who aren&s;t really into strategy games, sort of like how Hades is the roguelike for people who don&s;t dig roguelikes. After a while, you forget that you&s;re playing a strategy game …"

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Przemysław Zamęcki GRYOnline.pl Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"Pikmin 3 Deluxe is a perfect and fun strategy game without any generals, explosions, and militaristic tools of destruction. Instead, we have a pleasant and colorful title where you conquer enemies without spilling blood."

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Rachel Weber GamesRadar+ Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Even if it&s;s not brand new, Pikmin 3 Deluxe deserves a place in your Nintendo Switch library."

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Robert N. Adams TechRaptor Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Pikmin 3 Deluxe does what Starcraft 64 could not: make a real-time strategy game work well on console. It does have its aggravating flaws and quirks, but these are balanced out in part by robust quality-of-life features and sensible design. …"

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Sean Anthony GamingTrend Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Pikmin 3 Deluxe is truly the definitive version of Pikmin 3 with plenty of additions and quality-of-life changes that will make it difficult to go back to the original Wii U version. The side stories provide creative level design that …"

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Sebastian Quiroz Atomix Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

89.0

"Pikmin 3 Deluxe is the definitive version of a Wii U classic. More content, gameplay improvements and co-op make this installment a must have for Nintendo fans."

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Thomas Pillon Gameblog Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"As fun and refreshing as it was on the original Wii U, Pikmin 3 Deluxe offers a second chance to a very good strategy game. Despite the loss of a second screen, this Switch port add many extras, like an …"

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Tom Marks IGN Oct 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"Pikmin 3 Deluxe makes an already excellent game even better with some small but enjoyable content additions and a boatload of quality of life improvements."

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Tom Phillips Eurogamer Oct 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

70.0

"Like its many buried riches, Nintendo&s;s Pikmin series remains a treasure ready to be rediscovered."

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