Pikmin 4 | Review Thread

[John Elden Ring]

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Game Information​

Game Title: Pikmin 4
Platforms:

• Nintendo Switch (Jul 21, 2023)

Trailers:

• Pikmin 4 — Your First Expedition with Pikmin — Nintendo Switch
• Pikmin 4 – Pik How You Play – Nintendo Switch
• Pikmin 4 – Discover What’s Possible with Pikmin – Nintendo Switch

Developer: Nintendo

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Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 87 average - 100% recommended - 10 reviews

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Critic Reviews
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ComicBook.com - Logan Moore - 4 / 5

Pikmin 4 is largely a strong step forward for Nintendo and is a game that both longtime fans of the series and newcomers should find a lot of enjoyment with. Even though some new aspects that Nintendo opted to include in Pikmin 4 got stale quickly, the basic gameplay loop remains quite satisfying and features far more than ever before for you to sink your teeth into.

Console Creatures - Bobby Pashalidis - Recommended

As the most accessible and engaging entry in the series, #Pikmin4 is a treat. It’s like a summertime sorbet, light, flavourful, and made with only the best ingredients.

Enternity.gr - Nikitas Kavouklis - Greek - 8.5 / 10

Pikmin 4 refreshes the series with well-thought-out additions that will attract a new large group of players.

Game Informer - Kyle Hilliard - 9 / 10

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.

GamesHub - Edmond Tran - 4 / 5

Pikmin 4 exhibits the most demanding and multifaceted use of the series mechanics yet, with several situations and game modes that push your ability to strategically think and plan ahead under pressure. Pikmin 4 deftly accomplishes several things: staying true to the challenge and identity of the Pikmin series while expanding its ideas, making its concepts and obstacles more approachable, and simply being a beautiful and charming realisation of the Pikmin world.

IGN - Jada Griffin - 9 / 10

Pikmin 4 adds variety to the series' 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.

Metro GameCentral - GameCentral - 8 / 10

Nintendo successfully reinvents Pikmin as a Stardew Valley style cosy game, that's both much bigger and more approachable than ever before.

Stevivor - Matt Gosper - 9 / 10

Just when you think you’ve done everything, Pikmin 4 is waiting to hand over another fun task for you to spend the next few hours enjoying, on the universe’s most crashed-on planet.

We Got This Covered - Shaan Joshi - 4.5 / 5

Pikmin 4 is a tour de force, carefully balancing the franchise's tried-and-true freeform structure with new mechanics and systems that don't force players into one specific playstyle. Our one big gripe? For some reason, you can't pet the dog.

WellPlayed - Mark Isaacson - 9 / 10

Just when you think Nintendo has drained the well of creativity, it once more releases a sequel that refines an already quality experience to another level. Pikmin remains one of its best franchises that deserves more time in the spotlight, and Pikmin 4 is no exception.

 

[Bryank75]

Didn't realize it was imminent. Great scores.

 

[arvfab]

Can't wait to play it. Best Switch game this year, by far.

Still on my Pikmin 2 replay and managed to snug (hopefully I wasn't scammed) a Pikmin 3 Switch version (didn't feel like searching for my Wii U just for this) for cheap to play before starting this.

Oh and found out (and pre-ordered), that the recently launched Pikmin 1&2 Switch versions are getting a physical release!

 

[Kokoloko]

Nice. Pikmin is one of my all time favourites. Will pick it up later this year after exams