Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite
Customers are saying
Customers highly value the engaging gameplay and impressive graphics, which are the most frequently praised aspects of the experience. Users also appreciate the substantial amount of content, the overall performance, and the accessible nature of the game for beginners. While the story is well-received as a solid continuation, some players have expressed a desire for more challenging difficulty settings and noted that the control scheme feels unique compared to previous iterations.
Software Format
PhysicalFeatures
Use Pikmin’s attributes
Like Red Pikmin’s fire resistance and Ice Pikmin’s freezing effects, to find a way forward
Customize your explorer
And navigate a world that looks larger-than-life from a pint-sized perspective
See who can collect the most objects
In the shortest amount of time in Dandori Battles against characters in the story or with a friend on the same system
Partner with Oatchi
Your dependable space dog, who can help with things like smashing obstacles and carrying Pikmin throughout your adventure
Specifications
- ESRB RatingE10+ (Everyone 10+)ESRB DescriptorsComic mischief, Fantasy violenceCompatible Platform(s)Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch LiteSoftware FormatPhysical
Reviews
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 896 reviews
- Gameplay (521)
- Overall Performance (75)
- Content (32)
- Fun (30)
- Story (24)
- Difficulty (23)
- Controls (3)
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Raise a crop of plantlike Pikmin and guide them on an endearing expedition! Meet Pikmin, small, plantlike creatures you can grow, pluck, guide, and send into battle with enemies multiple times their size! These loyal, curious helpers come in different types, including fire-resistant Red Pikmin and brand-new Ice Pikmin. The fate of your Pikmin is yours to decide—will you carefully avoid danger or rush into situations despite potential…losses? Create your own explorer and navigate a big planet from a pint-sized perspective. Customize your look then embark on a journey to find and rescue fellow explorers. Traverse a world that seems larger than life as you see everyday objects like plants, benches, and pots tower over your explorer and Pikmin. Revisit these diverse areas at night and use brand-new Glow Pikmin to light the way forward…just watch out for berserk wildlife. Go explorer vs. explorer in Dandori Battles. In the world of the Pikmin 4 game, explorers like to get in on some friendly competition. Throughout the story you’ll encounter characters itching to compete in Dandori Battles—see who can collect the most objects within the time limit. Gathering plenty of Pikmin to carry even more treasure is a key part of Dandori Battle strategy. You can also face off in Dandori Battles on the same system against a friend or family member, with more stages to play as the story progresses.

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| Difficulty, Controls | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |






















































