Nintendo Switch Pikmin 3 Deluxe Multicolor PAL

This strategy game has been a huge hit in my home . I bought it in 2013 for my 4 boys (all under 10) and we played it endlessly. Even my 4 year old loved it. The graphics are cute and the characters are fun and whimsical. . The one complaint I have is that little kids who have gaming skills generally cannot read well. The voices when talking to each other are written, not spoken, making it difficult for them to understand the storyline /plot. Although the goal is clear in the game play. Many Wii games are like that. I wish they'd stop using written story only and add voice for those younger players who cant read yet.It eventually got scratched and I couldn't find it anywhere for less than 90 dollars!! For some reason nintendo did a limited release and I couldn't ... MoreThis strategy game has been a huge hit in my home . I bought it in 2013 for my 4 boys (all under 10) and we played it endlessly. Even my 4 year old loved it. The graphics are cute and the characters are fun and whimsical. . The one complaint I have is that little kids who have gaming skills generally cannot read well. The voices when talking to each other are written, not spoken, making it difficult for them to understand the storyline /plot. Although the goal is clear in the game play. Many Wii games are like that. I wish they'd stop using written story only and add voice for those younger players who cant read yet.It eventually got scratched and I couldn't find it anywhere for less than 90 dollars!! For some reason nintendo did a limited release and I couldn't afford to pay that much for a video game. Initially, I paid the average cost of around 55 $ for this game. Even places like Gamestop were charging outrageous amounts since this game became rare. I know they offered it as a download (in the 60$ price range) but we don't let our kids connect to the Nintendo online wifi download program. Id' like to see this game for a regular price (not exorbitant) and available for purchase in stores. Id love to see a sequel to this game. Very FUN, even for adults.

This is an amazing game gamplay-wise and visually. As a long time Pikmin fan though it was personally a little bit of a letdown because it didn't include everything I wanted. Don't let that detract from the fact that's it a wonderful game though. It is much better in terms of accessibility.

A Family Favorite

One of the Switch games that our family has enjoyed the most over the years. The gameplay is great if you like trying to multitask or maximize efficiency, and the Pikmin are adorable. Single player is great, two-player co-op or competitive modes are lots of fun. Try the demo on the eShop first and see if you like it!

Amazing experience

Bought it when it was released originally in 2013 and as I didn't write a review back then thought it is time to give the game some justice.The game continues the steps of previous incarnations of the franchise, released only for the Nintendo Gamecube.The excellent gameplay from the previous games returns and it's vastly improved thanks to the combination of traditional Wii controls + the Wii U gamepad (that can be used as a map screen). The new HD visuals are absolutely stunning and the newly added pikmins add greatly to the exploration and strategic factors in really interesting ways.For those who have never played Pikmin before -->The player is commanding a horde of up to 100 plant-like creatures called Pikmin and uses their unique abilities to explore ... MoreBought it when it was released originally in 2013 and as I didn't write a review back then thought it is time to give the game some justice.The game continues the steps of previous incarnations of the franchise, released only for the Nintendo Gamecube.The excellent gameplay from the previous games returns and it's vastly improved thanks to the combination of traditional Wii controls + the Wii U gamepad (that can be used as a map screen). The new HD visuals are absolutely stunning and the newly added pikmins add greatly to the exploration and strategic factors in really interesting ways.For those who have never played Pikmin before -->The player is commanding a horde of up to 100 plant-like creatures called Pikmin and uses their unique abilities to explore the worlds and uncover treasures within them. Pikmin can be directed to accomplish a great variety of tasks, such as building bridges, destroying barriers, and defeating enemies. The Pikmin themselves also come in various colors that signify their special abilities or immunities to hazards.

An addicting sequel that grows deeps roots

The original Wii received ports of Pikmin and Pikmin 2 outfitted with new motion play control but completely missed out on a new entry in the series. Thankfully, Nintendo has not forgotten about this beloved quirky franchise by bringing a new sequel to the Wii U. Overall the game is a blast and is a natural progression of the Pikmin franchise but the lack of online co-op just seems like a tremendous missed opportunity.Unlike the strict time limit that was built around the original game, Pikmin 3 is player friendly as the story provides more incentive in farming these little obedient plant creatures. Instead of building a fortune for Captain Olimar’s greed, Pikmin 3 revolves around a trio new playable astronauts and their quest for their survival and the ... MoreThe original Wii received ports of Pikmin and Pikmin 2 outfitted with new motion play control but completely missed out on a new entry in the series. Thankfully, Nintendo has not forgotten about this beloved quirky franchise by bringing a new sequel to the Wii U. Overall the game is a blast and is a natural progression of the Pikmin franchise but the lack of online co-op just seems like a tremendous missed opportunity.Unlike the strict time limit that was built around the original game, Pikmin 3 is player friendly as the story provides more incentive in farming these little obedient plant creatures. Instead of building a fortune for Captain Olimar’s greed, Pikmin 3 revolves around a trio new playable astronauts and their quest for their survival and the flourishing of their entire species. These new characters are on the search for fruit, instead of treasure, so they have sustenance to survive and surviving is always more important than treasure hunting.The Pikmin series is probably one of the least complicated RTS titles around and I mean that in a good way. Unlike the gathering of resources and micromanaging all sorts of factories found in other RTS titles, Pikmin is easy to understand, control, and is very accessible. There are only a handful of environments to explore through the entire campaign but each stage plays out like one giant puzzle and will take several in-game days to fully explore. In-game days are probably around 15-20 minutes of real time and forces the player to multi-task and think ahead in order to get the most work done in the shortest amount of time. It is a balanced risk reward system that always presents a sense of constant accomplishment which makes the game so darn addicting. You will only be mad at yourself when you leave a dozen Pikmin behind as your ship takes off at sunset.One of the biggest changes in this three-quel is the addition of three playable Captains and two new Pikmin types. The puzzle-like environments are designed around multi-tasking, which is made easier to manage through the Wii U Gamepad controller. Puzzles involve chucking your fellow crew members to a higher ledge or balancing out seesaws with the right amount of weight. Each in-game day always allows the player to push a little bit further into the environment which is very satisfying because you always feel like you have done something productive. Each day concludes with a typing Captain’s log that also provides personality to the mission and each of the playable characters. In other words, Pikmin 3 is charming, memorable, and provides a sense of accomplishment that very few games provide.Rock Pikmin and Flying type Pikmin have replaced the heavy lifting purple Pikmin and the white poison Pikmin of Pikmin 2. However, these two other types make appearances in the optional Mission mode, objective type gameplay revolving around collecting treasure, killing enemies, or taking down a boss within a short amount of time. But the campaign is well designed around the strengths and weaknesses of each character. In fact, without digging into spoilers, the final stage is unlike anything that has happened in any Pikmin game before and will undoubtedly test the skill of all players. The conclusion is also pleasantly surprising, fulfilling and leave you hoping for a Pikmin 4.Pikmin 3 can solely be played using the Gamepad controller but the Wii Remote and Nunchuk is definitely the easier and more efficient way to play. My only complaint with the control is the lack of direct control of the Pikmin which was originally mapped to the C-Stick back on the Gamecube. Although the AI is usually smart enough to do what you intend there are times when Pikmin will get needlessly stuck on the environment, get mistakenly left behind, or will walk right into that fire hazard.For the most part, this sequel puts a checkmark next to the things that sequels require. New playable characters? Check. New types of Pikmin? Check. New levels and storyline? Check. Updated features and new modes? Check. But the biggest download of Pikmin 3 is the obvious lack of co-op and online support. Nintendo still doesn’t believe in online play which is a huge shame because a game like Pikmin 3 screams for this type of connectivity. Building up armies of Pikmin while simultaneously splitting up forces to expand and conquer begs for multiplayer support and could even potentially start to take on more of a MOBA style gameplay. Instead, the developers tried to make Pikmin 3 feel like a single player co-op with the use of the Gamepad but it can still be tedious and time consuming trying to do more than one detailed action at once.Even though online play is glaringly absent, it is hard to knock Pikmin 3 because it is still addictively entertaining and currently stands as one the best exclusive Wii U titles. If you own a Wii U, you should own Pikmin 3. This is also one of the new Nintendo games to offer DLC available via the Nintendo eShop.

Great Game, Lots of Replayability

If you just run through the game from beginning to end and put it down, you'll be disappointed. However, the game absolutely implores you to get better at it with each subsequent playthrough. It's so addicting achieving as much as possible in a single day. Plus, with the added ultra-spicy mode, you get a more difficult challenge than the original. Side content and challenge modes are also loads of fun, with challenge mode being super tricky on some stages to get platinum on. Not to mention 2-player co-op for both challenge and story mode! And then there's bingo battle... Hoo boy, some of the most chaotic fun you can ever have on your Switch. Seriously, give it an honest go. You won't be disappointed.

Great comeback!

For the people who haven’t played a pikmin game, this is a cutesy RTS where your army is made of these little thingies called “pikmin”. You pluck them off the earth and they blindly follow you and obey every command. You pick up stuff from the land and they take it into their little ships, which makes them multiply. Depending on the game there’s different objectives to follow.This is the ultimate pikmin game, with amazing HD graphics.The main change for this game is that theres 3 leaders in this game isteqd of just one. You switch them pushing one button so you can multitask with your pikmin to save time and resources. Also, to order and form your pikmin now you can use the Wii U gamepad.A must own for the Wii U, and one of the best exclusive games on the system.

Great game, withstands the test of time

PIkmin 3 takes the innovative gameplay of the first two games in the series and improves upon it with the expanded controls available with the wii U gamepad. The story and writing is compelling, and the game has aged quite well. You wouldn't know it's a nine-year-old game if you hadn't already seen the release year.

Modern classic! Polish makes it feel as new as any recent game!

This game ages very well, so well that they re released this in 2020 on a new system (Nintendo switch). That said, I think the original is better as it was designed to be played with the stylus on the original Wii U. I understand the rerelease, since almost nobody had the Wii U and could not experienced it. I was able to get one and therefore was able to experience it as it was designed. I played the demo on the switch and it's good fun too, the controls just don't have the same accuracy as the stylus.

Pikmin games are killer apps for me

I have played about 10 games on mintendo systems to any significant degree:Super Mario galaxy 1 & 2Super monkey ballSecond sightPikmin 1 game cubePikmin 2 game cubePikmin 2 new play control WiiPikmin 1 new play control WiiPikmin 3 Wii UI have owned a switch since launch and own Super Mario Oddessey, Zelda Breath of the Wild... haven't played either of them.But when Pikmin 3 Deluxe is released I'm dusting off my Switch and self isolating with Pikmin 3.It's the reason I own a Switch... and I hope Pikmin 4 will follow soon.