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Guide: Best Pikmin Games
Pikmin 4 is due to return on Switch 2 on 12 November, as the series approaches the 25th anniversary of its Japanese debut. The article republishes a reader-ranked guide to the Pikmin games, comparing the main series, spin-offs and re-releases to show how players rate them.
The series began on GameCube in 2001 and has since had three mainline sequels, spin-offs and remastered versions. The excerpts describe Pikmin Bloom as a relaxed life companion app, Hey! Pikmin as an approachable but limited 2D spin-off, and Pikmin 1 and 2 as inventive, well-aged adventures; they also praise the Wii version of Pikmin for its pointer controls. The supplied text does not include the full ranking or its scores.
In short
- Pikmin 4 returns on Switch 2 on 12 November.
- The guide ranks games using Nintendo Life readers’ ratings.
- Pikmin 1 and 2 are praised for their enduring appeal.
Explained simply
Pikmin is a Nintendo game series that began on the GameCube in 2001. Players guide Captain Olimar and small plant-like creatures called Pikmin, using their different abilities to explore, solve problems and overcome hazards.
The series includes main games, spin-offs and re-releases on later Nintendo consoles and mobile phones. These versions vary in how they play: some are strategy adventures, while Pikmin Bloom is a more relaxed app designed to fit into everyday walks.
A reader-ranked guide compares how players rate the games, including older entries and spin-offs. It offers context for a series nearing 25 years old, though the available account does not give the full ranking or scores.
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