Pikmin 2

Last updated

Pikmin 2
Pikmin 2 Case.jpg
North American GameCube box art
Developer(s) Nintendo EAD
Publisher(s) Nintendo
Director(s) Shigefumi Hino
Masamichi Abe
Producer(s) Shigeru Miyamoto
Takashi Tezuka
Designer(s) Hiroaki Takenaka
Writer(s) Motoi Okamoto
Kazumi Yamaguchi
Composer(s) Hajime Wakai
Kazumi Totaka
Series Pikmin
Platform(s)
ReleaseGameCube
  • JP: April 29, 2004
  • NA: August 30, 2004
  • EU: October 8, 2004
  • AU: November 4, 2004 [1]
Wii
  • JP: March 12, 2009
  • EU: April 24, 2009
  • AU: May 14, 2009
Nintendo Switch
  • WW: June 21, 2023
Genre(s) Real-time strategy, puzzle
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

Pikmin 2 [lower-alpha 1] is a 2004 real-time strategy puzzle video game developed and published by Nintendo for the GameCube. It is the direct sequel to the 2001 game Pikmin and the second game in the Pikmin series. In the game, Olimar returns to the Pikmin planet to collect valuable treasure after learning that the company he works for—Hocotate Freight—is on the verge of bankruptcy.

Contents

Like its predecessor, Pikmin 2 focuses on exploring an unknown planet's surface from a microscopic perspective, where the player directs the Pikmin to perform various tasks, such as destroying obstacles, defeating enemies, and retrieving objects. It introduces new gameplay mechanics, including the ability to control two different leaders at once and the addition of new Pikmin types.

Pikmin 2 received critical acclaim, gaining aggregate scores of 89.60% and 90 on GameRankings and Metacritic, respectively. Many critics praised the various additions and changes, such as the new Pikmin types, longer length and the removal of the 30-day time limit imposed in the original game. Pikmin 2 was re-released as part of the New Play Control! series for the Wii in 2009 in Japan, Europe and Australia and it received a North American release three years later in 2012. An HD remaster of the game was released for the Nintendo Switch in June 2023. A sequel to the game, Pikmin 3 , was released in 2013 for the Wii U.

Gameplay

Pikmin 2 expands on the gameplay introduced in its predecessor, Pikmin . The player controls both Captain Olimar and Louie from a third-person microscopic perspective to retrieve treasures (which consist of human waste such as scrap metal and broken toys) from the surface of an unknown planet (called the "distant planet"). The gameplay focuses on leading and directing a horde of plant-like creatures called Pikmin to accomplish this mission. The Pikmin follow behind Olimar and/or Louie as they move around the field. The player can quickly throw individual Pikmin at enemies and obstacles, where they automatically engage in combat, destroying obstacles, or building bridges. The player can also direct the entire mob (or a subdivision) to swarm and attack enemies en masse. Because the player controls two leaders simultaneously, they can have the leaders separate with their own Pikmin hordes to complete multiple tasks at once. While the player can amass a limitless number of Pikmin, only up to 100 Pikmin are allowed on the field at any time.

The player simultaneously controls both Olimar (bottom) and Louie (top), who can each lead separate Pikmin groups. The varying Pikmin colors indicate their immunity to environmental hazards. Pikmin2 screenshot.jpg
The player simultaneously controls both Olimar (bottom) and Louie (top), who can each lead separate Pikmin groups. The varying Pikmin colors indicate their immunity to environmental hazards.

The player can only explore during the daylight and begins each day at sunrise, and must finish all tasks and collect all stray Pikmin before sunset. Pikmin that are left behind at sunset are lost to ferocious nocturnal predators, a mechanic that was also in Pikmin. Unlike Pikmin, the game lacks a time limit and gives the player an unlimited number of days.

The Pikmin themselves come in five distinct colors, which indicates their strength or immunity to hazards. Red, Blue, and Yellow Pikmin, which originally appeared in Pikmin, are resilient to fire, drowning, and electric hazards, respectively. Two new colors, Purple and White, are unique to Pikmin 2. White Pikmin are swifter than the other types, can resist poisonous gases and poison enemies if devoured, and can locate hidden treasures buried in the soil. Purple Pikmin, while not immune to any hazards, are slower but far stronger than the others and can lift as much as 10 ordinary Pikmin. They are also heavy, and can stun enemies when thrown at them. Because of these characteristics, the player must choose the Pikmin that are best-suited to the task at hand. [4] The stalk on a Pikmin's head, topped with either a leaf, bud, or flower, indicates their swiftness and strength, growing upon consumption of nectar harvested from various sources. More Pikmin can be born by bringing pellets or enemy carcasses to the "Onion" motherships, where they can be safely stored and extracted. Purple and White Pikmin do not have their own Onions and are stored inside the Hocotate Ship, and are created by throwing existing Pikmin into rare flowers called Candypop Buds. The game also introduces a sixth Pikmin type, Bulbmin, which are resistant to all hazards but are only temporarily usable. Lastly, it introduces sprays that can be collected by harvesting certain plants. The purple spray can be sprayed on enemies, and causes them to temporarily be encased in stone, making them vulnerable to attacks. The red spray gives Pikmin a temporary boost to their speed and attack strength.

The player is able to explore four distinct locales on the distant planet, which vary in theme, enemies, and treasures found. The player is also accompanied by the Hocotate Ship's artificial intelligence, which gives them hints and input. When a treasure is found, the Pikmin carry it back to the Hocotate Ship, where it will be placed into the ship's cargo hold and its worth calculated. In addition to exploring the surface of each locale, there are caves scattered throughout the landscape, which the player, the Pikmin horde, and the ship's AI can enter. Caves contain multiple treasures and enemies spread across multiple sub-levels. Some enemies, such as the Waterwraith, are found only within caves.[ citation needed ] While inside a cave, time does not pass on the surface due to a time warp caused by a strong geomagnetic field, allowing the player to explore for an indefinite period of time before sunset. [5] However, the Pikmin Onions do not follow the player, meaning that they must bring enough Pikmin beforehand to use within the cave. Caves are also home to larger, stronger enemies that serve as the game's bosses, which upon defeat award treasures that bestow new abilities to the player characters. Cave layouts are randomly generated, but certain floors are not, generally boss floors. Caves are also the only place to find the "Violet" or "Ivory" "Candypop Buds" that make Purple or White Pikmin. The player completes the game after collecting all 201 treasures.

Additional modes

In addition to the main single-player game mode, there is a two-player competitive mode and an unlockable challenge mode. In the competitive game mode, Olimar and Louie are each controlled by a player. In a capture the flag style gameplay, the player's objective is to either retrieve four yellow marbles or claim the opponent's marble using Pikmin. A player can launch attacks against the other's Pikmin to hinder the opponent's progress. When a player collects a cherry, an advantage is gained, such as gaining or flowering Pikmin or summoning enemies at the opponent's base.

The challenge mode is unlocked during the single-player game. One or two players can play this mode cooperatively. Each selectable level takes place in caves of varying depth, and the objective is to locate a Key treasure, used to open access to the next sub-level, within the specified time limit. The player completes the level upon finding the cave's exit, and is scored based on the treasures collected, the number of Pikmin surviving upon exit, and the time taken to complete the level.

Plot

After the events of Pikmin, Captain Olimar returns to his home planet Hocotate. He learns from his employer (a space transport company) that his co-worker, Louie, lost a shipment of luxury carrots to a "space rabbit". The company is forced to take out a large loan to cover the loss, and immediately sells Olimar's ship. When Olimar drops a bottle cap he brought home as a souvenir, an intelligent company ship appraises it as considerably valuable. The company president orders Olimar and Louie to take the ship to the planet where the treasure was found, and collect more of it to save the company.

Upon arriving on the Pikmin's planet, Olimar and Louie are initially separated, but reunite after working with the local red Pikmin population. In the process of finding treasure, they encounter White and Purple Pikmin, two new species that Olimar had never encountered before. After finding enough treasure, Olimar takes off for Hocotate, only to realize mid-flight that Louie was accidentally left behind. Though the debt is cleared, upon Olimar's suggestion the president decides that they must return to find treasures and help strengthen the company's finances, and joins Olimar on his return trip to the Pikmin's planet to find Louie. Eventually the pair encounters Louie in the Dream Den atop of a giant elemental creature called the Titan Dweevil that can harness the ability to switch between using fire, water, poison and electricity through treasures. After defeating the creature, Olimar and the president retrieve Louie and the final treasures, and depart the planet, leaving the Pikmin behind.

In a special epilogue, it is revealed that Louie ate the entire shipment of Pikpik brand carrots he was delivering and falsified his report to the president to avoid trouble, causing the events of the game.

Development

In December 2002 a year following the release of Pikmin , game designer Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed a sequel to be in development. [6] Development took about two and a half years; the original plan was to release it in Autumn 2003, but the team chose to delay it by six months to make further changes and revisions. [7] Pikmin 2 was directed both by Shigefumi Hino, who focused on the graphics design, and Masamichi Abe, who focused on the game design. Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka served as producers. Hajime Wakai composed the game soundtrack, while Kazumi Totaka served as the sound director; "Totaka's Song" is hidden twice in the game as an Easter egg. [8] The 30-day time limit imposed in the original Pikmin was removed in order to allow players to explore the game world at a leisurely pace, which in turn increased the overall length of the game. Cooperative two-player gameplay within the main single player game was experimented, but it was found that it imposed limits on the overall game design. Multiplayer was thus relegated to a separate game mode. [5] Pikmin 2 was first released in Japan on April 29, 2004 and then in North America, Europe, and Australasia later in the year. Nintendo e-Reader cards compatible with Pikmin 2 were released only in Japan, which contained additional minigames. Many of the treasures feature product placement for real-life brands such as Duracell. [9] These were replaced with fictional brands in the Nintendo Switch remaster. [10]

Re-releases

In 2009 both Pikmin and Pikmin 2 were re-released for the Wii as part of the New Play Control! brand, a selection of ported GameCube games with updated Wii Remote controls. Although New Play Control! Pikmin 2 was released in Japan, Europe, and Australia that year, it was not confirmed for a North American release until three years later in the June 2012 issue of Nintendo Power and was later confirmed for a June 2012 release. [2] The North American localization of Pikmin 2's Wii port was released as a Nintendo Selects game along with the Nintendo Selects re-release of Mario Power Tennis and is the penultimate Wii game to be published by Nintendo of America. [11] HD remasters of Pikmin and Pikmin 2 for Nintendo Switch were announced and released on June 21, 2023. [12]

Reception

Critical response

Pikmin 2 received critical acclaim, gaining an aggregate score of 89.44% on GameRankings based on 58 reviews, [13] and an aggregate score of 90 on Metacritic based on 54 reviews. [14] GameSpot named it the best GameCube game of August 2004. [26] The February 2006 issue of Nintendo Power rated the game as the 47th best game made on a Nintendo System in its Top 200 Games list, [27] and was also rated 29th on Official Nintendo Magazine 's 100 greatest Nintendo games of all time. [28] GamePro labeled it one of the top five GameCube games. [21] In 2020, IGN placed the game at #6 on their list of "the top 20 GameCube games of all time". [29]

Many critics considered the title to be superior to its predecessor Pikmin , expressing that Pikmin 2 addressed many problems or issues seen in the original game. The removal of the 30-day time limit originally used was applauded by many critics for increasing the game's longevity, [15] [17] [21] [23] though Nintendo World Report had mixed opinions, feeling that the lack of urgency might encourage players to be "lazy." [24] The addition of a separate multiplayer mode was praised, though the lack of LAN online-play was a disappointment to some.

Pikmin 2's strategic and puzzle-oriented gameplay was praised by many. The artificial intelligence of the Pikmin was noted by GameSpot as improved over the original, [4] though IGN remarked on reoccurring shortcomings, such as Pikmin getting stuck behind walls or breaking away from the group. [23]

The graphics and presentation in Pikmin 2 were highly praised; many critics felt that they were greatly improved over the original game. IGN stated that "it's highly refreshing to see a Nintendo-created game with such undeniably high production values," noting the "photorealistic" environments, particle effects, character animation, and the observation that the game constantly runs at 30 frames-per-second. [23] GameSpot agreed, expressing that "from a performance viewpoint, Pikmin 2 stands as an impressive achievement on the GameCube, especially since the improved visuals still move at a solid frame rate despite the increased detail." [4] Tom Bramwell of Eurogamer called Pikmin 2 "relentlessly and giddily gorgeous." [17] Other critics, such as X-Play , did not agree about the graphics, feeling the improvements were "marginal" at best. [25] In addition, many reviews voiced minor complaints regarding the game's camera system, which was often obstructed by large objects in the playing field when positioned at certain angles. [4] [15] [17] [23]

The staff of X-Play nominated Pikmin 2 for their 2004 "Best Strategy Game" award, [30] which ultimately went to Rome: Total War . [31] During the 8th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated Pikmin 2 for "Console Action/Adventure Game of the Year", [32] which was ultimately awarded to Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas . [33]

Re-releases

In his review of the Nintendo Switch version, PJ O'Reilly of Nintendo Life described the remaster as "bare-bones". He particularly lamented the replacement of the licensed brands with fictional ones, claiming that this makes it more difficult for players to notice a connection between Earth and the Pikmin planet. O'Reilly nonetheless gave the Nintendo Switch remaster an 8/10 score because of the core game's quality. [34]

Sales

During the first week of its release, Pikmin 2 sold roughly 162,000 copies, going on to sell 483,000 total copies within Japan. [35] For the New Play Control! rerelease for the Wii, the game sold roughly 237,000 total copies in Japan during its lifetime. [36]

Notes

  1. ↑ Japanese: ピクミン2, Hepburn: Pikumin Tsū

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">GameCube</span> Nintendo video game console

The Nintendo GameCube is a home video game console developed and marketed by Nintendo. It was released in Japan on September 14, 2001, in North America on November 18, 2001, in Europe on May 3, 2002, and in Australia on May 17, 2002. It is the successor to the Nintendo 64. As a sixth-generation console, the GameCube primarily competed with Sony's PlayStation 2, Sega's Dreamcast, and Microsoft's Xbox.

<i>Metroid Prime 2: Echoes</i> 2004 video game

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is a 2004 adventure game developed by Retro Studios and published by Nintendo for the GameCube. The sequel to Metroid Prime (2002) and the first Metroid game with a multiplayer feature, Echoes was released in North America, Europe and Australia in 2004 and in Japan under the name Metroid Prime 2: Dark Echoes in May 2005.

<i>Pikmin</i> (video game) 2001 video game

Pikmin is a 2001 real-time strategy puzzle video game developed and published by Nintendo for the GameCube. The game was created and produced by Shigeru Miyamoto, and is the first entry in the Pikmin series. The game's story focuses on an alien pilot, Captain Olimar, who crash lands on a mysterious planet and must make use of a native species called "Pikmin" to find his ship's missing parts in order to escape within 30 days. Players take control of Olimar and direct the different varieties of Pikmin to explore the game's various levels, overcoming obstacles and hostile creatures, in order to find and recover the missing ship parts.

<i>Mario Power Tennis</i> 2004 video game

Mario Power Tennis is a 2004 sports game developed by Camelot Software Planning and published by Nintendo for the GameCube. The game is the sequel to the Nintendo 64 title Mario Tennis, and is the fourth game in the Mario Tennis series. The game was ported for the Wii in 2009 as part of the New Play Control! series, and was also re-released as a Nintendo Selects title in 2012. A companion handheld game, Mario Tennis: Power Tour, was also released on Game Boy Advance around the same time as the original GameCube release, bearing the same title as Power Tennis in Europe.

<i>Donkey Kong Jungle Beat</i> 2004 video game

Donkey Kong Jungle Beat is a 2004 platform and score-attack game developed and published by Nintendo for the GameCube. It follows the gorilla Donkey Kong as he sets out to defeat a series of evil kings to conquer the jungle. Jungle Beat is designed for use with the DK Bongos, a bongo drum-style GameCube controller created for the Donkey Konga (2003) rhythm game. The player controls Donkey Kong through various side-scrolling levels as he collects bananas, swings on vines, chains combos, rides animals, and defeats enemies and bosses.

<i>Kirby Super Star</i> 1996 video game

Kirby Super Star, released as Kirby's Fun Pak in PAL regions, is a 1996 anthology action-platform game developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It is part of the Kirby series of video games by HAL Laboratory. The game was advertised as a compilation featuring eight games: seven short subsections with the same basic gameplay, and two minigames.

Pikmin is a real-time strategy and puzzle video game series created by Shigeru Miyamoto, and published by Nintendo. The games focus on directing a horde of plant-like creatures called Pikmin to collect items by destroying obstacles, avoiding hazards, and fighting fauna that are hazardous to both the player character and the Pikmin.

<i>Bomberman 64</i> (1997 video game) 1997 video game

Bomberman 64 is a video game developed and published by Hudson Soft in Japan, and published by Nintendo in North America and Europe for the Nintendo 64. The game was released in Europe and North America in November and December 1997, respectively. While the game never saw a release on the Wii's Virtual Console service, it was released on the Wii U Virtual Console in both Europe and North America in March 2017 followed by Japan in June 2017.

Super Smash Bros. is a crossover platform fighting game series published by Nintendo. The series was created by Masahiro Sakurai, who has directed every game in the series. The series is known for its unique gameplay objective which differs from that of traditional fighters, in that the aim is to increase damage counters and knock opponents off the stage instead of depleting life bars.

Kazumi Totaka is a Japanese video game composer and sound director who is best known for his various compositions in many Nintendo games. He occasionally does voice acting as well, most notably voicing Yoshi from the Mario series. He also directed the development of Wii Music.

<i>Bionicle Heroes</i> 2006 video game

Bionicle Heroes is a 2006 video game published by Eidos Interactive and TT Games Publishing and based on Lego's Bionicle line of constructible action figures. The game was released in November 2006 on PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, GameCube, Microsoft Windows, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS; a Nintendo Wii version was later released in April 2007. The home console and PC versions were developed by Traveller's Tales, while Amaze Entertainment developed the handheld versions. A version of the game for mobile phones, developed by Universomo, was also released. The home console and PC versions of the game are third-person shooters, while the Game Boy Advance version is a run 'n' gun shoot 'em up and the Nintendo DS version is a first-person shooter. The story of Bionicle Heroes, where the player seeks to liberate the island of Voya Nui and its inhabitants from the villainous Piraka, is not canon to the official Bionicle story.

<i>Cocoto Platform Jumper</i> 2004 video game

Cocoto Platform Jumper is a platform game developed by Neko Entertainment and published in 2004 in PAL regions by BigBen Interactive for PlayStation 2 and GameCube. Versions were later released for Microsoft Windows (2006) and Game Boy Advance (2007), then for Wii in North America and PAL in 2009.

<i>Super Smash Bros. Brawl</i> 2008 video game

Super Smash Bros. Brawl is a 2008 crossover fighting game developed by Sora Ltd. and Game Arts and published by Nintendo for the Wii. The third installment in the Super Smash Bros. series, it was announced at a pre-E3 2005 press conference by Nintendo president Satoru Iwata. Masahiro Sakurai, director of the previous two games in the series, assumed the role of director at Iwata's request. Game development began in October 2005 with a creative team that included members from several Nintendo and third-party development teams. After delays due to development problems, the game was released worldwide in 2008.

<i>Pikmin 3</i> 2013 video game

Pikmin 3 is a 2013 real-time strategy and puzzle video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Wii U video game console. It is the sequel to the GameCube games Pikmin (2001) and Pikmin 2 (2004), and was released in Japan on July 13, 2013, and in all other regions the next month. Shigeru Miyamoto announced Pikmin 3 on July 16, 2008, for the Wii console, later stating at E3 2011 that it had transitioned to the Wii U.

<i>New Play Control!</i> Series of GameCube games ported to the Wii

New Play Control! is a series of first-party GameCube games ported to the Wii by Nintendo. Games in the New Play Control! series feature enhancements such as widescreen support, enhanced graphics and the implementation of the Wii's motion controls with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.

<i>Sin and Punishment</i> 2000 video game

Sin and Punishment is a rail shooter video game co-developed by Treasure and Nintendo for the Nintendo 64, and released in Japan in 2000. Its story takes place in the near future of 2007 when war breaks out as humanity is struggling with a global famine. The player takes on the roles of Saki and Airan as they fight to save Earth from destruction. The game employs a unique scheme that uses both the D-pad and control stick on the Nintendo 64 controller, allowing players to maneuver the character while simultaneously aiming the targeting reticle. To progress the game, the player must shoot at enemies and projectiles while dodging attacks to survive.

<i>Nintendo Land</i> 2012 video game

Nintendo Land is a party video game developed and published by Nintendo as a pack-in launch title for the Wii U home video game console in 2012. The game was first announced at E3 2012 during Nintendo's press conference.

<i>Pikmin 4</i> 2023 video game

Pikmin 4 is a 2023 real-time strategy video game co-developed by Nintendo EPD and Eighting, and published by Nintendo. It is the fourth main installment of the Pikmin series, following Pikmin 3 (2013), and the sixth installment overall. It was released on the Nintendo Switch on July 21, 2023.

<i>Hey! Pikmin</i> 2017 platform video game

Hey! Pikmin is a 2017 platform video game developed by Arzest and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS. A spin-off of the Pikmin series, it is the series' first installment on a handheld console. Hey! Pikmin was released worldwide in July 2017, coinciding with the release of the New Nintendo 2DS XL – the fifth and final hardware revision of the 3DS. The game received mixed reviews from critics, with criticism focusing on its simplicity and lack of depth compared to the mainline console games.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Oatchi</span> Fictional character from Pikmin 4

Oatchi is character who first appeared in Nintendo's 2023 real-time strategy video game Pikmin 4 for the Nintendo Switch. Oatchi, a breed of creature dubbed "Space Dog", is a member of the Rescue Corps; a group of intergalactic individuals tasked with rescuing space adventurers who have become stranded. In Pikmin 4, the organisation are tasked with rescuing reoccurring series protagonist Captain Olimar after crash landing on planet PNF-404. Oatchi is one of the two playable characters in the game's main story and is partnered up with the player character to explore the Pikmin planet to find Olimar.

References

  1. ↑ "Nintendo Offers Proof of Aliens". Nintendo Australia. November 4, 2004. Archived from the original on February 4, 2005. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Jackson, Mike (April 25, 2012). "Pikmin 2 for Wii finally gets US release". Computer and Video Games. Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  3. ↑ Goergon, Andy (May 14, 2012). "Pikmin 2 Arriving At $19.99, Other Price Drops Coming Soon". Nintendo World Report. Archived from the original on May 16, 2012. Retrieved May 14, 2012.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Torres, Ricardo (August 31, 2004). "Pikmin 2 Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on June 13, 2012. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  5. 1 2 "Pikmin 2 Interview". IGN. August 24, 2004. Archived from the original on December 16, 2010. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Nintendo Talks Pikmin 2 and Mario 128". IGN. December 10, 2002. Archived from the original on August 15, 2007. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  7. ↑ 開発スタッフ インタビュー (in Japanese). Nintendo. Archived from the original on May 1, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Kazumi Totaka's Song". NinDB. February 18, 2010. Archived from the original on February 26, 2015. Retrieved February 19, 2012.
  9. ↑ "IGN Presents the History of Awesome: 2004". November 2021. Archived from the original on December 7, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  10. ↑ O'Reilly, PJ (June 24, 2023). "Pikmin 2 Review (Switch eShop)". Nintendo Life . Archived from the original on June 26, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Nintendo News: Pikmin 2 Makes Its U.S. Wii Debut, Joins Mario Power Tennis in Nintendo Selects". Redmond, Washington: Business Wire. May 14, 2012. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  12. ↑ Wales, Matt (June 21, 2023). "Pikmin 1 & 2 get a surprise Switch eShop release later today". Eurogamer . Archived from the original on June 22, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  13. 1 2 "Pikmin 2". GameRankings. Archived from the original on April 14, 2011. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
  14. 1 2 "Pikmin 2". Metacritic. Archived from the original on January 16, 2019. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  15. 1 2 3 Parish, Jeremy (August 31, 2004). "Pikmin 2 Review". 1UP.com. Archived from the original on June 19, 2006. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
  16. ↑ Kitts, Martin (April 21, 2009). "Pikmin 2: New Play Control! Review". Computer and Video Games. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
  17. 1 2 3 4 Bramwell, Tom (October 4, 2004). "Pikmin 2 Review". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on June 14, 2010. Retrieved September 12, 2009.
  18. ↑ Welsh, Oil (April 14, 2009). "New Play Control! Pikmin 2". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on September 8, 2011. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  19. ↑ "Pikmin 2 - Famitsu Scores Archive".[ permanent dead link ]
  20. ↑ "Pikmin 2 Review". Game Informer . Archived from the original on November 1, 2005.
  21. 1 2 3 Dingo, Star (September 4, 2004). "Pikmin 2". GamePro. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011.
  22. ↑ Bedigian, Louis (September 20, 2004). "Pikmin 2 Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on September 24, 2004.
  23. 1 2 3 4 5 Casamassina, Matt (August 20, 2004). "Pikmin 2 Review". IGN. Archived from the original on December 23, 2008. Retrieved January 10, 2009.
  24. 1 2 Metts, Jonathan (September 6, 2004). "Pikmin 2 Review". Nintendo World Report. Archived from the original on June 20, 2012. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  25. 1 2 Satterfield, Shane (September 30, 2004). "Pikmin 2". X-Play. Archived from the original on January 24, 2013. Retrieved January 10, 2009.
  26. ↑ Staff (September 3, 2004). "GameSpot's Month in Review for August 2004". GameSpot . Archived from the original on April 14, 2005.
  27. ↑ "NP Top 200". Nintendo Power . No. 200. February 2006. pp. 58–66.
  28. ↑ East, Tom (February 24, 2009). "100 Best Nintendo Games". Archived from the original on October 11, 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  29. ↑ IGN Staff (February 20, 2020). "The Best GameCube Games of All Time". IGN. Archived from the original on January 25, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  30. ↑ X-Play Staff (January 18, 2005). "X-Play's Best of 2004 Nominees". X-Play . Archived from the original on November 7, 2005.
  31. ↑ X-Play Staff (January 27, 2005). "X-Play's Best of 2004 Winners Announced!". X-Play . Archived from the original on March 15, 2005.
  32. ↑ "D.I.C.E. Awards By Video Game Details Pikmin 2". interactive.org. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  33. ↑ "2005 Awards Category Details Console Action/Adventure Game of the Year". interactive.org. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Archived from the original on June 24, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  34. ↑ O'Reilly, PJ (June 23, 2023). "Pikmin 2 Review (Switch eShop)". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on July 19, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  35. ↑ "Japan GameCube charts". Japan Game Charts. Archived from the original on July 23, 2007. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  36. ↑ McFerran, Damien (January 18, 2021). "Pikmin 3 Deluxe Is Officially The Best-Selling Entry In The Series In Japan". Nintendo Life . Archived from the original on October 31, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.