Pikmin 2 2004

Released: April 29, 2004
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS) · Adventure
Platform: Nintendo GameCube
Developer: Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
Publisher: Nintendo
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Where to buy

Digital: Nintendo
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Is it still worth playing?

Nintendo's 2004 real time strategy puzzle game for the GameCube. Olimar and Louie each lead a group of Pikmin, with up to 100 on the field, in five colors including the new Purple and White. Time is the main limit. Exploration happens in daylight, and Pikmin left out at sunset are lost. Underground there is a way around it: below the four surface locales lie caves with randomly generated layouts, where the surface clock pauses and boss floors award abilities. The goal is to collect all 201 treasures, and a two player competitive mode is included. A day that always runs short, with randomly built caves below it, still makes every trip a set of choices today.