So I actually finished this game about a month ago, but I forgot to write a review on it, so here we go.
I was a bit worried going into Pikmin 4, as the demo felt heavy in tutorials. However, after playing the game, I can safely say that this is an amazing follow up to one of my favorite series (as you can probably tell from my pfp).
I wouldn't say this is my favorite Pikmin game, that honor would still go to the first one, but this has beaten the second and third game for me. I love how open the levels are and how there are so many treasures to do and collect. The caves are back and they are a lot better than they were in 2, where they felt a bit cramped for my liking and didn't look all that appealing. Here, each sublevel in every cave is unique and fun to explore. The challenge and vs levels are also really fun and challenge you to get the highest score possible. Personally, I would say that Pikmin 3 had a stronger challenge mode, but Pikmin 4 doesn't fall very far behind.
There are some problems with the game, like how easy it is overall due to the addition of Oatchi (even if he is very fun to play as) and the abundance of items and upgrades, and how auto lock on is pretty aggravating, but overall, Pikmin 4 is one of my favorite games I played this year and I am so happy that it even released in the first place.
I was a bit worried going into Pikmin 4, as the demo felt heavy in tutorials. However, after playing the game, I can safely say that this is an amazing follow up to one of my favorite series (as you can probably tell from my pfp).
I wouldn't say this is my favorite Pikmin game, that honor would still go to the first one, but this has beaten the second and third game for me. I love how open the levels are and how there are so many treasures to do and collect. The caves are back and they are a lot better than they were in 2, where they felt a bit cramped for my liking and didn't look all that appealing. Here, each sublevel in every cave is unique and fun to explore. The challenge and vs levels are also really fun and challenge you to get the highest score possible. Personally, I would say that Pikmin 3 had a stronger challenge mode, but Pikmin 4 doesn't fall very far behind.
There are some problems with the game, like how easy it is overall due to the addition of Oatchi (even if he is very fun to play as) and the abundance of items and upgrades, and how auto lock on is pretty aggravating, but overall, Pikmin 4 is one of my favorite games I played this year and I am so happy that it even released in the first place.