Oatchi is the best thing to happen to gaming since Pong. The game has wild amounts of charm, simply drowning in it. I feel that you lose a bit of the isolation feeling with all the castaways you save, only really adding fluff, and messing with the overall theming of the series in my opinion. But that is a rather small complaint, they're harmless enough, and the actual act of collecting them is enjoyable and the rewards are well... rewarding. The gameplay is incredibly streamlined and sharpened up, I always felt like there was a bit of looseness in the other games (especially Pikmin 1) but I felt a higher level of control here. The worlds are huge and immersive, with so many fun different creatures. I think the progression system for how many Pikmin you can carry feels a bit awkward, but I believe it serves to help new players ease into the management this series requires. The night levels are honestly some of my favorite parts of the game, but I can't say it feels like they integrate flawlessly with the rest of the game. I think the sheer variety of Pikmin is a bit overwhelming at this point, with so many different types I feel a bit spread thin, but that is an issue of proliferation, I think the game handles it well, it's more a personal issue. The gameplay is tight, the level designs near perfect and the presentation incredible, highly recommend.