This game doesn't have the vibe and the somber writing of the old pikmin games which is disappointing. The characters and story are also quite bland. But damn if it doesn't nail everything else.
The moment-to-moment gameplay is snappier and more streamlined compared to the other games. This makes it lack some challenge but it also enables it to focus on more interesting aspects like organizing and time-management. You dart around the map and juggle 5 different goals at the same time yet it doesn't become exhausting because the caves and mini-challenges give you a little break where you can focus on just one aspect of the gameplay. The dandori-challenges are immensely satisfying to replay and find little optimizations.
Then when you think the game is winding down it hits you with that amazing post-game.
Peakmin 4
The moment-to-moment gameplay is snappier and more streamlined compared to the other games. This makes it lack some challenge but it also enables it to focus on more interesting aspects like organizing and time-management. You dart around the map and juggle 5 different goals at the same time yet it doesn't become exhausting because the caves and mini-challenges give you a little break where you can focus on just one aspect of the gameplay. The dandori-challenges are immensely satisfying to replay and find little optimizations.
Then when you think the game is winding down it hits you with that amazing post-game.
Peakmin 4