Pikmin 1 plays well and the HD upgrade looks crisp and colorful enough. This version also has a few control improvements over the original. Unfortunately, the first half of the game is pretty basic and it all ends just when the puzzles and combat are getting good.
If you’re a series fan who started with the later games or if you haven’t played Pikmin 1 in a while, it’s still fun and worth experiencing. If you’re getting into Pikmin for the first time, however, I recommend starting with Pikmin 3. It develops and expands upon the great mechanics of Pikmin 1 in many ways, is engaging the whole time, and lasts much longer.
If you’re a series fan who started with the later games or if you haven’t played Pikmin 1 in a while, it’s still fun and worth experiencing. If you’re getting into Pikmin for the first time, however, I recommend starting with Pikmin 3. It develops and expands upon the great mechanics of Pikmin 1 in many ways, is engaging the whole time, and lasts much longer.