This review contains spoilers
finally beat the whole thing and i can confidently say its the best game in the series yet. this will be a very long review so brace yourself. im gonna be reviewing each mode of the game in detail
main campaign: as a whole the campaign is fantastic. the holes from Pikmin 2 return, only this time they have a focus on puzzle-platforming rather than just killing a bunch of dudes over and over. it flows so much better than before. the bosses are fun, with new and returning ones as well. Groovy Long Legs is my favorite, but the Sovereign Bulblax is an amazing edition. the final boss, a giant dog helmed by Louie, is the best way to end this journey. this boss is incredibly difficult and has FIVE phases. the first four are a cakewalk compared to the final one, where he becomes a glow Pikmin and shoots instant-death fog at your Pikmin
Night Expeditions: these were easily my favorite part of the whole game. my only complaint is that theres not more of these. i would love an infinite mode that just spawns enemies forever, getting progressively bigger and harder
Dandori Challenges and Battles: these are polar opposite for me. the challenges are fun and engaging and very difficult. the battles, not so much. i dont DISLIKE the battles, but i wouldnt be upset if they werent in the game. the challenges, however, are amazing. lots of memorable challenges even tho they all have the same objective. the challenges in the Sage Leaf Trials are amazing. easily the best in the whole game. they are immensely difficult and tons of fun
Olimar's Shipwreck Tales: this is also one of my favorite aspects of the game. its essentially a reimagining of Pikmin 1 inside of Pikmin 4. it is also very challenging with lots of great puzzles. i especially love how you are only allowed to use reds, yellows, and blues
overall, this is my Game of the Year. im already planning on replaying it again after writing this review. ive been waiting ten years for this game and im proud to say it lived up to every expectation i had and more. buy Pikmin 4 please
main campaign: as a whole the campaign is fantastic. the holes from Pikmin 2 return, only this time they have a focus on puzzle-platforming rather than just killing a bunch of dudes over and over. it flows so much better than before. the bosses are fun, with new and returning ones as well. Groovy Long Legs is my favorite, but the Sovereign Bulblax is an amazing edition. the final boss, a giant dog helmed by Louie, is the best way to end this journey. this boss is incredibly difficult and has FIVE phases. the first four are a cakewalk compared to the final one, where he becomes a glow Pikmin and shoots instant-death fog at your Pikmin
Night Expeditions: these were easily my favorite part of the whole game. my only complaint is that theres not more of these. i would love an infinite mode that just spawns enemies forever, getting progressively bigger and harder
Dandori Challenges and Battles: these are polar opposite for me. the challenges are fun and engaging and very difficult. the battles, not so much. i dont DISLIKE the battles, but i wouldnt be upset if they werent in the game. the challenges, however, are amazing. lots of memorable challenges even tho they all have the same objective. the challenges in the Sage Leaf Trials are amazing. easily the best in the whole game. they are immensely difficult and tons of fun
Olimar's Shipwreck Tales: this is also one of my favorite aspects of the game. its essentially a reimagining of Pikmin 1 inside of Pikmin 4. it is also very challenging with lots of great puzzles. i especially love how you are only allowed to use reds, yellows, and blues
overall, this is my Game of the Year. im already planning on replaying it again after writing this review. ive been waiting ten years for this game and im proud to say it lived up to every expectation i had and more. buy Pikmin 4 please