Nintendo Selects: Pikmin 2 Release Thread
(Releasing on Wii 8 years after the original's launch, does Pikmin 2 still hold up today? Find out below)
~About Pikmin 2 (Wii version)~
Release Date: Jun 10, 2012
No. of Players: 2 players simultaneous
Category: Mass Action Strategy
Publisher: Nintendo
Price: 19.99
The second game in the fan-favorite Pikmin franchise originally launched for the Nintendo GameCube console in 2004. Now Wii users can enjoy the imaginative fun of this classic and colorful mass action strategy game, now available at a suggested retail price of just $19.99 as part of the value-minded, family-friendly Nintendo Selects series.
The brave Captain Olimar has returned to marshal new types of Pikmin in a wild, open-ended adventure. On a mission to pay back his employer's debt, Olimar and his sidekick Louie must command squads of tiny Pikmin to help locate valuable treasures, exploring mysterious environments and battling pesky enemies along the way. Players of any experience level can use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers to command these curious creatures and complete their mission. The game also invites friends to deviously pit their Pikmin squads against one another in a rough and ruthless two-player mode.
Features:
* Pikmin 2 is simple to pick up and play using the intuitive Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers. Players can alternate between controlling Captain Olimar and Louie as they point the Wii Remote controller at the screen to select Pikmin and put them to work. A swarm of up to 100 Pikmin can be commanded simultaneously to explore new areas, locate treasures, fend off enemies and solve puzzles.
* Pikmin 2 marks the debut of two additional Pikmin types: white and purple. Purple Pikmin boast 10 times the strength and weight of other colors, while white Pikmin are fast, resistant to poison and skilled at locating hidden treasure. Returning Pikmin types such as red, yellow and blue all have their own unique traits and abilities, too.
* Strategy is key as players choose which Pikmin to deploy for a given task. With more than 60 different species of enemy characters and randomly generated dungeons that span the planet, the game offers a fun array of challenges.
* Players can go head to head in frantic two-player battles or team up in a cooperative challenge mode.
* There are no time limits in Pikmin 2, so players of any experience level can progress through the game at their own pace, heading straight for the action or taking time to explore the beautiful habitats.
~Screenshots~
(Below screenshots are from the GameCube version)
~Trailers~
(Youtube) North America Launch Trailer
(Youtube) Japanese Debut Trailer
~Pikmin 2 Reviews (Wii version)~
Nintendo Life - 9/10:
"New Play Control! Pikmin 2 is a great game that is essential for those who've never played it before. It took everything good from the first Pikmin and evolved the concept into a flawless game, and with Wii controls included it has become stronger than its Gamecube version.
For those that were left feeling the first title was too short and easy to complete, this second version offers redemption: to get everything this game has to offer takes a high level of skill and dedication. However, Pikmin 2 is essentially a port, and it does not support online multiplayer, so it is impossible to justify the perfect score - with a bit of effort Nintendo could have appeased some of the original fans. Still, this is a must-buy for players new to the franchise." - (Full Review)
Cubed3 - 7/10:
"What you're getting here is an improved version of one of the GameCube's best games. If you didn't play it before, this is a must-have title. If you did play it before, like me, this is still probably worth a punt if you traded in the old game or fancy some proper gaming fun on the Wii that doesn't involve looking after cats or wiggling your arms around playing 'sports'. Put simply, this is honest, proper gaming.
Pikmin 2 is a great game, ergo Pikmin 2 on Wii with fancy new controls is still a great game. What it isn't though, is a new game. Repackaged and rehashed to make a quick buck, New Play Control: Pikmin 2 is a great game if you never played the original but a criminal rip-off if you did. The improvements are hugely welcome, but I would advise you to approach with caution if you expect anything new, because you aren't going to be getting it." - (Full Review)
NZ Gamer - 8.0/10:
"I am delighted to have had the chance to play Pikmin 2 on the Wii. I never got a chance to enjoy the GC version, and naturally, I had no idea what I was missing. These games were excellent choices for re-release, and we should all be thankful they made the cut.
Pikmin 2, like Pikmin, and like so many games produced by the Big N, is full of little surprises and quirky additions that will make even the most hardened of gamers crack a grin. While cutesy, it's enormous fun to play and while so very close to the orginal, packs enough of a punch to get you involved. Happily, I'll recommend this game to all fans of the franchise, and to those who have yet to discover it." - (Full Review)
Gameplanet New Zealand - 9.0/10:
"Overall, Pikmin 2 is a hugely rewarding and highly addictive game. I have no doubt that this re-release will spark new interest in the series and spur Nintendo on to producing a new and updated Pikmin game." - (Full Review)
CVG Magazine - 9.0/10:
"It's a great value package, particularly considering the GameCube version remains scarce enough to command high prices on the second-hand market. The addition of Wii controls doesn't make the game worth buying if you already own it on GC, but if you missed out in 2004 this is one of the best Nintendo games of recent years. Everything about Pikmin 2 is quality, from the characters to the cutscenes and all the incidental extras that make it a Nintendo classic. Still as good as it was five years ago." - (Full Review)
What are your thoughts on Pikmin 2 (Wii)?
I always thought about picking this up when it first came out on GameCube, but I never did...
I'm not going to let that happen a second time.
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