Pikmin...what to do what to do?

I feel I formed an opinion on Pikmin too soon. I only played the beginning a bit, and watched it a bit. I want to like it, since Pikmin 3 is coming. But I am not sure it is for me. I have never been an RTS fan, and it seems kinda like that. So what would you do if you were me?

Play more and see if you like it.OreoMilkshake

lol that doesn't really answer my qeustion :P, since I don't own it lol.

I didn't even like the first one. Buy the second -- it's way better. Mainly because you're not timed and get to take your time but also it's just a better game overall.

EDIT: When I'm not sure if I will like a game, I try to see if I can rent it. If your local video store doesn't have it maybe try searching google to see if sites like Gamefly have any free trial deals.

I didn't even like the first one. Buy the second -- it's way better. Mainly because you're not timed and get to take your time but also it's just a better game overall.

EDIT: When I'm not sure if I will like a game, I try to see if I can rent it. If your local video store doesn't have it maybe try searching google to see if sites like Gamefly have any free trial deals.

Meinhard1

Are the stories connected? Is there even a story? :P

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I didn't even like the first one. Buy the second -- it's way better. Mainly because you're not timed and get to take your time but also it's just a better game overall.

EDIT: When I'm not sure if I will like a game, I try to see if I can rent it. If your local video store doesn't have it maybe try searching google to see if sites like Gamefly have any free trial deals.

NaveedLife

Are the stories connected? Is there even a story? :P

They're connected but you don't need to play Pikmin 1 to understand 2.

[QUOTE="OreoMilkshake"]Play more and see if you like it.NaveedLife

lol that doesn't really answer my qeustion :P, since I don't own it lol.

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I didn't even like the first one. Buy the second -- it's way better. Mainly because you're not timed and get to take your time but also it's just a better game overall.

EDIT: When I'm not sure if I will like a game, I try to see if I can rent it. If your local video store doesn't have it maybe try searching google to see if sites like Gamefly have any free trial deals.

Meinhard1

Are the stories connected? Is there even a story? :P

They're connected but you don't need to play Pikmin 1 to understand 2.

Gotcha. So what would everyone say the fun factor comes from? Why is it so good? It seems super easy and super simple, but again, I really have not played or seen much of it. Is there puzzles or something?

Unfortunately it's almost impossible to find, but Pikmin 2 would probably be the perfect game to get you into the series. There is no day limit so there's no rush. You can go through the game at your own pace. There's also more content in this game than almost every Nintendo experience out there.

My advice is try the second and if you enjoy it, play the first.

Personally I find both of them to be a couple of the greatest games ever made.

See if you can get Pikmin NPC used for cheap. I enjoyed it, but I like RTS games. If you can get it for $10-15 used, and don't like it, just turn around and sell it.

Sir, Pikmin is one of the greatest experiences I had with gaming. I'm bursting with joy with the release of NPC Pikmin 2 in a couple of months. My recommendation is to buy NPC Pikmin first thing tomorrow hehe, so that you can be ready for NPC Pikmin 2.Rod90

When does NPC Pikmin 2 come to NA?

I wonder how similar Pikmin 3 will be and also how good the graphics will be, just cause its Pikmin and not Zelda or Metroid. I am wondering if it will be the game (since NSMBWiiU probably wont be) to show off graphics.

[QUOTE="Rod90"]Sir, Pikmin is one of the greatest experiences I had with gaming. I'm bursting with joy with the release of NPC Pikmin 2 in a couple of months. My recommendation is to buy NPC Pikmin first thing tomorrow hehe, so that you can be ready for NPC Pikmin 2.NaveedLife

When does NPC Pikmin 2 come to NA?

I wonder how similar Pikmin 3 will be and also how good the graphics will be, just cause its Pikmin and not Zelda or Metroid. I am wondering if it will be the game (since NSMBWiiU probably wont be) to show off graphics.

It most likely will be. It's the series Miyamoto kept mentioning as one that would benefit from HD visuals and it's pretty much the only Nintendo franchise that goes for photorealism (in the settings). Also Pikmin 2 had some very advanced visual effects for the GCN.

It looks pretty silly to me.

And I hated that character in brawl..

So I'm not taking any initiative to learn more.

With all the games out there, even just on the wii, I'm not going to take the time to force myself to like one even if the majority raves its greatness. I figure the games I will like I will come across them with natural curiosity and interest.

It looks pretty silly to me.

And I hated that character in brawl..

So I'm not taking any initiative to learn more.

With all the games out there, even just on the wii, I'm not going to take the time to force myself to like one even if the majority raves its greatness. I figure the games I will like I will come across them with natural curiosity and interest.

knuckl3head

There are times I don't like the silliness in games, and times I love it. It depends how it is done and the setting the game has. I think it is appropriate here. I need to play the game before I judge though :P. I am a big fan of the Nopon in Xenoblade though :P.

[QUOTE="Rod90"]Sir, Pikmin is one of the greatest experiences I had with gaming. I'm bursting with joy with the release of NPC Pikmin 2 in a couple of months. My recommendation is to buy NPC Pikmin first thing tomorrow hehe, so that you can be ready for NPC Pikmin 2.NaveedLife

When does NPC Pikmin 2 come to NA?

June 2012 (better late than never, right?).

I wonder how similar Pikmin 3 will be and also how good the graphics will be, just cause its Pikmin and not Zelda or Metroid. I am wondering if it will be the game (since NSMBWiiU probably wont be) to show off graphics.

It's a given that they will show footage at E3.

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It looks pretty silly to me.

And I hated that character in brawl..

So I'm not taking any initiative to learn more.

With all the games out there, even just on the wii, I'm not going to take the time to force myself to like one even if the majority raves its greatness. I figure the games I will like I will come across them with natural curiosity and interest.

knuckl3head

i bought the gamecube version like a few months ago... played a few hours...its very cool fun game... im definitely going to beat it when i have more time to play.

then ill buy part2.

i bought the gamecube version like a few months ago... played a few hours...its very cool fun game... im definitely going to beat it when i have more time to play.

then ill buy part2.

KBFloYd

have you played the Wii version? Are the controls better? Anyone care to comment on this?

I'd suggest watching 15-30 minutes of a walkthrough of the game. Somewhere towards the middle rather than the end or beginning, that way you'll see exactly what the gameplay is like. You can only understand so much about a game from reviews or what others tell you.meetroid8

I cannot believe I didn't think of that :P.

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i bought the gamecube version like a few months ago... played a few hours...its very cool fun game... im definitely going to beat it when i have more time to play.

then ill buy part2.

NaveedLife

have you played the Wii version? Are the controls better? Anyone care to comment on this?

Get Pikmin 2. I can't believe there are people who haven't played Pikmin 2. Highly dissapointed in mankind.

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i bought the gamecube version like a few months ago... played a few hours...its very cool fun game... im definitely going to beat it when i have more time to play.

then ill buy part2.

NaveedLife

have you played the Wii version? Are the controls better? Anyone care to comment on this?

i got the gamecube version because NPC pikmin 2 was never released on wii and i didnt want to change controls...

its fun seeing how pikmin is played with the GC controller.....i think with the wiimote the game would be a little easier to control the pikmin....BUT you have to keep the wiimote in your hand pointed at the screen at all times...thats a bit of a drag...with the GC controller you can relax in any position and play.
your choice naveed.

June 10th NPC Pikmin 2 arrives :).