The Official Pikmin 3 Hype Thread: Now Updated (HYPE: AAE) Gamespot 8/10

Worst Nintendo franchise.

timbers_WSU

[QUOTE="timbers_WSU"]

Worst Nintendo franchise.

nintendoboy16

[QUOTE="Pikminmaniac"]

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"]unless if your talking about the ground textures this game looks far from mediocreNAPK1NS

yeah. Besides, this is Nintendo's Biggest A tier title of 2013 and you know when Nintendo brings their A game, they bring their A game

You have no idea how long I've been waiting for this game (well actually a guess you do :p )... The original Pikmin and Pikmin 2 were game changers in my gaming life... Those worlds completely absorbed me when I was 14 and 17 respectively. They showed me that an entirely new and outstandingly brilliant genre could still be invented in an industry that felt like it was completely defined at the time.

Also just in case you didn't catch Kotaku's interview with Miyamoto, here's what he said about Pikmin 3

"You know, obviously video games are designed for the player to play the way the designer has intended them to," he said. "But a good gameand this is really where I think Pikmin 3 stands outis a game that gives you enough freedom that the player can create their own way of playing and can find ways of playing that the developers didn't envision. I think Pikmin 3 is a game that is very much like that. There are so many options strategically and in terms of the items you're going after. Obviously the stage layout and where they've placed the items have all been done by the designers, but, because you're so free to choose your approach to it and your strategy, I think that people are really going to be able to think through on their own and really come up with creative ways of how to attack these levels."

That's a description for just about all the greatest games of all time right there. It's how pretty much every single player game should be made IMO. It describes Super Metroid, Symphony of the Night, Mario 64, and other legendary games.

If this wasn't shared yet. Here's a Japanese ad in Shibuya Station.

http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=206942

If this wasn't shared yet. Here's a Japanese ad in Shibuya Station.

 

http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=206942

nintendoboy16

I wonder if there will be a strong advertising push for Pikmin 3 in the Americas.

Hmm actually it's m_machine, not mr_machine but whatever :P lol

Hyping AAAE. Can't wait for this game. :-]

[QUOTE="BrunoBRS"][QUOTE="Demonjoe93"]

If Twisted Metal wasn't too hard to stop her from giving that mediocre crap an 8, then this game will be just fine. :P

Jakandsigz

Please grow out of your ignorant bubble.

I'm going AA with my hype. I think the game will be a blast, and the best Pikmin to date. This is the game that makes me want a Wii U. 

Love me some Pikmin.

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"]

[QUOTE="timbers_WSU"]

Worst Nintendo franchise.

charizard1605

Even Wii Music was kind of cool, Wii Play on the other hand...*sigh*

Looks like something the children will be able to thoroughly enjoy. I'm guessing a 8.0 based purely on the fact that it will be a great tool for keeping the little ones preoccupied while you go about your business unimpeded.

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="nintendoboy16"] That belongs to the Wii *insert title here* series (although both sports compilations were good, with Wii Sports Resort being the best one).

madsnakehhh

Even Wii Music was kind of cool, Wii Play on the other hand...*sigh*

Looks like something the children will be able to thoroughly enjoy. I'm guessing a 8.0 based purely on the fact that it will be a great tool for keeping the little ones preoccupied while you go about your business unimpeded.

Master_ShakeXXX

It is a game for everyone and believe me it is not made with kids in mind!! .. I remember pikmin games being very challenging and needing a lot of head scratching :)

Anyway .. Hype is AAAE ;) .. Let's spice things up :P

Playable Pikmin 3 on July 20th and 21st in participating GS/EB stores in NA/CA. Preordering the eShop version of the game also lets you download a full day earlier. Straight from Reggie's mouth:

Slashkice

I'm so pumped. I love what Nintendo is doing with these in-store exclusive demos! It's a great way to give a treat to gamers and bring their fans together . You know....in person. Which the other two guys (whom I do still ove) have completely forgotten.

I'm bringing this thread back as it is getting quite close to the release of this game and reposting this wonderful quote from Miyamoto that gives me so much hype for this game

"You know, obviously video games are designed for the player to play the way the designer has intended them to," he said. "But a good gameand this is really where I think Pikmin 3 stands outis a game that gives you enough freedom that the player can create their own way of playing and can find ways of playing that the developers didn't envision. I think Pikmin 3 is a game that is very much like that. There are so many options strategically and in terms of the items you're going after. Obviously the stage layout and where they've placed the items have all been done by the designers, but, because you're so free to choose your approach to it and your strategy, I think that people are really going to be able to think through on their own and really come up with creative ways of how to attack these levels."

this kind of game has been sorely missing these days

Looks like something the children will be able to thoroughly enjoy. I'm guessing a 8.0 based purely on the fact that it will be a great tool for keeping the little ones preoccupied while you go about your business unimpeded.

Master_ShakeXXX

I kinda hope it stays tied so the game will in all likelyhood not flop. :P

Predicting 7.5. Pikmin 3 is not GameSpot's breakthrough. 

Predicting 7.5. Pikmin 3 is not GameSpot's breakthrough. 

Big_Pecks

I think it would be funny if it got 7.5 on here. Some of my favourite games of last gen got that score (Skyward Sword and inFAMOUS 2)

 

this kind of game has been sorely missing these days

Pikminmaniac

From Miiverse Japan

So much hate for such a fantastic looking game. Ah well, I'll enjoy it.

Day one. I am very hyped for this and Wonderful 101

From Miiverse Japan

ugoo18

This is quite simply one of the best looking games ever created

Carolyn 6.5 Petit is reviewing this. Flop confirmedShinobishyguy

Yep flop confirmed. Oh well

Carolyn 6.5 Petit is reviewing this. Flop confirmedShinobishyguy

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"]Carolyn 6.5 Petit is reviewing this. Flop confirmedPurpleMan5000

[QUOTE="PurpleMan5000"][QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"]Carolyn 6.5 Petit is reviewing this. Flop confirmedShinobishyguy

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"][QUOTE="PurpleMan5000"] Let's hope it flops then.heeweesRus

If they want a female character there is always Brittany.

[QUOTE="PurpleMan5000"][QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"]Carolyn 6.5 Petit is reviewing this. Flop confirmedShinobishyguy

Well either way if this game scores low or high it's completely irrelevant because it's carolyn. Her scores and reviews essentially mean nothing Like Mcshea's but on a more acute level. They know nothing of consistency.

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"][QUOTE="PurpleMan5000"] Let's hope it flops then.Pikminmaniac

Well either way if this game scores low or high it's completely irrelevant because it's carolyn. Her scores and reviews essentially mean nothing Like Mcshea's but on a more acute level. They know nothing of consistency.

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"][QUOTE="PurpleMan5000"] Let's hope it flops then.Pikminmaniac

Well either way if this game scores low or high it's completely irrelevant because it's carolyn. Her scores and reviews essentially mean nothing Like Mcshea's but on a more acute level. They know nothing of consistency.

That's why I prefer to stick with GameRankings when someone like McShea reviews a game. That guy has lost so much credibility as a reviewer.

[QUOTE="PurpleMan5000"][QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"]Carolyn 6.5 Petit is reviewing this. Flop confirmedShinobishyguy

I see sheep are already getting ready for that damage control

I guess I'll add the reviews so far

-Gardian: 100

-Telegraph: 100

-Meristation: 91

-Eurogamer Sweden: 90

-Spaziogames: 90

-Gamereactor: 90

-Games(tm): 90

-Nowgamer: 90

-Nintendo life: 90

-Official Nintendo Magazine: 90

-Gamesradar: 90

-Video Gamer: 90

-Eurogamer: 90

-Multiplayer.it: 90

-Vandal Online: 90

-3D Juegos: 89

-IGN: 88

-IGN Italia: 85

-Jeuactu: 80

-Gameblog.fr: 80

-Metro GameCentral: 80

-Digital Spy: 80

-Edge Magazine: 80

-Eurogamer Italy: 80

I just took this from Metacritic

and I expect a Carolyn flop on here which means it will be impossible to have any discussion on this game unfortunately.

From Miiverse Japan

ugoo18

I've never actually played a Pikmin game, but this looks very nice based off of the demos I've seen. And graphically, I think it's further proof that Nintendo's technical shortcomings this generation won't matter much, because it's still -- if not a huge leap for everyone else -- a very big step up from where Nintendo's been for the past decade. And considering people buy Nintendo platforms for first-party titles, that matters.

Honestly, I'd probably buy it if the game A) lasted for more than 10 hours, and B) had some sort of online component that gave it legs. I play mostly handheld games, so $59.99 makes most console games a really tough sell for me.

I've never actually played a Pikmin game, but this looks very nice based off of the demos I've seen. And graphically, I think it's further proof that Nintendo's technical shortcomings this generation won't matter much, because it's still -- if not a huge leap for everyone else -- a very big step up from where Nintendo's been for the past decade. And considering people buy Nintendo platforms for first-party titles, that matters.

Honestly, I'd probably buy it if the game A) lasted for more than 10 hours, and B) had some sort of online component that gave it legs. I play mostly handheld games, so $59.99 makes most console games a really tough sell for me.

REVOLUTIONfreak

Out of curiosity, how do we know that Carolyn is reviewing the game?

two more reviews added

Gamer.nl: 90

Pikmin 3 feels like the next step in the franchise: a perfectly balanced game thatll easily keep you occupied for fifteen hours with a very satisfying learning curve. Everything is also nicely polished with graphics thatll suddenly have you produce copious amounts of saliva. Still, a cooperative mode wouldve been nice. Pikmin also dont follow you as well as they should all the time. These are tiny stains on one of the best Wii U games to date.

Insidegamer.nl: 90

Strategically speaking, Pimin 3 is the strongest part in the series. The levels are tenuously constructed, and blossom into more complex environments slowly but surely. Youll miss a cooperative mode, and some of the Pikmin trail behind stupidly from time to time, but you will look past these problems because of all the other things it has to offer.

Carolyn's reviewing it?

6.5 confirmed.