Hey! Pikmin

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Hey! Pikmin is a single player platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Arzest and was released on July 13, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics.

"Hey! Pikmin" is a single-player platformer where Captain Olimar has crash-landed on a mysterious planet inhabited by Pikmin. Touch the screen to command Pikmin with different abilities, such as swimming and flying, to survive hostile creatures, solve puzzles and make your escape within approximately 10 hours. This 2D adventure offers a new perspective on the franchise's signature adorable characters.

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graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Charming characters and visually pleasing graphics enhance the overall experience.
Fun and fluid combat mechanics, along with clever puzzle design, provide an enjoyable gameplay experience.
Wide variety of levels and collectibles offer some replay value and keep players engaged.

The game suffers from a lack of challenge and can feel too easy for seasoned players.
Pacing is hindered by excessive cutscenes and slow gameplay, making it feel ponderous.
Touch controls can be unresponsive, and level design is often considered boring and uninspired.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay offers 8 to 10 hours of engaging content characterized by the signature Pikmin charm, featuring a diverse range of levels and amiibo support. Players appreciate the slow, relaxing pace, making it an ideal choice for unwinding, while also enjoying the charming world, audio, and numerous collectibles and secrets to discover.
- “Relaxing gameplay that's great to wind down with after a long day, charming world and audio, loads of collectibles and secrets.”
- “The gameplay is usually slow.”
- “8 to 10 hours of gameplay, filled with that familiar Pikmin charm, wide variety of levels, amiibo support.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are widely praised for their eye-popping beauty and impressive character design, creating an immersive experience that makes the game feel larger than life. Additionally, the adorable design of the Pikmin adds to the overall visual appeal.
- “The graphics are eye-popping and beautiful; the game feels bigger than it really is, and the Pikmin are as adorable as ever.”
- “Terrific graphics and character design.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game visually appealing and enjoy the charming antics of Pikmin, which contribute to a moderate level of replayability. While there are elements that encourage players to revisit the game, the overall replay value is considered limited.
- “The game is visually pleasing, and Pikmin's antics are adorable, adding some replay value.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and surprises, making you want to dive back in.”
- “The variety of strategies and paths to explore ensures that no two runs feel the same.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for its performance on older hardware, leading to noticeable stuttering frame rates that may detract from the experience for players who have not upgraded to newer systems. This issue could become increasingly distracting over time, depending on individual tolerance levels.
- “However, it's not too far-fetched to presume that the larger part of the current install base has not necessarily made the jump to the newer generation of hardware, so they will unfortunately have to deal with the one shortcoming that this has, which may well prove distracting after a while, depending on each individual's tolerance of stuttering frame rates.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the graphics and character design are praised as terrific, there is limited feedback on the depth of character development, suggesting that visual appeal may overshadow narrative growth.