Pikmin Bloom Game Cover

"Pikmin Bloom" is an adventure game with a good story, engaging game mechanics, excellent visuals, and humor. However, it has issues with optimization, bugs, and requires a lot of grinding. The game's tagline, "Walk on. Game on.", encourages players to incorporate gaming into their daily walks, making represented emotions highly personal to each player's experience. The game offers a unique blend of entertainment and exercise that sets it apart from traditional adventure games.

  • iPad
  • iPhone
  • Phone
  • Android
  • Mobile Platform
  • Tablet

Reviews

74%
Audience ScoreBased on 9,601 reviews
gameplay44 positive mentions
stability176 negative mentions
  • Encourages outdoor activity and walking, making it a great fitness motivator.
  • Cute and charming design with adorable Pikmin characters.
  • Daily log feature allows players to reflect on their day and track their mood.
  • Recent updates have made mushroom challenges excessively difficult, especially for solo players.
  • App causes significant battery drain and can interfere with phone notifications and other apps.
  • Frequent crashes and lag issues, making the game frustrating to play.
  • stability178 mentions

    The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and significant lag, even on high-end devices. Many players have experienced complete system freezes requiring device restarts, and issues persist despite following troubleshooting steps. Overall, the game is described as highly buggy, making it frustrating and often unplayable for many users.

    • “So far, I've experienced no glitches and everything is so smooth in this game.”
    • “Runs great.”
    • “Every time I try to join either battle, the app freezes and crashes.”
    • “The app continuously freezes my phone entirely and I have to reboot the whole device every time I close the app every 2-4 closes.”
    • “It would be fun but... the glitches and crashes are making the game unplayable.”
  • gameplay171 mentions

    The gameplay of Pikmin Bloom is generally described as simple and casual, primarily revolving around walking and flower planting, which encourages outdoor activity. While many players appreciate its lighthearted nature and the nostalgic connection to the Pikmin series, there are frequent calls for more depth, variety, and interactive mechanics, such as combat or additional challenges, to enhance engagement. Overall, the game is seen as a pleasant but somewhat repetitive experience, with room for improvement in its gameplay features and user interface.

    • “I love how simple the core mechanic is to get me walking new paths all the time; no two days are alike.”
    • “The gameplay is relaxing and cute!”
    • “I really enjoy this game; the mechanics are easy to learn and it's fun to collect all of the funny hats!”
    • “I think it has a problem with its gameplay loop; however, as you will eventually run out of Pikmin types to unlock.”
    • “The gameplay is casual; there is no battling with the creatures from the console games, and I think that could really elevate the gameplay.”
    • “The central gameplay loop is ridiculously boring.”
  • monetization81 mentions

    The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the absence of ads and the option to play for free without feeling pressured to make in-app purchases. However, there are significant criticisms regarding the heavy reliance on microtransactions, which some users describe as predatory and a cash grab, particularly due to the limited ways to earn in-game currency and the high costs associated with upgrades. Overall, while the game is enjoyable without spending money, the monetization strategy has left many players feeling frustrated and discouraged.

    • “It's very enjoyable without in-app purchases and no ads, unlike so many games.”
    • “The microtransactions here feel completely optional for enjoying this chill game, so patience will reward your wallet without missing out even during timed events.”
    • “In a world full of microtransactions and paywalls in games, it's incredible to see a game where they're so minimal.”
    • “The monetization aspect is extremely greedy; you get almost no coins, and space upgrades are cash only.”
    • “The game passive-aggressively pushes microtransactions by making the free method so slow as to be discouraging.”
    • “This is a total cash grab with no reward for time invested, real or imagined.”
  • music64 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its calming and enjoyable qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience. However, many users express frustration over the lack of volume control and the inability to listen to their own music while playing, which detracts from the enjoyment. Despite these issues, the soundtrack is often described as well-composed and fitting for the game's theme, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.

    • “The game has a relaxing soundtrack with quite a few songs that stick with me long after I finish playing.”
    • “The music is calming and atmospheric, and the titular Pikmin are beyond adorable.”
    • “Lovely game with relaxing music and ambiance.”
    • “The app needs to be open while planting flowers to get coins, so I have to choose between that and listening to music when I go for a walk.”
    • “Annoying that you can't turn off the noise and music while planting flowers.”
    • “It seems there is no way to turn off the music.”
  • story62 mentions

    The game's story aspect is criticized for its lack of depth and meaningful quests, with many players expressing disappointment over repetitive missions focused primarily on planting flowers and collecting nectar. While some enjoy the social elements and mini-games, there is a strong desire for more varied and engaging content, such as combat or treasure hunts, to enhance the overall narrative experience. Overall, players feel that the game could benefit from a more cohesive story that ties into the Pikmin series and offers a richer gameplay experience.

    • “Great approach to a new look on the Pikmin series; wish there was some element of story that was continuous that maybe linked to the other games.”
    • “It's enjoyable seeing the little guys running around, especially on quests, and it makes me want to plant more flowers every day.”
    • “It's a lovely visual novel with a great story.”
    • “There is zero endgame content, so you'll just keep repeating the same missions over and over until you get bored and stop playing, like I did.”
    • “There is a serious lack of meaningful quests, so it kind of doesn't help to gamify steps.”
    • “Was very excited to play this since I loved the original platform games, but overall disappointed with the storyline.”
  • optimization59 mentions

    The optimization of the app has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues, including slow loading times, excessive battery drain, and frequent crashes, even on high-end devices. Many players express frustration over the app's inability to run smoothly, particularly in AR mode, and highlight the need for urgent optimization updates to improve overall usability and device performance. Overall, while the game concept is enjoyable, its poor optimization severely hampers the experience.

    • “The core of the game is still fun, but they should really focus more on fixing the major performance issues and bugs.”
    • “Good game in spite of some bugs and situational performance issues.”
    • “Unfortunately, the app performance started poor and has only degraded over the past year, both in responsiveness and battery usage.”
    • “The game drains your battery pretty heavily and affects phone performance even in the background.”
    • “I wish the developers would take some time to do some performance optimizations, because almost all UI interactions lag, but it's good fun.”
  • graphics45 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their cute and aesthetically pleasing design, contributing to an enjoyable experience for players. However, there are notable concerns regarding performance issues such as lag, frame rate drops, and crashes, with many users expressing a desire for adjustable graphic settings to enhance functionality. Overall, while the visuals are appreciated, technical improvements are needed to ensure a smoother gameplay experience.

    • “From the beautiful yet simplistic visuals for a mobile game, to the game mechanics, Nintendo has crafted a great spin-off to the Pikmin series.”
    • “Beautiful graphics with regular updates.”
    • “It's extremely cute, the graphics are great and I can't wait to see how this app develops.”
    • “Sometimes frame rate drops and lags, hope they can add graphic settings.”
    • “Game keeps crashing, sucks battery life, has bugs that still months later are not fixed, and can't change graphics settings.”
    • “For some reason the graphics are pretty terrible.”
  • emotional38 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with users praising its cute and wholesome nature that brings joy and encourages outdoor activity. Many describe it as a relaxing and peaceful experience, though some express frustration with gameplay limitations and technical issues. Overall, it is seen as a heartwarming app that fosters a sense of community and well-being.

    • “Pikmin is a wholesome game and it brings me joy.”
    • “It's such a simple, wholesome app and it gets me in a good mood.”
    • “I honestly really enjoy this game and find it very peaceful, relaxing, and wholesome.”
  • humor36 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players enjoying the lighthearted and amusing interactions between characters, particularly the antics of the Pikmin. Many find the game’s cute graphics and funny elements, such as naming Pikmin and their quirky behaviors, to be a delightful motivator for walking and exploring. Overall, the humor adds a charming and entertaining layer to the gameplay experience.

    • “The pikmins' antics are hilarious!”
    • “I really enjoy this game, the mechanics are easy to learn and it's fun to collect all of the funny hats!”
    • “A funny, cute way to get me to walk more.”
  • grinding31 mentions

    Overall, players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that recent updates have made tasks feel tedious and time-consuming, particularly with the nerfing of pikmin strength and increased difficulty in obtaining resources like nectar. While some users appreciate the game's casual nature and find it less grindy than similar titles, many feel that the current gameplay is repetitive and lacks engaging content, leading to a decline in enjoyment. Improvements in user interface and gameplay mechanics are suggested to alleviate the grind and enhance the overall experience.

    • “Easy to play and not too grindy.”
    • “Now, it takes literally days to defeat mushrooms, which in turn slows some tasks (defeat x number of mushrooms) to a grinding halt.”
    • “The game has become very tedious and slow-paced with little to nothing to do each day.”
    • “Once you play the game, you'll realize how tedious it is and how it just feels like they just want you to pay for microtransactions.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a friendly and relaxed vibe, enhanced by calming music and the charming design of the pikmin. Players appreciate the cute and enjoyable elements that contribute to an overall uplifting experience.

    • “The flower planting, challenges, and various Pikmin - it's all geared toward a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.”
    • “This game has a nice, relaxed atmosphere; the idea is really cute.”
    • “The music is calming and atmospheric, and the titular Pikmin are beyond adorable.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Users highlight that while some games lack sufficient variety for replayability, titles like Pikmin on the Switch offer significant replay value, making them enjoyable for repeated playthroughs.

    • “Should have more playable games.”
    • “My wife and I play the Pikmin game on our Switch, and it has so much replayability.”
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Play time

7hMedian play time
6hAverage play time
2-9hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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