Pikmin 1+2 has released on Switch. Best of all, it also has a phsical version!
These first two Pikmin games were originally released on the GameCube. With Pikmin 4 and Pikmin 3 Deluxe also available, all four main games in the Pikmin series are now playable on Switch.
Pikmin 1
In Pikmin 1, Captain Olimar’s spaceship has crash-landed on an uncharted planet. In order to survive the planet, restore the missing parts of Olimar’s ship and eventually escape, players must enlist the help of tiny plant-like creatures called Pikmin. There are three types of Pikmin, each with its own unique skills: Red Pikmin are immune to fire, Yellow Pikmin can use Bomb Rocks, and Blue Pikmin can breathe under water. Players will need to use the combined strength of the different Pikmin types to overcome obstacles, build bridges, carry ship parts and take down hungry creatures. Time to get to work!
Pikmin 2
In Pikmin 2, Captain Olimar and his colleague Louie head back to the strange planet on a quest to pay off the debts of their company. With the Pikmin once again here to help, players can split Olimar and Louie into separate squads to cover more ground and achieve goals faster – teamwork makes the dream work! As well as exploring the planet’s surface, players can also now dive underground into challenging caves full of treasure and dangerous bosses. Defeat them to earn special items that Olimar and Louie can use to expand their repertoire of skills. What’s more, two new types of Pikmin make an appearance – the diminutive White Pikmin, who are both poisonous and immune to poison themselves, and the stout Purple Pikmin, who add some heavyweight clout to the Pikmin ranks.
The collection
As well as HD graphics, both Pikmin 1 and Pikmin 2 on Nintendo Switch feature all of the enhancements included in the NEW PLAY CONTROL! versions of the games that were released on Wii. Tasks like throwing, separating and swapping between Pikmin, as well as swarming ship parts or enemies, are all easier. Both games also offer optional motion controls using Joy-Con controllers. Furthermore, Pikmin 2 includes the original local two-player challenge and battle modes, allowing players to work with or against a friend in special Challenge Arenas. Each player picks their commander of choice, then leads their Pikmin to go for a high score.
