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Hey! Pikmin (3DS)

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Developer: Nintendo Arzest
Publisher: Nintendo
Game Details: Captain Olimar has crashed on an unknown planet inhabited by Pikmin. And his first 2D platformer
Captain Olimar has crashed on an unknown planet inhabited by Pikmin. And his first 2D platformer gives you a new perspective on his adorably fierce partners. Touch the screen to throw Pikmin into action: swim with Blue Pikmin, fly with Winged Pikmin, and more to survive hostile wildlife, solve ecological puzzles, and escape. Help Captain Olimar explore and escape a new world by guiding him and his Pikmin with the stylus. Olimar is a half-pint Hero on a personal mission to save himself.Captain Olimar has crashed on an unknown planet inhabited by Pikmin. And his first 2D platformer gives you a new perspective on his adorably fierce partners. Touch the screen to throw Pikmin into action: swim with Blue Pikmin, fly with Winged Pikmin, and more to survive hostile wildlife, solve ecological puzzles, and escape. Help Captain Olimar explore and escape a new world by guiding him and his Pikmin with the stylus. Olimar is a half-pint Hero on a personal mission to save himself. Get a new perspective on the powers and personalities of Pikmin. Tap the touchscreen to choose Pikmin and toss them at objects or enemies. [Nintendo]

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Developer: Nintendo Arzest
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre(s): Action Platformer 2D
Number of players: No Online Multiplayer
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69
Metascore Mixed or average reviews
23 Positive Ratings 39%
34 Mixed Ratings 58%
1 Negative Ratings 1%
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Digital Chumps
Jul 31, 2017
"As my first Pikmin experience, I really enjoyed Hey! Pikmin for a variety of reasons and found little wrong with it. Whether you have played a Pikmin game before or not, or are just looking for a fun game that’s not too easy and certainly not too hard, give this one a go. I believe a demo is still available from the eShop at the time of this writing as well." ... Read full review
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Atomix
Jul 31, 2017
"Hey! Pikmin is a small and pretty simple game, but it is a beautiful experience that every fan of this series should enjoy." ... Read full review
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Everyeye.it
Jul 26, 2017
"A good pastime with which to spend a few hours, perhaps under the umbrella." ... Read full review
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FNintendo
Jul 26, 2017
"Hey! PIKMIN is not an exact conversion of Pikmin to the 3DS but there's nothing wrong with that. Quite the contrary, as this sidescrolling adventure with its own characteristics turns out to be a solid tribute to the main series with its fun and involving adventure and the always heartwarming sense of humour and delightful Pikmin creatures." ... Read full review
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InsideGamer.nl
Jul 28, 2017
"Hey! Pikmin is very clever when it comes to level design and introducing new Pikmin, but offers too little challenge. Even the boss fights are easy, which is a pity for a game that looks and feels this terrific." ... Read full review
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Wired UK
Aug 30, 2017
"Hey! Pikmin feels like a distraction, a time filler until the next 'proper' Pikmin arrives on Nintendo Switch – whenever that may be. While often delightful and frequently pleasant, its simple charms can't make up for extreme simplicity and a turgid pace. One best suited for Pikmin purists, if such a breed exists." ... Read full review
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Games.cz
Aug 7, 2017
"An uninteresting and boring platform game, which even the army of cute pikmins can't pull from the below average score. " ... Read full review
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6.6
User Score Mixed or average reviews
50 Positive Ratings 54%
20 Mixed Ratings 21%
22 Negative Ratings 23%
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yuros
Jul 1, 2018
Just beat the game. Didn't play other entries in the series and I was totally not expected to see suck low score for this awesome game.Just beat the game. Didn't play other entries in the series and I was totally not expected to see suck low score for this awesome game. Excellent game, creative game design and level design. Just cool and chill game to play. I'm pretty sure that I'll want to beat it again in a year or two.… Expand
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FnafGamer123
May 2, 2019
This game is quite solid, but the Pikmin is really cute and it's a somewhat enjoyable game, kinda colorful, a great strategy game, and a okayThis game is quite solid, but the Pikmin is really cute and it's a somewhat enjoyable game, kinda colorful, a great strategy game, and a okay amiibo support.… Expand
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vgmkyle
Jul 28, 2017
Nintendo I keep saying this and saying this: Put your effort into the gamers, not untrustworthy video game critics because this is actually aNintendo I keep saying this and saying this: Put your effort into the gamers, not untrustworthy video game critics because this is actually a pretty good game. It's simple: yes, but you can tell by the word usage of the critics that they didn't finish the game for the review. They saw it was a platformer and slapped it with a mediocre score.… Expand
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juaner
Oct 2, 2018
well Pikmin is my favorite franchise of NIntendo, but teh 3ds one is soooo mediocre, 2side plataform for a game thats its own origin is 3dswell Pikmin is my favorite franchise of NIntendo, but teh 3ds one is soooo mediocre, 2side plataform for a game thats its own origin is 3ds and explotarion, realtiem strategy was a mistake. Its cute but it leave me a bad taste for a pikmin game.… Expand
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wariothelegend
Jun 29, 2018
Seeing as how we have 3 Pikmin games consisting of time-managing progress, Nintendo decided to create something new for the series, and that'sSeeing as how we have 3 Pikmin games consisting of time-managing progress, Nintendo decided to create something new for the series, and that's how we got "Hey! Pikmin". This time, instead of keeping your eye on the clock while freely exploring a 3D environment, you are now playing in 2D levels without time stressing you out.

Your mission is to find 30,000 Sparklium to refuel your spaceship. However that's easier said than done, as each level can only give you 10-30 sparklium. So that's means you're going to be going through a lot of levels. And that wouldn't be so bad if all the levels didn't feel so slow. Gary the Snail could go light years faster than Olimar. Not to mention he can't (technically) jump. An important aspect lost in this 2D Platformer.

It is a unique concept of using the touch screen to throw Pikmin, but it would've been better if they would not constantly hold your hand through out the entire game by supporting Pikmin everywhere. Even during bosses, Pikmin would show up anytime you lose some.

The game introduces a new idea of the Pikmin Park, where during your adventure, the Pikmin you leave there will be digging for more Sparklium. It's not a bad idea, and it is helpful.

Overall, "Hey! Pikmin" has a great concept of putting Olimar and the adorable Pikmin in a 2D platformer, but sadly, having the constant hand-holding and the molasses slow space veteran doesn't improve it's chances of getting a sequel.… Expand
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shadowclaw2303
May 26, 2023
Ich war von diesem Spiel leider sehr enttäuscht. das sammeln von diesen Treibstoffbeeren ist leider absolut nicht das, was ich von der ReiheIch war von diesem Spiel leider sehr enttäuscht. das sammeln von diesen Treibstoffbeeren ist leider absolut nicht das, was ich von der Reihe mag und sehen wollte. Trotzdem gab es ein paar spaßige Aspekte, die jedoch das Spiel als Ganze nicht retten. Schade… Expand
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Call-o-freak
Sep 6, 2021
Boring, bland, and generic, Hey Pikmin lacks all of the unique puzzle solving, creativity, and excitement that the previous games had.
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