The Return of an Army. Pikmin 3 is a fully re-imagined, mass-action strategy title from the critically acclaimed Pikmin series. Players will discover a beautiful world filled with strange creatures and take command of a swarm of ant-like Pikmin trying to survive. The world is densely packed with treasures and enemies, which makes the game much more action focused and fills it with layers of potential strategies and paths, adding greater replayability to challenge modes.
Features
- Players can play using Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk-based controls or the Wii U GamePad controller. With new intuitive controls that make it possible to aim at objects directly, players can command their tiny, yet powerful, squads in different ways.
- The GamePad acts as an overhead map and radar to track Pikmin movements in real time. Players can slide a finger across the touch screen to quickly switch between areas, giving greater flexibility in commanding multiple groups of Pikmin.
- The greater processing and HD capabilities of the Wii U console are put to extensive use, resulting in a more intricately designed world, enhanced ant-like movement of the Pikmin and precisely detailed overhead views for enabling easier strategic use of the Pikmin.
- After completing a stage, the replay feature allows players the option to review their results using the GamePad and TV. Fast-forward, rewind or pause while assessing the previous mission to decide on other paths.
- In addition to the five original types of Pikmin encountered in previous games, the new Rock Pikmin bring powerful new abilities and are able to crack hard outer shells of enemies and break through solid barriers.
- Mission Mode challenges players to earn the most treasure in a given time.
Top comments
Curlynob
6 Feb 174#5
One of the first games I bought for Wii U and still one of my favourites. You'll feel mortified if you leave any Pikmin behind!
alexmurphy01
6 Feb 174#4
I bought this on release. It's very good, and I am very bad at it. Heat.
orangebastage
6 Feb 173#2
Doing pretty much the same. Pikmin 3 is not something I'll play but in the collection it shall go :stuck_out_tongue:
dr_spaceman
6 Feb 173#1
Fantastic price <3 Any Wii U game for under £15 I am snapping up as got the feeling this is the cheapest they will go. I know it is a selects title but main thing for me is it is new.
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dr_spaceman
6 Feb 173#1
Fantastic price <3 Any Wii U game for under £15 I am snapping up as got the feeling this is the cheapest they will go. I know it is a selects title but main thing for me is it is new.
orangebastage
6 Feb 173#2
Doing pretty much the same. Pikmin 3 is not something I'll play but in the collection it shall go :stuck_out_tongue:
Ninbox4
6 Feb 172#3
Another nice find mixi!
Well worth a try if you've not played it before, it soon becomes a very addictive and engrossing. That 'Nintendo magic' will soon grab you after a few hours play! :wink:
alexmurphy01
6 Feb 174#4
I bought this on release. It's very good, and I am very bad at it. Heat.
Curlynob
6 Feb 174#5
One of the first games I bought for Wii U and still one of my favourites. You'll feel mortified if you leave any Pikmin behind!
BubaMan
6 Feb 172#6
This is one of my favourite Nintendo games (I prefer Pikmin 2 actually but it's still very good).
I can see why you might think it's not for you - I very nearly passed on the 1st Pikmin because of the cutesy overload but it's a very good RTS at its core.
DWWM
6 Feb 17#7
Pikmin 2 is absolutely magical.
I haven't played Pikmin 3 because I don't like time-limits in games :/
SUPERCOOLWILLOW
6 Feb 17#8
i played the first one when it was on the wii when it said "new play controls" & didnt enjoy it but id buy this if it wasnt the selects cover
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Features
- Players can play using Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk-based controls or the Wii U GamePad controller. With new intuitive controls that make it possible to aim at objects directly, players can command their tiny, yet powerful, squads in different ways.
- The GamePad acts as an overhead map and radar to track Pikmin movements in real time. Players can slide a finger across the touch screen to quickly switch between areas, giving greater flexibility in commanding multiple groups of Pikmin.
- The greater processing and HD capabilities of the Wii U console are put to extensive use, resulting in a more intricately designed world, enhanced ant-like movement of the Pikmin and precisely detailed overhead views for enabling easier strategic use of the Pikmin.
- After completing a stage, the replay feature allows players the option to review their results using the GamePad and TV. Fast-forward, rewind or pause while assessing the previous mission to decide on other paths.
- In addition to the five original types of Pikmin encountered in previous games, the new Rock Pikmin bring powerful new abilities and are able to crack hard outer shells of enemies and break through solid barriers.
- Mission Mode challenges players to earn the most treasure in a given time.
Top comments
All comments (19)
Well worth a try if you've not played it before, it soon becomes a very addictive and engrossing. That 'Nintendo magic' will soon grab you after a few hours play! :wink:
I can see why you might think it's not for you - I very nearly passed on the 1st Pikmin because of the cutesy overload but it's a very good RTS at its core.
I haven't played Pikmin 3 because I don't like time-limits in games :/