I like the game very much... but graphically, they could've done better. Fruits ad some other objects look good, but in this day and age there's absolutely no excuse for the Gamecube- esque ground textures and such.
I agree that technically the game had some issues, but they usually did a fantastic job of hiding that stuff or distracting you with how good its realistic but not at all aesthetic is. Though you can tell it started as a Wii game.
After thinking things through, I've come to the conclusion that I like both 2 and 3 equally. In other words one isn't better or worse then other IMO. Just as a few examples, 2 had more to do, more interesting items to collect, and the Piklopedia, but the challenge and multiplayer was rather lackluster and too much time was spent underground. 3 was the best graphically, had the most improvements control-wise, more variety and detail in locations, the extra modes were more thought out and have since expanded, but the number of species was a step down from 2, the story mode was too short, and the lack of the Piklopedia, one of my favorite features of 2, was a big disappointment.
There's plenty more I could say, but it'd take a lot of space.
After thinking things through, I've come to the conclusion that I like both 2 and 3 equally. In other words one isn't better or worse then other IMO. Just as a few examples, 2 had more to do, more interesting items to collect, and the Piklopedia, but the challenge and multiplayer was rather lackluster and too much time was spent underground. 3 was the best graphically, had the most improvements control-wise, more variety and detail in locations, the extra modes were more thought out and have since expanded, but the number of species was a step down from 2, the story mode was too short, and the lack of the Piklopedia, one of my favorite features of 2, was a big disappointment.
There's plenty more I could say, but it'd take a lot of space.
I have a similar opinion, but a big issue for me is that after Pikmin 3, going back to Pikmin 2, specifically with the controls, feels way to clunky. I know I liked the controls from Pikmin 2 better at first, but now that I'm used to Pikmin 3 it's so hard to go back, lol. Also; mind blowing difference in graphics. I never realized...
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The two DLC packs I download are really worth it. The $4.99 pack and the $2.99 Kill All Monster pack.. (not sure of exact name.)
I really wish this game had online co-op for the missions and especially the Bingo Battles.. that would be awesome. My friends never come over so I definitely don't get to play that enough. It's a fun game.
As far as my favorite Pikmin game goes, it's definitely 3. The first one being my second, just because it was just awesome when it first came out and burned into my memory as a great game. 2 was good and all.. but my god, I never want to play it again. Way too much underground and the incessant ringing of that treasure finder will always be burned into my brain. During the time I was playing that game, that ringing would haunt my dreams.. lol. Almost ruined the game for me.
I like the game very much... but graphically, they could've done better. Fruits ad some other objects look good, but in this day and age there's absolutely no excuse for the Gamecube- esque ground textures and such.
I thought it was fine. Honestly I would have liked the graphics to look worse in order to get more content for the game. As much as I like challenge mode, story mode just doesn't do it for me. Too short, too easy.
How is this game short? I've been playing the story mode a week, and i'm still not close to finish (i think). This is something that truly baffles me since i've heard the complaint elsewhere too. The only reason i can come up with, is that the people complaining it to be short are constantly looking walkthroughs from internet for how to progress.
I like the game very much... but graphically, they could've done better. Fruits ad some other objects look good, but in this day and age there's absolutely no excuse for the Gamecube- esque ground textures and such.
I thought it was fine. Honestly I would have liked the graphics to look worse in order to get more content for the game. As much as I like challenge mode, story mode just doesn't do it for me. Too short, too easy.
How is this game short? I've been playing the story mode a week, and i'm still not close to finish (i think). This is something that truly baffles me since i've heard the complaint elsewhere too. The only reason i can come up with, is that the people complaining it to be short are constantly looking walkthroughs from internet for how to progress.
I guess to reword it, the story is short for devoted Pikmin fans (such as myself) who replay it over and over to get the best time and no-death runs. I ran through it blind and still beat it fairly quickly since I've played the other two a number of times and was all too familiar with the mechanics and such, even with the changes made.
To put it simply, the story mode is too short from a certain perspective.
How is this game short? I've been playing the story mode a week, and i'm still not close to finish (i think). This is something that truly baffles me since i've heard the complaint elsewhere too. The only reason i can come up with, is that the people complaining it to be short are constantly looking walkthroughs from internet for how to progress.
I guess to reword it, the story is short for devoted Pikmin fans (such as myself) who replay it over and over to get the best time and no-death runs. I ran through it blind and still beat it fairly quickly since I've played the other two a number of times and was all too familiar with the mechanics and such, even with the changes made.
To put it simply, the story mode is too short from a certain perspective.
^ Basically this. Coming into Pikmin 3 after playing through Pikmin 2 at least four times, the game definitely looked nicer and played much more fluidly, but lacking the underground tunnels of 2 made the game feel much more constrained and shorter. The enemies were also noticeably easier in 3; I missed the (often unfair) conglomerate of enemies that appear in the underground tunnels in 2, and no boss was as ferocious (and memorable) as the terrors that were the Pileated Snagret, Segmented Crawbster, and Man-at-Legs. I think the only boss in 3 that gave me a run for my money was the first one.
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How is this game short? I've been playing the story mode a week, and i'm still not close to finish (i think). This is something that truly baffles me since i've heard the complaint elsewhere too. The only reason i can come up with, is that the people complaining it to be short are constantly looking walkthroughs from internet for how to progress.
I guess to reword it, the story is short for devoted Pikmin fans (such as myself) who replay it over and over to get the best time and no-death runs. I ran through it blind and still beat it fairly quickly since I've played the other two a number of times and was all too familiar with the mechanics and such, even with the changes made.
To put it simply, the story mode is too short from a certain perspective.
^ Basically this. Coming into Pikmin 3 after playing through Pikmin 2 at least four times, the game definitely looked nicer and played much more fluidly, but lacking the underground tunnels of 2 made the game feel much more constrained and shorter. The enemies were also noticeably easier in 3; I missed the (often unfair) conglomerate of enemies that appear in the underground tunnels in 2, and no boss was as ferocious (and memorable) as the terrors that were the Pileated Snagret, Segmented Crawbster, and Man-at-Legs. I think the only boss in 3 that gave me a run for my money was the first one.
That's another good point. The creatures in 3, while creative, were not challenging whatsoever. Bulborbs (what few of them returned from 2 since over half of them are gone) got horribly nerfed with the eye attack strategy, something you'd never do in Pikmin 1 or 2, the poor Borrowing Snagret is a joke against Winged Pikmin, and even the dreaded Wollywogs aren't that big of a threat. And those are just a few examples. Not to mention the cut vs new ratio is rather disappointing. As stated before, we lost most of the Bulborb family (such as all the Bulblaxes) and only got one new species in return. Then there's the Jellyfloats, Dweevils, Dirigibugs, and others that got axed.
Though I guess to look on a positive note the enemy placement in 3 does look more a lot more realistic unlike 2 where you'd see a dozen animals, from several different species at that, all with two inches from each other. But like you said it did make things more interesting in terms of strategy.
do you guys think there's any chance they'll add new dlc?
If it sold well I see no reason why not. I just recently bought the dlc, so I can't wait to try it all out. The other side of me just wants a Pikmin 4 though
So I just got this game last night, and I don't know if this is because I'm still in the 'intro days' or if this is really how the game is designed, but if you're playing with the wiimote or pro controller, is there anyway to view the map on your TV?
No, it's designed that way. I used the wiimote and putted the pad next to me for use of the map and giving orders. I would not see a reason to use the pro controller, you are better off using the gamepad.
I would not see a reason to use the pro controller, you are better off using the gamepad.
I personally like the pro controller better, but that's just me.
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I would not see a reason to use the pro controller, you are better off using the gamepad.
I personally like the pro controller better, but that's just me.
I do as well, but he's right. If you're forced to use the Gamepad, you might as well use the Gamepad.
I personally like having the gamepad on my lap, but yeah, makes sense.
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I just received an update for pikmin, can someone please explain what happened? xD
Is it the touch screen controls?
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I just received an update for pikmin, can someone please explain what happened? xD
Is it the touch screen controls?
I'm not sure, I saw on the internet that many people received that update on 30 May but I didnt have an update then I think.. It's weird if it comes now cause I use my wiiu every day
New update is about the touchscreen controls which are awesome!!!
I don't know if this was added to the 2.0.0 update or earlier, but here's a feature I just found: in Battle Mode, pressing '2' (when using the Wiimote+Nunchuck control method, haven't checked what the GamePad equivalent is) will give you an arrow pointing in the direction of the home "onion". Very convenient if the opponent teleports you to another part of the game field.
Got this game with the Kart 8 promo and I have to say for me Its the best game on the U to this point. I think it's both beautiful and fully fun to play. I'm in a bad habit of not finishing game the last 2 to 3 years but I'm almost done with this one and I'll see it through. The gameplay is where it's at though as it's just been a fun experience thus far.
My son and I have been having great 2 player battles and I can see that will give this game a lot of legs in my home.
Oh and I'm glad I experienced the touch controls on this. I can't even imagine how it played before nor do I want to. If a game was ever made to have touch controls this is it! Should've been there from day one though.
Got this game with the Kart 8 promo and I have to say for me Its the best game on the U to this point. I think it's both beautiful and fully fun to play. I'm in a bad habit of not finishing game the last 2 to 3 years but I'm almost done with this one and I'll see it through. The gameplay is where it's at though as it's just been a fun experience thus far.
My son and I have been having great 2 player battles and I can see that will give this game a lot of legs in my home.
Oh and I'm glad I experienced the touch controls on this. I can't even imagine how it played before nor do I want to. If a game was ever made to have touch controls this is it! Should've been there from day one though.
The Wii Remote has always been an option as well, it works just as fine as the touch controls.
Got this game with the Kart 8 promo and I have to say for me Its the best game on the U to this point. I think it's both beautiful and fully fun to play. I'm in a bad habit of not finishing game the last 2 to 3 years but I'm almost done with this one and I'll see it through. The gameplay is where it's at though as it's just been a fun experience thus far.
My son and I have been having great 2 player battles and I can see that will give this game a lot of legs in my home.
Oh and I'm glad I experienced the touch controls on this. I can't even imagine how it played before nor do I want to. If a game was ever made to have touch controls this is it! Should've been there from day one though.
The Wii Remote has always been an option as well, it works just as fine as the touch controls.
Yeah I know. I'm the one that uses them during multiplayer and my son does the touch controls. They do work fine but I've off tv played the whole game up to this point and I'm almost done. That's why touch controls were made for people like me that off tv plays 90% of the time.
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