Hey! Pikmin, so far, doesn't seem to be generated a huge amount of buzz ahead of its July release. Developed by Arzest, this portable spin-off - tellingly not called Pikmin 4 - adopts a 2D approach to the exploration, puzzle solving and combat for which the series is known. We remained sort of on the fence after we went hands on recently.
Nintendo has now released a Japanese overview trailer for the game, which gives us a good luck at gameplay and the implementation of amiibo. In addition to simple puzzle solving you seem to be able to take some enemies out with a single Pikmin throw, making them basic projectile weapons in some cases; bosses naturally need more effort to take down. We also see amiibo usage - the new Pikmin amiibo summons little assistants when needed, but other amiibo appear as items to retrieve in game, which are then presumably converted into resources.
Check it out below.

Are you intrigued by Hey! Pikmin, or is it yet to grow on you?
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Doesn't look too bad! I love the series so I'm getting this
never heard of it before now.
hehe
I was saying in the forum that it looks really good, much better than the early impressions.
Edit: Here's a decent image of the amiibo.
This looks pretty good, and the amiibo looks even better. I didn't really understand the function of the non Pikmin ones though? Trophies?
It's starting to look better.
I see what I wanted to see - levels with many types of Pikmins. Either way, I'm waiting for reviews for this one. I hope this won't be next Chibi-Robo, which was disappointing.
Poor little creatures...
I could see their souls came out from their dead bodies.
So, basically this game like playing as an Ant colonies ?
I still don't get it...
This is a must buy for me. Having said that, if there isnt a main Pikmin on Switch 17/18 I'll be really disappointed.
I might look ok but I'm done with my 3ds from march 3rd 2017.
this is my cup of tea more than Pikmin 3. Nothing against the Pikmin series but I like 2d platformers better. I bet Pikmin 4 will be on the Switch. Already got my copy preordered along with the New Nintendo 2DS XL. Just wish I could get the orange/white one here in Canada.
It looks like a rather enjoyable if unspectacular game.
@adam9431 This 2d Pikmin game should be a huge idea to put into the bigger pikmin games as 2d missions. Like say Pikmin 4 comes out & points in the game you can tackle areas that the camera zooms in & turns the game into 2d for these bit size gameplay. When you complete it then the game goes back to 3d to explore the game more.
It's a fresh take on the series & I hope they do that in Pikmin 4.
Preordered. It looks simplistic yes but ... it also reminds me of Donkey Kong Country. So.. that's good. I also REALLY want that new amiibo to go with my Olimar one.
Been really into Pikmin 3 recently so I'm pretty excited for this. There's something extremely appealing to me about collecting real-works items and viewing them in a gallery. Hence why I liked Chibi-Robo a bit more than the average player.
Looks quite good from the video and explanation. Too bad I dont have a 3ds
@ThomasBW84
"which gives us a good luck at gameplay"
I guess you meant good look?
I love Pikmin but Arzest developing it has me very wary. Gotta say it does not look that bad.
So are people still super salty about this game or have they finally realised that it's a harmless spin-off that will not affect the main franchise whatsoever and actually calmed down?
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Thank you for the better pic of the amiibo .,
I will be picking this up I really like the amiibo and love the series .
Looking very fun. I'm definitely getting this. The second a proper Pikmin 4 is announced for Switch, the second it becomes a must buy for me! I love Pikmin!
I love Pikmin, but I'm still on the fence about this one.
On a side note, it's sad to see Nintendo has seemingly forgotten about purple and white Pikmin once again. I love white Pikmin, they're so cute...
This is looking a bit better now that we've seen a bit more of it. Arzest is still the developer so I'm proceeding with caution, but I could be convinced to pick it up if the reviews are good.
This game is looking insane! Those huge two screen boss battles look like they'll be epic! I can't wait!
@Anti-Matter The demo for Pikmin 3 is available on the Wii U. Basically you use the Pikmin to find fruit to stay alive and to fight the enemies in your way. You can then take the defeated enemies and make more Pikmin. I think you should give it a try.
The amiibo feature looks really silly but the amiibo perse is so good looking and cute that I'll get it.
@LegacySmikey I preordered the amiibo through Walmart's website. Are you in the US?
I just realized it would be awesome if Olimar could build a fortress with the stuff he collects via Pikmin. Then you could upgrade that fortress / base with defensive, luxury etc. items.
Come on Miyamoto, I know you read NintendoLife comments. Take this.
I always thought this game seemed pretty good.
I think this video cements that they have a lot of good ideas for the Pikmin series that they could bring out in a 2D game, not that they just slapped Olimar on a 2D sidescroller and called it a day. I dislike how dismissive some people have became about spin-offs.
This game looks pretty decent now with this trailer. I always get excited when I see a game's world map. There appears to be about 135 treasures, which, if there is one treasure per level that's 135 levels, or if the dots on the world map levels mean one treasure that's about 50 levels. 135 would be insane, but 50 sounds about right.
@clvr At the part where the trailer shows the onion, there are white are purple colors on it so these Pikmin should make an appearance.
@MasterWario I watched it again and yeah, the onion seems to suggest they'll be in the game
It's just weird they never showed them though...
Anyway, thanks for the heads-up!
Reminds me a lot of Kirby Mass Attack, which I really loved. I'm definitely getting this.
I love creative platformers. I'll wait for a review and then see but so far it's looking to be in the same realm as DK Returns 3D and Kirby Planet Robobot which is great company to be in.
I'll hold out on the reviews, but looking more promising. Nice to see Pikmin on the 3DS
It looks decent, for sure.
But the real Pikmin on console is just so good, it only makes me want Pikmin 4 even more.
Come on Miamoto. You're good for one thing nowadays, and that's Pikmin! Don't disappoint!
Doesn't look that bad to be honest! This looks actually quite fun.
I will wait for reviews before committing to buy, but it looks pretty decent to me.
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