Pikmin 4 (Switch)

Hübsch, charmant, flexibel: Pikmin 4 vereint gekonnt die Gangarten seiner Vorgänger zu einem abwechslungsreichen, eleganten Paket und Otschin hat es mir angetan. Schade, dass es seine besten Tricks nicht ein bisschen früher rausrückt.

Pikmin 4 is a pleasant, relaxing game that serves as a nice entry point for newcomers, with occasionally odd high-pressure segments.

Pikmin 4 is a testament to the boundless creativity and meticulous craftsmanship of its developers. Its vibrant visuals and awe-inspiring environments create a truly unforgettable experience. With a wealth of side missions, heart-pounding night expeditions, snappy controls, and the delightful presence of Oatchi the dog, Pikmin 4 captured my heart a truly remarkable way.

It’s a strategically satisfying game if you want it to be, and it’s a chill rainy-day adventure if you’re going for that vibe.

There's a pleasing mixture of the familiar and the new within Pikmin 4. The fresh camera view and tweaks to the gameplay make it feel more accessible, but for returning players, the focus on the Dandori ethos of planning, efficiency and adaptability provides new arenas to test your skills. Oh, and Oatchi's a real cutie too.

Pikmin may never rise to the top of the Nintendo heap, and it’s probably unfair to expect it ever could, but the latest Pikmin is the best effort yet.