|
Hey! Pikmin (JP) is a puzzle platformer in the Pikmin series for the Nintendo 3DS. It features Olimar back on PNF-404 to find more treasure.
Gameplay
The player controls Olimar in a 2D plane. Olimar can only hover for a short while but, he can climb ladders and go down ledges. Instead, he can control Pikmin by whistling and then throwing them to grab treasures and battle enemies. There are boss fights with enemies spanning both screens. The five types of Pikmin from Pikmin 3 are featured though it isn't clear about the extent of their abilities.
amiibo
It is compatible with the Pikmin amiibo coming out around the same time.
Plot
Olimar is back on the planet with the S. S. Dolphin 2 to collect more treasure.
Development
The game was announced on the September 1st, 2016 Nintendo Direct, where some gameplay information and footage was shown.
The official title, the launch date, the basic story line, and more gameplay elements were shown during the April 12th, 2017 Nintendo Direct.
A playable demo was released on the 3DS e-Shop on July 28th, 2017.