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Pikmin 1 + 2
80
LEVEL (Czech Republic)
In both games you get solid and playful gameplay where you solve relatively simple puzzles, manage time limits, and most importantly have fun. If you're willing to forgive the game for being twenty years old, definitely give it a shot. [Issue#329]
Pikmin 1+2 is a great opportunity to delve into the franchise' origins, especially if you have already played Pikmin 3 or Pikmin 4, also available on Switch. GameCube classics are still fun, but this re-releases are just basic HD ports.
Pikmin 1+2 works as a good gateway for new fans of this franchise, with strategic and addictive gameplay that has you returning for more. Unfortunately, Nintendo didn't take the opportunity to fix some of its original bugs, which can be frustrating.
8
Polu-Five
Une ressortie fidèle et propre des versions Wii ! Super occasion de se replonger dans ces jeux, je n'ai pas grand chose à dire de plus. Réserver pour les fans de la série, car Pikmin 3 et 4 offrent un gameplay plus fluide et affiné.
8
Klarmi
SCORE: Weak 8,0/10 Only played the first one, it was a lot of fun, exploring the area with your pikmin, strategies to find out how to get the next part, fighting enemies, seeing the environment filled with insects, the time pressure, the music was also very great, the graphics and environment are beautifuly designed, the enemies are varied and creative, **** fun lasted until the 20th part.....thats when i noticed "oh you cant skip the hardest parts, there wont be another new area to explore, you have to get the last **** parts in the same four areas"......then the problems start, the time pressure during the last days, the tight spots and enemy positions while youre trying to get the last parts, your pikmin with a negative iq who run into sleeping enemies or into the water. then you have to restart days because you made a critical mistake. dont get this wrong, the strategic planning of your routes, the planning of which parts you get today or which enemies you defeat today was fun UNTIl the last 10-5 **** recommendation is get the fun parts until part 20....then move on to the next game. thats where the game starts to become stressful. i understand why i stopped playing this game on wii when i was a kid. its too hard, on my first playthrough as an adult i could get all 30 parts in my first run on the last 30th day. would i recommend doing it again? no way. but playing the game again until the 20 parts? absolutely. and dont buy this game for kids, too hard.
0
SonicSweeps79
Pikmin feels like the gaming equivalent of babysitting… except the babies can walk straight into danger, set themselves on fire, drown, and somehow make you feel guilty about it. The core idea—commanding tiny plant creatures—is creative, sure, but the execution can feel more like micromanagement hell than a satisfying strategy **** spend half your time not exploring, not strategizing, but cleaning up after your own army’s bad decisions. You look away for two seconds and suddenly a whole squad has decided lava is a personality trait. It’s less “I am a brilliant commander” and more “why are you like this?”And then there’s Captain Olimar, who crash-lands on a planet and immediately decides the best survival strategy is outsourcing everything to tiny creatures with the survival instincts of a potato. Respectfully… sir, what is the plan here?The time limit system adds pressure, but not always the good kind. Instead of pushing you to play smarter, it often just stresses you out while you juggle tasks that feel unnecessarily tedious. You’re not always making clever decisions—you’re just trying not to lose progress because your Pikmin collectively forgot how basic existence works.That said—and yeah, here’s the twist—it’s weirdly compelling. There’s something addictive about optimizing your routes, learning from your chaos, and slowly turning that disaster squad into something efficient. It’s frustrating, but it hooks you in that “one more day” kind of **** no, it’s not some flawless masterpiece. It’s messy, stressful, and occasionally makes you question your life choices. But beneath all that? There’s a genuinely unique game trying to break out—and sometimes, that’s enough to keep you coming back.

Pikmin 1 + 2

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Jun 21, 2023
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Generally Favorable
79
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Generally Favorable
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79
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Jul 7, 2023
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Gaming Age
It’s been a pleasant trip down memory lane with both Pikmin 1 and 2, and if you’ve never had a chance to experience either game, I’d say they are both highly recommended and stand the test of time quite well. Neither game is particularly long, and while 2 can be challenging at times, both are pretty friendly to new players and work as a solid primer for the upcoming release of Pikmin 4. Definitely check them out when you get a chance, you won’t be disappointed.
Jun 27, 2023
85
Nintenderos
Both Pikmin and Pikmin 2 are two classic games that every strategy games fan should experience. With their high definition graphics and quality of life enhancements, these are the best versions of both titles to date.
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Oct 29, 2023
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HHEUI
I Like it has pikmin 1 and 2 on switch and now we have Pikmin 1 through 4 and my real names is Awwal
Jul 25, 2023
10
darklinet
Is one of the best pack realeses in switch. I wish this pack and my reaction on nintendo direct was very very happy. Is just fantastic.
Jul 10, 2023
80
TouchArcade
Pikmin 1+2 brings two very unique GameCube games to the Switch in about as direct a manner as possible. These games have been reissued before on the Wii (and again on the Wii U Virtual Console), but this is the first time they’ve been available in handheld form. Apart from a higher resolution and the removal of a few licensed elements, these releases make almost no changes to the original games. Still, whether you’re looking to revisit the early Pikmin games or are coming to them for the first time, this is a good, affordable way to enjoy them.
Jun 30, 2023
80
Areajugones
These present us with two adventures with a huge strategic component, thanks to the different types of Pikmin and the variety of orders we can give them. With the help of these adorable creatures, Olimar will have to collect objects on a planet that is unknown to him while trying not to kill himself or his new friends in such a hostile environment.
Jun 27, 2023
80
Screen Rant
The Switch release of Pikmin 1+2 doesn't mark enough of an improvement on prior versions of the games to be a definitive upgrade, but copies of the first two titles on both GameCube and Wii have skyrocketed in value over the years. For those who aren't double-dipping, nothing about the HD renditions should prove a major turn-off as a way to play the games for a comparatively reasonable price. Although the lack of any new content or major overhauls prevents Pikmin 1+2 from standing out on its own, a competent package of two masterpieces still proves to be a worthy release.
Jun 26, 2023
75
CGMagazine
Despite being barebone ports of the originals, Pikmin 1 + 2 are still great on the Nintendo Switch, bringing all-numbered entries of the franchise onto the platform for fans to enjoy.
Jun 26, 2023
60
GamingTrend
Pikmin 1 and 2 on Switch are the barest of bare bones ports. The clarity added by HD resolution and 16:9 support simply isn’t worth losing the improved controls of the Wii versions. In addition, these ports lose some of the original’s charm and contain strange glitches. While it’s great to have these games available on modern consoles, the Wii or GameCube releases are still the way to go if you can.
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Jul 25, 2023
10
thebe_stone
2 10/10 games in one makes 1 20/10 game. unfortunately the cap is 10. also we have these games portable now, which makes it even better.
Aug 10, 2023
6
Awkylold
Great game. But terrible port. UI looks terrible and scretched. Even the font is a pain to look at. There's also the case of the unneeded censorship in the dialogue. Changing the product placement could be ignored, but this was unacceptable. If you're okay with these things, this game is for you.
Jul 21, 2023
4
RolMustang
Mas parece un port que un remaster. Lo único a destacar, es que nintendo no cobró USD60, como lo hizo con los port de mario.
Mar 28, 2026
0
SonicSweeps79
Pikmin feels like the gaming equivalent of babysitting… except the babies can walk straight into danger, set themselves on fire, drown, and somehow make you feel guilty about it. The core idea—commanding tiny plant creatures—is creative, sure, but the execution can feel more like micromanagement hell than a satisfying strategy **** spend half your time not exploring, not strategizing, but cleaning up after your own army’s bad decisions. You look away for two seconds and suddenly a whole squad has decided lava is a personality trait. It’s less “I am a brilliant commander” and more “why are you like this?”And then there’s Captain Olimar, who crash-lands on a planet and immediately decides the best survival strategy is outsourcing everything to tiny creatures with the survival instincts of a potato. Respectfully… sir, what is the plan here?The time limit system adds pressure, but not always the good kind. Instead of pushing you to play smarter, it often just stresses you out while you juggle tasks that feel unnecessarily tedious. You’re not always making clever decisions—you’re just trying not to lose progress because your Pikmin collectively forgot how basic existence works.That said—and yeah, here’s the twist—it’s weirdly compelling. There’s something addictive about optimizing your routes, learning from your chaos, and slowly turning that disaster squad into something efficient. It’s frustrating, but it hooks you in that “one more day” kind of **** no, it’s not some flawless masterpiece. It’s messy, stressful, and occasionally makes you question your life choices. But beneath all that? There’s a genuinely unique game trying to break out—and sometimes, that’s enough to keep you coming back.
Jun 29, 2023
0
RunFish12B8
The game is poorly optimized!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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SummaryRevisit the first two Pikmin games on the Nintendo Switch™ system! Reintroduce yourself to the plantlike Pikmin and strategic gameplay that this charming series is rooted in. From finding a way home to collecting treasure, Olimar (plus Louie in the Pikmin 2 game) must partner with a parade of Pikmin to survive the harshest of conditio... Read More
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
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Jun 21, 2023
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