70
Pikmin Bloom is a burst of fun that quickly gets marred by paywall greed. [Issue #59 – May/June 2022, p. 26]
67
Overall, I am very pleased to see the Pikmin series getting more attention and finding a larger audience. The slow and steady, steps-focused progression makes the game the app a great motivator for easy exercise. But Pikmin Bloom is best described as an app that gets you walking more, rather than a hit new game. It has plenty of thoughtful features that will likely have you checking in on it daily, but its various minor flaws leave me a little disappointed that the precious little Pikmin didn’t quite get the app that I think they deserve.
50
Pikmin Bloom is a fine AR experience, but sadly it’s just not a good game. With the volume (and intensity) of bugs, the lack of things to actually do and a poor economy, Bloom's player base feels likely to wither without significant change. However, the game does already have a core group of players who absolutely love it, so watch this space. With enough bug fixes and quality of life improvement, Pikmin Bloom may well blossom into something worth playing.
8
I use this app consistently, and it's pretty good. However, I am not a fan of the occasional lag spikes, network errors, and microtransactions. The lag thing may be just my phone, though. Anyway, this app also encourages me to get out of the house more often, to go on bike rides with my family. It's really exciting to spread petals wherever I go, take steps to grow my seedlings, destroy mushrooms, get postcards from places I haven't been to before, and participate in the monthly events. I even got a friend hooked on this game once. Overall, I give this game an 8 out of 10. It could use more bug fixes, but I digress.
10
Beautiful game. Made me actually want to walk more. Its always nice to see my little pikmin buddies following me as I plant flowers
10
Great free to play mobile game that is basically a walking-tracker with pikmin functions. Because walking is basically the most important thing to do to 'play' the game, it really motivates you go out. Perfect for europeans and anyone who likes to walk or wants to walk more. The ingame shop may appear expensive but keep in mind that the game itself is completely free without commercials and you really dont need to buy any of the shop stuff to succesfully play it
Pikmin Bloom
iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Released On:
Oct 28, 2021
Metascore
Mixed or Average
65
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Mixed or Average
7.3
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Nov 2, 2021
80
Pikmin Bloom is much more of a life companion app than something to feverishly devour as long as your battery permits — it feels like a far 'healthier' experience for body and mind than many free-to-play games, and Niantic accomplishes its goals well. Time will tell whether it has anything like the staying power and pull of Pokémon GO, but where that game can feel like an insurmountable climb if you've put it down for any length of time, with no hope of catching 'em all, Pikmin Bloom is more of an old friend you haven't seen in years but you just pick up where you left off. Fire it up with appropriate expectations, and you'll likely have a blooming good time with it.
Jun 28, 2022
70
Pikmin Bloom is a burst of fun that quickly gets marred by paywall greed. [Issue #59 – May/June 2022, p. 26]
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Jan 27, 2025
10
Beautiful game. Made me actually want to walk more. Its always nice to see my little pikmin buddies following me as I plant flowers
Jun 2, 2024
10
Great free to play mobile game that is basically a walking-tracker with pikmin functions. Because walking is basically the most important thing to do to 'play' the game, it really motivates you go out. Perfect for europeans and anyone who likes to walk or wants to walk more. The ingame shop may appear expensive but keep in mind that the game itself is completely free without commercials and you really dont need to buy any of the shop stuff to succesfully play it
Nov 4, 2021
70
Pikmin Bloom isn’t the next Pokemon Go, but it is a cute way to walk more often with Nintendo’s plucky plant-like pals by your side.
Nov 10, 2021
68
Not quite a proper video game, Pikmin Bloom is a sort of a glorified pedometer that can actually help you go outside and walk in an original way.
Mar 22, 2022
67
Overall, I am very pleased to see the Pikmin series getting more attention and finding a larger audience. The slow and steady, steps-focused progression makes the game the app a great motivator for easy exercise. But Pikmin Bloom is best described as an app that gets you walking more, rather than a hit new game. It has plenty of thoughtful features that will likely have you checking in on it daily, but its various minor flaws leave me a little disappointed that the precious little Pikmin didn’t quite get the app that I think they deserve.
Nov 5, 2021
60
It’s gently whimsical and considerably less mechanically complex than either Pokémon Go or Wizards Unite and while it does offer some encouragement to go out and get some fresh air, it’s almost more pedometer than game, and is all but pointless on a tablet.
Nov 22, 2021
50
Pikmin Bloom is a fine AR experience, but sadly it’s just not a good game. With the volume (and intensity) of bugs, the lack of things to actually do and a poor economy, Bloom's player base feels likely to wither without significant change. However, the game does already have a core group of players who absolutely love it, so watch this space. With enough bug fixes and quality of life improvement, Pikmin Bloom may well blossom into something worth playing.
May 31, 2023
10
Honestly this game is effectively Pokémon go with Pikmin and destroying mushrooms.
Apr 1, 2024
6
Das Spiel macht Spaß allerdings nicht länger als 10 Minuten danach wird es Langweilig und diese Funktion das man das Spiel nichtoffen haben muss um zu laufen funktioniert bei mir nicht
Mar 17, 2022
1
Viel schlechter als Pokémon Go Macht überhaupt keine Spaß 1 weil es kostenlos ist
Jul 25, 2023
0
Overhated tbh OlimarRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
May 26, 2023
0
Was ist das für ein Schwachsinn, also ganz ehrlich kompletter Schmutz. Lieber mal aufhören mit diesem ganzen mobile Schrott :(
SummaryMake every step count! Grow your Pikmin, make flowers bloom, and keep track of your precious memories, all through the simple act of walking. Whether you’re going for a short walk around the corner or commuting to work, today’s the very first day of the rest of your Pikmin adventures! Gather your squad and embark on a journey of rediscov... Read More
Platforms:
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Initial Release Date:Oct 28, 2021
Developer:
- Niantic Tokyo Studio
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