GameCube Critic Reviews
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A riot of stressful action and multitasking that's fun every time you play it. [Dec 2001, p.164]
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Another dollop of glorious GameCube genius.
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A wild and weird game that will captivate you with its innocence and innovation.
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Every minute that you play, you constantly feel as if you’re discovering something new and different, and the game’s puzzles feel very organic, intelligent, and open-ended, forcing you to think and rethink your strategy as you make new realizations about your place in the world.
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Brilliant...Indeed, it's the kind of game that you find yourself playing in your head as you fall asleep at night, counting Pikmin, as it were. [Feb 2002, p.56]
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From the moment you turn the game on you’ll be instantly captivated.
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What makes Pikmin so fun is that you are seeing the world from new eyes, and exploring large beautiful environments.
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The controller itself is a work of ergonomic art. Although this is essentially a detailed puzzle game, the detail is truly a sight to behold. [Jan 2002, p.84]
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Pikmin's simple, elegant design and compact structure redeem its brevity.
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Though the Pikmin really don't have the individuality that Pokemon developed, you really do start to care for your little guys as the game progresses.
