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{{page title|''Pikmin 4'' player character}} | {{page title|''Pikmin 4'' player character}} | ||
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{{infobox character | {{infobox character | ||
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|eyecolor = Customizable | |eyecolor = Customizable | ||
|haircolor = Customizable | |haircolor = Customizable | ||
|homeplanet = Karut | |homeplanet = Karut | ||
|related = [[Oatchi]], [[Rescue Corps]] | |related = [[Oatchi]], [[Rescue Corps]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''main character of ''[[Pikmin 4]]''''' (referred to by [[#Naming|various nouns]]) is a customizable character whose name and appearance can be changed in a character creator on each save file. They are the newest recruit to the [[Rescue Corps]], sent to rescue them from a crash landing after trying to rescue [[Captain Olimar]] for the same reason. They, along with [[Oatchi]], are the only playable [[leaders]] in the game's [[Story Mode]]. Their ID card mentions they are from the planet [[Karut]], which cannot be changed or customized. Their appearance can also be altered mid-story after | The '''main character of ''[[Pikmin 4]]''''' (referred to by [[#Naming|various nouns]]) is a customizable character whose name and appearance can be changed in a character creator on each save file. They are the newest recruit to the [[Rescue Corps]], sent to rescue them from a crash landing after trying to rescue [[Captain Olimar]] for the same reason. They, along with [[Oatchi]], are the only playable [[leaders]] in the game's [[Story Mode]]. Their ID card mentions they are from the planet [[Karut]], which cannot be changed or customized. Their appearance can also be altered mid-story after finding a certain [[castaway]]. | ||
Unlike previous characters, this character is silent for the majority of gameplay, only speaking with other characters via text prompts selected by the player (usually only between 2 to 3 options). | Unlike previous characters, this character is silent for the majority of gameplay, only speaking with other characters via text prompts selected by the player (usually only between 2 to 3 options). | ||
As this character is fully customizable, much of the game's promotional material as well as the game's own introduction addresses the character by addressing the viewer in second-person perspective (such as saying "you" or "you're") | As this character is fully customizable, much of the game's promotional material as well as the game's own introduction addresses the character by addressing the viewer in second-person perspective (such as saying "you" or "you're"). | ||
The default design of the character also appears in the [[Pikmin comic]]. | The default design of the character also appears in the [[Pikmin comic]]. | ||
== Appearance == | == Appearance == | ||
The default design that is shown in trailers, promotional art, and in game demonstrations is obtained by choosing the first option in all of the character creator's steps. In this style, they have a full head of unkempt red hair, one long eyelash atop each eye, rosy cheeks, a small spherical nose, a small circular open mouth, an orange antenna light, as well as a full red [[spacesuit]] with white gloves and boots. | The default design that is shown in trailers, promotional art, and in game demonstrations is obtained by choosing the first option in all of the character creator's steps. In this style, they have a full head of unkempt red hair, one long eyelash atop each eye, rosy cheeks, a small spherical nose, a small circular open mouth, an orange antenna light, as well as a full red [[spacesuit]] with white gloves and boots. In some promotional gameplay screenshots, this design features the names "Lisa" and "Emma". | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
The player character of {{p4}} is the newest recruit of the [[Rescue Corps]], who | {{spoiler}} | ||
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The player character of {{p4}} is the newest recruit of the [[Rescue Corps]], who us sent to [[PNF-404]] to rescue them from a crash landing after trying to rescue [[Captain Olimar]] for the same reason. | |||
During the mission, the recruit encounters [[Leafling|a mysterious individual]] who had Olimar's facial features and space suit, but was covered in red fur and had the stem of a Pikmin. His relationship with Olimar was unclear. | |||
== Customization == | == Customization == | ||
These are all the option available in the character creator. The choice of available faces and haircuts depends on the chosen body type. | |||
These are all the | |||
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| [[File:BodyTypeLarge.png]] || [[File:FaceBig.png]] || [[File:HairLarge.png]] | | [[File:BodyTypeLarge.png]] || [[File:FaceBig.png]] || [[File:HairLarge.png]] | ||
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The other [[Rescue Corps]] members will wear uniforms in the same spacesuit color that the player selected. Additionally, the [[S.S. Shepherd]] | The other [[Rescue Corps]] members will wear uniforms in the same spacesuit color that the player selected. Additionally, the [[S.S. Shepherd]] and [[S.S. Beagle]] will also share the color. | ||
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The character is otherwise referred to using nouns such as: | The character is otherwise referred to using nouns such as: | ||
* '''Player avatar''' or simply '''your avatar''' in the game's control menus | * '''Player avatar''' or simply '''your avatar''' in the game's control menus | ||
* '''Newbie Rescue Officer''' | * '''Newbie Rescue Officer''' or just '''newbie''' in the [[Pikmin comic]] and by [[Rescue Corps]] members (notably [[Dingo]]) | ||
* '''Rookie''' by | * '''Rookie''' by Rescue corps member Dingo, who even refers to them as "our star rookie" | ||
As mentioned above, [[promotional material]] can be found using the names "Lisa" and "Emma". | |||
=== Names in other languages === | === Names in other languages === | ||
;You | |||
{{foreignname | {{foreignname | ||
|Jap | |Jap=あなた | ||
|JapR = | |JapR=Anata | ||
|JapM = | |JapM=You | ||
|ChiTrad=你 | |||
|ChiTradR=Nǐ | |||
|ChiTradM=You | |||
|Dut=Jij | |||
|DutM=You | |||
|Fra=Vous | |||
|FraM=You | |||
|Ger=Du | |||
|GerM=You | |||
|Ita=Tu | |||
|ItaM=You | |||
|Kor=당신 | |||
|KorR=dangsin | |||
|KorM=You | |||
|Spa=Tú | |||
|SpaM=You | |||
|Por=Você | |||
|PorM=You | |||
}} | }} | ||
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P4 tone 7.jpg|Skin tone #7. | P4 tone 7.jpg|Skin tone #7. | ||
P4 tone 8.jpg|Skin tone #8. | P4 tone 8.jpg|Skin tone #8. | ||
Id Badge PlayerDefault.png | Id Badge PlayerDefault.png | ||
You.png|Alternative artwork of the character walking. | You.png|Alternative artwork of the character walking. | ||
You Silhouette.png|Artwork of the character's silhouette. | You Silhouette.png|Artwork of the character's silhouette. | ||
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You Whistling.png|Artwork of the character [[whistling]]. | You Whistling.png|Artwork of the character [[whistling]]. | ||
Oatchi You and Pikmin.png|Artwork of the character with Oatchi and some Pikmin. | Oatchi You and Pikmin.png|Artwork of the character with Oatchi and some Pikmin. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* While the game allows the player to give their character the same name as another character, nothing special happens in this situation. | * While the game allows the player to give their character the same name as another character, nothing special happens in this situation. | ||
* If the player customizes their character to look identical to another character, then that character will point this out in their first conversation.{{ | * If the player customizes their character to look identical to another character, then that character will point this out in their first conversation.{{source needed}} | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Mii]] | * [[Mii]] | ||
* [[Oatchi]] | * [[Oatchi]] | ||
{{Characters}} | {{Characters}} | ||
[[Category:Leaders]] | [[Category:Leaders]] | ||