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'''''Pikmin''''' is the first game in the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' series]], released in 2001 as one of the first games available for the [[GameCube]]. The game is the first in the series chronologically, and sees [[Captain Olimar]] crash-landing on an [[PNF-404|unknown planet]] and collecting his missing [[ship part]]s in order to escape. The game introduces the main game mechanics of growing [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], controlling the Pikmin as a group, taking down [[obstacle]]s, [[carrying]] objects, and battling [[Enemy|enemies]]. The game has been ported to the [[Wii]] under the title {{npcp1}}, and ported to the [[Nintendo Switch]] under the title [[Pikmin 1 (Nintendo Switch)|''Pikmin 1'']]. Its sequel, {{p2}}, was released three years later in 2004.

[[Captain Olimar]], a pilot, flies his spacecraft, the [[S.S. Dolphin]], through space. Suddenly, a meteor hurdles toward his direction and hits the Dolphin, sending it plummeting toward an {{w|Earth}}-like [[PNF-404|planet]]. During the fall, the Dolphin ignites, and its various [[Ship part|parts]] are released from the hull and scattered across the planet.

 

 

After exploring a bit, Olimar finds a dormant [[Onion]]. Upon approaching it, it springs to life, and out comes a seed. Upon [[pluck]]ing it and experimenting with the creature by [[throw]]ing it, [[dismiss]]ing it, etc., he learns about the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] and their abilities. With the help of the [[Red Pikmin]] he raises, Olimar recovers the [[Main Engine]], which allows him to at least hover above the surface during the night, which he later learns is too dangerous.

 

Olimar and the Pikmin then discover a new area, [[The Forest of Hope]] and the Onion within: the [[Yellow Pikmin]]'s Onion. In addition, he gradually learns more about the various [[enemies]] and quirks of the planet, and how to use each Pikmin type's abilities to their full potential. As he gathers more parts, he eventually manages to discover [[The Forest Navel]], the [[Blue Pikmin]], [[The Distant Spring]], and [[The Final Trial]]. After defeating the [[Emperor Bulblax]] and recovering the final ship part, Olimar sails back to Hocotate.

The first version of the game, the "Japanese version", was released for the [[GameCube]] in Japan, in October of 2001. Throughout the next months, the localization team of Nintendo of America changed the game for release in North America. Finally, later, Nintendo of Europe made their own tweaks, and released that version in Europe and Oceania. Although these three regions received a different version each, the differences between them are minor. The biggest one is that the Japanese version uses Japanese text, while the others use English or European-language text. Not much changes between the US and the European versions, but it became possible to skip the [[sunset]] cutscene in the European version.

''Pikmin'' received mostly positive reviews. Sites like IGN and GameSpot gave it scores close to 90%, praising its uniqueness and visuals, but complaining about the [[camera]].{{cite web|https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/05/31/gamecube-at-e3-the-goods-and-the-bads-4|GameCube at E3: The Goods and the Bads|IGN|published={{date|21|June|2012}}|retrieved={{date|8|August|2020}}}} On its first week, it sold over 100,000 copies, although the numbers started decreasing in the following weeks. The song [[Ai no Uta]] helped boost sales, and became an unexpected hit, even surpassing the sales for the game itself.

*Page 23 of the instruction manual describes a strategy against [[Bulborb|Spotty Bulborb]]s, but contains a [[Mistake|typo]]: it has "holdung on to the feet" instead of "holding on to the feet".

*It is possible to collect all 30 ship parts in 6 in-game [[day]]s. Such a playthrough is known as a [[6 day run]].