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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Pikmin'' (game)}}{{game icons|p=y}} | |||
{{Infobox game | |||
|name=Pikmin | |||
|image=Pikmin1boxart.jpg | |||
|size=250px | |||
|caption=North American boxart | |||
|jname={{j|ピクミン|Pikumin}} | |||
|rating=E | |||
|console=Nintendo GameCube | |||
|developer=[[Nintendo EAD]] | |||
|publisher=Nintendo | |||
|genre=Real-time strategy | |||
|players=Single-player | |||
|savesize=19 blocks | |||
|sequel=[[Pikmin 2]] | |||
|remake=[[New Play Control! Pikmin]] | |||
|jp={{date|26|October|2001}} | |||
|na={{date|2|December|2001}} | |||
|eu={{date|14|June|2002}} | |||
|au={{date|14|June|2002}} | |||
}} | |||
'''''Pikmin''''' is the first game in the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' series]]. It was released on the [[GameCube]] as a launch title, and came out on {{date|26|October|2001}} in Japan, {{date|2|December|2001}} in North America, and {{date|14|June|2002}} in Europe and Australia. | |||
In it, [[Captain Olimar]] crash-lands on an unknown planet with indigenous creatures he calls [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. They have the ability to take down [[obstacle]]s, [[carry]] objects, and battle [[enemies]]. The gameplay revolves around the player controlling Olimar and managing the Pikmin so that he can recover his lost [[ship part]]s. | |||
The game received a sequel under the title ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', and was later remade on the [[Wii]] under the name ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin]]''. Chronologically, this is the first game in the series. | |||
==Plot== | |||
{{spoiler}} | |||
An exhausted pilot [[Captain Olimar]], who is seeking rest from his everyday labor as a worker for [[Hocotate Freight]], flies his spacecraft, the [[S.S. Dolphin]], into outer space as an interstellar vacation. Suddenly, a meteor hurdles toward his direction and hits the Dolphin, resulting in the ship plummeting toward an [[wikipedia:Earth|Earth]]-like [[PNF-404|planet]]. During the fall, the Dolphin ignites, and its [[Ship part|parts]] are released from the hull and scattered across the planet. | |||
The next morning, Olimar regains consciousness on [[The Impact Site]] and turns around to find the hull of the Dolphin badly damaged, and lacking all of its parts. He notes that the oxygen on the planet, a harmful chemical element that inhabits it, is deadly to his body, and that his life-support systems can only function for 30 days. Upon realizing this, he decides to locate the missing parts of the Dolphin, hoping he can rebuild his ship and return to his home planet of [[Hocotate]]. | |||
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. | |||
===Endings=== | |||
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|[[File:Olimar Pikmin.png|frame|The bad ending of ''Pikmin''.]] | |||
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There are three possible ways for Olimar's adventure to end, which depend on the ship parts the player can gather before the [[day]]s run out. Videos of each ending can be found on the [[#External links|external links]] section of this article. | |||
The [[canon]] ending is the best one; this is when all thirty ship parts are recovered within the thirty day time limit. After the [[Secret Safe]] is gathered, the [[camera]] zooms into the Dolphin and Captain Olimar jumps with joy. Then the scene darkens, becoming night, Olimar walks to his ship and stops to look at the Pikmin one last time. The Pikmin tilt their heads in curiosity. Olimar gives the Pikmin a short wave good-bye, to which the Pikmin tilt their heads in the opposite direction. With a sigh, Olimar looks down and shakes his head. He then boards the Dolphin and lifts off successfully, and the Pikmin attack a nearby [[Spotty Bulborb]] on their own. Next, the ship is seen flying away, with [[Onion]]s of many, unseen colors following him. After the [[credits]], the [[enemy reel]] is shown. | The [[canon]] ending is the best one; this is when all thirty ship parts are recovered within the thirty day time limit. After the [[Secret Safe]] is gathered, the [[camera]] zooms into the Dolphin and Captain Olimar jumps with joy. Then the scene darkens, becoming night, Olimar walks to his ship and stops to look at the Pikmin one last time. The Pikmin tilt their heads in curiosity. Olimar gives the Pikmin a short wave good-bye, to which the Pikmin tilt their heads in the opposite direction. With a sigh, Olimar looks down and shakes his head. He then boards the Dolphin and lifts off successfully, and the Pikmin attack a nearby [[Spotty Bulborb]] on their own. Next, the ship is seen flying away, with [[Onion]]s of many, unseen colors following him. After the [[credits]], the [[enemy reel]] is shown. | ||