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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
''Pikmin'' is a three-dimensional strategy-based game, in which the player is given control of Olimar, who in turn has control over the Pikmin that follow him. The whole point of the game is to find and collect as many of his lost ship parts as possible, up to the maximum of 30, in fewer than the 30 days Olimar has to live, so that he can escape the grasp of the planet before his life-support system fails. This is achieved by directing Pikmin to carry the parts to Olimar's ship. Approximately 15 minutes are spent on its surface each [[day]]; as nightfall approaches, he must gather stray and toiling Pikmin so that they don't fall victim to the voracious nocturnal predators, such as the [[ | ''Pikmin'' is a three-dimensional strategy-based game, in which the player is given control of Olimar, who in turn has control over the Pikmin that follow him. The whole point of the game is to find and collect as many of his lost ship parts as possible, up to the maximum of 30, in fewer than the 30 days Olimar has to live, so that he can escape the grasp of the planet before his life-support system fails. This is achieved by directing Pikmin to carry the parts to Olimar's ship. Approximately 15 minutes are spent on its surface each [[day]]; as nightfall approaches, he must gather stray and toiling Pikmin so that they don't fall victim to the voracious nocturnal predators, such as the [[Spotty Bulborb]]. | ||
In ''Pikmin'', players will face many obstacles in order to secure the parts required to rebuild the ship. This must be done with care, as many obstacles are [[hazards|hazardous]] to the Pikmin, such as water, fire and explosions. There are also other things that block the way, such as walls, bridges and gaps. Many different animal species on the planet hinder the progress of working Pikmin. However, the forces are limited; Olimar can only have up to [[Pikmin limit|100 Pikmin out in the field]] and no more under any circumstances. The rest are stored in the [[Onion]]s, considered by Olimar to be some sort of motherships for the species. | In ''Pikmin'', players will face many obstacles in order to secure the parts required to rebuild the ship. This must be done with care, as many obstacles are [[hazards|hazardous]] to the Pikmin, such as water, fire and explosions. There are also other things that block the way, such as walls, bridges and gaps. Many different animal species on the planet hinder the progress of working Pikmin. However, the forces are limited; Olimar can only have up to [[Pikmin limit|100 Pikmin out in the field]] and no more under any circumstances. The rest are stored in the [[Onion]]s, considered by Olimar to be some sort of motherships for the species. | ||
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During development of the [[GameCube]], a tech demo was created that showed off multiple [[mariowiki:Mario|Mario]]s, under the title ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario 128|Super Mario 128]]''. This demo demonstrated the console's ability to have several dozens of individual objects on-screen at once. This concept was later recycled and lead to the creation of ''Pikmin''. | During development of the [[GameCube]], a tech demo was created that showed off multiple [[mariowiki:Mario|Mario]]s, under the title ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario 128|Super Mario 128]]''. This demo demonstrated the console's ability to have several dozens of individual objects on-screen at once. This concept was later recycled and lead to the creation of ''Pikmin''. | ||
While experimenting with the idea for a game, Nintendo came up with a concept with the tentative title ''[[Adam and Eve]]''. It would feature two humans that would develop by themselves, but when it was deemed too uninteractive, Pikmin were added. Soon after, the whole idea was scrapped, and development for ''Pikmin'' began. The [[ | While experimenting with the idea for a game, Nintendo came up with a concept with the tentative title ''[[Adam and Eve]]''. It would feature two humans that would develop by themselves, but when it was deemed too uninteractive, Pikmin were added. Soon after, the whole idea was scrapped, and development for ''Pikmin'' began. The [[Spotty Bulborb]], which originated as a mammoth-like creature in that game, was re-used for ''Pikmin''. | ||
The first reveal of the ''Pikmin'' project came in [[Pikmin prerelease information#E3 2001 Tech Demo Show Off|E3 2001]], where [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] played the game live. By that point, the general mechanics resembled the final product, but several assets, resources and quirks were different. | The first reveal of the ''Pikmin'' project came in [[Pikmin prerelease information#E3 2001 Tech Demo Show Off|E3 2001]], where [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] played the game live. By that point, the general mechanics resembled the final product, but several assets, resources and quirks were different. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Page 23 of the instruction manual describes a strategy against [[ | *Page 23 of the instruction manual describes a strategy against [[Spotty Bulborb]]s, but contains a [[Mistake|typo]]: it has "holdung on to the feet" instead of "holding on to the feet". | ||
*During the game's development, it was originally planned to be a different game, called ''[[Adam and Eve]]'', featuring elements from a canceled ''Mario'' game, ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario 128|Super Mario 128]]''. This idea was canceled because Miyamoto couldn't think of a storyline. | *During the game's development, it was originally planned to be a different game, called ''[[Adam and Eve]]'', featuring elements from a canceled ''Mario'' game, ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario 128|Super Mario 128]]''. This idea was canceled because Miyamoto couldn't think of a storyline. | ||
*Some of the resources used for the scenery in the game come from the mountains and the gardens around [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]'s house.{{cite youtube|IdQwnLW2eoY|where Miyamoto explains the resource's origins|m=11|s=11}} | *Some of the resources used for the scenery in the game come from the mountains and the gardens around [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]'s house.{{cite youtube|IdQwnLW2eoY|where Miyamoto explains the resource's origins|m=11|s=11}} | ||