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'''''Pikmin 2''''' is a port of the original {{p2}} to the [[Nintendo Switch]]. It was revealed during a Nintendo Direct presentation on {{date|21|June|2023}}, alongside [[Pikmin 1 (Nintendo Switch)|a port of ''Pikmin'']]. Both were released on the eShop immediately after the presentation concluded. This port is based on {{npcp2}}. | '''''Pikmin 2''''' is a port of the original {{p2}} to the [[Nintendo Switch]]. It was revealed during a Nintendo Direct presentation on {{date|21|June|2023}}, alongside [[Pikmin 1 (Nintendo Switch)|a port of ''Pikmin'']]. Both were released on the eShop immediately after the presentation concluded. This port is based on {{npcp2}}. | ||
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== Changes == | == Changes == | ||
In general, the game has no [[region]]al differences unlike the previous releases, and is instead based on the US version. This port is also built off of the US version of ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin 2]]'', meaning that unless stated otherwise, all changes from that version also apply to this game. On top of those and the changes common to both this game and {{p1s}}, which are listed [[Pikmin 1+2#Common changes|here]], the following additional changes exist. | In general, the game has no [[region]]al differences unlike the previous releases, and is instead based on the US version. This port is also built off of the US version of ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin 2]]'', meaning that unless stated otherwise, all changes from that version also apply to this game. On top of those and the changes common to both this game and {{p1s}}, which are listed [[Pikmin 1+2#Common changes|here]], the following additional changes exist. | ||
=== Gameplay === | === Gameplay === | ||
* Pressing {{button|switch|-}} shows a screen displaying the game's controls. | * Pressing {{button|switch|-}} shows [[Controls#Controller diagram|a screen displaying the game's controls]] . | ||
* Holding {{button|switch|zl}} while using {{button|switch|lstick}} now rotates the camera in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] and the [[Treasure Hoard]]. If the camera was already looking in a direction via {{button|switch|lstick}} alone, the camera will keep looking in that direction while rotating. | * Holding {{button|switch|zl}} while using {{button|switch|lstick}} now rotates the camera in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] and the [[Treasure Hoard]]. If the camera was already looking in a direction via {{button|switch|lstick}} alone, the camera will keep looking in that direction while rotating. | ||
* [[Cutscene]]s (excluding the end of day scenes and the cinematics) can no longer be skipped. | * [[Cutscene]]s (excluding the end of day scenes and the cinematics) can no longer be skipped. | ||
* By default, stages in [[2-Player Battle]] generate using the unbalanced [[2-Player Battle#Stage generation and layouts|random generation mode]] instead of picking from the preset layouts available. | * By default, stages in [[2-Player Battle]] generate using the unbalanced [[2-Player Battle#Stage generation and layouts|random generation mode]] instead of picking from the preset layouts available. | ||
* The [[Man-at-Legs]] is no longer invincible while getting up, unlike {{npcp2}}. | * The [[Man-at-Legs]] is no longer invincible while getting up, unlike in {{npcp2}}. | ||
=== Graphics === | === Graphics === | ||
* The [[mistake#Pikmin 2|white space]] inside the President's hair curl in the | * The [[mistake#Pikmin 2|white space]] inside the President's hair curl in the [[Cutscene#Debt Repayment Cinema|Debt Repayment Cinema]] has been removed. | ||
* Much of the [[Treasure#Brands|product placement]] in the original game has been removed and replaced with fictional/other brands, likely | * Much of the [[Treasure#Brands|product placement]] in the original game has been removed and replaced with fictional/other brands, likely due to Nintendo losing the legal rights to use the branding seen on the treasures. This includes treasures in the [[Mystical Energy Series]], [[Massive Receptacle Series]], [[Survival Series]], [[Ancient Ad Series]], and [[Odd Logo Series]].{{cite web|https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/pikmin-2-switch/|Pikmin™ 2 for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site|Nintendo.com}} | ||
* The text for cave loading screens is much more opaque, and cream-colored. | * The text for cave loading screens is much more opaque, and cream-colored. | ||
* All instances of the word "Louie" that were colored blue have been recolored to a light yellow. | * All instances of the word "Louie" that were colored blue have been recolored to a light yellow, matching the color of Louie's icon background in {{P3}}. | ||
* Many [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] icons have been replaced with artwork instead of in game renders. | * Many [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] icons have been replaced with artwork instead of in game renders. | ||
* The backgrounds on [[Louie]] and [[The President]]'s health icons now match their head shapes rather than re-using Olimar's background. | * The backgrounds on [[Louie]] and [[The President]]'s health icons now match their head shapes rather than re-using Olimar's background. | ||
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=== Text === | === Text === | ||
* Various pieces of text have been changed. (e.g.: cutscene text, [[mail]], [[Olimar's notes]], etc.) | * Various pieces of text have been changed. (e.g.: cutscene text, [[mail]], [[Olimar's notes]], etc.) | ||
** Mail overall has been changed to be more polite, one example being removing the mention of Bulbie not getting fed. | |||
** Spam [[mail]] has been changed to remove links to promotional sites. | ** Spam [[mail]] has been changed to remove links to promotional sites. | ||
* Various [[treasure]]s and [[series]] were renamed, along with some of their descriptions. | * Various [[treasure]]s and [[series]] were renamed, along with some of their descriptions. | ||
** The [[Husband's Tears Series]] was renamed to the Expensive Sentiments Series, and its corresponding completion announcement was completely rewritten. | ** The [[Husband's Tears Series]] was renamed to the Expensive Sentiments Series, and its corresponding completion announcement was completely rewritten. | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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Pikmin 2 Switch Logo.png|Logo. | Pikmin 2 Switch Logo.png|Logo. | ||