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{{Infobox game | |||
|name=Pikmin | |||
|image=Pikmin2boxart.jpg | |||
|size=250px | |||
|caption=North American boxart | |||
|jname=ピクミン | |||
|rating=F for Fuck You | |||
|console=Nintendo GameCube | |||
|developer=[[Nintendo EAD]] | |||
|publisher=Nintendo | |||
|genre=Real-time strategy | |||
|sequel=[[Pikmin 2]] | |||
|remake=[[New Play Control! Pikmin]] | |||
|jp=October 26, 2001 | |||
|na=December 2, 2001 | |||
|eu=June 14, 2002 | |||
|au=June 14, 2002 | |||
}} | |||
'''''Pikmin''''' was the first game in the [[Pikmin series]] to be released, on the Nintendo GameCube. Its sequel is ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. | |||
==New Play Control!== | ==New Play Control!== | ||
{{main|New Play Control! Pikmin}} | {{main|New Play Control! Pikmin}} | ||
''New Play Control! Pikmin'' is a remake of the original [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] game for the [[ | ''New Play Control! Pikmin'' is a remake of the original [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] game for the [[Wii]], released in 2008 in Japan and 2009 elsewhere. Changes have been made to ''Pikmin'''s graphics, save system and control scheme. | ||
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
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==Gameplay == | ==Gameplay == | ||
Pikmin is a three-dimensional | ''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. Approximately 15 minutes are spent on its surface each day: as nightfall approaches, you must gather stray and toiling Pikmin to your base or command so that they don't fall victim to the voracious nocturnal predators, such as the [[Red Bulborb]]. | ||
In Pikmin you will face many obstacles in order to secure the parts required to rebuild your 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 your way, such as walls, bridges and gaps. Many different animal species on the planet hinder the progress of your working Pikmin. However, your forces are limited, you can only have up to 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'' you will face many obstacles in order to secure the parts required to rebuild your 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 your way, such as walls, bridges and gaps. Many different animal species on the planet hinder the progress of your working Pikmin. However, your forces are limited, you can only have up to 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. | ||
==The Pikmin== | ==The Pikmin== | ||
{{spoiler}} | {{spoiler}} | ||
Pikmin are the plant/animal hybrids that were discovered by Captain Olimar when he crash-landed on the planet. The Pikmin willingly follow his orders and imitate his movements in the face of whatever fate may await them. Each species of Pikmin has weaknesses and strengths and all three Pikmin must be used in cooperation in order to collect all of the missing ship parts. The Pikmin are relatively short creatures and stand at a height of about one inch. Very few clues are provided of their physical elements. All Pikmin in general have a head, two eyes, a torso, two feet, and two arms; all three Pikmin are noticeably slender and very fragile thin beings, thus making it apparent that they can easily be harmed, and must be protected at whatever means necessary in order to survive. The facial appearances of Pikmin are a mystery, as they all have huge eyes, and round black pupils, and they always stare at Captain Olimar, or whoever for whatever reason, with a very strange look. Each species of Pikmin also has unique appearances: [[Red Pikmin]] have a long pointy nose, [[Yellow Pikmin]] have large sail-like ears which catch wind currents and allow them to soar higher when thrown, and [[Blue Pikmin]] have not mouths, but gills that have allowed them to survive and live in aquatic habitats. | Pikmin are the plant/animal hybrids that were discovered by Captain Olimar when he crash-landed on the planet. The Pikmin willingly follow his orders and imitate his movements in the face of whatever fate may await them. Each species of Pikmin has weaknesses and strengths and all three Pikmin must be used in cooperation in order to collect all of the missing ship parts. The Pikmin are relatively short creatures and stand at a height of about one inch. Very few clues are provided of their physical elements. All Pikmin in general have a head, two eyes, a torso, two feet, and two arms; all three Pikmin are noticeably slender and very fragile thin beings, thus making it apparent that they can easily be harmed, and must be protected at whatever means necessary in order to survive. The facial appearances of Pikmin are a mystery, as they all have huge eyes, and round black pupils, and they always stare at Captain Olimar, or whoever for whatever reason, with a very strange look. Each species of Pikmin also has unique appearances: [[Red Pikmin]] have a long pointy nose, [[Yellow Pikmin]] have large sail-like ears which catch wind currents and allow them to soar higher when thrown, and [[Blue Pikmin]] have not mouths, but gills that have allowed them to survive and live in aquatic habitats. | ||
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===Pikmin abilities=== | ===Pikmin abilities=== | ||
[[ | [[File:destroyingwall.jpg|thumb|right|These Pikmin are destroying a wall to clear a path for [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]]]] | ||
Pikmin are very interactive creatures, for they interact and socialize with themselves, regardless what species of Pikmin interact with, but will focus all attention on Olimar when needed. Pikmin naturally form groups of their own color when dismissed but cooperate with the other colors of Pikmin in battles, [[carrying Order|carrying]] dead enemies, and other tasks. | Pikmin are very interactive creatures, for they interact and socialize with themselves, regardless what species of Pikmin interact with, but will focus all attention on Olimar when needed. Pikmin naturally form groups of their own color when dismissed but cooperate with the other colors of Pikmin in battles, [[carrying Order|carrying]] dead enemies, and other tasks. | ||
===Onions=== | ===Onions=== | ||
[[ | [[File:PikCarryPellet.jpg|thumb|Pikmin carrying a Pellet]] | ||
[[Pikmin]] live in pods called [[Onions]], which bear similar resemblances to the earthly vegetable, which Olimar named after for the Hocotatian onions. Each Onion is a specific color; so far red, blue, and yellow are the only known Pikmin Onions. Each Onion is home to the Pikmin of the same color, and Pikmin will never enter a foreign colored Onion. Onions propagate more Pikmin by having them carry the carcasses of dead creatures or by carrying [[Pellet|pellets]] to the Onions. | [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] live in pods called [[Onions]], which bear similar resemblances to the earthly vegetable, which Olimar named after for the Hocotatian onions. Each Onion is a specific color; so far red, blue, and yellow are the only known Pikmin Onions. Each Onion is home to the Pikmin of the same color, and Pikmin will never enter a foreign colored Onion. Onions propagate more Pikmin by having them carry the carcasses of dead creatures or by carrying [[Pellet|pellets]] to the Onions. | ||
The number of Pikmin that are allowed on the field is 100. This is due to limit the processor load of the Gamecube's CPU, and to make the game more challenging. Why this limit exists, however, is not explained in the game itself. It is merely [[Ship's Log|noted]] by Olimar, and he himself may possibly not know why. | The number of Pikmin that are allowed on the field is 100. This is due to limit the processor load of the Gamecube's CPU, and to make the game more challenging. Why this limit exists, however, is not explained in the game itself. It is merely [[Ship's Log|noted]] by Olimar, and he himself may possibly not know why. | ||
There are many Onions seen in the Happy Ending of Pikmin, but it is unknown if these colors of Pikmin will be seen in Pikmin sequels. | There are many Onions seen in the Happy Ending of ''Pikmin'', but it is unknown if these colors of Pikmin will be seen in ''Pikmin'' sequels. | ||
===The | ===The kinds of Pikmin=== | ||
====[[Red Pikmin]]==== | ====[[Red Pikmin]]==== | ||
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====[[Yellow Pikmin]]==== | ====[[Yellow Pikmin]]==== | ||
Yellow Pikmin are the second Pikmin revealed by Olimar, which was in the [[The Forest of Hope]], the second accessible area in the game. Yellow Pikmin are the only Pikmin with the ability to carry [[bomb-rocks]], and have very large sail-like ears, which they use as glider wings, allowing them to be thrown very high. Yellow Pikmin are known for their ears, and are much lighter than the other Pikmin. | Yellow Pikmin are the second Pikmin revealed by Olimar, which was in the [[The Forest of Hope]], the second accessible area in the game. Yellow Pikmin are the only Pikmin with the ability to carry [[bomb-rocks]], and have very large sail-like ears, which they use as glider wings, allowing them to be thrown very high. Yellow Pikmin are known for their ears, and are much lighter than the other Pikmin. | ||
====[[Blue Pikmin]]==== | ====[[Blue Pikmin]]==== | ||
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A video of the happy ending: | A video of the happy ending: | ||
<Youtube> | <Youtube>geIe011iI9k</youtube> | ||
====Average ending==== | ====Average ending==== | ||
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A video of the average ending: | A video of the average ending: | ||
<youtube>oevDcLvdRkM | <youtube>oevDcLvdRkM</youtube> | ||
====Bad ending==== | ====Bad ending==== | ||
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!Click [show] to display the image. | !Click [show] to display the image. | ||
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|[[Image:Olimar Pikmin.png|frame|The bad ending of Pikmin.]] | |[[Image:Olimar Pikmin.png|frame|The bad ending of ''Pikmin''.]] | ||
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This is the worst ending available. To get it, 24 or fewer of the mandatory parts need to be collected and day 30 must be reached. Olimar will realize it's the last day that his life support will function, so he tries to lift off. Immediately after taking off, the [[Main Engine|engine]] explodes and his ship crashes back onto the planet. The Pikmin carry his unconscious body to an Onion, making Olimar pop out as a Pikmin-like creature, having his normal head, but the sprout of a Pikmin with a black stem, and without his spacesuit helmet. Oddly enough, every other creature in the games that is turned into seeds produces normal Pikmin, but Olimar becomes a hybrid form with some of his [[Hocotatian]] features remaining. | This is the worst ending available. To get it, 24 or fewer of the mandatory parts need to be collected and day 30 must be reached. Olimar will realize it's the last day that his life support will function, so he tries to lift off. Immediately after taking off, the [[Main Engine|engine]] explodes and his ship crashes back onto the planet. The Pikmin carry his unconscious body to an Onion, making Olimar pop out as a Pikmin-like creature, having his normal head, but the sprout of a Pikmin with a black stem, and without his spacesuit helmet. Oddly enough, every other creature in the games that is turned into seeds produces normal Pikmin, but Olimar becomes a hybrid form with some of his [[Hocotatian]] features remaining. This form is dubbed as [[Pikmar]]. | ||
A video of the bad ending: | A video of the bad ending: | ||
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*A [[Guide:Pikmin 1 (The Impact Site) - Many Pikmin by Espyo|guide]] to growing Pikmin at the [[Impact Site]] | *A [[Guide:Pikmin 1 (The Impact Site) - Many Pikmin by Espyo|guide]] to growing Pikmin at the [[Impact Site]] | ||
== Promotional artwork == | ==Promotional artwork== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Olimarpromotional.jpg|A promotional picture, advertising ''Pikmin''. | File:Olimarpromotional.jpg|A promotional picture, advertising ''Pikmin''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Pikmin 2]] | *[[Pikmin 2]] | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http:// | *[[wikipedia:Pikmin|Wikipedia's article on ''Pikmin'']] | ||
*[http://replacementdocs.com/request.php?4539 Pikmin game manual] | |||
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