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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
While Pikmin 3 will contain many elements that have already composed the Pikmin series, it will also be introducing some new, complex mechanics that make it stand out from its predecessors: | While ''Pikmin 3'' will contain many elements that have already composed the Pikmin series, it will also be introducing some new, complex mechanics that make it stand out from its predecessors: | ||
Pikmin 3 will give a complete overhaul to the series' battle mechanics; rather than simply throwing Pikmin at targets, the player must analyze a target and determine exactly how it should be brought down. For example, some walls will be more easily broken if Pikmin attack them from the top and work their way down, and some enemies may react differently if attacked in sensitive areas, such as their eyes. Also, the throwing cursor's throwing path is always visible, and changes length and color depending on which type of Pikmin will throw next. Next to the cursor is a small number which counts the ammount of pikmin of that color left in the captain's group. To accompany this feature, rather than a single bubble displaying what pikmin type will be thrown next, 3 bubbles will be shown at a time, showing the next 3 pikmin types in the order they will be thrown, and how many of each are present. | ''Pikmin 3'' will give a complete overhaul to the series' battle mechanics; rather than simply throwing Pikmin at targets, the player must analyze a target and determine exactly how it should be brought down. For example, some walls will be more easily broken if Pikmin attack them from the top and work their way down, and some enemies may react differently if attacked in sensitive areas, such as their eyes. Also, the throwing cursor's throwing path is always visible, and changes length and color depending on which type of Pikmin will throw next. Next to the cursor is a small number which counts the ammount of pikmin of that color left in the captain's group. To accompany this feature, rather than a single bubble displaying what pikmin type will be thrown next, 3 bubbles will be shown at a time, showing the next 3 pikmin types in the order they will be thrown, and how many of each are present. | ||
Pikmin 3's graphical design will be much more realistic thanks to the enhanced resolution and processing power of the Wii U console, and will also sport a slight exaggeration to character designs. Unlike in the past games, the Pikmin will be slightly larger and each one is capable of moving independently, making them feel like a realistic swarm rather than an organized group that marches simutaneously, as in the past 2 games. | ''Pikmin 3'''s graphical design will be much more realistic thanks to the enhanced resolution and processing power of the Wii U console, and will also sport a slight exaggeration to character designs. Unlike in the past games, the Pikmin will be slightly larger and each one is capable of moving independently, making them feel like a realistic swarm rather than an organized group that marches simutaneously, as in the past 2 games. | ||
Another feature that has been changed is the Fraction System; in Pikmin 3, the fractions over an item when it's being carried (such as 3/6 for a [[Snow Bulborb]]) is now switched so that the number of Pikmin carrying an item goes on top (so it would now be 6/3). | Another feature that has been changed is the Fraction System; in ''Pikmin 3'', the fractions over an item when it's being carried (such as 3/6 for a [[Snow Bulborb]]) is now switched so that the number of Pikmin carrying an item goes on top (so it would now be 6/3). | ||
In addition to these, several new actions can now be performed by captains, such as a move which will cause them and their pikmin swarm to quickly drop and roll side-to-side, which can be used to quickly evade danger, such as falling objects or stampeding animals. | In addition to these, several new actions can now be performed by captains, such as a move which will cause them and their pikmin swarm to quickly drop and roll side-to-side, which can be used to quickly evade danger, such as falling objects or stampeding animals. | ||
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Another new action is one that can be used with the Gamepad (referred to ingame as the [[KopPad]]); players can use the touch screen to move the camera into a bird's-eye veiw to see the game world. (to prevent cheating, only currently-explored areas are made visible). During this action, the game is automatically paused, and can then be unpaused to see the world in real time. This action allows for supervising multiple groups of pikmin preforming different tasks. Also, using this action, the player can plan routes for captains to automatically follow, where they will be able to preform tasks while another captain is manually controlled. | Another new action is one that can be used with the Gamepad (referred to ingame as the [[KopPad]]); players can use the touch screen to move the camera into a bird's-eye veiw to see the game world. (to prevent cheating, only currently-explored areas are made visible). During this action, the game is automatically paused, and can then be unpaused to see the world in real time. This action allows for supervising multiple groups of pikmin preforming different tasks. Also, using this action, the player can plan routes for captains to automatically follow, where they will be able to preform tasks while another captain is manually controlled. | ||
Also, unlike in the past 2 games, where the characters were mostly silent, Pikmin 3's characters will be able to speak in real time, to both themselves and each other. (Their voice acting is composed of gibberish rather than an actual cohesive language.) | Also, unlike in the past 2 games, where the characters were mostly silent, ''Pikmin 3'''s characters will be able to speak in real time, to both themselves and each other. (Their voice acting is composed of gibberish rather than an actual cohesive language.) | ||
[[File:Gamepad.jpg|thumb|The Wii U gamepad as the map screen.]] | [[File:Gamepad.jpg|thumb|The Wii U gamepad as the map screen.]] | ||