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'''''Pikmin 2''''' is the second | '''''Pikmin 2''''' is the second installment in the {{ps}}, released in 2004 for the [[GameCube]]. The game takes place directly after the events of {{p}}, and sees [[Captain Olimar]] and [[Louie]] returning to the [[PNF-404|planet of the Pikmin]] to collect [[treasure]] to pay off a large debt. Elements new to the series include a [[2-Player Battle]] mode, underground [[cave]]s, and three new types of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. The game was also ported to the [[Wii]] with added motion controls, under the title {{npcp2}}. Its sequel, {{p3}}, was released nine years later. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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Upon returning to [[Hocotate]] after his adventure on the planet of the Pikmin, [[Captain Olimar]] meets up with [[The President|his employer]] and a newly hired, supposedly inexperienced employee named [[Louie]]. Olimar learns that [[Hocotate Freight]] is massively in debt due to the loss of a shipment of [[golden Pikpik carrot]]s, a situation brought about by Louie. Olimar's ship, the [[S.S. Dolphin]], is consequently sold in order to repay some of the debt, despite this not being enough. Upon hearing this, Olimar drops a bottle cap in shock, brought back to Hocotate as a souvenir for his son. [[Hocotate ship|An old ship]] proceeds to absorb the bottle cap and values it at {{pokos|100}}, leading to the President then sending Olimar and Louie back to the Pikmin planet, in order to retrieve [[treasure]] that can repay the company debt. Their goal is to repay the {{pokos|10000}} of debt remaining. | Upon returning to [[Hocotate]] after his adventure on the planet of the Pikmin, [[Captain Olimar]] meets up with [[The President|his employer]] and a newly hired, supposedly inexperienced employee named [[Louie]]. Olimar learns that [[Hocotate Freight]] is massively in debt due to the loss of a shipment of [[golden Pikpik carrot]]s, a situation brought about by Louie. Olimar's ship, the [[S.S. Dolphin]], is consequently sold in order to repay some of the debt, despite this not being enough. Upon hearing this, Olimar drops a bottle cap in shock, brought back to Hocotate as a souvenir for his son. [[Hocotate ship|An old ship]] proceeds to absorb the bottle cap and values it at {{pokos|100}}, leading to the President then sending Olimar and Louie back to the Pikmin planet, in order to retrieve [[treasure]] that can repay the company debt. Their goal is to repay the {{pokos|10000}} of debt remaining. | ||
Whilst landing, they come across a small blizzard on the [[Valley of Repose]]. While trying to maneuver through some tree branches, Olimar hits one of them, which knocks Louie off of his cockpit and into the area below. The ship with Olimar inside manages to drop with a thud, ejecting the leader to the ground. He gets up and discovers some [[Red Pikmin]] fighting a [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]]. He tries to [[whistle]] them to his side, and helps them defeat the enemy when he realizes that they obey him still. With the Pikmin's help, Olimar and Louie, both in different parts of the area, manage to reunite and recover a [[treasure]], the [[Courage Reactor]], from Louie's side. | Whilst landing, they come across a small blizzard on the [[Valley of Repose]]. While trying to maneuver through some tree branches, Olimar hits one of them, which knocks Louie off of his cockpit and into the area below. The ship with Olimar inside manages to drop with a thud, ejecting the leader to the ground. He gets up and discovers some [[Red Pikmin]] fighting a [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]]. He tries to [[whistle]] them to his side, and helps them defeat the enemy when he realizes that they obey him still. With the Pikmin's help, Olimar and Louie, both in different parts of the area, manage to reunite and recover a [[treasure]], the [[Courage Reactor]], from Louie's side. | ||
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Other additions to this game include [[spray]]s and [[Exploration Kit|treasures that provide upgrades]]. | Other additions to this game include [[spray]]s and [[Exploration Kit|treasures that provide upgrades]]. | ||
==Alternative game modes== | |||
===Challenge Mode=== | ===Challenge Mode=== | ||
{{main|Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|t1=Challenge Mode in ''Pikmin 2''}} | {{main|Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|t1=Challenge Mode in ''Pikmin 2''}} | ||
Challenge Mode features 30 standalone challenges, where the goal is to reach the end of a special cave by collecting [[The Key]] on each sublevel. The player's score is calculated based on several factors, such as the time they took, and the number of [[Poko]]s won. The mode is somewhat similar {{p}}{{'s}}[[Challenge Mode (Pikmin)|challenge mode]] and [[Mission Mode]] in {{p3}}. | |||
===2-Player Battle=== | ===2-Player Battle=== | ||
{{main|2-Player Battle}} | {{main|2-Player Battle}} | ||
In 2-Player | In 2-Player Battle, two players control one leader each, and attempt to beat the other player by collecting [[marble]]s in cave-like environments. Players can also fight against each other using their own army of Pikmin. The mode is similar to [[Bingo Battle]] in {{p3}} | ||
===e-Reader=== | ===e-Reader=== | ||
{{main|e-Reader}} | {{main|e-Reader}} | ||
The Japanese [[Region|version]] of ''Pikmin 2'' features e-Reader compatibility. Sets of [[Merchandise|Pikmin e-Reader cards]] were sold, which unlocked new mini-games. This feature was not available in other regions, because the peripheral had been discontinued. The option on the [[Menu#Bonuses|bonuses menu]] of these versions was removed (though it is still accessible through hacking and will work with a Japanese e-Reader). When the e-cards were first announced for ''Pikmin 2'', many people thought it was an announcement for a Game Boy Advance version of ''Pikmin 2''. | The Japanese [[Region|version]] of ''Pikmin 2'' features e-Reader compatibility. Sets of [[Merchandise|Pikmin e-Reader cards]] were sold, which unlocked new mini-games. This feature was not available in other regions, because the peripheral had been discontinued. The option on the [[Menu#Bonuses|bonuses menu]] of these versions was removed (though it is still accessible through hacking and will work with a Japanese e-Reader). When the e-cards were first announced for ''Pikmin 2'', many people thought it was an announcement for a Game Boy Advance version of ''Pikmin 2''.{{source needed}} | ||
==Content== | ==Content== | ||