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(Removed a couple of 'to do' notices, added images to the Pause section, and added more text to the 2-Player Battle and Bingo Battle sections.)
(Following a discussion at the talk page, menu subpages are being moved to standalone pages, so all the menu links on this article have been changed.)
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{{game icons|p=y|p2=y|p3=y|hp=y}}
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{{game help|p3|Information is needed in [[Menu/Day results]], [[Menu/Final results]], [[Menu/Challenge results]], and [[Menu/KopPad]].}}
{{game help|p3|Information is needed in [[Day results menu]], [[Final results menu]], [[Challenge results menu]], and [[KopPad menu]].}}
{{game help|p3d|Information is needed in [[Menu/Side Stories]], [[Menu/Saved game selection]], and [[Menu/Mission Mode]].}}
{{game help|p3d|Information is needed in [[Side Stories menu]], [[Saved game selection menu]], and [[Mission Mode menu]].}}
{{game help|hp|Information is needed on every menu in the game.}}
{{game help|hp|Information is needed on every menu in the game.}}
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These menus allow access to other menus or sections of gameplay.
These menus allow access to other menus or sections of gameplay.


===Title screen===
===Main===
{{see|Menu/Title screen}}
{{see|Main menu}}
The title screen menu allows the player to begin the game, start an alternative game mode, or open the options. This menu is presented upon booting up the game, but after some other minor screens.
The main menu or title screen allows the player to begin the game, start an alternative game mode, or open the options. This menu is presented upon booting up the game, but after some other minor screens.


<gallery>
<gallery>
Pikmin title screen.jpg|Title screen in ''Pikmin''.
Pikmin title screen.jpg|Main menu in ''Pikmin''.
Pikmin 2 title screen.jpg|Title screen in ''Pikmin 2''.
Pikmin 2 title screen.jpg|Main menu in ''Pikmin 2''.
Pikmin 3 title screen.jpg|Title screen in ''Pikmin 3''.
Pikmin 3 title screen.jpg|Main menu in ''Pikmin 3''.
P3D Menu Title Screen Initial.jpg|Title screen in ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe''.
P3D Menu Title Screen Initial.jpg|Main menu in ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe''.
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</gallery>


===Saved game selection===
===Saved game selection===
{{see|Menu/Saved game selection}}
{{see|Saved game selection menu}}
This menu allows the player to select which [[saved game]] to play on from the three available in {{p}} and {{p2}}.
This menu allows the player to select which [[saved game]] to play on from the three available in {{p}}, {{p2}}, and {{p3d}}.
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<gallery>
Pikmin save games.jpg|Saved game selection in ''Pikmin''.
Pikmin save games.jpg|Saved game selection in ''Pikmin''.
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===Day selection===
===Day selection===
{{see|Menu/Day selection}}
{{see|Day selection menu}}
[[File:Day selection menu.jpg|thumb|Day selection in ''Pikmin 3''.]]
[[File:Day selection menu.jpg|thumb|Day selection in ''Pikmin 3''.]]
There is only one saved game per Wii U account in ''Pikmin 3'', but the player is given the choice to retry from a previous [[day]]; this is the screen that allows them to do so.  
There is only one saved game per Wii U account in ''Pikmin 3'', but the player is given the choice to retry from a previous [[day]]; this is the screen that allows them to do so.  
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===Area selection===
===Area selection===
{{see|Menu/Area selection}}
{{see|Area selection menu}}
This menu allows the player to choose which [[area]] to start the next day on, out of all the ones they have unlocked.
This menu allows the player to choose which [[area]] to start the next day on, out of all the ones they have unlocked.
<gallery>
<gallery>
Pikmin area selection.jpg|Area selection screen in ''Pikmin''.
Pikmin area selection.jpg|Area selection menu in ''Pikmin''.
Pikmin 2 area selection.jpg|Area selection screen in ''Pikmin 2''.
Pikmin 2 area selection.jpg|Area selection menu in ''Pikmin 2''.
Pikmin 3 area selection menu TW.jpg|Area selection screen in ''Pikmin 3''.
Pikmin 3 area selection menu TW.jpg|Area selection menu in ''Pikmin 3''.
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</gallery>


===Challenge Mode===
===Challenge Mode===
{{see|Menu/Challenge Mode}}
{{see|Challenge Mode menu}}
The Challenge Mode menu allows a player to select a [[Challenge Mode]] level to play.
The Challenge Mode menu allows a player to select a [[Challenge Mode]] level to play.
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===Mission Mode===
===Mission Mode===
{{see|Menu/Mission Mode}}
{{see|Mission Mode menu}}
The Mission Mode menu allows a player to select a [[Mission Mode]] level to play.
The Mission Mode menu allows a player to select a [[Mission Mode]] level to play.
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===2-Player Battle===
===2-Player Battle===
{{see|Menu/2-Player Battle}}
{{see|2-Player Battle menu}}
[[File:Pikmin 2 Battle.jpg|thumb|right|2-Player Battle menu in ''Pikmin 2''.]]
[[File:Pikmin 2 Battle.jpg|thumb|right|2-Player Battle menu in ''Pikmin 2''.]]
This menu allows the players to select battle settings in the [[2-Player Battle]] mode, including the battle stage and the number of starting Pikmin, as well as view detailed rules on the mode.
This menu allows the players to select battle settings in the [[2-Player Battle]] mode, including the battle stage and the number of starting Pikmin, as well as view detailed rules on the mode.
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===Bingo Battle===
===Bingo Battle===
{{see|Menu/Bingo Battle}}
{{see|Bingo Battle menu}}
[[File:Bingo Battle P3 stage select.jpg|thumb|right|Bingo Battle menu in ''Pikmin 3''.]]
[[File:Bingo Battle P3 stage select.jpg|thumb|right|Bingo Battle menu in ''Pikmin 3''.]]
This menu allows the players to select battle settings in the [[Bingo Battle]] mode, including the battle stage, the controllers, and the number of starting Pikmin.
This menu allows the players to select battle settings in the [[Bingo Battle]] mode, including the battle stage, the controllers, and the number of starting Pikmin.
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===Pause===
===Pause===
{{see|Menu/Pause}}
{{see|Pause menu}}
The pause menu appears in-game when the player presses a specific button, and allows them to do various actions.
The pause menu appears in-game when the player presses a specific button, and allows them to do various actions.
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===Options===
===Options===
{{see|Menu/Options}}
{{see|Options menu}}
The options menu allows the player to choose some of the game's options.
The options menu allows the player to choose some of the game's options.
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===High scores===
===High scores===
{{see|Menu/High scores}}
{{see|High scores menu}}
This screen contains records and statistics for runs of the main [[story mode]], and also [[Mission Mode]] in ''Pikmin 3''.
This screen contains records and statistics for runs of the main [[story mode]], and also [[Mission Mode]] in ''Pikmin 3''.


===Bonuses===
===Bonuses===
{{see|Menu/Bonuses}}
{{see|Bonuses menu}}
The bonuses menu only appears in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''New Play Control! Pikmin 2'', and it contains the game's pre-rendered [[cutscenes]]. In addition, in the Japanese [[Region|version]] of ''Pikmin 2'' for the GameCube, this menu gives access to the [[e-Reader]]'s games.
The bonuses menu only appears in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''New Play Control! Pikmin 2'', and it contains the game's pre-rendered [[cutscenes]]. In addition, in the Japanese [[Region|version]] of ''Pikmin 2'' for the GameCube, this menu gives access to the [[e-Reader]]'s games.


===Olimar's voyage log===
===Olimar's voyage log===
[[File:Olimar's Voyage Log.jpg|thumb|right|Olimar's voyage log menu in ''Pikmin''.]]
[[File:Olimar's Voyage Log.jpg|thumb|right|Olimar's voyage log menu in ''Pikmin''.]]
{{see|Menu/Olimar's voyage log}}
{{see|Olimar's voyage log menu}}
This menu allows the player to read [[Olimar's voyage log]].
This menu allows the player to read [[Olimar's voyage log]].


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===Piklopedia and Treasure Hoard===
===Piklopedia and Treasure Hoard===
{{see|Menu/Piklopedia and Treasure Hoard}}
{{see|Piklopedia and Treasure Hoard menu}}
The [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] and [[Treasure Hoard]] in {{p2}} are viewed through menus accessed from the [[Menu/Area selection|area selection menu]].
The [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] and [[Treasure Hoard]] in {{p2}} are viewed through menus accessed from the [[area selection menu]].
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Piklopedia.jpg|Piklopedia screen in ''Pikmin 2''.
Piklopedia.jpg|Piklopedia screen in ''Pikmin 2''.
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===Onion===
===Onion===
[[File:Pikmin 3 Onion menu.jpg|thumb|right|The Onion menu in ''Pikmin 3''.]]
[[File:Pikmin 3 Onion menu.jpg|thumb|right|The Onion menu in ''Pikmin 3''.]]
{{see|Menu/Onion}}
{{see|Onion menu}}
The Onion menu appears during gameplay to let the player take Pikmin out of an [[Onion]] or put them back in.
The Onion menu appears during gameplay to let the player take Pikmin out of an [[Onion]] or put them back in.


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===Olimar's monitor===
===Olimar's monitor===
{{see|Menu/Olimar's monitor}}
{{see|Olimar's monitor}}
The Olimar's monitor menu in {{p}} allows the usage of the [[radar]].
The Olimar's monitor menu in {{p}} allows the usage of the [[radar]].
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===Day results===
===Day results===
{{see|Menu/Day results}}
{{see|Day results menu}}
[[File:Pikmin sunset screen.jpg|thumb|right|Day results screen in ''Pikmin''.]]
[[File:Pikmin sunset screen.jpg|thumb|right|Day results screen in ''Pikmin''.]]
At the [[Day#Sunset|end of each day]], after the ship takes off, a screen appears containing an analysis of the day with various statistics. A similar menu appears when the player exits a [[cave]].
At the [[Day#Sunset|end of each day]], after the ship takes off, a screen appears containing an analysis of the day with various statistics. A similar menu appears when the player exits a [[cave]].
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<gallery>
Pikmin 2 sunset screen 1.jpg|First page of the sunset screen in ''Pikmin 2''.
Pikmin 2 sunset screen 1.jpg|First page of the day results menu in ''Pikmin 2''.
Pikmin 2 sunset screen 2.jpg|Second page, detailing population changes.
Pikmin 2 sunset screen 2.jpg|Second page, detailing population changes.
Pikmin 2 sunset screen 3.jpg|Sub-page of the second page, detailing Pikmin deaths.
Pikmin 2 sunset screen 3.jpg|Sub-page of the second page, detailing Pikmin deaths.
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===Challenge results===
===Challenge results===
{{see|Menu/Challenge results}}
{{see|Challenge results menu}}
When a Challenge Mode level is over, either by being successfully completed or by ending in a failure (but not by manually quitting from the [[#Pause|pause menu]]), a menu appears to detail the results of the run.
When a Challenge Mode level is over, either by being successfully completed or by ending in a failure (but not by manually quitting from the [[#Pause|pause menu]]), a menu appears to detail the results of the run.


===Final results===
===Final results===
{{see|Menu/Final results}}
{{see|Final results menu}}
This menu appears when the player completes the game, and gives statistics for the playthrough.
This menu appears when the player completes the game, and gives statistics for the playthrough.
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==Other menus==
==Other menus==
{{see|Menu/Miscellaneous}}
{{see|Minor menus}}
Other menus also exist in the ''Pikmin'' games, but these are either very minor or non-interactive.
Other menus also exist in the ''Pikmin'' games, but these are either very minor or non-interactive.


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[[Category:Gameplay]]
[[Category:Gameplay]]
[[Category:Menus| ]]

Revision as of 00:03, December 10, 2020

The following article or section is in need of assistance from someone who plays Pikmin 3.
Particularly: Information is needed in Day results menu, Final results menu, Challenge results menu, and KopPad menu.

The following article or section is in need of assistance from someone who plays Pikmin 3 Deluxe.
Particularly: Information is needed in Side Stories menu, Saved game selection menu, and Mission Mode menu.

The following article or section is in need of assistance from someone who plays Hey! Pikmin.
Particularly: Information is needed on every menu in the game.

Menus in video games allow the player to navigate outside the game world, and the Pikmin games have several of these menus. Some menus allow access to gameplay or other menus, while others allow the viewing of bonus content, while others change the settings of the game. Menus in the Pikmin games tend to have a consistent graphical style featuring heavy use of bubbles.

Hub menus

These menus allow access to other menus or sections of gameplay.

Main

See: Main menu

The main menu or title screen allows the player to begin the game, start an alternative game mode, or open the options. This menu is presented upon booting up the game, but after some other minor screens.

  • Main menu in Pikmin.

    Main menu in Pikmin.

  • Main menu in Pikmin 2.

    Main menu in Pikmin 2.

  • Main menu in Pikmin 3.

    Main menu in Pikmin 3.

  • Main menu in Pikmin 3 Deluxe.

    Main menu in Pikmin 3 Deluxe.

Saved game selection

See: Saved game selection menu

This menu allows the player to select which saved game to play on from the three available in Pikmin, Pikmin 2, and Pikmin 3 Deluxe.

  • Saved game selection in Pikmin.

    Saved game selection in Pikmin.

  • Saved game selection in Pikmin 2.

    Saved game selection in Pikmin 2.

Day selection

See: Day selection menu
Day selection in Pikmin 3.

There is only one saved game per Wii U account in Pikmin 3, but the player is given the choice to retry from a previous day; this is the screen that allows them to do so.

Area selection

See: Area selection menu

This menu allows the player to choose which area to start the next day on, out of all the ones they have unlocked.

  • Area selection menu in Pikmin.

    Area selection menu in Pikmin.

  • Area selection menu in Pikmin 2.

    Area selection menu in Pikmin 2.

  • Area selection menu in Pikmin 3.

    Area selection menu in Pikmin 3.

Challenge Mode

See: Challenge Mode menu

The Challenge Mode menu allows a player to select a Challenge Mode level to play.

  • Challenge Mode screen in Pikmin.

    Challenge Mode screen in Pikmin.

  • Challenge Mode screen in Pikmin 2.

    Challenge Mode screen in Pikmin 2.

Mission Mode

See: Mission Mode menu

The Mission Mode menu allows a player to select a Mission Mode level to play.

2-Player Battle

See: 2-Player Battle menu
2-Player Battle menu in Pikmin 2.

This menu allows the players to select battle settings in the 2-Player Battle mode, including the battle stage and the number of starting Pikmin, as well as view detailed rules on the mode.

Bingo Battle

See: Bingo Battle menu
The stage select of Bingo Battle.
Bingo Battle menu in Pikmin 3.

This menu allows the players to select battle settings in the Bingo Battle mode, including the battle stage, the controllers, and the number of starting Pikmin.

Pause

See: Pause menu

The pause menu appears in-game when the player presses a specific button, and allows them to do various actions.

  • The pause menu in Pikmin.

    The pause menu in Pikmin.

  • A section of the pause menu in Pikmin 2.

    A section of the pause menu in Pikmin 2.

  • The pause menu in Pikmin 3.

    The pause menu in Pikmin 3.

  • The main page of the pause menu in Pikmin 3 Deluxe.

    The main page of the pause menu in Pikmin 3 Deluxe.

Function menus

The following menus don't lead to other menus, and instead allow the player to change or view certain information.

Options

See: Options menu

The options menu allows the player to choose some of the game's options.

  • Options in Pikmin.

    Options in Pikmin.

  • Options in Pikmin 2.

    Options in Pikmin 2.

High scores

See: High scores menu

This screen contains records and statistics for runs of the main story mode, and also Mission Mode in Pikmin 3.

Bonuses

See: Bonuses menu

The bonuses menu only appears in Pikmin 2 and New Play Control! Pikmin 2, and it contains the game's pre-rendered cutscenes. In addition, in the Japanese version of Pikmin 2 for the GameCube, this menu gives access to the e-Reader's games.

Olimar's voyage log

Olimar's voyage log menu in Pikmin.
See: Olimar's voyage log menu

This menu allows the player to read Olimar's voyage log.

Piklopedia and Treasure Hoard

See: Piklopedia and Treasure Hoard menu

The Piklopedia and Treasure Hoard in Pikmin 2 are viewed through menus accessed from the area selection menu.

  • Piklopedia screen in Pikmin 2.

    Piklopedia screen in Pikmin 2.

  • Treasure Hoard menu in Pikmin 2.

    Treasure Hoard menu in Pikmin 2.

Onion

The Onion menu in Pikmin 3.
See: Onion menu

The Onion menu appears during gameplay to let the player take Pikmin out of an Onion or put them back in.

Olimar's monitor

See: Olimar's monitor

The Olimar's monitor menu in Pikmin allows the usage of the radar.

  • Olimar's monitor in Pikmin, on the radar page.

    Olimar's monitor in Pikmin, on the radar page.

  • The controls page.

    The controls page.

  • The controls page in New Play Control! Pikmin.

    The controls page in New Play Control! Pikmin.

Day results

See: Day results menu
The sunset screen in Pikmin, showing a detailed analysis of the day.
Day results screen in Pikmin.

At the end of each day, after the ship takes off, a screen appears containing an analysis of the day with various statistics. A similar menu appears when the player exits a cave.

  • First page of the day results menu in Pikmin 2.

    First page of the day results menu in Pikmin 2.

  • Second page, detailing population changes.

    Second page, detailing population changes.

  • Sub-page of the second page, detailing Pikmin deaths.

    Sub-page of the second page, detailing Pikmin deaths.

  • Final page, showing the day's mail.

    Final page, showing the day's mail.

Challenge results

See: Challenge results menu

When a Challenge Mode level is over, either by being successfully completed or by ending in a failure (but not by manually quitting from the pause menu), a menu appears to detail the results of the run.

Final results

See: Final results menu

This menu appears when the player completes the game, and gives statistics for the playthrough.

  • Final Analysis screen in Pikmin.

    Final Analysis screen in Pikmin.

  • Ship parts page of the Final Analysis screen in Pikmin.

    Ship parts page of the Final Analysis screen in Pikmin.

Other menus

See: Minor menus

Other menus also exist in the Pikmin games, but these are either very minor or non-interactive.

Trivia

The dot on the top-left corner of a question box's screen, using Dolphin's free camera mode.
  • In Pikmin 2, whenever a question dialog box opens, like the one asking the player if they are sure they wish to go to the next sublevel, a dot appears on the top-left corner of the screen for a split second. Only the bottom-right corner of the dot is visible during normal gameplay.

See also

External links

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