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During gameplay, it is possible to open a '''pause menu'''. When this menu is opened, the gameplay is halted, making this the primary way of pausing the game. It varies significantly between games. | During gameplay, it is possible to open a '''pause menu'''. When this [[menu]] is opened, the gameplay is halted, making this the primary way of pausing the game. It varies significantly between games. | ||
==''Pikmin''== | ==''Pikmin''== | ||
[[File:Pikmin pause.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The pause menu in ''Pikmin''.]] | [[File:Pikmin pause.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The pause menu in ''Pikmin''.]] | ||
This menu is opened with {{button|gc|start|wii|+}} ({{button|wii|-}} in ''New Play Control! Pikmin''), and it is simple, with only three options. The first is titled "Continue" and resumes the gameplay. The second option, called "Go to Sunset", opens a sub-menu, asking "Go to Sunset?", and the options "Yes" and "No". By selecting "Yes", the day automatically ends and the [[Day#Sunset|sunset]] cutscenes begin. By picking "No", the player is taken back to the main pause menu. The sunset option is grayed out during [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin)|Challenge Mode]]. The third option is called "Continue from Last Save" ("Continue from previous save" in ''New Play Control! Pikmin''), and when picked, a sub-menu opens, asking if the player is sure. By picking "Yes", the player is taken to the [[ | This menu is opened with {{button|gc|start|wii|+}} ({{button|wii|-}} in ''New Play Control! Pikmin''), and it is simple, with only three options. The first is titled "Continue" and resumes the gameplay. The second option, called "Go to Sunset", opens a sub-menu, asking "Go to Sunset?", and the options "Yes" and "No". By selecting "Yes", the day automatically ends and the [[Day#Sunset|sunset]] cutscenes begin. By picking "No", the player is taken back to the main pause menu. The sunset option is grayed out during [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin)|Challenge Mode]]. The third option is called "Continue from Last Save" ("Continue from previous save" in ''New Play Control! Pikmin''), and when picked, a sub-menu opens, asking if the player is sure. By picking "Yes", the player is taken to the [[saved game selection menu]]. Picking "No" returns to the main pause menu. This third option is called "Quit Challenge Mode" while in Challenge Mode, and by choosing "Yes" to the question, the game returns to the [[Challenge Mode menu]]. | ||
In this menu, the pause button also picks an option. Care should be taken not to accidentally pick an option while attempting to unpause the game. | In this menu, the pause button also picks an option. Care should be taken not to accidentally pick an option while attempting to unpause the game. | ||
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[[File:Pikmin 3 pause.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The pause menu in ''Pikmin 3''.]] | [[File:Pikmin 3 pause.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The pause menu in ''Pikmin 3''.]] | ||
The pause menus in {{p3}} are relatively basic, each containing a few main options which must be confirmed by the player upon being selected. | The pause menus in {{p3}} are relatively basic, each containing a few main options which must be confirmed by the player upon being selected. | ||
In [[Story Mode]], the "Retry Area" button will restart the current day in the same area, the "End Day" button will instantly end the day and play the sunset cutscene (the player will have to confirm a second time if there are Pikmin in the field that are not [[Day#Safe Pikmin|safe]]), and the "To Earlier Day" button ("Change Day" in the European [[Region|version]]) brings the player back to the [[ | In [[Story Mode]], the "Retry Area" button will restart the current day in the same area, the "End Day" button will instantly end the day and play the sunset cutscene (the player will have to confirm a second time if there are Pikmin in the field that are not [[Day#Safe Pikmin|safe]]), and the "To Earlier Day" button ("Change Day" in the European [[Region|version]]) brings the player back to the [[day selection menu]]. | ||
In [[Mission Mode]], the "Continue" button does the same thing as exiting the menu with the pause button, the "Retry" button restarts the mission, and the "Stage Selection" button returns to the [[ | In [[Mission Mode]], the "Continue" button does the same thing as exiting the menu with the pause button, the "Retry" button restarts the mission, and the "Stage Selection" button returns to the [[Mission Mode menu]]. | ||
In [[Bingo Battle]], the "Continue" button does the same thing as exiting the menu with the pause button, and the "Stage Selection" button returns to the stage selection screen of the [[ | In [[Bingo Battle]], the "Continue" button does the same thing as exiting the menu with the pause button, and the "Stage Selection" button returns to the stage selection screen of the [[Bingo Battle menu]]. | ||
In addition, a "{{button|wiiu|gamepad}} Mode" button in the lower right is present in all modes, and toggles the GamePad control scheme between [[Controls#Controllers|classic mode]] and [[Controls#Stylus Mode|stylus mode]]. This button was added in [[Update|version]] 2.0.0. | In addition, a "{{button|wiiu|gamepad}} Mode" button in the lower right is present in all modes, and toggles the GamePad control scheme between [[Controls#Controllers|classic mode]] and [[Controls#Stylus Mode|stylus mode]]. This button was added in [[Update|version]] 2.0.0. | ||
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*'''Retry''': Allows the player to try a [[day]] again. Appears only during Story Mode gameplay. A popup will appear upon selecting the option, containing 3 buttons: | *'''Retry''': Allows the player to try a [[day]] again. Appears only during Story Mode gameplay. A popup will appear upon selecting the option, containing 3 buttons: | ||
**'''Restart Day''': Makes the screen fade to black and the [[loading]] screen appear. | **'''Restart Day''': Makes the screen fade to black and the [[loading]] screen appear. | ||
**'''To Earlier Day''': Makes the screen fade to black and the [[ | **'''To Earlier Day''': Makes the screen fade to black and the [[day selection menu]] appear. | ||
**'''Cancel''': Returns to the main pause menu. | **'''Cancel''': Returns to the main pause menu. | ||
*'''Restart Stage''': Allows the player to restart the current mission or match of [[Bingo Battle]]. A pop-up will first appear to confirm the player's choice. Appears only during Mission Mode and Bingo Battle gameplay. | *'''Restart Stage''': Allows the player to restart the current mission or match of [[Bingo Battle]]. A pop-up will first appear to confirm the player's choice. Appears only during Mission Mode and Bingo Battle gameplay. | ||
*'''Restart Day''' (as a standalone button): Allows the player to restart the current Side Story mission. A pop-up will first appear to confirm the player's choice. Appears only during Side Stories gameplay. | *'''Restart Day''' (as a standalone button): Allows the player to restart the current Side Story mission. A pop-up will first appear to confirm the player's choice. Appears only during Side Stories gameplay. | ||
*'''End Day''': Allows the player to end the day, skipping to the [[Cutscene#Sunset|sunset cutscene]]. A pop-up will first appear to confirm the player's choice. | *'''End Day''': Allows the player to end the day, skipping to the [[Cutscene#Sunset|sunset cutscene]]. A pop-up will first appear to confirm the player's choice. | ||
*'''To Stage Select''': Allows the player to return to the [[ | *'''To Stage Select''': Allows the player to return to the [[Mission Mode menu]] or [[Bingo Battle menu]], on the stage selection page. Only appears during Mission Mode and Bingo Battle gameplay. | ||
*'''To Day Selection''': Allows the player to return to the [[Menu/Side Stories|Side Stories menu]], on the day selection page. Only appears during Side Stories gameplay. | *'''To Day Selection''': Allows the player to return to the [[Menu/Side Stories|Side Stories menu]], on the day selection page. Only appears during Side Stories gameplay. | ||
*'''To Mission Select''': Allows the player to return to the mission type selection page in the Mission Mode menu from one of its subsequent pages. Only appears while in the Mission Mode menu and not in the mission type selection page. | *'''To Mission Select''': Allows the player to return to the mission type selection page in the Mission Mode menu from one of its subsequent pages. Only appears while in the Mission Mode menu and not in the mission type selection page. | ||
*'''To Side Stories''': Allows the player to return to the story selection page in the Side Stories menu from one of its subsequent pages. Only appears while in the Side Stories menu and not in the story selection page. | *'''To Side Stories''': Allows the player to return to the story selection page in the Side Stories menu from one of its subsequent pages. Only appears while in the Side Stories menu and not in the story selection page. | ||
*'''To Title Screen''': Allows the player to return to the [[ | *'''To Title Screen''': Allows the player to return to the [[main menu]]. A pop-up will first appear to confirm the player's choice. Appears in all pause menus except the one on the title screen. | ||
;Lower middle row | ;Lower middle row | ||
*'''Hints''': Shows a [[hint]]. The button will glow with sparkles if there is a new hint to look at; otherwise it will look like the other buttons. Appears only during Story Mode gameplay. | *'''Hints''': Shows a [[hint]]. The button will glow with sparkles if there is a new hint to look at; otherwise it will look like the other buttons. Appears only during Story Mode gameplay. | ||
*'''Basic Info''': Brings up another menu with lots of basic information about how the game works, such as what each [[Pikmin family#Types|Pikmin type]] does and how certain game mechanics function. Appears in all pause menus. | *'''Basic Info''': Brings up another menu with lots of basic information about how the game works, such as what each [[Pikmin family#Types|Pikmin type]] does and how certain game mechanics function. Appears in all pause menus. | ||
*'''Control Guide''': Brings up the game's [[controls]]. The left stick can be used to switch between viewing controls for combined Joy-con, single Joy-con, and how controllers can be used in 2-player. Appears in all pause menus. | *'''Control Guide''': Brings up the game's [[controls]]. The left stick can be used to switch between viewing controls for combined Joy-con, single Joy-con, and how controllers can be used in 2-player. Appears in all pause menus. | ||
*'''Other Settings''': Allows various options about the game to be controlled, similar to the [[ | *'''Other Settings''': Allows various options about the game to be controlled, similar to the [[options menu]] in ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 2''. Appears in all pause menus. | ||
**'''Radar''' | **'''Radar''' | ||
***'''Mini Radar Display''': Controls whether a small [[radar]] appears in the [[HUD]]. | ***'''Mini Radar Display''': Controls whether a small [[radar]] appears in the [[HUD]]. | ||
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P3D Menu Pause Settings More.jpg|The options for the miscellaneous settings. | P3D Menu Pause Settings More.jpg|The options for the miscellaneous settings. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==See also== | |||
*[[Olimar's monitor]] | |||
*[[KopPad menu]] | |||
*[[Options menu]] | |||
[[Category:Menus]] | [[Category:Menus]] | ||