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Articles about games in the ''Pikmin'' series should have the following sections, in the following order, except when not possible or not applicable. On top of these, the "usual" article content and | {{shortcut|P:GAME}} | ||
Articles about games in the ''Pikmin'' series should have the following sections, in the following order, except when not possible or not applicable. On top of these, the "usual" article content policies and guidelines make sense here too, like the [[Template:Infobox game|infobox]] and the existence of a gallery. Remakes are mostly identical to the originals, so their articles should focus on the differences instead. Secondary games, like the [[Super Smash Bros. series|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] shouldn't really follow these guidelines. | |||
The opening paragraphs (before any section) should give an introduction to the game, and should also mention the following points: | The opening paragraphs (before any section) should give an introduction to the game, and should also mention the following points: | ||
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==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
This section should give an outline of how the main plot in story mode works, | This section should give an outline of how the main plot in story mode works. | ||
===Endings=== | |||
This section explains all of the game's endings, how they play out, and how to obtain them. It should start with a {{tem|spoiler}} template. | |||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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==Controls== | ==Controls== | ||
A link to the section that lists the controls in this game, in the [[controls]] article, using {{tem|see}}, along with a brief description of the control peripherals and an outline of what actions players can perform. | A link to the section that lists the controls in this game, in the [[controls]] article, using {{tem|see}}, along with a brief description of the control peripherals and an outline of what actions players can perform. | ||
==Lists== | ==Lists== | ||
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===Unused content=== | ===Unused content=== | ||
Just a link to the game's [[unused content]] page, with {{tem|see}}. | Just a link to the game's [[unused content]] page, with {{tem|see}}. | ||
==History== | |||
This section explains events that happened to the game throughout its history, even past the launch day. The sub-sections here are not mandatory, just recommendations. | |||
===Development=== | |||
Info about the game's development. What consoles it went through, what inspired its creation, etc. [[prerelease information]], [[region]]al differences and [[unused content]] should be mentioned and linked to, but only very briefly, as there are already full articles dedicated to them. | |||
===Release=== | |||
When the game came out, in all regions, plus info about any re-makes and demos. | |||
===Versions=== | |||
An explanation of all versions of the game, linking to the relevant articles using {{tem|main}} at the start of the section. These include [[Region|regional versions]], [[Update|software versions]], and [[New Play Control!|ports]]. | |||
===Reception=== | |||
How well the game was received, including sales, reviews, and fan reception. | |||
===Downloadable content=== | |||
If the game has [[downloadable content]], use {{tem|see}} to link to its page, and give a quick outline of what the game's DLC is about, as well as its total price. | |||
==Connections to other games== | |||
This section should start with <code><nowiki>{{see also|Canon}}</nowiki></code>. | |||
Plot connections with other games. Start with games from the series, and only add games outside the series second. This section should only give a very brief highlight of how the game's plot is related to other games. In other words, it shouldn't explain that the Red Pikmin in ''Pikmin 2'' are shaded a similar tone to the Red Pikmin in ''Pikmin'', but it should explain how the plot starts right after Olimar's return from ''Pikmin''. It should also serve as a way for readers to understand if they need to play a different game first before this one, so they don't miss out on any plot. | |||
==Credits== | ==Credits== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Besides any links needed by the article itself, you should also include | Besides any links needed by the article itself, you should also include links to: | ||
* The game's official website (or an archive). | |||
* Its page on [[strategywiki:|StrategyWiki]]. | |||
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