Pikmin 2: Difference between revisions

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|predecessor=[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]

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{{for|the Nintendo Switch port|Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)}}

==Plot==

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.

At the end of a day, the nocturnal enemies of the planet awaken, posing an impossible threat, and any Pikmin left behind are killed. After the ship has risen into a low orbit, it is possible to view the treasures salvaged that day, the current Pikmin count, and any [[mail]] sent by various [[:Category:Characters|characters]].

Other additions to this game include [[spray]]s and [[Exploration Kit|treasures that provide upgrades]].

===Challenge Mode===

{{main|Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|t1=Challenge Mode in ''Pikmin 2''}}

===2-Player Battle===

[[File:Purple Pikmin sitting P2 art.png|thumb|50px|A Purple Pikmin.]]

{{main|Purple Pikmin}}

====White Pikmin====

[[File:White Pikmin P2 art.png|thumb|left|50px|A White Pikmin.]]

{{main|White Pikmin}}

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[[File:Bulbmin2.jpg||thumb|left|80px|A juvenile Bulbmin.]]

{{main|Bulbmin}}

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The following are the aboveground [[areas]] in which it is possible for the [[Hocotate ship]] to land:

*'''[[Valley of Repose]]''': A snowy region in which Captain Olimar and Louie first land. They discover the Red and Purple Pikmin here.

*'''[[Wistful Wild]]''': An autumn forest native to many formidable enemies. It is unlocked after the debt is repaid.

==== Louie ====

{{main|Louie}}

Louie makes his debut appearance in ''Pikmin 2''. He is Olimar's partner and co-worker. Louie's first mission for Hocotate Freight was to transport a shipment of valuable [[golden pikpik carrot]]s. In it, he was supposedly attacked by a ravenous space bunny and the carrots were lost. The President of Hocotate Freight took out a giant loan to cover the losses of the carrots, and had no way to repay the debt other than sell off company assets. On Olimar's return to Hocotate, the President learns of the existence of treasure on PNF-404 and orders both Olimar and Louie to retrieve objects that can be sold for profit, in order to save the company.

NA Player's Choice Pikmin 2.jpg|North American [[Player's Choice]] boxart.

Pikmin 2 NA artwork.jpg|Artwork used on the North American box art.

Pikmin 2 Canadian boxart.jpg|Canadian boxart.

Japanese Pikmin 2.jpg|Japanese boxart.

==Trivia==

* In the Wii game ''[[mario:WarioWare: Smooth Moves|WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'' there is a mini-game based on and called "Pikmin 2". In it, the player controls an [[Empress Bulblax]] and must use the Wii Remote to roll it from side to side squishing Pikmin.

* On the European boxart for ''Pikmin 2'', one can faintly see a Red Bulborb in the background.

* The GameCube flavor text is {{transcript|Find your fortune with the help of all-new Pikmin!}}.