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RSS FeedsHey Pikmin Review Roundup
(GameSpot DS News)

 
 

26 july 2017 23:00:07

 
Hey Pikmin Review Roundup
(GameSpot DS News)
 


This week sees the release of the first Pikmin game for 3DS, Hey Pikmin. Unlike previous entries in the series, however, Hey Pikmin is not a real-time strategy game but a 2D puzzle-platformer. Players are still challenged with amassing a tiny army of Pikmin and using them to battle towering fauna and collect treasure, but this time they`ll be doing so from a side-scrolling perspective and using the handheld`s touchscreen to throw the plant-like minions.Despite its radical shift in genres, is Hey Pikmin still a worthy installment in the series? As always, we`ve rounded up a sampling of reviews from various publications, along with their scores, to give you an idea if Hey Pikmin is worth your time. For a broader look at the game`s critical reception, be sure to visit GameSpot`s sister site Metacritic.Game: Hey PikminDeveloper: ArzestPlatform: 3DSRelease: July 28Price: $40 / Ģ35GameSpot -- 6/10`Overall, Hey Pikmin retains a lot of what makes this series great. The terrific character and art design, fun flinging action, and lovable Pikmin and wildlife all work well on the small screen. However, anyone expecting the surprisingly unforgiving nature of the main series will be shocked at how simple this is in comparison. That might not be a terrible black mark on Hey Pikmin, but itīs a little disappointing.` -- Jason D`Aprile [Full review]Polygon -- 7/10`Hey Pikmin did exactly what it needed to do, without extending itself any further. It gave me a series of interesting places, a series of clever puzzles, a series of cute vignettes, and soft storybook scenery. The worst thing to say about Hey Pikmin is, simultaneously, a recommendation--it`s perfectly pleasant, well-rounded, and didn`t leave me dying for more.` -- Janine Hawkins [Full review]IGN -- 6.8/10`Hey Pikmin has its moments. The stages have some neat but simple puzzles, the visuals and music are solid, the inherent cute charm of Pikmin`s weird alien worlds is on full display, and discovering treasures based on c ...


 
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