Hey! Pikmin is a 2D platformer and puzzle-adventure game developed by Arzest, released in 2017 for the Nintendo 3DS. Players guide Captain Olimar after he crash-lands on an unfamiliar planet populated by Pikmin, marking the series' first side-scrolling entry. Using the 3DS touchscreen and stylus, players direct Olimar through levels and toss Pikmin at enemies, obstacles, and environmental puzzles. Each Pikmin type contributes distinct abilities — Blue Pikmin can navigate water, while Winged Pikmin provide aerial assistance — and understanding these differences is central to progressing through encounters with hostile wildlife and ecological challenges. The goal is to gather enough resources to escape the planet. Compared to the mainline series, the game offers a closer, more character-focused look at individual Pikmin capabilities and personalities, reframing the familiar cast through the lens of a more linear, handheld-oriented experience.
"Captain Olimar needs a lot of Sparklium to refuel his ship, the trusty S.S. Dolphin 2. That means it’s time to get out and look around! But be careful...not everything on the planet is friendly."
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