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  GameSpy: Pikmin
Pikmin is a whole new breed of gameplay from Nintendo.
Pikmin (12/16/01) - When Shigeru Miyamoto opens his mouth, the industry holds their breath.
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cube.gamespy.com /gamecube/pikmin   (194 words)

  
  Pikmin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pikmin was released on October 26, 2001 in Japan, December 3, 2001 in North America, and June 15, 2002 in Europe.
Pikmin are very simple physically, consisting of little more than a head, slender body, two arms and two legs, all four of which are very thin.
In Pikmin, the main character is Captain Olimar, a spaceman from the planet Hocotate.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pikmin   (1758 words)

  
 Pikmin
There are three types of Pikmin and each one has their own abilities and the more of them you assign to a task, the quicker its completed.
This is all wrapped around by charming cinemas which show the Pikmin gathering at their ship and running up the ramps and then blasting off into the safety of outer space at the end of each level.
Pikmin is a charming game which mixes real-time strategy with a bit of Lemmings to create a title that is unique, clever and loads of fun.
www.the-laser.com /pikmin.htm   (1411 words)

  
 The Armchair Empire - GameCube Reviews: Pikmin
Spaceman Olimar and the pikmin are dwarfed by the planet’s flora and fauna.
The pikmin especially, a cross between the Teletubbies and George R.R. Martin’s sandkings, are simply fun to watch as they go about their business.
Pikmin is certainly the stronger of the two Miyamoto games that have graced the Gamecube to this point.
www.armchairempire.com /Reviews/GameCube/pikmin.htm   (894 words)

  
 Nintendo Pikmin GameCube Review
Pikmin is the most creative project we've seen in a long time from Nintendo.
Pikmin start off life as seeds, created and planted into the ground by tri-pod like organs that Olimar calls onions, again because they remind him of his wife's soup.
After awhile, you learn to know which Pikmin are best for which tasks, and then it's a case of assembling the right Pikmin with Olimar's whistle and then throwing them into the right tasks in the right order.
www.gamenationtv.com /reviews/pikmin.shtml   (1677 words)

  
 Pikmin for GameCube Review - GameCube Pikmin Review
Pikmin is likely to surprise gamers who have become comfortable with Nintendo's recent image as a cute factory.
The B button lets you call Pikmin by whistling, and a concentric circle that grows larger the longer you hold the button shows you the area in which your call is effective.
Yellow Pikmin are the lightest variety and can be thrown higher and farther than the other two, and they can also carry "bomb rocks" whose explosive properties are vital to taking down rock walls.
www.gamespot.com /gamecube/strategy/pikmin/review.html   (889 words)

  
 Kikizo Games: GameCube Review: Pikmin 2
Yellow Pikmin have received a well needed tool around, they're now invulnerable to electricity and thus can knock down electric fences and attack electric enemies, however their ability to pick up rock bombs seems to have been completely removed.
Many enemies return from the original Pikmin like the Bulborbs, Armored Cannon Beetle and Wollywogs, but in most cases there are now many more variations (especially in the case of the bulborbs) and in some cases they've been made more difficult.
White and purple Pikmin are special cases, I've only gotten a maximum of 30 of each with the purple Pikmin being killed of first due to there brilliant fighting skills.
games.kikizo.com /reviews/gcn/pikmin2.asp   (1932 words)

  
 Pikmin 2 - GameCritics.com
The pikmin's strengths and weaknesses vary depending on their colors, and the goal is to strategically utilize a combination of 100 Pikmin to defeat as many enemies and accomplish as many goals as possible in a day (15 minutes of game time).
As a simple example, 60 strong red pikmin could spend the day building a bridge while 30 amphibious blue pikmin carry items across a lake and an elite group of 10 yellow bomber pikmin follow the player on an explosive campaign to clear the enemies out of the way for the next day's adventure.
For example, purple pikmin can lift 10 times as much as any other pikmin but are slow and clumsy, and white pikmin, while tiny and delicate, are the only pikmin immune to certain kinds of poisons.
www.gamecritics.com /review/pikmin2/main.php   (1410 words)

  
 GamingWorld X - Pikmin 2 Preview
The first Pikmin title was Nintendo's in-house developed answer to real-time strategy games and saw GameCubers controlling Captain Olimar as he fought for his life, stranded on a new planet brimming with innovative possibilities.
The easily persuaded Pikmin were used to recover the parts of our captain's crashed spaceship, breaking down any barriers in their way and utilizing their unique traits to overcome obstacles which usually involved endearing and sometimes hilarious antics.
Pikmin 2 picks up right where the ending sequence of the first title left off only Captain Olimar has returned home not to praise and rejoicing, but to the news that the company he works for is going bankrupt and in serious need of some quick cash.
www.gamingworldx.com /gcn/Pikmin2.shtml   (871 words)

  
 GameSpy.com - Reviews: Pikmin (GameCube)
Even in some of the "attack" sequence where the Pikmin are thrown on larger creatures to eliminate them, one can't help but watch in total calmness the activity on the screen.
Pikmin has its appeal to all ages, but the younger Pokemon crowd may have the tendency to really get sucked in.
Captain Olimar is in a quandary trying to get the little guys he calls Pikmin to help him gather the parts of his ship, while also studying their behavior and trying to figure out the best ways to use them.
archive.gamespy.com /reviews/december01/pikmingcn   (506 words)

  
 Pikmin Cheats, Codes, Cheat Codes for GameCube (GCN)
When your Pikmin are carrying things to the ship or Onion and get attacked, lay in front of the monster until they are safe.
Kill the crabs and launch the Pikmin onto the belly of the monster until the animal is killed.
Once all the Pikmin are on there, you should see a pool of water with a root going from the land into the water.
www.cheatcc.com /gc/pikmin.html   (2167 words)

  
 Electric Playground
You can order the Pikmin to chop down the local plant life, which they convert into food disks and drag back to the "Onion" (their bulbous base of operations) so it can spawn more Pikmin seeds.
Red Pikmin are the general work horses and soldiers, but they can’t survive in water.
Pikmin is one of the few titles recently released for any platform that dares to be different, and it’s a great game.
www.elecplay.com /reviews_article.php?article=7744   (1585 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Pikmin for Nintendo GameCube: Computer & Video Games   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Pikmin are plant-like life forms that come in three different colors: red, yellow and blue.
Pikmin, no relation at all to Pokemon bt the name, are little space creatures on a planet far away.
While Pikmin are more useful then tribbles, they are extremely cute, and you proceed to implore their help to gather the missing pieces of your ship through obstacles such as giant ladybugs, rock walls, and other items.
www.amazon.com /Nintendo-Pikmin-for-GameCube/dp/B00005Q8LY   (1885 words)

  
 GamersInfo.net - GameCube - Pikmin
Pikmin isn't a new game, and after three years we can finally look forward to a Pikmin 2, but it's as original as the day it was released and still one heck of a lot of fun!
Pikmin are seeds that grow in the ground until harvested.
You'll need to determine based upon the attribute of each colored Pikmin what path you are to follow, with whom and why - all the while avoiding damage to yourself and your cadre from indigenous life forms.
www.gamersinfo.net /index.php?art/id:42   (1110 words)

  
 Pikmin - GameCritics.com
Pikmin is notable in comparison with Miyamotos other recent work because it is a high-profile game with no prior history as a franchise.
Pikmin does not have a particularly complex story, and the way it is presented is typical for video games—insertion of text screens and brief cutscenes at appropriate times, always intended to give the player some basic motivation and background, nothing more.
However, Pikmin offers up such a unique and pleasurable experience that the length can only slightly detract from a game that is notable for efficient and balanced gameplay, as well as a consistent and compelling visual aesthetic.
www.gamecritics.com /review/pikmin/main.php   (1542 words)

  
 Pikmin 2 - GameCube Review
As mentioned before, each color of Pikmin has its own set of strengths: Red Pikmin are immune to fire and are the strongest and fastest, yellow Pikmin are immune to electricity and can be thrown to high places and blue Pikmin are immune to water.
Fortunately, the inevitability of losing Pikmin in battle or to the elements does not have to be the end of the world, although it is quite easy to get attached to one’s army.
Pikmin 2 is the first of quite a number of video game sequels hitting store shelves in the coming months, while it is not quite perfect, it will provide hours of entertainment.
www.netjak.com /review.php/697   (1765 words)

  
 Pikmin 2 (cube: 2004): Reviews
Pikmin 2 not only improves upon the foundation laid by its predecessor, but wraps strategy, action and puzzle elements into one highly addictive and enjoyable experience that it seems only Nintendo are capable of.
Pikmin 2 will probably join a growing cast of quirky Gamecube titles, thinking specifically of fare like Donkey Konga, Luigi's Mansion and Super Monkey Ball, that have their ardent fans but don't quite do enough to appeal to the broad mainstream.
The new pikmin, enemies, berries, cave sections and lead characters add a whole new side to the gameplay and the multiplayer is dead fun too.
www.metacritic.com /games/platforms/gamecube/pikmin2   (2124 words)

  
 The Adrenaline Vault | Gamecube Review | Pikmin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Pikmin’s story follows the adventure of a tiny hero, Captain Olimar.
Olimar dubs it a “pikmin.” The pikmin seems attracted to the bobbing light on his helmet, and thus it follows him everywhere.
With a little more experimentation, Olimar realizes it can be taught to breed more pikmin, so soon he has a little army that can break down walls, build bridges, and most importantly, carry large objects.
www.avault.com /consoles/reviews/gc/review_temp.asp?game=pikmin   (583 words)

  
 Pikmin (series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Purple pikmin are ten times as strong as regular pikmin, are ten times as heavy, and can stun or even flatten nearby enemies when they land on the ground, however are the slowest pikmin.
Pikmin are generally very weak, unless they are used in teams, as the Pikmin are excellent at working together.
In Pikmin 2, each of the four playable areas is experiencing a different season, corresponding to the four seasons on Earth.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pikmin_series   (2681 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Pikmin: PC & Video Games   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
As Pikmin's stranded, miniature spaceperson Olimar, you must find the missing 30 parts your spaceship needs to get you back home; these parts are scattered across a forested area that is crowded with giant (when compared to our hero's size) animals and other hazards.
Pikmin is a great game which i got a long time ago and i still havnt got bored of it.I love this game because of the fantastic storyline and because of the great about of play value.I realy love this game and i think its well worth the money!
Pikmin starts off with a very very mildly entertaing video (does it really matter)where Olimar, the main character, crash lands on an unknown planet after his ship is hit by a meteorite.
www.amazon.co.uk /Nintendo-Pikmin/dp/B00005Q8LY   (1840 words)

  
 Pikmin Preview
The Pikmin are natives of the alien planet.
Tossing the little Pikmin upon its back, my hope was that the little guys would bring the big beast down, but I had rushed the plan.
He is also a master of characters and his Pikmin hold such a personality that you'll feel that it is your own heart being mowed on by enemy beetles, spiders, and their like.
www.gamenationtv.com /previews/pikmin.shtml   (1168 words)

  
 Pikmin 2 Review - GameCube   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Finally, the purple pikmin are the sumo wrestlers of the bunch, because they boast strength that's equal to 10 average pikmin.
The catch is that you're basically limited to the pikmin types that you take in with you, so you'll have to be strategic about who comes along on the journey.
Pikmin 2's solid gameplay mechanics are complemented by polished visuals that are both technically and artistically impressive.
www.cnet.com.au /games/gamecube/0,239029723,240002944,00.htm   (2858 words)

  
 Nintendo.com Games : Pikmin
Control the Pikmin sprouts individually, in groups, or in one large Pikmin posse of 100 creatures.
Pikmin begin their lives as leaves, but they mature into buds and flowers if you leave them in the ground after sprouting.
Pikmin's combination of amazing graphics, original gameplay and unforgettable characters make it one of the most engrossing games ever created.
www.nintendo.com /gamemini?gameid=m-Game-0000-588   (481 words)

  
 Pikmin Cheats (GC) - Page 1 of 3 -- Game Cheats
Leave your Pikmin in their "Onions" when you begin and go over to kill the frog.
If a Pikmin comes in contact with the brain-like part, all attacking Pikmin will be blasted away from Goolix.
When you are fighting the tiny bulbulbs you can use any pikmin to lounge at them and if you make the pikmin land on the tiny bulbulb the monster will flatten to a one hit kill.
cheats.gamez.com /cheats/gamecube/pikmin.html   (2054 words)

  
 Pikmin Returns: Pikmin Online
Welcome to Pikmin Returns, this is one of the biggest Pikmin fansites out there on the Internet at the moment.
We've also got a brilliant forums, for you all to talk about Pikmin within, and we've got the Media Gallery, which controls all of the Pikmin related media we have on the website.
Remember, Pikmin Returns has a growing forum, so if you want to relax and chill with some of the nicest people around, head on into our forum.
www.pikminreturns.com   (701 words)

  
 Pikmin 2 GC Cheats Hints Codes Tips @ Cheat Masters   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Pikmin in the logo, press Z to make it eat them.
Pikmin in the logo, they will also begin moving.
You must be willing to sacrifice a few Yellow Pikmin for this trick.
www.cheatmasters.com /cheats.php?11872   (629 words)

  
 IGN Boards - Interesting Ideas for a Pikmin DS
Draw an X on the enemy you wish the Pikmin to kill then pick the Pikmin up with the Stylus to throw at the enemy.
I could see a pikmin game for the DS as precise movements are what the Pikmin games are known for.
Maybe the longer you hold down the A button, the longer the Pikmin will be thrown, and the longer you hold B the bigger the whistle range.
boards.ign.com /pikmin/b6120/127552337/p1   (1248 words)

  
 Pikmin Cheats - Pikmin Codes
You will pick up your Pikmin and can run at the same speed you move without the Pikmin in your hands.
Follow the Pikmin so that you can call them when the game prompts you to gather your Pikmin.
There will always be a Pikmin handy for Olimar to throw every time you press A.
www.consolecheatcodes.com /gamecube/pikmincheats.html   (1552 words)

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