Although he's best known for the likes of Mario, Star Fox, and Zelda, Pikmin is a series that lies extremely close to the heart of its creator Shigeru Miyamoto. The first game was released for the GameCube back in 2001, with three more mainline installments having arrived in the quarter of a century or so since then. The most recent of these is Pikmin 4, which introduces several new ideas, game modes, and mechanics to the long-running RTS franchise, as well as two brand-new species of Pikmin.
Much like its predecessors and most Nintendo games in general, Pikmin 4 has performed incredibly well with critics, with the game boasting an 87 Metacritic rating in the days following its release. Its user score is equally impressive, though whether or not this will translate into high sales remains to be seen. Even if doesn't, it's still a game that's well worked checking out. For those who do give it a chance, this Pikmin 4 guide and walkthrough should prove to be a massive help to both new and returning players.
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Getting Started in Pikmin 4
Like most modern video games, Pikmin 4 begins with a short introductory section that aims to teach players about some of the game's most important mechanics. More information is drip-fed to the players as they make their way through the main story, with Olimar's logs and the player's fellow Rescue Corps members helping to fill in a lot of the gaps. There are still a few things that get glossed over though, which is where this section of Game ZXC's Pikmin 4 walkthrough comes into play. Here, players can find how-to guides, tips and tricks, and answers to some of the more frequently asked questions concerning Pikmin 4.
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How-to Guides
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Tips & Tricks
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Pikmin 4 Stage Guides & Puzzle Solutions
There are six stages in Pikmin 4, making this one of the largest Pikmin games to date. Each stage is full of caves and Sublevels too, as well as several opportunities for Night Expeditions and Dandori Battles. As a result of this, those hoping to rescue every castaway and find every piece of treasure are really going to have their work cut out for them, as fully completing Pikmin 4 can be quite a daunting task due to the sheer volume of content that's on offer here. Thankfully, completing only the main story can be quite a bit easier, even morseo with the help of Game ZXC's 100% stage guides for Pikmin 4.
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Stage Guides
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A Complete Guide to Oatchi
The good news is that players won't be alone on their journey. Just like Captain Olimar in the tutorial section, the playable character will be joined by a loveable space dog who can assist them in a number of different ways. In fact, Oatchi becomes more and more useful as time goes by, with players able to teach him new skills and upgrade his old ones to make them even more effective. This section of the guide will be dedicated to the Rescue Corps' most lovable member, with a complete breakdown of how to use Oatchi and the best skills to unlock first.
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Lab Gear & Items
In addition to their loyal space pup, players will also receive assistance from their fellow Rescue Corps team members. Russ is particularly useful, as, after being rescued in the game's first area, players will be able to purchase items and gear from him. Of course, some are a lot more useful than others, so players will need to choose wisely when it comes to how they spend their precious raw materials. This section of Game ZXC's Pikmin 4 guide and walkthrough will aim to make those decisions a little easier by giving players a better idea of which Gear, Items, and Upgrades are worth pursuing first and when and where they'll be able to find specific items.
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Pikmin 4 is available now exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
