Posted: 2 years ago, last updated 4 months ago.
Author: @AntHaigh, @GeekDadGamer, Rich Adams and Jo Robertson.
Overview
However, unlike the first game where you only had 30 days to complete all the objectives, in Pikmin 2 you have unlimited days. This makes it a lower pressure experience for younger players. Although it still retained it’s strategy core, this was extended by more exploration and collecting.
Pikmin 2 was first released on the Gamecube in 2004 and then later released on the Wii in 2009 with enhanced control using the Wii-Remote.
- Pikmin (2001) on Gamecube and Wii
- Pikmin 2 (2004) on Gamecube and Wii
- Pikmin 3 (2013) on Wii U
- Hey! Pikmin (2017) on Nintendo 3DS in 2017
- Pikmin 3 Deluxe (2020) on Nintendo Switch
The Wii version of Pikmin offer enhanced controls, some adjusted difficulty with some Pikmin dying less easily. You can also cycle through the different types of Pikmin more easily.
Game Details
Release Date: 08/10/2004, updated in 2009
Platforms: GameCube and Wii
Content Rating: PEGI 3
Skill Rating: 6+ year-olds
Players: 1-2
Genres: Action, Strategy (Adventure, Collecting, Puzzle and Traversal)
Accessibility: 5 features
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