Pikmin 2 is the second in the Pikmin Series, Captain Olimar is joined by his assistant Louie on a mysterious planet. You are collecting treasures consisting of scrap metal, broken toys. You do this by controlling plant-like creatures called Pikmin, directing them to knock down walls, build bridges or collect items and take them back to the ship. As with the first game you can only play during the day and must return to base with all your Pikmin before sunset as any left out will be devoured by nocturnal beasts.

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.