I love the Pikmin series for how fun and satisfying it is to create a giant squad of pikmin to collect items with, and this game is no different. I have played the original Pikmin 3 before, and it's still as good as I remember it being.

The game is gorgeous, but it's a shame that it is still in 720p at 30FPS. While the motion controls are rather finicky and requires a lot of recentering, I am glad that it is an option in this version though, as I cannot get the hang of stick controls.

The main draw of this version for me was the new content that involves playing as Olimar and Louie, but I was rather disappointed to find out it was just more of the challenge mode rather than being like the story mode. This isn't too big of an issue however, as I still find the challenge mode enjoyable and will likely keep coming back to complete them all. I also really enjoy the bingo battle competitive mode, but it's a shame that there is no online mode for it. I would've loved to be able to play that with my friends anywhere.

Overall, I'd say you're not missing out if you played the Wii U version and not this, but it is nice to have this on the Switch with at least a little new content. I'm still waiting for Pikmin 4, though...

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2022


2 Comments


2 years ago

Really insightful things to hear about. Have been considering rebuying on Switch for a bit now. Unfortunate to hear that the Olimar missions aren't great though

2 years ago

Such a humble game