i ritually play this game every couple of months because it's comfortably short and very engaging to me. despite being widely regarded as somewhat of an RTS, it's very simple. the gameplay is relaxing, but it still grabs my attention from beginning to end.

i also feel that this game's atmosphere is something that isn't really replicated in its successors. there are no NPCs or other captains to talk to. Olimar is completely alone, and i think it gives this game a unique feel to it.

unfortunately, the game is docked half a star because the pikmin are dumb as hell. they keep attacking grass and picking up random objects when im trying to fight things. and then they die.