Wonderfully faithful installment to the Pikmin series that takes the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate approach by functioning as a combination of all the previous games. Pikmin 4 is almost more of a franchise celebration than a real continuation, but the features it brings back and expands upon are greatly appreciated. All of the previous Pikmin types return and give nice variety in puzzles, although White and Blue are probably at their least useful in this game. The interactive Piklopedia and dual captain control with Oatchi are some other great updates, as well as a side mode that plays through the entire 1st Pikmin game. This extra Olimar’s Shipwreck Tale mission is surprisingly hard, and the halved time limit from the original was one of the best tests of micromanagement I’ve experienced from the series so far. Most importantly, Pikmin 4 maintains that emotional connection of caring for the Pikmin. The main storyline is probably the easiest of the series, but in a weird way, it just makes it hit harder when one of your little alien allies ends up in danger. Definitely worth the 10-year wait!