I regret not finishing the game before all the hype broke out, before there were thousands of video essays on this game, before the pope got this game.

That being said, it's still pretty fun, the dialogue is enjoyable, and a lot of the characters are endearing which helps to put all of your choices into perspective.

The OST is phenomenal, it's the best aspect of the game. It can be hype, moody, mysterious, dramatic, it's Toby Fox's biggest accomplishment.

Still an incredible experience.

The GameCube version was the first Pikmin game I ever played and I was incredibly captivated by it. Playing as two tiny dudes exploring a big world lush with greenery and strange menacing creatures. In my opinion, no other game has ever replicated that level of charm or sense of scale. I loved everything the game had to offer, the imposing boss fights, the fun treasures you could collect from giant everyday household items to Nintendo memorabilia. The Pikmin themselves are still as charming as ever, control better than the first game and hum songs while you guide them back to their base (or their doom). Even the multiplayer is fun.

This HD version is the perfect way to experience this game for the first time or relive the magic of this GameCube classic. It doesn't change much, if not anything at all so if you were expecting some QoL improvements or things like that, the price may seem a bit steep but it's still such a joy to experience and play.