Pikmin 4

Pure NintendoKirk Hiner

9.5/10

This isn't so much a review of Pikmin 4; it's an appreciation. A celebration. Reviews have been out for a month now, so this is more about us joining the victory party than helping you determine whether to give Pikmin 4 a try (you absolutely should, by the way).Read More

WayTooManyGamesAaron Price

9.5/10

The Pikmin series has been going since the GameCube days. It’s been ten years, almost to the day, since the release of Pikmin 3, not including the Switch port, of course. With that, it is about time that we see the next entry in the series, so welcome Pikmin 4. I do appreciate that there is no subtitle to these games, just simply numbered the whole way through. Pikmin 4 continues the same kind of idea as the previous titles, but adds to some sections, and adds whole new playstyles.

GGReconDani Cross

Pikmin 4 is a tiny titan, another triumph from Nintendo on a console that has gradually become the pinnacle of many of its most esteemed franchises. It looks great, plays great, and should appeal to all players regardless of their Pikmin proficiency.

Nintendo World ReportUnknown

9/10

Pikmin 4 is everything I could’ve wanted from a new Pikmin game and more. It is simultaneously a return to form with a heavy focus on Dandori and also a leap forward with entirely new mechanics and big improvements to returning mechanics. There are some flaws—nighttime missions are a drag and the early tutorials are dreadfully slow—but those warts don’t outweigh everything Pikmin 4 manages to achieve. This is a new standard for Pikmin; all we can do now is hope it doesn’t take another ten years for Pikmin 5.

The Nerd StashRyan Clouse

9/10

A fantastic follow-up to everybody's favorite backyard delights.

Game RantPam K Ferdinand

9/10

While every Pikmin game has followed the winning formula that was established two decades ago, each has added its own tweaks here and there. Pikmin 4 seems to have taken the biggest leap in that regard, and yet everything feels like a logical and fitting next step. The core of the gameplay is the same and provides the hours of whimsical RTS challenge and fun that fans expect, while the new modes and mechanics keep it from feeling stale. Every mainline game has been an improvement on the last, and Pikmin 4 is no exception. Other than the co-op, there’s really nothing negative about the game, be...

GamingTrendDavid Flynn

90/100

Pikmin 4 is a triumphant return for one of Nintendo’s most delightful series. The focus on dandori feels like a revelation that lets everything click together so well you’ll want to sneak in just one more day. It may be a tad too easy, but the real challenge is completing the game quickly and efficiently. This is a gorgeous and engaging title that’s surprisingly lengthy, and another feather in the Switch’s cap.

KeenGamerAntonio Samson

9/10

Nintendo's latest first party game, Pikmin 4 finally releases after almost a decade. It perfectly builds on top of the Pikmin formula while adding plenty of new features to keep it fresh. Pikmin 4 is the most beautiful in the series and the best looking game on Switch.

Nintendo WireRicky Berg

9/10

I struggle to think of a Nintendo series that has consistently “found itself” the way Pikmin has.

Press StartJames Berich

8.5/10

Pikmin 4 brings together engaging cave exploration and a charming world to explore to offer up the most complete Pikmin experience so far. While the multiplayer offerings feel like a step back from Pikmin 3 and the game is too easy to begin with, Pikmin 4 more than makes up for these shortcomings with its adorable canine companion, vast sandboxes and gripping strategic combat.

PC InvasionJason Venter

8/10

Pikmin 4 offers enough new content to match and build on the adventures that came before it, but with uneven results near the end.

MMORPGMike BC

7.5/10

I stood at the doorway looking at the giant worm-like Empress Bulblax.  It had birthed a whole litter of bulblax larvae and didn’t look like she was planning to stop any time soon.  I sent all 100 Pikmin I had into battle. They easily took down the larvae, but now it was time to go after Momma.  The Pikmin attacked, and for a moment, her HP was going down fast.  I can win this! The thing about Empress Bulblax, though is that her worm-like body makes her very capable of rolling.  She ro...