Not GAF, there are few Europeans with Wii-U's.
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Pikmin 3 |OT| Starvation, Slavery, and Savage Creatures in a Cute, Colorful Package
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Not GAF, there are few Europeans with Wii-U's.
Not that many gaffers own a wii u, I think. But I feel the same way.
Well, I think there are plenty of Europeans on GAF, but we're subdividing it pretty far:
Europeans > Europeans who own a Wii U > Europeans who own a Wii U and bought Pikmin
That's like... 13 people, but they're probably all on GAF.
JustAnotherOtaku
Member
Just defeated the third boss. I'm really loving this game, having little experience with the series aside from playing a bit of the first. Always feels like you're doing something worthwhile, whether it's exploring, gathering new Pikmin, exploring or progressing the story.
I think I'm about to encounter
so looking forward to getting to grips with them and exploring previously inaccessible areas in previous sections.
I think I'm about to encounter
blue Pikmin
Metroid Killer
Member
Or perhaps some of us are having such a good time with the game that we aren't participating that much in the thread 
But besides the secret memos, and sharing miiverse shots, there's not much 'community' stuff to talk about.
Such a wonderful game though.
But besides the secret memos, and sharing miiverse shots, there's not much 'community' stuff to talk about.
Such a wonderful game though.
CrimsonCommie
Member
You guys are making me jealous! I hope my store gets their shipment in today!
PapaJustify
Member
I am one of them, and I am just not writing so much about it because game is so awesome, it's keeping me busy!
Man this game is nice! Almost done with the first runthrough.
Just did (endgame spoilers):
I guess I'm close to the end. right?
all I have to say is that this game is wonderful. I need to get my wife hooked on it for multiplayer purpose!
Just did (endgame spoilers):
just beat the golden slime thingy that was sucking on Olimar. Quite easy after that stickytoung/crab/stone-beast.
it took away Olimar away again after I got it.
it took away Olimar away again after I got it.
all I have to say is that this game is wonderful. I need to get my wife hooked on it for multiplayer purpose!
The Librarian
Banned
Finished reading those three reviews posted on the previous page. They're mostly glowing like the impressions in this thread.
Hurry up, Sunday!
Hurry up, Sunday!
The game has many merits, but this one would come among the first indeed. It's nothing apparent, just fucking ace game design.
I'm too busy enjoying that game to post in this thread
Seriously, this game is so awesome that it need DLC!
Kai Dracon
Writing a dinosaur space opera symphony
My final report. I definitely played more than 11 hours, I'm not sure how it counts time.
Based on everything I'm reading I am starting to think it only counts "saved" days - when you go back and redo a day, it wipes the playtime from your prior attempt on that day.
Also wouldn't be surprised if the clock isn't ticking during cut scenes, level transitions, and so forth. Essentially a competition clock.
Linkstrikesback
Member
I'm too busy enjoying that game to post in this thread
Seriously, this game is so awesome that it need DLC!
Needs free dlc.
It was so short compared to pikmin 2. It only took me 12 hours to get all the fruit and secret memos, which was a bit of a letdown. Could have sworn pikmin 2 was at least 25 hours for 100% completion. Hope the secret memos are for something decent. :/
(endgame spoiler) And why was the
plasm wraith even after olimar?
Let's hope about that Secret Memos's megatons.
Miyamoto, please.
Linkstrikesback
Member
Knowing nintendo, it probably just unlocks an alternate title screen.
Miyamoto recommends the Wii-mote and nunchuck.
The reward is the journey, not the destination.
Btw, what does the number on the miiverse community mean? Is it like the number of posts or number of unique posters?
It's around 16000 right now, I don't know if it's good or bad for less than a week.
scakko84
Member
Just tried to see if gamepad controls made any sense, but i'll probably go back to mote + chuck, deepest controls and more used to them because of the NPCs Pikmins.
I have very limited gaming time so I progress slowly and don't have time to write either. I basically only post if I can idle with the phone while the kids play in the sandbox. Like now.
edit: also, EarthBound!
Anyway, just made it to the fourth area last night. Game clock is at 5 hours, but I've really played at least double that with replays etc. Clearly the timer only tracks active play time, not menus and stuff.
Got the game last night.
quality quality stuff.
are tehre any videos really showing off the multi tasking?
last night I found myself fighting battles on several fronts.. and it was bloody hectic... and I wouldnt mind showing a video that explains how hectic it can be to people.
quality quality stuff.
are tehre any videos really showing off the multi tasking?
last night I found myself fighting battles on several fronts.. and it was bloody hectic... and I wouldnt mind showing a video that explains how hectic it can be to people.
Is
the boss area? Just got to it but don't want to finish the game - I'm checking out the other areas now I have a full set of pikmin
And lock-on + swarm is a game changed. Can't believe I did the
without it. My son lost 1 pikmin on that boss and beat it quickly - I lost loads (and took an entire day)
I wish when you split up characters, they'd warn you when an off-screen character sees enemies, rather than the first warning being when pikmin are basically being eaten.
formidable oak
And lock-on + swarm is a game changed. Can't believe I did the
sand eel
I wish when you split up characters, they'd warn you when an off-screen character sees enemies, rather than the first warning being when pikmin are basically being eaten.
SpoonyBard
Banned
It looks like it is (I'm at the same place, I did a quick google search). There's clearly an area "downstairs" that could be where the final battle takes place.... I'm going to collect some fruits and extra Pikmins before doing that area. It's pretty hard to manage all 5 different Pikmins at the same time, I can see why they didn't include all 7 in the main game.
Yeah, especially when puzzles generally only need one or two types. I've started taking a handful of each, leaving a guy back at base, and then if I've miscalculated badly I'll send some more of the right type. Worst case I'll just restart the day
The first time I have played a Pikmin, other than about 10 minutes with Pikmin 2. Loving it so far, even if a few of the mechanics took a little time to get my head around.
Only serious gripe is that the pathing is shocking at times. Crossing a bridge is fraught with peril when leading a large group, and I have a hard time at the end of the day tracking down all the individual pikmin who have become stuck on the terrain somewhere. Maybe I just need to lead around smaller groups perhaps.
Only serious gripe is that the pathing is shocking at times. Crossing a bridge is fraught with peril when leading a large group, and I have a hard time at the end of the day tracking down all the individual pikmin who have become stuck on the terrain somewhere. Maybe I just need to lead around smaller groups perhaps.
I started a new run yesterday. Man, even something as simple as starting a new game is a complete bullshit thanks to Wii U's OS:
- One save slot, great, that's just great;
- I figured out I will move my Pikmin 3 complete save to my USB drive;
- But I can't move the saves (there are two save files for one slot, wtf) without moving Pikmin 3 update file thanks to the WiiU OS;
- Moves everything, disconnecting the USB drive;
- Restarting the console;
- Console is searching for the USB drive that is disconnected and take 30 seconds to figure out there is nothing to search anymore in USB port 1;
- Launching Pikmin 3... since I wasn't able to move the save files separately than the rest of the Pikmin 3 stuff, the update download again...
- ... And finally 90MB and 5 mins later I can start the game with a new save file.
Wow, just wow. Anyway I did it and was able to replay the game again.
Further thoughts:
- The completed game timer is strange. I mean, it's pretty worhtless since days have a fixed duration. So, what? It's the few seconds you cut when going to the menu in the evening to finish the day, + the last seconds on the last day when you beat the final boss that makes your record? No I think they actually count the time you take in the space ship, because you can look at the map before starting a new day.
- The secret
Anyway the game is cool but definitely needs more content. The replayability isn't that great so basically anyone will enjoy it for a week-end, or a week, and 20H of gameplay later your Wii U will have no fresh game anymore, again.
- One save slot, great, that's just great;
- I figured out I will move my Pikmin 3 complete save to my USB drive;
- But I can't move the saves (there are two save files for one slot, wtf) without moving Pikmin 3 update file thanks to the WiiU OS;
- Moves everything, disconnecting the USB drive;
- Restarting the console;
- Console is searching for the USB drive that is disconnected and take 30 seconds to figure out there is nothing to search anymore in USB port 1;
- Launching Pikmin 3... since I wasn't able to move the save files separately than the rest of the Pikmin 3 stuff, the update download again...
- ... And finally 90MB and 5 mins later I can start the game with a new save file.
Wow, just wow. Anyway I did it and was able to replay the game again.
Further thoughts:
- The completed game timer is strange. I mean, it's pretty worhtless since days have a fixed duration. So, what? It's the few seconds you cut when going to the menu in the evening to finish the day, + the last seconds on the last day when you beat the final boss that makes your record? No I think they actually count the time you take in the space ship, because you can look at the map before starting a new day.
- The secret
memos... I know people don't want to go nuts since NSBM2 but I think there will be an update in a couple months with another area to play and finish the story line. The end credits clearly mentions we don't know what caused the crash and we also see pikmins running at something that crashed again.
I even think this coul be a part of the game that was scrapped when they knew they will have no game at all to release this summer...
I even think this coul be a part of the game that was scrapped when they knew they will have no game at all to release this summer...
Anyway the game is cool but definitely needs more content. The replayability isn't that great so basically anyone will enjoy it for a week-end, or a week, and 20H of gameplay later your Wii U will have no fresh game anymore, again.
:Motorbass
Member
I played through the game in 3 long and delightful sittings. There are still some fruit and stuff I have to collect.
I also really enjoy the mission mode when you strive for platinum. At first it is a bit work to get into the levels but it is so much fun to work out strategies and multitask. Even beating the first boss in 37 seconds was pretty fun to figure out. Can't wait for co-op and vs matches.
I really hope for DLC in any form
I also really enjoy the mission mode when you strive for platinum. At first it is a bit work to get into the levels but it is so much fun to work out strategies and multitask. Even beating the first boss in 37 seconds was pretty fun to figure out. Can't wait for co-op and vs matches.
I really hope for DLC in any form
:Motorbass
Member
why not start from day 1?
He doesn't seem to get it's designed this way to make you replay the game the way they hope you to. Wii U OS has nothing to do with it
SpoonyBard
Banned
Yeah, Gamecube also had save files that could not be moved, it was annoying back then too. But yeah, either restart from day 1, or create a new user profile for second playthrough...
soxinthebox
Member
I'm in Australia but I can't get excited for Pikmin since I never enjoyed it back in the GameCube days. The screenshots everyone are taking sure do look nice though
Same boat and I loved 3 to death btw. Wonder how many people felt the same wayI can't get excited for Pikmin since I never enjoyed it back in the GameCube days. The screenshots everyone are taking sure do look nice though
Lock onto an enemy by holding Z (you can let go once it has locked on), then when you shake the nunchuk all your pikmin will charge at the enemy.
wat?! that's glorious! I love you!
SpoonyBard
Banned
I'm in Australia but I can't get excited for Pikmin since I never enjoyed it back in the GameCube days. The screenshots everyone are taking sure do look nice though
I never played a Pikmin game on Gamecube, I was scared of time limits and stuff like that. But looks like the 100 day limit, and the fruit limits are mainly theoretical in Pikmin 3, as you are not likely to run out of time or fruits, even when you play really sloppily. It was probably the same with older games too...
:Motorbass
Member
Yeah. I actually have fruit supply for 40 additional days. Plenty.
With Pikmin 1, you "only" had to collect one ship part a day to get the best ending. On some days you could get up to three so I don't really see the issue there. Pikmin 2 didn't have a limit at all
Another one reporting.
Finally something to spend stars on! Thank you for posting that here
They're 1700 stars each.