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The OFFICIAL Pikmin 2 Topic.
- Thread starter Wellington
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I never expected to lose 93 Pikmin so QUICKLY. (Area 2, Lowest level of Cave)
In one moment, I've carefully arranged two groups on opposite sides, then begin flinging whilst I hear snoring.
Three seconds later, 93 Pikmin die.
I'm lucky, though. I had 2 purples left, and managed to finish once I understood what was going on.
In one moment, I've carefully arranged two groups on opposite sides, then begin flinging whilst I hear snoring.
Three seconds later, 93 Pikmin die.
I'm lucky, though. I had 2 purples left, and managed to finish once I understood what was going on.
Stryder said:I ordered Pikmin 2 from videogamesplus.ca which cost me 59.99+4.99 for international shipping. $65ca shipped to Australia is a pretty sweet deal if you ask me
(about 2/3rds the price of local PAL releases and 2 months earlier =)
I hope I get the Canadian boxart as well
I don't trust it to get there...Amazon has it for $60, I can then get $5 off with a coupon, and then free shipping, so the deal is there...just, not willing to spend the cash right now.
SentientStone
Member
Just picked up my copy today.
All I have got to say is: new favourite Gamecube game.
All I have got to say is: new favourite Gamecube game.
Stryder said:I ordered Pikmin 2 from videogamesplus.ca which cost me 59.99+4.99 for international shipping. $65ca shipped to Australia is a pretty sweet deal if you ask me
(about 2/3rds the price of local PAL releases and 2 months earlier =
I hope I get the Canadian boxart as well
You will. They are reliable guys and have been in business forever up here.
Damn. Now I loved the first game to death. But even after all this time, I only played it through once. Though I liked the 30 day time limit, and even managed to beat the game on my first go through with all 30 parts in only 26 days, I never really felt inclined to replay it under time constraints.
So I dutifully picked up Pikmin 2, fully knowing I'd love it.
I'm still surprised that even after a long day at work, I managed to put in a solid 5 hours with it tonight. It is FANTASTIC.
And getting the little troopers to hum the title music as a marching theme brought all kinds of smiles to my face.
So I dutifully picked up Pikmin 2, fully knowing I'd love it.
I'm still surprised that even after a long day at work, I managed to put in a solid 5 hours with it tonight. It is FANTASTIC.
And getting the little troopers to hum the title music as a marching theme brought all kinds of smiles to my face.
D
Deleted member 1235
Unconfirmed Member
BuddyChrist83 said:
Don't worry Ugly PAL step children feel the same way as you!
I haven't anticipated a game this much in ages.
Man... the Piklopedia is great. It
Not to mention the gallery of
you get to keep! =)
documents every monster, creature, and plant you come across... but when you look at them, it's more like you're keeping them as pets. They are kept in a little outdoor area and you can feed them carrots. =) You can also read quite a bit of information about them and how they live. Cool stuff.
Not to mention the gallery of
cool treasures
TekunoRobby
Tag of Excellence
Seriously, this game is VERY good. I honestly didn't expect them to go through the original game and fix everything that was either questionable or not enjoyable.
Anyone receive the original intended US cover when they picked up the game? Some people from GameFAQS are saying that they have but of course it could be all lies.
EDIT: Yeah but the people posting say they are American or atleast that they live in the US.
Anyone receive the original intended US cover when they picked up the game? Some people from GameFAQS are saying that they have but of course it could be all lies.
EDIT: Yeah but the people posting say they are American or atleast that they live in the US.
FreakyFink
Member
MrCheez said:
Pressing the Z button when viewing a creature in the piklopedia will give you one more thing to do
aside from chucking carrots all over the place
Having just completed Pikmin 1 last week and then being helplessly addicted to the challenge mode, I immediately noticed some very small gameplay tweaks for the better after my playtime with Pikmin 2 tonight.
-Plucking pikmin out of the ground no longer takes forever and a day when you're trying to pull out more than ten or so. Not only is the action simply sped up slightly, but both captains work together, creating a plucking frenzy!
-Pikmin no longer quickly auto-return back to the captain when thrown and then complete their duty (i.e. in the sequel, after throwing a pikmin on a pellet flower, they actually begin to carry the pellet after destroying the flower instead of getting back in line).
-There is more of a disparity between leaf, bud, and flower pikmin speeds now. Unlike in Pikmin 1 where leaf pikmin lolly-gagged behind the captain, the leaf pikmin really do lag behind the captain in the new game to the extent where they are completely off screen.
-Pikmin no longer stop for a few second on a nectar high; once their flower sprouts from sucking up the nectar, they're good to go.
-And while not gameplay related, the graphics are much cleaner and, well, wonderful. Some textures are spot on (such as the
strawberry
orange
Crazymoogle
Member
The Shigeru Miyamoto promo on the box is the most blatant, intelligence-insulting comment to hit the front of the box since the "frothing demand" incident. Nintendo should really take a hint from Konami to get something slightly more subtle on the box.
Cover rocks otherwise. Nintendo was even nice enough to put the actual logo on the spine as opposed to simple white letters.
Cover rocks otherwise. Nintendo was even nice enough to put the actual logo on the spine as opposed to simple white letters.
Infinitemadness
Member
I'm in love with this game, I didnt mean to play it so long tonite but goddamn I can't wait to play again!
N Coward Parody
Member
I'm flippin' over this gem. Love it, love it.
I wish I didn't have to WRITE WRITE WRITE otherwise I'd be playing the balls off this sucker.
...and how's the multiplayer? I'm waiting for my girlfriend to get proficient enough at the game to coerce her into a multiplayer duel (oh, you're doing so good, hon, way to g... TA-DOW BITCH!).
Also, I thought there was co-op? Is it locked away somewhere? Was that simply an assumptive screenshot flub?
*Noel Coward Parody
I wish I didn't have to WRITE WRITE WRITE otherwise I'd be playing the balls off this sucker.
...and how's the multiplayer? I'm waiting for my girlfriend to get proficient enough at the game to coerce her into a multiplayer duel (oh, you're doing so good, hon, way to g... TA-DOW BITCH!).
Also, I thought there was co-op? Is it locked away somewhere? Was that simply an assumptive screenshot flub?
*Noel Coward Parody
I spent more time with multiplayer than Single player last night actually. The power-ups, the roullette wheels, the enemies, the chase for marbles, the randomness of item orbs, insanely fun.
Far better than the devious hijinx one can pull off in that 4 Swords game.
Buy this.
EditDo wish Nintendo didn't fubar player preference options though with every game of this type) After a bit of playing, we both agreed having a match that consists of purely capturing the flag(aka marble) from other base would have been a nice change of pace. Too often we are off just scouring for the 4 yellow ones. Didn't notice any way to switch around the rules...
Far better than the devious hijinx one can pull off in that 4 Swords game.
Buy this.
Edit
Do wish Nintendo didn't fubar player preference options though with every game of this type) After a bit of playing, we both agreed having a match that consists of purely capturing the flag(aka marble) from other base would have been a nice change of pace. Too often we are off just scouring for the 4 yellow ones. Didn't notice any way to switch around the rules...Should I skip the first one in favor of part two?
I'm actually slightly intersted in Pikmin 2. But I barely scratched the surface of the first game.
Someone give me a synopsis of the first game so I don't have to play it. I really want to jump into part two, especially if Nintendo upgraded many aspects of the gameplay.
I'm actually slightly intersted in Pikmin 2. But I barely scratched the surface of the first game.
Someone give me a synopsis of the first game so I don't have to play it.
I really want to jump into part two, especially if Nintendo upgraded many aspects of the gameplay.My favorite part really has to be the monster and treasure viewers. I must pissed away an hour out off a whole 4-5 hour gaming session last night just screwing around, enjoying the cool the lighting affects, and reading Olimar's comments. This mode is on par or maybe even ahead the SSBM trophy viewer.
I'm annoyed as hell that I have reading assignment tonight, but thank god the weekend is quickly approaching.
I'm annoyed as hell that I have reading assignment tonight, but thank god the weekend is quickly approaching.
Little alien crash-lands on Earth. Ship is busted into 30 pieces. You have 30 days to collect them all with the help from the Pikmin clans. Mini-puzzles and obstacles block your path, until you finally reach the big boss guarding the final ship piece. Game over...
Pikmin 2 is largely a very similar premise, minus the requisite 30 day limit. The game throws tons of treasures to find scattered about, all for the benefit of paying off a debt. Adds powerups you can use for temporary effects on Pikmin, adds many new enemies and puzzles, underground dungeon levels, and more.
2-player versus is awesome so far. Co-op mode appears in challenge mode, which asks you to survive a gauntlet of levels without losing any pikmin and such(needs unlocking with a special item you find in SP though). Game is great thus far.
Pikmin 2 is largely a very similar premise, minus the requisite 30 day limit. The game throws tons of treasures to find scattered about, all for the benefit of paying off a debt. Adds powerups you can use for temporary effects on Pikmin, adds many new enemies and puzzles, underground dungeon levels, and more.
2-player versus is awesome so far. Co-op mode appears in challenge mode, which asks you to survive a gauntlet of levels without losing any pikmin and such(needs unlocking with a special item you find in SP though). Game is great thus far.
Wellington
BAAAALLLINNN'
I'm the man! Haven't lost a single pikmin YET!
Infinitemadness
Member
Wellington said:I'm the man! Haven't lost a single pikmin YET!
ahh, dont say that. Yer only gonna unleash my competitive side and wanna start over! Damn that giant fat thing.
It's pretty cool that the majority of the items are all real life products.
Dr.Guru of Peru
played the long game
Dunno if already posted, but Gamespot's review is up.
http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/strategy/pikmin2/review.html?q=1&tag=gs_gc_flashtop_story
It got a 9.2
The original got an 8.9 from Gamespot.
http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/strategy/pikmin2/review.html?q=1&tag=gs_gc_flashtop_story
It got a 9.2
The original got an 8.9 from Gamespot.
Nooooooooooooooooooooooo lost 16 Pikmin so far ;_; .....I miss them...
Also, the cutest thing ever... when you get a certain item, if you hold X long enough
Also, the cutest thing ever... when you get a certain item, if you hold X long enough
Olimar or Louie fall asleep... and the Pikmin will pick them up and carry them back to their onions. SO COOT
Just a couple notes regarding game length - Do NOT highlight if you don't want to know how much there is to do! (no info about the ending or bosses is spoiled)
Spoiler-free cliffnotes:
Pikmin 2 is much longer.
- It takes 10,000 pokos to beat the game, as you know. What you might not know is that if you collect a moderate amount of enemies in caves, when you've collected every single treasure you'll have about 20,000 pokos. Meaning you only need to clear about half the game to "beat" it.
- There are total of 4 large areas, and a total of 14 caves within these areas. The cave sizes vary, but the largest has 15(!!!) levels, and multiple bosses along the way.
- There are total of 4 large areas, and a total of 14 caves within these areas. The cave sizes vary, but the largest has 15(!!!) levels, and multiple bosses along the way.
Spoiler-free cliffnotes:
Pikmin 2 is much longer.
Alex
Member
Is it harder to lose Pikmin or something? Because being a puzzle whore, I blew through the original on my first time with no real issues. BUT. I was always bleeding Pikmin like crazy.
I mean, I would just waste them in great numbers. The distant spring espically comes to mind here... and no matter how careful I atempted to be, monsters always managed to gobble a few of my Pikmin.
That said, I'll probably be picking it up tonight. I didn't have time yesterday, but now I am ready, yay.
I mean, I would just waste them in great numbers. The distant spring espically comes to mind here... and no matter how careful I atempted to be, monsters always managed to gobble a few of my Pikmin.
That said, I'll probably be picking it up tonight. I didn't have time yesterday, but now I am ready, yay.
Infinitemadness
Member
36 Pikmin lost all together. I'm on day 6 now. Revisiting an old place.
Bluemercury
Member
Nos_G said:
What kind of tv do i need to play in pro-scan?does it work with pc monitors?also i have to buy a US/JAP version of the game right?
This game is pure joy. I was skeptical about the elimination of the 30-day timer at first, but now that there's no rush, I find myself enjoying just playing around and looking around the environments. The Piklopedia and Treasure list are especially nice additions.
I'm still excited about the rest of the stuff coming in Q4 (Donkey Konga, MP2, Halo 2, GTA:SA), but if the rest of Pikmin 2 is as good as these first few hours, it's going to take a LOT to replace this game as my favorite.
I'm still excited about the rest of the stuff coming in Q4 (Donkey Konga, MP2, Halo 2, GTA:SA), but if the rest of Pikmin 2 is as good as these first few hours, it's going to take a LOT to replace this game as my favorite.
TekunoRobby
Tag of Excellence
I've lost only 9 Pikmin so far and even then my girlfriend is angry about it. She LOVES the little fuckers and I love making them my slaves.
Wellington
BAAAALLLINNN'
Through day 3 I've not yet lost a pikmin. GO ME. NONE SHALL BE LEFT BEHIND!
D
Deleted member 1235
Unconfirmed Member
PAL cubes don't do progressive scan is I think what hes getting at.
Although apparently freeloader somehow enables it. (that is to say a freeloader disk let's you use the hold down b method to get the progressive scan on a PAL cube, from a US disk)
Although apparently freeloader somehow enables it. (that is to say a freeloader disk let's you use the hold down b method to get the progressive scan on a PAL cube, from a US disk)
My first complaint. After finishing jobs, the Pikmin may automatically begin to follow you if Olimar is very close. Which is generally pretty convenient. Well, I was fighting enemies in the water with my Blues while the Whites were working on a bridge that only they could build (red poison). But when they finished, they immediately dropped into the water below them where I was. I managed to save about half of them. Which sucks because at this point I really don't have many, whereas every other type is expendable.
Unless you make a concious effort to spend a few days raising your white and purple #s, you're ALWAYS going to be running low. I really dislike that they can't be raised like the other colors
Edit: I recognize that this was done because it would unbalance the game otherwise, but still..
Edit: I recognize that this was done because it would unbalance the game otherwise, but still..
Rocket Punch
Member
I think this game wins the award for most organic looking game ever. The surroundings and characters are so photorealistic it's spooky.
Also, here's another angle I don't think has been discussed: I'm only on day 3 so no spoilers (if there are any) but obviously the Pikmin Planet is Earth but is it in the future? I don't think any humans make appearences but all the junk left around is human made. Are the Pikmin the new dominant species left in the world?
Is this Nintendo's version of a post-cataclysmic world? Or is the Pikmin world the result of a time/space disruption where two different dimension collide resulting in the clashing of components from two different realities? Does Nintendo know more than it's letting on? Is Shiggy a new-age prophet for the masses? the beginning of a new religion perhaps??? So many deep provoquing questions...
Good game btw
Also, here's another angle I don't think has been discussed: I'm only on day 3 so no spoilers (if there are any) but obviously the Pikmin Planet is Earth but is it in the future? I don't think any humans make appearences but all the junk left around is human made. Are the Pikmin the new dominant species left in the world?
Is this Nintendo's version of a post-cataclysmic world? Or is the Pikmin world the result of a time/space disruption where two different dimension collide resulting in the clashing of components from two different realities? Does Nintendo know more than it's letting on? Is Shiggy a new-age prophet for the masses? the beginning of a new religion perhaps??? So many deep provoquing questions...
Good game btw