Finally released tomorrow!　Review information on "Pikmin 4," the first new entry in the series in about 10 years.

In this article, we will review basic information about this work. We will introduce the new elements from " Pikmin 4," including the world view and Pikmin.

The player heads to the planet alone to save those in distress.

The protagonist of this title is the player himself. The rescue team that was supposed to rescue people in distress has disappeared, and the player, a rookie rescue team member, is tasked with saving the people in distress, including his colleagues. The player's appearance can be customized. The player can choose from a number of parts and combine them as he or she likes.

Including Ice Pikmin and Hikari Pikmin, there are a total of nine types of Pikmin!

Pikmin live on the planet where the game takes place. They gather when the player blows a whistle, and when thrown toward a target, they carry the target to their base if it is an object or fight if it is an enemy. They are dependable creatures that act as the player's hands and feet.

A total of nine types of Pikmin appear in this title: Red Pikmin, Blue Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin, Purple Pikmin, White Pikmin, Rock Pikmin, Feather Pikmin, Ice Pikmin, and Hikari Pikmin. Each Pikmin has different characteristics, and it is important to use the Pikmin's strengths to their advantage.

Characteristics of each Pikmin

• Red Pikmin are resistant to fire and have high attack power.
• Blue Pikmin do not drown and can move underwater.
• Yellow Pikmin are resistant to electricity and are fast diggers. Yellow Pikmin are resistant to electricity and can dig holes faster and can throw higher than other Pikmin.
• Purple Pikmin are as strong as 10 Pikmin, and the impact of their landing can slow down enemies.
• White Pikmin are fast. White Pikmin are fast and have poison, so they can kill their prey.
• The rock pikmin can destroy some objects, such as glass and crystal, when thrown at them. They are also hard, so they do not crumble when stepped on.
• Winged Pikmin can fly in the sky, so they can pass over water and attack airborne enemies.
• Ice Pikmin are a new species in this work. They can freeze water to create footholds and block enemy movement.
• Hikari Pikmin are also a new species. They can only be active during nighttime exploration. They are resistant to fire, water, electricity, ice, and poison.

Otchin, a rescue dog that helps players along with Pikmin

Otchin is a new rescue dog who works for the rescue captain's house. In the film, he misses the main character and will work with him. Although he cannot be thrown, he has a role similar to that of Pikmin, such as carrying things and fighting enemy protozoa.

In addition, they can smell and track people in distress, and learn skills to increase their carrying and attacking abilities. If pikmin and otchins are used properly, it will be possible to achieve a "dandori" strategy that is focused on efficiency.

Aiming to achieve goals while working within a limited time frame

In Pikmin 4, players have a limited amount of time to explore the field and search for otakara or people in distress in various locations. The time of activity is basically from daytime to sunset, and all Pikmin who are not in the base or not in the hero's ranks when night falls will die. While working hard to explore and fight, it is essential to pay attention to the surroundings so that Pikmin do not become separated from the main character.

If you have Hikari Pikmin, which are new to this title, you can explore at night together. Since the native creatures become ferocious at night, the promise of the "Pikmin" series has been to search for them during the day when they are relatively quiet. Even in the same location, the degree of difficulty is likely to vary greatly between daytime and nighttime.

A demo version of "Pikmin 4" is currently available!

A demo version of "Pikmin 4" is now available on My Nintendo Store. In addition to being able to play the early stages of the story, cleared data can be transferred to the full version and the game can be played immediately after the demo version. You can try out the basic play method using Pikmin and the fields that appear in the game, so if you are interested in the game, please give it a try.

Pikmin 4

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• Title Information
• ■" Pikmin 4
• Release date: July 21, 2023 (Friday)
• Price: 6,500 yen for download version / 6,578 yen for packaged version
• Compatibility: Nintendo Switch
• Players: 1 to 2 players
• Publisher：Nintendo
• Official website：#
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Natsumashi Uchiyoshi

Freelance writer with about 10 years of experience. After graduating from a technical college, he experienced writing articles for major game magazines and creating strategy books for editorial production companies. After working for a weekly magazine for a long time and rewriting press releases, he recently started writing for Akiba Research Institute and other web-based magazines. He is basically an omnivore and plays everything from RPGs to action games, simulations, and FPS.

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