Pikmin

Pikmin (2001)

Originally released on Gamecube. HD remasters of Pikmin 1 and Pikmin 2 were released on Nintendo Switch

Captain Olimar, a pilot, flies his spacecraft, the S.S. Dolphin, through space. Suddenly, a meteor hurdles toward his direction and hits the Dolphin, sending it plummeting toward an Earth-like planet. During the fall, the Dolphin ignites, and its various parts are released from the hull and scattered across the planet.

The next morning, Olimar regains consciousness at the Impact Site and turns around to find the Dolphin badly damaged. Realizing that the oxygen on the planet is deadly to his body and his life-support systems only have enough power to last 30 days, Olimar sets out to locate the 30 missing parts of the Dolphin, hoping he can rebuild his ship and return to his home planet of Hocotate.

After exploring a bit, Olimar finds a dormant Onion. Upon approaching it, it springs to life, and out comes a seed. Upon plucking it and experimenting with the creature by throwing it, dismissing it, etc., he learns about the Pikmin and their abilities. With the help of the Red Pikmin he raises, Olimar recovers the Main Engine, which allows him to at least hover above the surface during the night, which he later learns is too dangerous.

Olimar and the Pikmin then discover a new area, the Forest of Hope and the Onion within: the Yellow Pikmin's Onion. In addition, he gradually learns more about the various enemies and quirks of the planet, and how to use each Pikmin type's abilities to their full potential. As he gathers more parts, he eventually manages to discover the Forest Navel, the Blue Pikmin, the Distant Spring, and the Final Trial.

After defeating the Emperor Bulblax and recovering the final ship part, Olimar flies back to Hocotate to reunite with his family.

F.A.Q.

Unlock Best Ending: to unlock the best ending, the player must recover all thirty ship parts within the thirty day time limit.