To accomplish this, he discovers and uses the abilities of the Pikmin who bond with him as he pulls them from the ground. Generally, Olimar is trying to find all the pieces to his ship so he can return home. Now that there's some understanding of what a Pikmin is, understanding the gameplay should be easier. It's always nice when you confidently lead an army of Pikmin through a body of water with most struggling and dying right off the shore. That's not just a suggestion however, as you'll quickly discover that the red and yellow ones don't take to water well and drown quickly so be aware where you lead them. Each type has different abilities that can be exploited saving valuable time while some even have specific traits unique to their color like swimming, requiring their use in certain situations. In addition to following simple commands like attacking enemies or knocking down walls, they also come in three different types, red, yellow, and blue. Also noticeable is the fact that the more mature Pikmin with flowers appear stronger and faster then their younger, less mature brethren. When picked however, they appear more animal-like and can even follow simple commands. If left in the ground for an extended period of time, they'll even mature, growing a flower. They for instance, start out as seeds and sprout up when they're ready to be picked. Pikmin appear to be a cross between plant and animal life forms. To understand how to use them, first some explanation about them is required. Pikmin gameplay is designed around not surprisingly, the Pikmin. As you'll see, there are some issues that could have been improved but generally its unique gameplay will offset those problems.

If you purchased a Gamecube, chances are it's the potential for games like Pikmin that made the decision to buy easier and so far, it looks like money well spent. Although definitely geared toward a younger audience, it has a much larger appeal with enough intrigue and difficulty to appease most gamers. Pikmin is one of the latest original creations to be released by Nintendo and as expected, it's as fun as it is difficult to classify. With only thirty days worth of breathable air in his space suit, time is of the essence as he'll have to recover all the pieces to his ship before his air supply runs out. To make matters worse, after testing the air for poisons, he discovered it contained oxygen, which is deadly to his kind. Unfortunately, his ship had seen better days as it apparently broke apart upon entry into the atmosphere and scattered across the planet. After coming to, Olimar discovered himself on a strange planet he couldn't recognize, but at least he was alive.

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