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Pikmin 4
2023 · Nintendo Switch · Real-time strategy · Adventure · Puzzle
6 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Pikmin 4 is the series’ most approachable and content-rich entry, successfully welcoming newcomers while retaining the satisfying multitasking and resource management that define Pikmin. Oatchi expands exploration and puzzle-solving in meaningful ways, while Dandori Battles, caves, night missions, rewind functionality, and extensive collectibles provide substantial variety. Reviewers consistently praised its charming presentation, polished controls, inventive level design, and generous postgame. The main criticisms are its slow, repetitive opening for veterans, reduced overall pressure, occasional aiming frustrations, and disappointing campaign co-op. Even so, the breadth, accessibility, and consistently creative challenges make it an outstanding Switch strategy adventure.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-23
Pros
- Excellent level design and exploration variety
- Oatchi meaningfully expands traversal and strategy
- Highly approachable for newcomers
- Strong presentation, performance, and postgame content
Cons
- Opening campaign can feel slow and repetitive for veterans
- Lower difficulty and fewer time pressures may disappoint series fans
- Campaign co-op is limited and underwhelming
- Occasional aiming frustrations
Review sources
6 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- GamesRadar+ · United Kingdom · 90/100
- Nintendo Life · United Kingdom · 90/100
- VGC · United Kingdom · 80/100
- Destructoid · United States · 95/100
- Game Informer · United States · 90/100
- GameSpot · United States · 70/100