Pikmin 4 – Beginners Guide | Tips & Tricks

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Pikmin 4 is finally here, and we couldn’t be happier. Pikmin has always existed as this niche Nintendo IP that flies under the radar, yet consistently delivers top-notch experiences. From Gamecube to Switch, Pikmin has never ceased to put a smile on our face, and a knife in our back.

That last bit is of course due to the soul-crushing pain that’s caused whenever one of your Pikmin dies. Your failures will forever haunt you, and their death screams will never end. But that’s ok because unlike us, you can prepare for the worst and keep your little dudes alive and kicking thanks to this guide. 

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One of the biggest additions to Pikmin 4 is the inclusion of Oatchi, a bi-pedal dog that can help you with your day-to-day adventures. This happy-chap can fight enemies, break pottery, knock down ornaments, and even drag the corpses of your fallen enemies to a nearby Onion. 

Oatchi also acts as a very handy mount that not only carries your avatar but also any Pikmin in your Squad. This allows you to keep your forces consolidated on long journeys in addition to giving you a staggering amount of combat power. More importantly, riding Oatchi allows you to move faster and jump, thus opening up new areas for your perusal. 

Veterans of the Pikmin series may be a bit confused at the lack of a ‘Charge’ function when they boot up Pikmin 4. This is because it has been removed and locked away behind upgrades. Thankfully, you can unlock this iconic upgrade early on in your play experience. 

Once you have unlocked Rus, you can purchase the Charge Horn for a few scraps of Raw Material. With it equipped, simply press ‘X’ to have all the Pikmin of a given colour charge. This allows you to get your lads