Pikmin 4 Needs to Properly Balance its Four Main Characters

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Pikmin 4 was announced in September 2022 with a simple title reveal teaser. Since its announcement, fans have been eagerly awaiting new details about the long-awaited sequel. They didn't have to wait long, as this month's February Nintendo Direct delivered a lengthy look at the title's Leaders, Pikmin roles, and a few surprise additions. Every Pikmin game so far has featured a number of playable leaders corresponding to its numbered title. With Pikmin 4 possibly featuring four playable leaders, it is more important than ever that swapping between and utilizing leaders is implemented in a balanced way.

Little is known about the overall plot of Pikmin 4, aside from the fact that players will be tasked with rescuing castaway astronauts. Nintendo has revealed that it will feature four major characters, and can be played locally by up to 2 players. Pikmin regularly requires players to swap between Leaders, in order to transport Pikmin from one area to another and complete certain objectives. As Pikmin 4 appears to task solo-players with multitasking between four separate characters at a time, proper balancing of tracking and controlling each leader has the potential to make or break the experience.

Pikmin 4 Needs a Better 'Hard Mode' Than 3 Deluxe

Each sequel in the Pikmin series required players to broaden their scope when tackling a day's objectives, as they split the work between an increasing amount of Leaders. The most recent numbered entry, Pikmin 3, featured the most challenging gameplay yet, with players swapping between three leaders, each completing their own tasks. However, the Wii U system made tracking progress and locations much easier, as players could use the handheld screen as a map. When the title was