Pikmin 4 – Tips for Making the Most of Every In-Game Day

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There’s no other series quite like Pikmin. The series' unique combination of strategy, time management, and exploration can be a bit tough to get your head around, and Pikmin 4 adds even more elements to the mix, including a new doggy friend Oatchi, returning caves, and more. Each in-game day only lasts around 15 minutes and getting the most out of them can feel overwhelming at first, but we’ve got some pointers that ought to help you out. Here are some tips for maximizing your time…

Pikmin has a very helpful, easily-readable map system that marks absolutely everything you need to know about, including treasures, enemies, caves, and even secret shortcut information. Areas you haven’t been to yet will be obscured under a “fog of war,” but once you pass through all the relevant points are marked. Take some time to study the map at the beginning of each day and you should never be lost or at a loss for something to do.

The biggest headache you’ll run into in Pikmin is when you set your Pikmin to task – building a bridge, retrieving an item ect. – and have them run into a nest of enemies. Time and precious Pikmin lost! The good news is, enemies don’t respawn in Pikmin 4. Take ‘em out, and they stay gone. As such, I find it’s best to explore the map and clear all the enemies first (the map marks enemies, so you’ll know if there are any left). You’ll occasionally have to retrieve resources to build a bridge or something like that, so make sure the path to your base is clear before you do that. Once all the enemies are gone, you’re free to multitask without worrying about any of your Pikmin and can retrieve almost everything in a busy day or two.

A mistake even veteran Pikmin fans will likely make is underutilizing your new canine