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GameMaster 08-21-2004 04:34 AM
Pikmin 2 Review: IGN Gives It 9.3
 
Here's the whole review:

http://cube.ign.com/articles/540/540864p1.html

Here's the final verdict/rating:

Quote:
10.0 Presentation

Absolutely phenomenal. Slick, stylized menu work, gorgeous CG cut-scenes, a wide number of gameplay modes and Piklopedia and Treasures collections areas that'll knock your socks off.

*
9.0 Graphics

Gorgeous. Though environmental textures blur up close, the locales look great panned back. Meanwhile, everything from lighting and water effects to particles and creature models is beautiful.

*
8.0 Sound

Runs in Dolby Pro Logic II. Crisp sound effects echo and reverb in caves. Cute, cuddly character calls and subdued, but interesting music. More orchestrated music would be nice.

*
9.0 Gameplay

A great formula made better. Amazingly fun to play, despite a couple flaws. And the inclusion of two new Pikmin types, another hero character, more play modes, and cooperative and versus battles.
*

10.0 Lasting Appeal

A huge single-player mode -- 30 or so hours. Plus deep multiplayer modes to boot. Gamers will be busy for a long, long time, and loving every minute. Some will spend hours with the Piklopedia alone.
*

9.3 OVERALL: (out of 10 / not an average)
Man, talk about an awesome surprise. I knew that they had fixed the limited time issue and stuff but I wasn't expecting the sequel to score so well, it outdid it's original which got a 9.1. I enjoyed the first game so upon seeing this review I'll be getting Pikmin 2 for sure.

Jonbo298 08-21-2004 04:55 AM
Re: Pikmin 2 Review: IGN Gives It 9.3
 
I loved playing Pikmin the first time. The second time was more boring and there wasn't any replay value that made me want to keep playing. But sounds like Pikmin2 has a lot longer lasting appeal which is a nice plus I shall be following a few more reviews now.

Jason1 08-21-2004 11:01 AM
Re: Pikmin 2 Review: IGN Gives It 9.3
 
I think im going to have to pick this one up also.

Crash 08-21-2004 12:56 PM
Re: Pikmin 2 Review: IGN Gives It 9.3
 
yeah, go pikmin... maybe it'll sell better this time

KillerGremlin 08-21-2004 03:40 PM
Re: Pikmin 2 Review: IGN Gives It 9.3
 
Pikmin was a rare gem. I beat it in a few days, but I just couldn't stop playing it. I'll be checking out Pikmin 2 for sure.

Canyarion 08-21-2004 06:27 PM
Re: Pikmin 2 Review: IGN Gives It 9.3
 
Heh. :D Great news. I loved Pikmin, but like the others said, it was just too short.
I'll get this for sure.

Dyne 08-22-2004 02:53 AM
Re: Pikmin 2 Review: IGN Gives It 9.3
 
Looks great! Finally a good score from IGN.

BlueFire 08-22-2004 05:25 PM
Re: Pikmin 2 Review: IGN Gives It 9.3
 
Am I the only one who thought Pikmin sucked? :sneaky:

DeathsHand 08-22-2004 05:52 PM
Re: Pikmin 2 Review: IGN Gives It 9.3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BLueFire
Am I the only one who thought Pikmin sucked? :sneaky:
Nah don't worry, it sucked...

Dyne 08-22-2004 06:45 PM
Re: Pikmin 2 Review: IGN Gives It 9.3
 
Yeah, I really don't like the first one.

Canyarion 08-22-2004 07:35 PM
Re: Pikmin 2 Review: IGN Gives It 9.3
 
*tries to be cool*

Yeah it was terrible. The worst controls, bad graphics, boring gameplay. And don't get me started on the length! :mad:

:rolleyes:

DeathsHand 08-22-2004 08:14 PM
Re: Pikmin 2 Review: IGN Gives It 9.3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Canyarion
*tries to be cool*

Yeah it was terrible. The worst controls, bad graphics, boring gameplay. And don't get me started on the length! :mad:

:rolleyes:
Actually I thought the basic gameplay and idea of the game was fun, it just wasn't put together right, IMO...

Dark Samurai 08-22-2004 09:39 PM
Re: Pikmin 2 Review: IGN Gives It 9.3
 
Never played it. I heard good things though, but none of my friends played it.

MasterMind 08-23-2004 02:33 AM
Re: Pikmin 2 Review: IGN Gives It 9.3
 
I played the first one and enjoyed it. Looking to buy Pikmin 2 when the bank account can handle a game purchase. Actually looking forward to buying lots of games but me gots no money.

Shadow_Link 08-24-2004 08:47 PM
Re: Pikmin 2 Review: IGN Gives It 9.3
 
Loved the first! And everything I disliked about it seems to be corrected in the sequel. I'll definately buy this!


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