Pikmin 2 Review: IGN Gives It 9.3

GameMaster · 08-21-2004, 04:34 AM

Here's the whole review:

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

Here's the final verdict/rating:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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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.
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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

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

I think im going to have to pick this one up also.

Crash · 08-21-2004, 12:56 PM

yeah, go pikmin... maybe it'll sell better this time

KillerGremlin · 08-21-2004, 03:40 PM

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

Heh.

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

Looks great! Finally a good score from IGN.

BlueFire · 08-22-2004, 05:25 PM

Am I the only one who thought Pikmin sucked?

DeathsHand · 08-22-2004, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BLueFire

Am I the only one who thought Pikmin sucked?

Nah don't worry, it sucked...

Dyne · 08-22-2004, 06:45 PM

Yeah, I really don't like the first one.

Canyarion · 08-22-2004, 07:35 PM

*tries to be cool*

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

DeathsHand · 08-22-2004, 08:14 PM

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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!

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

Never played it. I heard good things though, but none of my friends played it.

MasterMind · 08-23-2004, 02:33 AM

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

Loved the first! And everything I disliked about it seems to be corrected in the sequel. I'll definately buy this!