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===Red sprout=== | ===Red sprout=== | ||
"''The <span style="color:red">seed</span> that the <span style="color:red">Onion</span> dropped took root in the soil and has now produced an adorable little <span style="color:green">sprout</span>. This sprout emits a <span style="color:purple">strange light</span>, and it sways back and forth without benefit of wind. I cannot help but think it is calling to me. I am compelled—I must approach it and press | "''The <span style="color:red">seed</span> that the <span style="color:red">Onion</span> dropped took root in the soil and has now produced an adorable little <span style="color:green">sprout</span>. This sprout emits a <span style="color:purple">strange light</span>, and it sways back and forth without benefit of wind. I cannot help but think it is calling to me. I am compelled—I must approach it and press '''A'''...''" | ||
===Red sprout review=== | ===Red sprout review=== | ||
When Olimar stands a long time without plucking the Pikmin. | When Olimar stands a long time without plucking the Pikmin. | ||
"''The <span style="color:red">seed</span> that the <span style="color:red">Onion</span> dropped has turned into an enchanting <span style="color:green">sprout</span> that gives a <span style="color:purple">mysterious light</span>. Could there be a reason the <span style="color:red">Onion</span> waited for me to arrive before sowing its seed? Perhaps something will happen if I approach the bud and press | "''The <span style="color:red">seed</span> that the <span style="color:red">Onion</span> dropped has turned into an enchanting <span style="color:green">sprout</span> that gives a <span style="color:purple">mysterious light</span>. Could there be a reason to the <span style="color:red">Onion</span> waited for me to arrive before sowing its seed? Perhaps something will happen if I approach the bud and press '''A'''. Courage, Olimar!''" | ||
===Red Pikmin=== | ===Red Pikmin=== | ||
"''Extraordinary! When I plucked the <span style="color:green">sprout</span>, it turned out to be a <span style="color:red">living creature</span>, not a plant! Picking it has done no visible damage... It just stands there, staring at me. Its shape is similar to the <span style="color:green">Pikpik brand carrots</span> I love so much... I believe I shall call it a <span style="color:red">Pikmin</span>.'' | "''Extraordinary! When I plucked the <span style="color:green">sprout</span>, it turned out to be a <span style="color:red">living creature</span>, not a plant! Picking it has done no visible damage... It just stands there, staring at me. Its shape is similar to the <span style="color:green">Pikpik brand carrots</span> I love so much... I believe I shall call it a <span style="color:red">Pikmin</span>.'' | ||
''Here I am, stranded on a toxic planet, fighting to survive, and yet I'm intrigued... I must research this fascinating creature! I shall try to grab it and throw it with | ''Here I am, stranded on a toxic planet, fighting to survive, and yet I'm intrigued... I must research this fascinating creature! I shall try to grab it and throw it with '''A''', and I will call it to my side with '''B'''. Hmmm... Perhaps it will react to '''C''' and '''X''' as well.'' | ||
''The following controls appear to allow me several <span style="color:red">viewpoints</span>: | ''The following controls appear to allow me several <span style="color:red">viewpoints</span>: | ||
: | :'''''L''' Rotate Camera'' | ||
::''(Hold to follow the cursor)'' | ::''(Hold to follow the cursor)'' | ||
: | :'''''R''' Zoom In and Out'' | ||
: | :'''''Z''' Change Angle'' | ||
''I must survive! I need to familiarize myself with these controls and my surroundings.''" | ''I must survive! I need to familiarize myself with these controls and my surroundings.''" | ||
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"''Extraordinary! When I plucked the <span style="color:green">sprout</span>, it turned out to be a <span style="color:red">living creature</span>, not a plant! Picking it has done no visible damage... It just stands there, staring at me. Its shape is similar to the <span style="color:green">Pikpik brand carrots</span> I love so much... I believe I shall call it a <span style="color:red">Pikmin</span>.'' | "''Extraordinary! When I plucked the <span style="color:green">sprout</span>, it turned out to be a <span style="color:red">living creature</span>, not a plant! Picking it has done no visible damage... It just stands there, staring at me. Its shape is similar to the <span style="color:green">Pikpik brand carrots</span> I love so much... I believe I shall call it a <span style="color:red">Pikmin</span>.'' | ||
''Here I am, stranded on a toxic planet, fighting to survive, and yet I'm intrigued... I must research this fascinating creature! I shall try to grab it with | ''Here I am, stranded on a toxic planet, fighting to survive, and yet I'm intrigued... I must research this fascinating creature! I shall try to grab it with '''A''' then throw it in the direction I <span style="color:purple">point</span>. And I will call it to my side with '''B'''. Hmmm... Perhaps it will react to '''C''' and <span style="color:purple">pressing down on {{button|wii|padd}} while pointing</span> as well. | ||
''The following controls appear to allow me several <span style="color:red">viewpoints</span>: | ''The following controls appear to allow me several <span style="color:red">viewpoints</span>: | ||
:'' | :'''''Z''' Rotate Camera'' | ||
::''(behind Olimar)'' | ::''(behind Olimar)'' | ||
:''{{button|wii| | :'''''{{button|wii|padlr}} (Left and Right)''' Zoom'' | ||
:''{{button|wii| | :'''''{{button|wii|padu}} (Up)''' Change Angle'' | ||
''I must survive! I need to familiarize myself with these controls and my surroundings.''" | ''I must survive! I need to familiarize myself with these controls and my surroundings.''" | ||
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''The following controls appear to allow me several <span style="color:red">viewpoints</span>: | ''The following controls appear to allow me several <span style="color:red">viewpoints</span>: | ||
:{{button|switch|zl}} <span style="color:purple">Snap camera behind Olimar</span> | :{{button|switch|zl}} <span style="color:purple">Snap camera behind Olimar</span> | ||
:{{button|switch|rstick}} ''Left/Right: <span style="color:purple">Rotate Camera</span> | :{{button|switch|rstick}} '''Left/Right:''' <span style="color:purple">Rotate Camera</span> | ||
:{{button|switch|zr}} | :{{button|switch|zr}} <span style="color:purple">Zoom</span> | ||
:{{button|switch|rstick}} ''Up/Down: <span style="color:purple">Change Perspective</span> | :{{button|switch|rstick}} '''Up/Down:''' <span style="color:purple">Change Perspective</span> | ||
''I must survive! I need to familiarize myself with these controls and my surroundings.''" | ''I must survive! I need to familiarize myself with these controls and my surroundings.''" | ||
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When Olimar hasn't assigned the Pikmin to the pellets yet. | When Olimar hasn't assigned the Pikmin to the pellets yet. | ||
"''What does this <span style="color:red">Pikmin</span> think of me? I must observe its reactions - the more things I try, the more reactions I can catalogue. I shall attempt to grab and throw it with | "''What does this <span style="color:red">Pikmin</span> think of me? I must observe its reactions - the more things I try, the more reactions I can catalogue. I shall attempt to grab and throw it with '''A''' and call it to my side with '''B'''. Perhaps it will also respond to '''C''' and '''X'''...''" | ||
''New Play Control!'' version : | ''New Play Control!'' version : | ||
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When Olimar hasn't assigned the Pikmin to the pellets yet. | When Olimar hasn't assigned the Pikmin to the pellets yet. | ||
"''What does this <span style="color:red">Pikmin</span> think of me? I must observe its reactions - the more things I try, the more reactions I can catalogue. I shall attempt to grab and throw it with | "''What does this <span style="color:red">Pikmin</span> think of me? I must observe its reactions - the more things I try, the more reactions I can catalogue. I shall attempt to grab and throw it with '''A''' and call it to my side with '''B'''. Perhaps it will react to '''C''' and <span style="color:purple">pressing down on {{button|wii|padd}} while pointing</span> as well.''" | ||
===Pellets=== | ===Pellets=== | ||
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===Cooperation=== | ===Cooperation=== | ||
"''The <span style="color:red">Pikmin</span> are as curious as children! <span style="color: #aa0;">They form groups to perform tasks that would be impossible for an individual</span>. A glimmer of hope | "''The <span style="color:red">Pikmin</span> are as curious as children! <span style="color: #aa0;">They form groups to perform tasks that would be impossible for an individual</span>. A glimmer of hope as begun to shine in my heart—if I can make use of their skills, perhaps I can fix my ship! I shall sum up all I've learned about the Pikmin conduct.'' | ||
''Approach and press {{button|gc|a}} to pick sprouts. Press {{button|gc|a}} to grab Pikmin, release to throw. Press {{button|gc|b}} to call them, {{button|gc|x}} to dismiss. Use {{button|gc|c}} to command and control the group. {{button|gc|l}}, {{button|gc|r}}, and {{button|gc|z}} control perspective. I shall record all of this in my <span style="color:red">computer</span>. I can press {{button|gc|y}} to access the <span style="color:red">computer</span>.''" | ''Approach and press {{button|gc|a}} to pick sprouts. Press {{button|gc|a}} to grab Pikmin, release to throw. Press {{button|gc|b}} to call them, {{button|gc|x}} to dismiss. Use {{button|gc|c}} to command and control the group. {{button|gc|l}}, {{button|gc|r}}, and {{button|gc|z}} control perspective. I shall record all of this in my <span style="color:red">computer</span>. I can press {{button|gc|y}} to access the <span style="color:red">computer</span>.''" | ||
''New Play Control!'' version: | ''New Play Control!'' version : | ||
"''The <span style="color:red">Pikmin</span> are as curious as children! <span style="color: #aa0;">They form groups to perform tasks that would be impossible for an individual</span>. A glimmer of hope | "''The <span style="color:red">Pikmin</span> are as curious as children! <span style="color: #aa0;">They form groups to perform tasks that would be impossible for an individual</span>. A glimmer of hope as begun to shine in my heart—if I can make use of their skills, perhaps I can fix my ship! I shall sum up all I've learned about the Pikmin conduct.'' | ||
''Approach and press {{button|wii|a}} to pick sprouts. Press {{button|wii|a}} to grab Pikmin, release to throw. Press {{button|wii|b}} to call them, {{button|wii|c}} to dismiss. Press <span style="color:purple"> down on {{button|wii|pad}} and point </span> to command and control the group. Use {{button|wii|z}} and <span style="color:purple"> up </span> and <span style="color:purple"> left and right</span> on {{button|wii|pad}} to control perspective. I shall record this in my <span style="color:red">computer</span> and access it with {{button|wii|+}}.'' | ''Approach and press {{button|wii|a}} to pick sprouts. Press {{button|wii|a}} to grab Pikmin, release to throw. Press {{button|wii|b}} to call them, {{button|wii|c}} to dismiss. Press <span style="color:purple"> down on {{button|wii|pad}} and point </span> to command and control the group. Use {{button|wii|z}} and <span style="color:purple"> up </span> and <span style="color:purple"> left and right</span> on {{button|wii|pad}} to control perspective. I shall record this in my <span style="color:red">computer</span> and access it with {{button|wii|+}}.'' | ||
Nintendo Switch version: | Nintendo Switch version : | ||
"''The <span style="color:red">Pikmin</span> are as curious as children! <span style="color: #aa0;">They form groups to perform tasks that would be impossible for an individual</span>. A glimmer of hope | "''The <span style="color:red">Pikmin</span> are as curious as children! <span style="color: #aa0;">They form groups to perform tasks that would be impossible for an individual</span>. A glimmer of hope as begun to shine in my heart—if I can make use of their skills, perhaps I can fix my ship! I shall sum up all I've learned about the Pikmin conduct.'' | ||
''Approach and press {{button|switch|a}} to pick sprouts. Press {{button|switch|a}} to grab Pikmin, release to throw. Press {{button|switch|b}} to call them, {{button|switch|x}} to dismiss. Move {{button|switch|rstick}} <span style="color:purple">while holding</span> {{button|switch|l}} to command and control the group. Use {{button|switch|zl}} or <span style="color:purple">up</span>, <span style="color:purple">down</span>, <span style="color:purple">left</span>, <span style="color:purple">and right</span> on {{button|switch|rstick}} to control perspective. I shall record this in my <span style="color:red">computer</span> and access it with {{button|switch|+}}.'' | ''Approach and press {{button|switch|a}} to pick sprouts. Press {{button|switch|a}} to grab Pikmin, release to throw. Press {{button|switch|b}} to call them, {{button|switch|x}} to dismiss. Move {{button|switch|rstick}} <span style="color:purple">while holding</span> {{button|switch|l}} to command and control the group. Use {{button|switch|zl}} or <span style="color:purple">up</span>, <span style="color:purple">down</span>, <span style="color:purple">left</span>, <span style="color:purple">and right</span> on {{button|switch|rstick}} to control perspective. I shall record this in my <span style="color:red">computer</span> and access it with {{button|switch|+}}.'' | ||
===Quick plucking/idle Pikmin=== | ===Quick plucking/idle Pikmin=== | ||
"''When many Pikmin seeds <span style="color:green">sprout</span> at once, I find it rather tedious to pluck them from the ground individually. My wife always told me I was no good at routine tasks! I guess I'll try to get it all done at once by <span style="color:red">repeatedly tapping | "''When many Pikmin seeds <span style="color:green">sprout</span> at once, I find it rather tedious to pluck them from the ground individually. My wife always told me I was no good at routine tasks! I guess I'll try to get it all done at once by <span style="color:red">repeatedly tapping '''A'''</span> until I pick all the Pikmin from the ground.'' | ||
''I've noticed that when I add Pikmin to my group, they become filled with excitement, and flushed with <span style="color:red">bright color</span>. At other times, they revert to a paler hue and give off a <span style="color:purple">dim glow</span>. Paying close attention to these differences is bound to help me distinguish between Pikmin.''" | ''I've noticed that when I add Pikmin to my group, they become filled with excitement, and flushed with <span style="color:red">bright color</span>. At other times, they revert to a paler hue and give off a <span style="color:purple">dim glow</span>. Paying close attention to these differences is bound to help me distinguish between Pikmin.''" | ||
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"''The glowing rocks the <span style="color: #aa0;">yellow Pikmin</span> picked up seem to be explosive stones! Perhaps they know that these stones can be used as powerful weapons. The <span style="color:red">bomb-rocks</span> are dangerous, so I must take care when using them, but they should be able to blast open the <span style="color:red">stone walls</span> that block the pathways! I may even be able to use them against some of the wild creatures.'' | "''The glowing rocks the <span style="color: #aa0;">yellow Pikmin</span> picked up seem to be explosive stones! Perhaps they know that these stones can be used as powerful weapons. The <span style="color:red">bomb-rocks</span> are dangerous, so I must take care when using them, but they should be able to blast open the <span style="color:red">stone walls</span> that block the pathways! I may even be able to use them against some of the wild creatures.'' | ||
''<span style="color:red">I must be vigilant!</span> Pikmin I dismiss by pressing | ''<span style="color:red">I must be vigilant!</span> Pikmin I dismiss by pressing '''X''' <span style="color: #aa0;">bring their bombs</span> when I call them back. Pikmin I throw by pressing '''A''' <span style="color: #aa0;">drop their bombs</span> when I call them back. (<span style="color:red">Keep clear of the explosion!</span>) When I touch Pikmin directly, they <span style="color: #aa0;">keep their bombs</span> and fall in line.''" | ||
''New Play Control!'' version: | ''New Play Control!'' version : | ||
"''The glowing rocks the <span style="color: #aa0;">yellow Pikmin</span> picked up seem to be explosive stones! Perhaps they know that these stones can be used as powerful weapons. The <span style="color:red">bomb-rocks</span> are dangerous, so I must take care when using them, but they should be able to blast open the <span style="color:red">stone walls</span> that block the pathways! I may even be able to use them against some of the wild creatures.'' | "''The glowing rocks the <span style="color: #aa0;">yellow Pikmin</span> picked up seem to be explosive stones! Perhaps they know that these stones can be used as powerful weapons. The <span style="color:red">bomb-rocks</span> are dangerous, so I must take care when using them, but they should be able to blast open the <span style="color:red">stone walls</span> that block the pathways! I may even be able to use them against some of the wild creatures.'' | ||
''<span style="color:red">I must be vigilant!</span> When I throw <span style="color:red">bomb-rock</span>-carrying <span style="color: #aa0">Pikmin</span> and give them orders, they will throw their <span style="color:red">bomb-rocks</span> at nearby <span style="color:green">walls</span> or <span style="color:green">obstacles</span>. The explosive power of the <span style="color:red">bomb- | ''<span style="color:red">I must be vigilant!</span> When I throw <span style="color:red">bomb-rock</span> -carrying <span style="color: #aa0">Pikmin</span> and give them orders, they will throw their <span style="color:red">bomb-rocks</span> at nearby <span style="color:green">walls</span> or <span style="color:green">obstacles</span>. The explosive power of the <span style="color:red">bomb-rocks</span> is tremendous, so I must <span style="color: #aa0">keep my distance</span>! | ||
===Call Pikmin from the Onion=== | ===Call Pikmin from the Onion=== | ||
"''My <span style="color:green">Dolphin</span> has returned to the surface along with the Pikmin's Onion. Being alone on this strange planet makes me somewhat uneasy, so I shall call the Pikmin out of the Onion. <span style="color: #aa0;">All I need to do is stand in the light beneath the Onion</span> and press | "''My <span style="color:green">Dolphin</span> has returned to the surface along with the Pikmin's Onion. Being alone on this strange planet makes me somewhat uneasy, so I shall call the Pikmin out of the Onion. <span style="color: #aa0;">All I need to do is stand in the light beneath the Onion</span> and press '''A'''.''" | ||
===Last sunset=== | ===Last sunset=== | ||
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===Mid-day/Monitor review=== | ===Mid-day/Monitor review=== | ||
"''My <span style="color: | "''My <span style="color:blue">clock</span> has indicated the coming of <span style="color:red">noon</span>. From now on, I must pay close attention to the <span style="color: #aa0;">sun meter</span> on my <span style="color:green">monitor</span> and choose my actions accordingly. So, it is best for me to review my <span style="color:green">monitor's data</span>.'' | ||
''Across the top of my monitor are the <span style="color: #aa0;">sun meter</span> and <span style="color:blue">day display</span>. At the bottom are my <span style="color:green">space-suit damage meter</span> and <span style="color:red">Pikmin gauges</span>. From the left, these numbers reflect <span style="color:green">Pikmin under my command</span>, <span style="color:blue">Pikmin in the field</span>, and <span style="color:blue">total Pikmin (including those in Onions)</span>.'' | ''Across the top of my monitor are the <span style="color: #aa0;">sun meter</span> and <span style="color:blue">day display</span>. At the bottom are my <span style="color:green">space-suit damage meter</span> and <span style="color:red">Pikmin gauges</span>. From the left, these numbers reflect <span style="color:green">Pikmin under my command</span>, <span style="color:blue">Pikmin in the field</span>, and <span style="color:blue">total Pikmin (including those in Onions)</span>.'' | ||
''To <span style="color:green">adjust my monitor</span>, I can press | ''To <span style="color:green">adjust my monitor</span>, I can press '''L''' to rotate the camera, '''R''' to zoom, and '''Z''' to change the viewpoint. I can also press '''Y''' to view a detailed computer analysis.''" | ||
''New Play Control!'' version: | ''New Play Control!'' version : | ||
"''My <span style="color:green">clock</span> has indicated the coming of <span style="color:red">noon</span>. From now on, I must pay close attention to the <span style="color: #aa0;">sun meter</span> on my <span style="color:green">monitor</span> and choose my actions accordingly. So, it is best for me to review my <span style="color:green">monitor's data</span>.'' | "''My <span style="color:green">clock</span> has indicated the coming of <span style="color:red">noon</span>. From now on, I must pay close attention to the <span style="color: #aa0;">sun meter</span> on my <span style="color:green">monitor</span> and choose my actions accordingly. So, it is best for me to review my <span style="color:green">monitor's data</span>.'' | ||
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''Across the top of my monitor are the <span style="color: #aa0;">sun meter</span> and <span style="color:blue">day display</span>. At the bottom are my <span style="color:green">space-suit damage meter</span> and <span style="color:red">Pikmin gauges</span>. From the left, these numbers reflect <span style="color:green">Pikmin under my command</span>, <span style="color:blue">Pikmin in the field</span>, and <span style="color:blue">total Pikmin (including those in Onions)</span>.'' | ''Across the top of my monitor are the <span style="color: #aa0;">sun meter</span> and <span style="color:blue">day display</span>. At the bottom are my <span style="color:green">space-suit damage meter</span> and <span style="color:red">Pikmin gauges</span>. From the left, these numbers reflect <span style="color:green">Pikmin under my command</span>, <span style="color:blue">Pikmin in the field</span>, and <span style="color:blue">total Pikmin (including those in Onions)</span>.'' | ||
''To <span style="color:green">adjust my monitor</span>, I can press | ''To <span style="color:green">adjust my monitor</span>, I can press '''Z''' to rotate the camera, <span style="color:purple">left or right on {{button|wii|padl}} {{button|wii|padr}}</span> to zoom, and <span style="color:purple">up on {{button|wii|padu}}</span> to change the viewpoint. I can also press '''+''' to view a detailed computer analysis.''" | ||
'' | |||
===Sunset approaching=== | ===Sunset approaching=== | ||
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===Nectar=== | ===Nectar=== | ||
"''Another intriguing discovery! A local variety of grass produces a sort of <span style="color: #aa0;">yellow nectar</span> | "''Another intriguing discovery! A local variety of grass produces a sort of <span style="color: #aa0;">yellow nectar</span> - when the Pikmin drink this delicacy, they instantly mature into <span style="color:purple">flowers</span>! This apparent Pikmin favorite seems to be full of nutrition. Closer observation is needed to determine the strengths and peculiarities of these flower Pikmin.''" | ||
===Pikmin Extinction=== | ===Pikmin Extinction=== | ||
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===Yellow Pikmin behaviour=== | ===Yellow Pikmin behaviour=== | ||
"''The <span style="color: #aa0;">yellow Pikmin</span> have picked up some <span style="color:red">peculiar stones</span>. Why did they decide to grab them? This action seems to be instinctive to the <span style="color: #aa0;">yellow Pikmin</span>. But just what are these <span style="color:red">strange glowing stones</span>? Brightly glowing cracks cover them. Perhaps these cracks indicate that there's tremendous power locked away within. This merits further research.''" | "''The <span style="color: #aa0;">yellow Pikmin</span> have picked up some <span style="color:red">peculiar stones</span>. Why did they decide to grab them? This action seems to be instinctive to the <span style="color: #aa0;">yellow Pikmin</span>. But just what are these <span style="color:red">strange glowing stones</span>? Brightly glowing cracks cover them. Perhaps these cracks indicate that there's tremendous power locked away within. This merits further research.''" | ||
==Other== | ==Other== |