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{{ | {{DISPLAYTITLE:''Pikmin Bloom''}} | ||
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|developer = {{w|Niantic (company)|Niantic}}, [[Nintendo]] | |developer = {{w|Niantic (company)|Niantic}}, [[Nintendo]] | ||
|publisher = Niantic | |publisher = Niantic | ||
|jname = | |jname = | ||
|genre = Augmented reality | |genre = Augmented reality | ||
|players = 1 player (online functionality) | |players = 1 player (online functionality) | ||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
''Pikmin Bloom'' is a game about walking around the real world. By taking steps and playing the game in different locations, various kinds of in-game resources can be obtained, which allow incremental progress through the game. Because of this focus on moving around, the game requires the GPS in the mobile phone to be on, and it needs permission to use the phone's inbuilt step counter, either via {{w|Health (Apple)|Apple Health}}, {{w|Google Fit}}, or within the app on Android devices. The game also requires an account to play, and the account can be set up with using either a Nintendo account, a Google account, a Facebook account, a Niantic Kids account, or, on iOS devices only, an Apple account. | |||
''Pikmin Bloom'' is a | |||
One of the main things that can be done in the game is growing and raising [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. Pikmin in this game start their lives as [[seedling]]s, which can be obtained in various ways. Seedlings can be placed in slots in the [[Planter Pack]], a backpack worn by the player's | One of the main things that can be done in the game is growing and raising [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. Pikmin in this game start their lives as [[seedling]]s, which can be obtained in various ways. Seedlings can be placed in slots in the [[Planter Pack]], a backpack worn by the player's [[Mii|avatar]]. After walking some number of steps (either 1000, 3000, 5000, or 10000, depending on the type of seedling), the seedling will be ready to be plucked, and plucking a seedling adds a Pikmin to the player's collection. Pikmin in this game can be individually named, and the location where each Pikmin was found can be viewed in a [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Pikmin|menu]]. Only a certain number of Pikmin can be in the player's [[squad]] at a time, with the rest being on standby. | ||
Pikmin can do various things. They can be sent to collect items on [[expeditions]], destroy [[ | Pikmin can do various things. They can be sent to collect items on [[expeditions]], and sent to destroy mushrooms on [[challenge]]s. Pikmin in the squad can be interacted with in the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Garden|garden screen]], where they can be fed [[nectar]], blooming the [[Maturity|flower]]s on their heads. The garden screen also has an [[Pikmin Bloom interface#AR mode|augmented reality mode]], which places the Pikmin on top of real-world objects seen through the phone's camera, and allows the player to take photos. By doing things with a Pikmin, its [[friendship]] can be increased. Once it reaches its maximum friendship level, the Pikmin can turn into a [[Decor Pikmin]], a special status of Pikmin that wears a costume. The costume depends on where in the real world the Pikmin's seedling was found, encouraging the player to visit different kinds of locations. | ||
Another main thing that can be done in ''Pikmin Bloom'' is gain flower-related resources. Various types of [[Fruit (Pikmin Bloom)|fruit]] appear in the game, and can be found on [[expedition]]s and also while walking around. When collected, fruits give the player some [[nectar]]. Nectar can be fed to Pikmin in the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Garden|garden screen]], which will cause their flowers to bloom; tapping the flowers will give the player [[petal]]s. Petals are expended by doing [[flower planting]], an activity that plants flowers on the map behind the player as they walk. And when flower planting is turned on, fruits are more likely to appear near the player. This loop of items that each contribute to obtaining the next one is the major part of the gameplay, and encourages the player to collect more nectar and petals, though there is a limit on how many of a resource can be held by the player at a time. | Another main thing that can be done in ''Pikmin Bloom'' is gain flower-related resources. Various types of [[Fruit (Pikmin Bloom)|fruit]] appear in the game, and can be found on [[expedition]]s and also while walking around. When collected, fruits give the player some [[nectar]]. Nectar can be fed to Pikmin in the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Garden|garden screen]], which will cause their flowers to bloom; tapping the flowers will give the player [[petal]]s. Petals are expended by doing [[flower planting]], an activity that plants flowers on the map behind the player as they walk. And when flower planting is turned on, fruits are more likely to appear near the player. This loop of items that each contribute to obtaining the next one is the major part of the gameplay, and encourages the player to collect more nectar and petals, though there is a limit on how many of a resource can be held by the player at a time. | ||
Being a location-based game, ''Pikmin Bloom'' has in-game objects at real-world points of interest. [[Big Flower]]s | Being a location-based game, ''Pikmin Bloom'' has in-game objects at real-world points of interest. [[Big Flower]]s are spread around the world, as well as mushrooms that can be fought on [[challenge]]s. Locations of these are viewable on a [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Map|map]] centered around the player. This map shows some basic geography, points of interest near the player, flowers planted by players with the [[flower planting]] feature, and items obtainable through [[expedition]]s. As the player walks around, the [[Mii]] representing the player will move on the map and so will the [[squad]] of Pikmin following the Mii. | ||
''Pikmin Bloom'''s overall progression is slow, with new features being unlocked over time as the player's [[level]] increases. To go up a level, a defined set of tasks has to be completed, which can include | ''Pikmin Bloom'''s overall progression is slow, with new features being unlocked over time as the player's [[level]] increases. To go up a level, a defined set of tasks has to be completed, which can include things like walking some number of steps, growing some number of Pikmin, or planting some number of flowers. Some of the features unlocked over time are [[expeditions]], [[challenge]]s, the [[detector]], and new [[Pikmin family#Types|types of Pikmin]]. The game's slow pace encourages not playing it constantly, but checking in on the app every few minutes on a walk to see how tasks are going and to see what's nearby. Over time, the player can also unlock [[Badge (Pikmin Bloom)|badges]] by completing certain criteria. | ||
The game has a number of features which allow multiple players to interact with each other. Flowers planted with the [[flower planting]] feature are visible to other players by default | The game has a number of features which allow multiple players to interact with each other. Flowers planted with the [[flower planting]] feature are visible to other players by default, and there is an option to make your Mii visible to other players while flower planting. Players anonymously collaborate over time to bloom [[Big Flower]]s, making the game a kind of multiplayer idle game. Multiple players can participate in a single [[challenge]]. Players can add other players as [[friend]]s, and send [[postcard]]s to them. | ||
''Pikmin Bloom'' encourages players to look back over their day with the [[lifelog]] feature. This shows the tasks the player has done in the app over time. At the end of the day, a [[daily lookback]] cutscene will occur, which shows where the player walked that day, and allows the player to write a short journal entry | ''Pikmin Bloom'' encourages players to look back over their day with the [[lifelog]] feature. This shows the tasks the player has done in the app over time. At the end of the day, a [[daily lookback]] cutscene will occur, which shows where the player walked that day, and allows the player to write a short journal entry. | ||
The game is free to download, but contains in-app purchases in the [[shop]]. [[Coin]]s can be bought with real-world money to buy in-game items, though coins can also be obtained at a slow rate through [[flower planting]]. There are also various items that can only be bought with | The game is free to download, but contains in-app purchases in the [[shop]]. [[Coin]]s can be bought with real-world money to buy in-game items, though coins can also be obtained at a slow rate through [[flower planting]]. There are also various items that can only be bought with real-world money. | ||
==Content== | ==Content== | ||
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===Pikmin=== | ===Pikmin=== | ||
All seven | All seven main Pikmin types ([[Red Pikmin]], [[Yellow Pikmin]], [[Blue Pikmin]], [[Purple Pikmin]], [[White Pikmin]], [[Winged Pikmin]] and [[Rock Pikmin]]) appear in ''Pikmin Bloom'', each one unlocked at different [[level]]s. There is also a large collection of Pikmin donning some decoration, named [[Decor Pikmin]]. | ||
===Flowers=== | ===Flowers=== | ||
''Pikmin Bloom'' has several types of flowers, which appear in several different forms. The [[maturity|flowers on Pikmin heads]], [[nectar]]s, [[petal]]s, and [[Big Flower]]s all come in different varieties for the different types of flowers. The following types of flowers appear in the game: | ''Pikmin Bloom'' has several types of flowers, which appear in several different forms. The [[maturity|flowers on Pikmin heads]], [[nectar]]s, [[petal]]s, and [[Big Flower]]s all come in different varieties for the different types of flowers. The following types of flowers appear in the game: | ||
* | *'''Normal''' (unnamed): The standard type of flower, resembling a ''[[Chaenostoma cordatum]]'' on Pikmin heads and a daisy as a Big Flower. Nectar of this type is obtainable by default from most nectar sources. Comes in white, red, blue, and yellow varieties. | ||
* | *'''Pansy''': Formerly the second-most-common type of flower. Could rarely be obtained from blooming [[Big Flower]]s with basic flowers, and could be obtained from [[challenge]]s before {{date|21|December|2021}}, but is now harder to get. Comes in white, red, blue, and yellow varieties. | ||
* | *'''Rose''': A rare type of flower, only obtainable from Big Flowers, where they have a very low chance of appearing when other flowers are planted. Comes in white, red, blue, and yellow varieties. | ||
* | *'''Tulip''': A type of flower that was obtainable from the [[shop]] before {{date|30|November|2021}}, but has since been effectively unobtainable. Comes in red, blue, and yellow varieties. Does not have a [[nectar]] form. | ||
* | *'''Poinsettia''': Introduced for the [[Event#Second Community Day|December 2021 Community Day]], where most Big Flowers would bloom into it. Formerly obtainable from [[challenge]]s, and could rarely be obtained from blooming [[Big Flower]]s with basic flowers. Comes in white and red varieties. | ||
*'''Camellia''': Introduced on {{date|1|January|2022}}, and can rarely be obtained from blooming [[Big Flower]]s with basic flowers. Since {{date|22|January|2022}}, they have been obtainable from [[challenge]]s. Comes in white and red varieties. | |||
*'''Plum blossom''': Introduced on {{date|11|February|2022}}, and comes in a red variety only (as a result, the color is not displayed in the menu). Have been available from challenges since {{date|19|February}}. | |||
*'''Cherry blossom''': Introduced on {{date|1|March|2022}}, and comes in a white variety only (as a result, the color is not displayed in the menu). | |||
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===Fruits=== | ===Fruits=== | ||
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{{see|Glitches in Pikmin Bloom}} | {{see|Glitches in Pikmin Bloom}} | ||
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{{ | {{see|Unused content in Pikmin Bloom}} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Pikmin Bloom logo | Pikmin Bloom logo.png|Official logo. | ||
Pikmin Bloom Key Art.png|Key art from the game's official release. | Pikmin Bloom Key Art.png|Key art from the game's official release. | ||
Pikmin Mobile Application Promotional Image.png|Promotional image used in the March 2021 announcement. | Pikmin Mobile Application Promotional Image.png|Promotional image used in the March 2021 announcement. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* ''Pikmin Bloom'' is the first ''Pikmin'' game to be released in | [[File:Red Pikmin 3 Artwork 07.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The [[Red Pikmin]] in ''Pikmin Bloom'''s app icon comes from this piece of {{p3}} promotional art.]] | ||
* ''Pikmin Bloom'' is the first ''Pikmin'' game to be released in Portuguese, and the first to not have any [[Enemy|enemies]]. | |||
* If a Nintendo account is linked to ''Pikmin Bloom'', the player will receive a Huge Seedling that grows into a Blue [[Decor Pikmin]] with a Mario hat. | * If a Nintendo account is linked to ''Pikmin Bloom'', the player will receive a Huge Seedling that grows into a Blue [[Decor Pikmin]] with a Mario hat. | ||
* As of November 2, 2021, ''Pikmin Bloom'' is officially available in 180 markets, surpassing ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Run|Super Mario Run]]'' as the most widely available Nintendo-related mobile game worldwide. ''Super Mario Run'' was originally available at most in 165 markets by March 2017, and has not launched in more markets since then. Additionally, ''Super Mario Run'' was delisted in Vietnam in 2020. | * As of November 2, 2021, ''Pikmin Bloom'' is officially available in 180 markets, surpassing ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Run|Super Mario Run]]'' as the most widely available Nintendo-related mobile game worldwide. ''Super Mario Run'' was originally available at most in 165 markets by March 2017, and has not launched in more markets since then. Additionally, ''Super Mario Run'' was delisted in Vietnam in 2020. | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://pikminbloom.com/ Official website] | * [https://pikminbloom.com/ Official website] | ||
* [https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/23-pikmin-bloom/ Official help website] | * [https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/23-pikmin-bloom/ Official help website] | ||
* [https://community.pikminbloom.com Official forum] | * [https://community.pikminbloom.com Official forum] | ||
* [https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/23-pikmin-bloom/faq/3056-availability-by-country-region/ Countries/regions the app is available in] | |||
* [https://twitter.com/PikminBloom Official Twitter account] | * [https://twitter.com/PikminBloom Official Twitter account] | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/PikminBloom/ Official Facebook page] | * [https://www.facebook.com/PikminBloom/ Official Facebook page] |