Editing Radar

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[[File:Pikmin 2 radar.png|thumb|250px|The radar as it appears in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''.]]

The '''radar''' ({{j|レーダー|Rēdā}}, lit.: "Radar") is a mechanic present in all {{pg}}. It allows the player to view an [[area]]'s layout, as well as the location of various important objects, such as [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], the [[Onion]](s), and [[:Category:Collectibles|collectible objects]]. In {{p1}}, the radar is unlocked by collecting the [[Whimsical Radar]]. In {{p2}}, it is available from the start. In {{p3}}, it is unlocked when the [[KopPad]] is found. In {{p4}}, it is unlocked as soon as the player obtains their tablet from [[Collin]].

The [[controls]] needed to access the radar, pan it and zoom it vary from game to game:

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In the first two games and their re-releases, the screen that contains the radar also enumerates how many Pikmin are with the current leader, of each type, how many Pikmin there are in the Onions, of each type, and how many Pikmin are roaming through the area, of all types. In addition, the screen also shows the total number of ship parts obtained, in ''Pikmin''.

The radar is disabled during [[Challenge Mode (disambiguation)|Challenge Mode]], but not [[Mission Mode]]. It is completely disabled in any 2-player game mode, except in {{p3d}} and the [[Co-op Mode|Pebble Pitcher]].

In ''Pikmin'', the radar is found in [[Olimar's monitor]], once the [[Whimsical Radar]] [[ship part]] is collected. It is on the right-hand side of the screen, and shows an outlined map of the current area. White stars on the map are the locations of ship parts. The map shows colored dots for Pikmin locations; red dots are Red Pikmin, yellow dots are Yellow Pikmin, blue ones are Blue Pikmin, and green dots are Pikmin that are buried in the ground. It also shows Pikmin statistics on the left.

In ''Pikmin 2'', the radar is what the [[pause menu]] opens to by default. It works the same as in ''Pikmin'', except it does not outline locations of treasures, and it is available from the very beginning of the game.

The radar in {{p3d}} must be opened up with {{button|switch|-}}, or {{button|switch|+}} if P1 is using a solo right joycon (and cannot be opened by P2 using a solo joycon regardless of which joycon they are using; their {{button|switch|-|switch|+}} is instead set to pause the game). Since there is no GamePad like in ''Pikmin 3'', the player cannot follow the radar as they play on a different screen, and opening the radar pauses gameplay. Likewise, it is not possible to unpause gameplay while keeping the radar's functionalities open – the icon that would do this still exists in the radar in this game, but is not a button that can be pressed.

In {{hp}}, the Radar Map is not present at the beginning of the game but is rewarded to the player once 2,000 [[Sparklium]] has been collected. The Radar Map can be toggled by pressing {{button|3ds|l}}/{{button|3ds|r}}. [[Boss]] areas and [[Over Wintry Mountains]] do not allow the use of the Radar Map.

Initially, the Radar Map only shows the explored parts of the current [[area]], with parts further away from Olimar covered by a darker color. Once that area is completed (regardless of whether the player got all [[treasure]]s), its entire map is revealed for subsequent times the player enters the area.

Here are the icons used in the Radar Map:

!Appearance

| [[Doorway]]s || Gray-black holes

In the first two games, the radar shows a monochromatic representation of the [[area]]'s terrain, only really highlighting the walls, water, and the locations of gates. Some icons point out the location of [[ship part]]s, [[treasure]]s, [[Onion]]s, and a few other things. While the first two games use the same radar presentations, they have differing art-styles for their radar textures: ''Pikmin''{{'s}} area maps are depicted with a smooth style and a blurry fadeout for the edges of the map, while ''Pikmin 2''{{'s}} area maps are drawn in a non-smooth style more similar to pixel art, with a more matte fadeout for the edges of the map.

 

In ''Pikmin 3'', it provides a map of the area, stylized so that water, terrain, structures, and boundary walls are high-contrast and easy to distinguish, but textured to be similar to the actual terrain. There are several icons for all sorts of important objects. As ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' has slightly different area textures than ''Pikmin 3'', the radar textures are also changed in the ''Deluxe'' version.

In ''Hey! Pikmin'', the radar is monochromatic, with terrain represented by dark colors and in-bounds areas represented by light colors. The front side of areas uses a blue color scheme and the back side uses a purple color scheme.

In ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Pikmin 4'', players have the ability to tell leaders and [[Oatchi]] (and their army of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]) to go to a specific spot on the map automatically, so that they may do something else with a different leader. In order to use the Go Here! functionality, the player must first collect the [[data file]] located on the other side of the [[crystal wall]] at the [[Garden of Hope]]'s landing site in ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'', free Brittany in ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'', or reach Command level 2 in ''Pikmin 4''.

Leaders under the Go Here! function move at a speed slower than manual running, and the exact speed depends on what Pikmin are on their group. In order to make sure no Pikmin lags behind, the leaders walk at the same pace as the slowest Pikmin in the group (given that [[Maturity|leaf]] Pikmin are at the slowest maturity, and that [[Purple Pikmin]] are slower than other Pikmin types). However, they have a maximum speed cap that stops them from going faster than what a player-controlled leader would run. This speed controlling mechanic has the pro of allowing any Pikmin to follow the leader without fear of lagging behind, but also the con of being slower than if the player were to take the leader there on their own. Leaders become [[Idle#Leaders|idle]] upon reaching their destination, which also means that if there are buried Pikmin close by the destination, they will automatically begin [[pluck]]ing after saying the arrival message.

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While in the [[day results menu]] and [[mission results menu]] in ''Pikmin 3'', the radar is used to provide a replay for the past day or mission. In {{p3}} for Wii U, the replay is always on the GamePad. The player can use the touchscreen to move the seek bar. In {{p3d}}, the replay menu is opened by pressing {{button|switch|-}}, and the seek bar is moved with {{button|switch|rstick}}.

[[File: P3DX Prerelease Garden of Hope Dirt.jpg|thumb|250px|A gameplay scene with the minimap visible.]]

In {{p3d}}, there is a small version of the radar visible during gameplay, in the form of a circular minimap in the lower right corner of the screen. The map in this view is quite different from the standard view, being much more in the style of {{p1}} and {{p2}}. Terrain is shown in dark blue, [[water]] is shown in light blue, and [[out of bounds]] terrain is shown in black. Walls are shown as light blue lines. [[Fruit]], [[leader]]s, [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], [[obstacle]]s, the [[S.S. Drake]], and the current signal (if there is one) are shown as icons on the map, or around the edge if they are outside the range of the mini radar. Unlike the standard radar in ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'', unexplored portions do not show up, and the player sees the blue background grid instead.

! Meaning !! ''Pikmin'' icon !! ''Pikmin 2'' icon !! ''Pikmin 3'' icon !! ''Pikmin 4'' icon !! Description

| style = "background-color: #406040; text-align: center;" | [[File:P3 Leader Icons.png]]

| style = "background-color: #406040; text-align: center;" | [[File:P4 Leader Icon.png]]

| Shows the location of a [[ship part]], [[fruit]] or [[treasure]], even if inside an [[enemy]]. The ''Pikmin 3'' icon shows a yellow star if the object hasn't been seen yet, and the fruit's icon otherwise.

| Buried Pikmin

| style = "background-color: #406040; color: #FFF; text-align: center;" | [[File:S.S. Drake icon.png|64px]]

| style = "background-color: #406040; color: #FFF; text-align: center;" | [[File:S.S. Beagle icon.png]] [[File:S.S. Dolphin P4 radar icon.png]]

| Location of the main ship: the [[S.S. Dolphin]], [[Hocotate ship]], [[S.S. Drake]] or [[S.S. Beagle]].

| style = "background-color: #406040; color: #FFF; text-align: center;" | [[File:NorthIcon.png]] [[File:P3 Compass Icon.png|64px]]

| style = "background-color: #406040; color: #FFF; text-align: center;" | [[File:P4 Compass Icon.png|64px]]

| [[Segment]] portal

| Entrance or exit point between segments, pointing to the exit. Tapping a portal icon will center the map on the matching portal.

For ''Pikmin 3'', each [[segment]] has its own texture, and in the following images, the textures were aligned by hand, and when justified, cropped (with a fade-in effect).

 

For ''Pikmin 4'', the base terrain is one texture, while every body of water or mud has its own texture placed on top of the base terrain in the right location. In the following images, the water bodies have been manually placed.

The instruction manuals for ''Pikmin 2'' and ''New Play Control! Pikmin 2'' have a section explaining how the radar works, and in most versions, a legend of its symbols. The legend for the dots that represent the Pikmin is different between the different manuals, and all of them have some quirks to point out.

The North American GameCube version lists the five main Pikmin colors but bizarrely, a sixth color as well: a soft pink color. It is unknown what this color is meant to represent. The European GameCube version of the manual only lists the five main Pikmin types. The North American ''New Play Control!'' version's instruction manual doesn't have a legend, and only has a shorter overview of how the radar works. It does however have a list of the radar dot colors some pages ahead, in the section describing the differences between Pikmin types. Finally, the European ''New Play Control! Pikmin 2'' manual brings back the legend of symbols, and includes an explanation of the dark green color used to represent buried Pikmin sprouts.

* The cave with the [[Velvety Dreamdrop]] in the [[Tropical Wilds]] has a 45° difference.

* Charlie's crash site in the [[Distant Tundra]] has a 90° difference.

* The wooden bridge leading to the [[Vehemoth Phosbat]] arena has a 15° difference.

* The first segment of the Vehemoth Phosbat's arena has a 100° difference.

* The top of the [[Formidable Oak]], on the outside, has a 45° difference.

* Inside the Formidable Oak, the corridor area has a 45° difference, and the first main segment after has a 90° difference; the second main segment with the lights is unaffected.

{{image|Images from ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'''s other modes.}}

NPC! Pikmin radar.jpg|The radar in ''New Play Control! Pikmin''.

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|'''Radar'''

|'''Radar (KopPad)'''

|'''Mini radar'''

|'''Radar Map (''Hey! Pikmin'')'''

'''Go Here'''