Editing Title screen

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In ''Pikmin'' games, the '''title screen''' is the hub for most other [[menu]]s, so it doubles as the '''main menu'''. From it, the player can continue to the main [[Story Mode|story mode]], play an alternative game mode, or open various other menus. This menu is presented upon booting up the game, but after some other minor screens. If the player does not press anything on the menu, they will be taken to the [[Cutscene#Attraction mode|attraction mode cutscenes]] in the first two games or the opening cutscene in ''Pikmin 3''.

| image  = [[File:Pikmin title screen.jpg|250px]]

| child  = [[Saved game selection menu]], [[Options menu]], [[Challenge Mode menu]]

| music  = [[Music in Pikmin#Main Theme|''Main Theme'']]

In {{p1}}, the screen fades in to some tree's leaves passing by the [[camera]]. As the camera goes down, it eventually stops near the ground, where the flowers of some [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] can be seen, spelling out the game's name. The words "PRESS START" ("PRESS {{button|wii|a}}" in {{npcp1}}, "PRESS {{button|switch|a}}" in {{p1s}}) then appear below that, and, in the bottom, the copyright information.

After pressing the requested button (although {{button|gc|a}} also works in the GameCube version), a menu with three options appears: "Start", "Options", and "Challenge Mode", with the last one only being there if [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin)|Challenge Mode]] has been unlocked. The first option takes the player to the [[saved game selection menu]], the second one to the [[options menu]], and the third one to the [[Challenge Mode menu]].

 

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| image  = [[File:Pikmin 2 title screen.jpg|250px]]

| child  = [[Saved game selection menu]], [[2-Player Battle menu]], [[Challenge Mode menu]], [[Options menu]], [[High scores menu]], [[Bonuses menu]]

| music  = [[Music in Pikmin 2#Title screen|''Title screen'']]

In {{p2}}, the screen fades in to show the camera moving down a tree's trunk, with some [[Enemy|enemies]] roaming around it. When it gets to ground level, it stops, showing some white-flowered Pikmin spelling out "PIKMIN" with their leaves, and to the right, some pink-flowered Pikmin spelling out "2". At this point, "PRESS START" ("PRESS {{button|wii|a}}" in {{npcp2}}, "PRESS {{button|switch|a}}" in {{p2s}} ) appears below the Pikmin, and in the bottom of the screen, the copyright information.

*'''BEGIN''': Starts the game, by taking the player to the [[saved game selection menu]].

*'''2-P BATTLE''': Enters the [[2-Player Battle menu]].

*'''CHALLENGE MODE''': Enters the [[Challenge Mode menu]], but only after it is unlocked in the main game mode.

*'''OPTIONS''': Enters the [[options menu]].

*'''HIGH SCORES''': Enters the [[high scores menu]].

*'''BONUSES''': Enters the [[bonuses menu]].

This menu comes in four seasons, picked at [[Randomness|random]] each time:

*Spring: The tree is a {{w|cherry blossom}} tree. There are no creatures on it, and the ground is filled with foliage.

*Summer: The tree's branches have several leaves, and the trunk has [[Dweevil]]s and [[Ravenous Whiskerpillar]]s roaming around. The [[Dweevil]]s incorrectly use the same texture as the [[Ravenous Whiskerpillar]]. The ground has a varied assortment of flowers and plants.

There are a few [[Easter eggs#Title screen secrets|Easter eggs]] in this screen, activated by pressing some buttons. The Pikmin also behave according to a group of algorithms called Boids, which simulate how birds flock together in real life.{{cite youtube|Z11RFTE_vow|demonstrating parameters of the ''Pikmin 2'' main menu}}

 

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| image  = [[File:Pikmin 3 title screen.jpg|250px]]

| child  = [[Day selection menu]], [[Mission Mode menu]], [[Bingo Battle menu]]

| music  = [[Music in Pikmin 3#Title screen|''Title screen'']]

In {{p3}}, the screen fades in to show a detailed portion of [[PNF-404]], on a forest-like location. The lighting is randomly selected to be either day lighting or evening lighting. A tree trunk can be seen in the distance, and a river takes most of the attention of the scene. Occasionally, Pikmin of varying types are seen moving about in the distance. The game's logo gradually fades in, and the message "PRESS {{button|wiiu|a|wii|a}}" appears. After any of those buttons are pressed or the touchscreen is tapped, the three menu bubbles appear. On the bottom left, there is a small copyright message, and on the bottom right, the [[Update|version]] number. The menu has 2 lighting options: day and evening.

The "Story" button leads to the [[day selection menu]], the "Mission" button to the [[Mission Mode menu]], and the "Bingo Battle" button to the [[Bingo Battle menu]]. The "Mission" button will have an eShop icon coming out of it if there is [[downloadable content]] available, regardless of it being purchased already or not.

[[File:Pikmin 3 title screen vs Awakening Wood.gif|thumb|left|Animation comparing the title screen and the Awakening Wood.]]

Interestingly, the terrain shown on this menu bears a striking resemblance to the [[Awakening Wood]]'s western corridor. The trunk stump and the surrounding area closer to the screen matches with the small open space where the [[Geographic Projection]] can be found. The river path further beyond matches all the way with the path south of the treasure in the Awakening Wood. Finally, at the end of the path, there is a curved tree. This is almost exactly the same tree with the [[Snagret Hole]]. This can be best seen using a model editor for both pieces of terrain, since the water and perspective don't allow one to see the connection very clearly.

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| image  = {{switchable|Day|[[File:P3D Menu Title Screen Day.jpg|250px]]|Evening|[[File:P3D Menu Title Screen Evening.jpg|250px]]}}

| child  = [[Saved game selection menu]], [[Mission Mode menu]], [[Side Stories menu]], [[Bingo Battle menu]], [[Pause menu|Options menu]]

}}

The menu is noticeably changed in {{p3d}}. The logo is expanded to contain the word "Deluxe", and {{button|switch|l}} and {{button|switch|r}} must first be pressed to advance to the main page of the menu.

 

 

 

 

In the [[Pikmin 3 Deluxe#Demo|demo]], an extra button appears to the right of the Story button, labeled "Nintendo eShop". This one is bright orange at all times and has a shopping bag icon beside it. It redirects to the ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' listing on the eShop.

To note also is that if the player hasn't started Story Mode yet, trying to enter Bingo Battle will show a warning recommending Story Mode for newcomers instead, and for the player to confirm if they want to continue onto Bingo Battle.

P3D Demo Title Screen 2.jpg|The menu in the demo.

P3D Menu Title Screen newcomer.jpg|The pop-up that appears to newcomers trying to enter Bingo Battle.

 

The main menu for {{p4}} is very basic, only showing clips of the [[Sun-Speckled Terrace]] from promotional footages. After completing the Rescue Olimar [[Mission (Pikmin 4)|mission]], there is a random chance of the title screen zooming out of an in-universe TV, revealing a group of Pikmin and a sleeping [[Oatchi]] on a table in a [[Hero's Hideaway|house-like environment]]. Surrounding them is a tipped-over paper bag overfilled with [[Face Wrinkler|Face Wrinklers]], a white plant pot, a stack of books, and [[Sweet Tooth Series|various cookies]] on a plate, where a few Pikmin picks it up. A [[Bulborb]] eventually comes and attacks the group, waking up Oatchi and ran away with the Pikmin. After a few seconds, the Pikmin returned to the table and Oatchi goes back to sleep. If the title screen zooms out this way, the screen on said TV never progresses beyond the initial clip of a [[White Spectralid]]s sitting on a flower.

 

*'''Story''': This take the player to the [[Saved game selection menu#Pikmin 4|saved game selection menu]].

*'''Dandori Battle''': This enters the [[Dandori Battle]].

*'''Gallery''': Takes the player to the [[Gallery]], which is unlocked after rescuing [[Louie]] on any save file.

 

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* The ''Pikmin 2'' main menu uses far more than 100 Pikmin at a time. The numbers are as follows:<ref>As per the files in <code>/user/Ebisawa/title/title.szs/logo</code>.</ref>