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'''''Pikmin 2''''' is a port of the original {{p2}} to the [[Nintendo Switch]]. It was revealed during a Nintendo Direct presentation on {{date|21|June|2023}}, alongside [[Pikmin 1 (Nintendo Switch)|a port of ''Pikmin'']]. Both were released on the eShop immediately after the presentation concluded. This port is based on {{npcp2}}. | '''''Pikmin 2''''' is a port of the original {{p2}} to the [[Nintendo Switch]]. It was revealed during a Nintendo Direct presentation on {{date|21|June|2023}}, alongside [[Pikmin 1 (Nintendo Switch)|a port of ''Pikmin'']]. Both were released on the eShop immediately after the presentation concluded. This port is based on {{npcp2}}. | ||
A bundle of this game and the ''Pikmin'' Switch port was also released as ''[[Pikmin 1+2]]''. This bundle | A bundle of this game and the ''Pikmin'' Switch port was also released as ''[[Pikmin 1+2]]''. This bundle received a physical release in North America, Europe, and Japan on {{date|22|September|2023}}. | ||
== Changes == | == Changes == | ||
In general, the game has no [[region]]al differences unlike the previous releases, and is instead based on the US version. This port is also built off of the US version of ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin 2]]'', meaning that unless stated otherwise, all changes from that version also apply to this game. On top of those and the changes common to both this game and {{p1s}}, which are listed [[Pikmin 1+2#Common changes|here]], the following additional changes exist. | |||
In general, the game has no [[region]]al differences unlike the previous releases, and is instead based on the US version. On top of | |||
=== Gameplay === | === Gameplay === | ||
* Pressing {{button|switch|-}} shows a screen displaying the game's controls. | * Pressing {{button|switch|-}} shows [[Controls#Controller diagram|a screen displaying the game's controls]] . | ||
* Holding {{button|switch|zl}} while using {{button|switch|lstick}} now rotates the camera in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] and the [[Treasure Hoard]]. If the camera was already looking in a direction via {{button|switch|lstick}} alone, the camera will keep looking in that direction while rotating. | * Holding {{button|switch|zl}} while using {{button|switch|lstick}} now rotates the camera in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] and the [[Treasure Hoard]]. If the camera was already looking in a direction via {{button|switch|lstick}} alone, the camera will keep looking in that direction while rotating. | ||
* [[Cutscene]]s (excluding the end of day scenes and the cinematics) can no longer be skipped. | * [[Cutscene]]s (excluding the end of day scenes and the cinematics) can no longer be skipped. | ||
* By default, stages in [[2-Player Battle]] generate using the unbalanced [[2-Player Battle#Stage generation and layouts|random generation mode]] instead of picking from the preset layouts available. | * By default, stages in [[2-Player Battle]] generate using the unbalanced [[2-Player Battle#Stage generation and layouts|random generation mode]] instead of picking from the preset layouts available. | ||
* The [[Man-at-Legs]] is no longer invincible while getting up, unlike {{npcp2}}. | * The [[Man-at-Legs]] is no longer invincible while getting up, unlike in {{npcp2}}. | ||
=== Graphics === | === Graphics === | ||
* The [[mistake#Pikmin 2|white space]] inside the President's hair curl in the | * The [[mistake#Pikmin 2|white space]] inside the President's hair curl in the [[Cutscene#Debt Repayment Cinema|Debt Repayment Cinema]] has been removed. | ||
* Much of the [[Treasure#Brands|product placement]] in the original game | * Much of the [[Treasure#Brands|product placement]] in the original game have been removed and replaced with fictional brands, likely due to Nintendo losing the legal rights to use the branding seen on the treasures. This includes treasures in the [[Mystical Energy Series]], [[Massive Receptacle Series]], [[Survival Series]], [[Ancient Ad Series]], and [[Odd Logo Series]].{{cite web|https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/pikmin-2-switch/|Pikmin™ 2 for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site|Nintendo.com}} | ||
* All instances of the word "Louie" that were colored blue have been recolored to a light yellow, matching the color of Louie's icon background in {{P3}}. | |||
* All instances of the word "Louie" that were colored blue have been recolored to a light yellow. | *The majority of the UI elements and a few environmental textures have been upscaled, using a combination of reused original high quality artwork, creating new high quality art, and upscales of the original textures. | ||
* | ** The backgrounds of the health icons is now a full black circle rather than re-using Olimar's background. | ||
* The backgrounds | |||
=== Text === | === Text === | ||
* Various pieces of text have been changed. (e.g.: cutscene text, [[mail]], [[Olimar's notes]], etc.) | * Various pieces of text have been changed. (e.g.: cutscene text, [[mail]], [[Olimar's notes]], etc.) | ||
** Spam [[mail]] has been changed to remove links. | ** Mail overall has been changed to be more polite, one example being removing the mention of Bulbie not getting fed. | ||
* Various | ** Spam [[mail]] has been changed to remove links to promotional sites. | ||
* Various [[treasure]]s and [[series]] were renamed, along with some of their descriptions. | |||
** The [[Husband's Tears Series]] was renamed to the Expensive Sentiments Series, and its corresponding completion announcement was completely rewritten. | ** The [[Husband's Tears Series]] was renamed to the Expensive Sentiments Series, and its corresponding completion announcement was completely rewritten. | ||
** The [[Space Love Series]] was renamed to the Celestial Vibes Series, and its corresponding completion announcement was completely rewritten. | ** The [[Space Love Series]] was renamed to the Celestial Vibes Series, and its corresponding completion announcement was completely rewritten. | ||
** The [[Gemstar Wife]] was renamed to the Red Gemstar. | ** The [[Gemstar Wife]] was renamed to the Red Gemstar. | ||
** The [[Gemstar Husband]] was renamed to the Green Gemstar. | ** The [[Gemstar Husband]] was renamed to the Green Gemstar. | ||
** The [[Gherkin Gate]] was renamed to the Flavor Gate. | ** The [[Gherkin Gate]] was renamed to the Flavor Gate. | ||
** The [[Caustic Dweevil]] was renamed to | ** Part of Olimar's notes on the [[Love Nugget]] were rewritten. | ||
** | * Various [[enemies]] were renamed, or received other changes. | ||
** The [[Caustic Dweevil]] was renamed to Hydro Dweevil. | |||
** In the US version, the [[Wogpole]], [[Wollywog]], and [[Yellow Wollywog]] were renamed to match the EU names, being the Wolpole, Wollyhop, and Yellow Wollyhop respectively. | |||
** The [[Doodlebug]]'s family was changed from the flint bug family to the [[flint beetle family]] (same as the [[Iridescent Flint Beetle]]) to align with the Japanese version's script. | |||
=== Audio === | === Audio === | ||
* The Pikmin singing ''[[Ai no Uta]]'' [[Easter egg]] has been removed. Since the [[attract mode]] cutscenes have been removed, Japanese players can also no longer hear ''[[Tane no Uta]]''. Licensing complications may be part of the reason for these removals. | |||
* The ''[[Ai no Uta]]'' | |||
* ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Concrete 1|Concrete 1]]'' and ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Flooded Stump|Flooded Stump]]'' have some instruments missing. | * ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Concrete 1|Concrete 1]]'' and ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Flooded Stump|Flooded Stump]]'' have some instruments missing. | ||
=== Other === | === Other === | ||
* The European model of the [[Arboreal Frippery]] is now used in all regions. | * The European model of the [[Arboreal Frippery]] is now used in all regions. | ||
=== List of treasures with different appearances === | === List of treasures with different appearances === | ||
{{game help|p2s|Document all the treasures that appear differently in this game to the original ''Pikmin 2''.}} | {{game help|p2s|Document all the treasures that appear differently in this game to the original ''Pikmin 2''.}} | ||
*[[Courage Reactor]] | * [[Courage Reactor]] | ||
*[[Quenching Emblem]] | * [[Quenching Emblem]] | ||
*[[Healing Cask]] | * [[Sunseed Berry]] | ||
*[[Alien Billboard]] | * [[Healing Cask]] | ||
*[[Drought Ender]] | * [[Alien Billboard]] | ||
*[[Survival Ointment]] | * [[Drought Ender]] | ||
*[[Optical Illustration]] | * [[Survival Ointment]] | ||
*[[Gherkin Gate]] | * [[Optical Illustration]] | ||
*[[Creative Inspiration]] | * [[Gherkin Gate]] | ||
*[[Patience Tester]] | * [[Creative Inspiration]] | ||
*[[Fuel Reservoir]] | * [[Patience Tester]] | ||
*[[Durable Energy Cell]] | * [[Fuel Reservoir]] | ||
*[[Proton AA]] | * [[Durable Energy Cell]] | ||
*[[Endless Repository]] | * [[Arboreal Frippery]] | ||
*[[Drone Supplies]] | * [[Proton AA]] | ||
*[[Activity Arouser]] | * [[Endless Repository]] | ||
*[[Abstract Masterpiece]] | * [[Drone Supplies]] | ||
*[[Fruit Guard]] | * [[Activity Arouser]] | ||
*[[Happiness Emblem]] | * [[Abstract Masterpiece]] | ||
*[[Hypnotic Platter]] | * [[Fruit Guard]] | ||
*[[Massive Lid]] | * [[Happiness Emblem]] | ||
*[[Pondering Emblem]] | * [[Hypnotic Platter]] | ||
*[[Salivatrix]] | * [[Massive Lid]] | ||
*[[Stringent Container]] | * [[Pondering Emblem]] | ||
*[[Thirst Activator]] | * [[Salivatrix]] | ||
*[[Yellow Taste Tyrant]] | * [[Science Project]] | ||
* [[Stringent Container]] | |||
* [[Thirst Activator]] | |||
* [[Yellow Taste Tyrant]] | |||
== Other information == | == Other information == | ||
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* Supports cloud save data. | * Supports cloud save data. | ||
==History== | == History == | ||
{{stub|section=y}} | {{stub|section=y}} | ||
=== Updates === | |||
{{see|Update#List of Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch) updates}} | |||
== Trivia == | |||
* The key art is likely inspired by the Japanese box art for the original GameCube game. | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
{{image}} | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Pikmin 2 Switch Logo.png|Logo. | Pikmin 2 Switch Logo.png|Logo. | ||
Pikmin 2 Key Art Horizontal.jpg|Horizontal key art. | |||
Pikmin 2 Key Art Vertical.jpg|Vertical key art. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==See also== | == See also == | ||
*{{p1s}} | * {{p1s}} | ||
*''[[New Play Control!]]'' | * ''[[New Play Control!]]'' | ||
**''[[New Play Control! Pikmin]]'' | ** ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin]]'' | ||
**''[[New Play Control! Pikmin 2]]'' | ** ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin 2]]'' | ||
*{{p3d}} | * {{p3d}} | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
{{refs}} | {{refs}} | ||
{{games}} | {{games}} | ||