Terrain

There are all types of terrain in Pikmin and Pikmin 2. They don't really affect the game play, but changes the atmosphere, and the different types of enemies you may encounter. For example, Puffy Blowhogs are more common in indoor-like terrain. In Pikmin 2, man-made terrain, such as carpet or tile is more common than in Pikmin 1.

Terrain in Pikmin 1

In pikmin 1, you will be traveling mainly on natural ground,like sand, soil, wood, etc.

Soil

This is what you and your pikmin will be walking on for a majority of the time. Soil is found in every area in the game.

Sand

Usually, when there is water, there is sand. Especially in The Distant Spring. In the Distant Spring, about half the amount of land is submerged in water, and that amount of land is sand.

Rusty Metal

In The Final Trial, rusty metal is used to cross the body of water separating the landing site, from the area where you battle, the Emperor Bulblax.

Terrain in Pikmin 2

In pikmin 2, you will find more terrain more likely to be inhabited by people, like tiles, carpet, concrete, etc.

Natural Terrain

Here you will find even more natural terrain than in Pikmin 1, like snow and grass.

Man-Made Terrain

In here, you will find terrain that you probably won't find in your average forest.

Man-Made Objects

Inside Glutton's Kitchen, you will find a toy train track, a xylophone, and a few plates you are able to travel on. Also, in the Snagret Hole, you will find a useless shovel and pail you can attempt to walk on.

Mysterious Stone

Inside The Perplexing Pool, there are stones that are mysteriously shaped, and walk-able on, and necessary for unlocking all caves.