Pikmin 4: Difference between revisions

A new type of gameplay in ''Pikmin 4'' are "night expeditions". This marks the first time in the {{ps}} that areas can be explored at nighttime. The player has the option to either continue exploring areas in the day like normal, or choose to explore the planet for the night. Night expeditions feature tower defense-like gameplay. The goal of night expeditions is to protect "Lumiknolls", tall mounds of dirt with holes in them, revealing a glowing interior. Lumiknolls contain a substance known as "glow sap", which is described as being very valuable.  

At nighttime, standard enemies will become frenzied after a short grace period, which is indicated by their eyes glowing a bright red. In this state, these enemies will seek out and attack Lumiknolls. The Lumiknolls' health is indicated by a health bar at the top of the screen, but each hit it takes will also cause one of the glowing holes to darken. At night, the only Pikmin type available are a new type of Pikmin called [[Glow Pikmin]]. Completing night expeditions rewards the player with glow seeds, used to summon Glow Pikmin in caves, and glow sap, used to cure [[leafling]]s.