The Final Trial is the last area to be accessed in Pikmin 1. It is across a small body of water, (most likely a lake), on the area select map from the other areas, and has a radically different terrain. It only has one part and is almost enemy free, save Emperor Bulblax, which holds the last ship part, the Secret Safe. In Pikmin 2, this area becomes a part of the Wistful Wild level, along with The Impact Site.
It should be noted that, the area, in a way, puts the players knowledge of pikmin to the test. As from the landing site, the area 'splits' into 3 paths. The left path centers on Red Pikmin, due to the fire geysers. The center path contains water which only Blue Pikmin can traverse through. And the path on the right contains bomb rocks, which only Yellow Pikmin can hold.
Despite this, the level can be completed purely with Yellow Pikmin. This is done by making the Pikmin "swim" to the bridges, and by throwing them over the slanted part of the metal wall between the second bridge and the box, then making the Pikmin run over to the before mentioned box. Since Pikmin cannot be produced here unless the Boss is killed, 3 Candypop Buds are present at the landing site next to the Yellow Onion. Each one can change 50 Pikmin, and then wilt.
General Layout
To the south lies the landing site, along with three different colored Candypop Buds. In the center lies a small pool of water. To the left of it, a narrow path with fire geysers. To the right are a group of small islands with Bomb-rocks. In the middle of the pool are two bridges and a normal stone gate. To the north is a cardboard box. The arena where Emperor Bulblax is fought and a wall that leads to three pipes with several Bomb-rocks lies at the top-most part of the area. On the far left of the pool is a ledge with no hazards, meaning Olimar can throw additional Pikmin onto the ledge, then run down to collect them when he reaches the end of the main path.
Enemies
Challenge Mode enemies
Rocket parts
Guide
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