“You found your first bit of treasure. Fine work! Our future depends on your efforts, so check your treasure hoard regularly. I'll check in often. Keep up the pace!”
“Looks like you found treasure right away. Keep it up! My future depends on your work. By the way, be sure to check the treasure hoard later. Well, I'm counting on you.”
President Up to 2999 Pokos 2
US/EU GCN/Wii/NS
“Baby steps first, Olimar! Plan well, and don't worry about me. Our debt is with Happy Hocotate Savings & Loan, after all. Besides, there's nothing left to repossess, so HA!”
“First of all, take it easy. If you are in a hurry, things will not go well. Don't worry about me. After all, this is Happy Hocotate Savings & Loan. There's nothing left to be taken as collateral, so there's nothing to be afraid of now.”
President Up to 2999 Pokos 3
US/EU GCN
“How's progress, Olimar? Remember, you'll never get anything done if you sit back and watch from afar. Be sure to holdoccasionally for a close-up view of the action.”
US/EU Wii
“How's progress, Olimar? Remember, you'll never get anything done if you sit back and watch from afar. Press Left or Right on for a close-up view of the action.”
Nintendo Switch
“How's progress, Olimar? Remember, you'll never get anything done if you sit back and watch from afar. Press for a close-up view of the action.”
“Are you at ease? Life is boring if you're always looking down from on high! Sometimes it's good to press and hold to lower your viewpoint. It won't help you find treasure, but it's perfect for taking a stroll.”
“Are you at ease? Life is boring if you're always looking down from on high! Sometimes it's good to press to change your viewpoint. It won't help you find treasure, but it's perfect for taking a stroll.”
Olimar's wife Up to 2999 Pokos 1
US/EU GCN/Wii
“My dearest dear...how are you? Your boss gave me this space e-mail account and told me all about your business trip. Just remember: you have a family to think about!”
Nintendo Switch
“My dearest dear...how are you? Your boss gave me this space email account and told me all about your business trip. Just remember you have a family to think about!”
“How are you, honey? The president gave me this address. I've heard about the situation, but don't forget about your family! I don't mind, but the kids need a father!”
President Up to 2999 Pokos 4
US/EU GCN/Wii
“Louie: It's been three months since you joined our company, and I'm sure you love it. I expect big things from you, Louie. Far bigger things than I expect from Olimar!”
Nintendo Switch
“Louie, It's been three months since you joined our company, and I'm sure you love it. I expect big things from you, Louie. Far bigger things than I expect from Olimar!”
“Louie, it's been three months since you joined our company. By now, you must have gotten used to the atmosphere of our company. You're a little quiet, but that's what we call cool, isn't it? I have even higher expectations for you than for Olimar.”
Olimar's son Up to 2999 Pokos 1
US/EU GCN/Wii/NS
“Papa! No fair! No fair! You snuck off and went on an expedition without me! You have to promise to absolutely, positively take me next time! Say it! Say you PROOOOOMISE!”
“Papa! No fair! Going on a new expedition without telling me! Next time, I'm coming with you! Promise!”
President Up to 2999 Pokos 5
US/EU GCN/Wii/NS
“Olimar! I see that you're making notes in the treasure hoard. This is no scientific jaunt! It's business! Which is why the ship is writing sales pitches for your finds.”
“Olimar, you have only been recording your explorations on the treasure hoard. Is exploration more important than business? It's because young people are like this that... Good grief. I was right to order the ship to come up with sales pitches.”
Olimar's daughter Up to 2999 Pokos 1
US/EU GCN/Wii/NS
“Dear Papa... How are you? I am fine. But Mommy is very, very mad at you. Please don't make Mommy mad! Pretty please with sugar?”
JP NGC/NS
Text
“パパ、げんき?こっち、ピリピリ。ママ、プリプリおこってるの。あんま、おこらせないでね!めっ!”
Translation
“Papa, how are you? I'm scared. Mama's really angry. Don't make her too angry, okay? Don't!”
President Up to 2999 Pokos 6
US/EU GCN/Wii/NS
“I wonder where we'd be now if I hadn't been so stingy and purchased space insurance... But the route Louie took was always a safe shipping lane...”
“Today was the most peaceful day I've had in a long time. Still, if only I hadn't been so stingy and bought space insurance... But that's supposed to be a safe route that we always use. Strange things happen, eh?”
President Up to 2999 Pokos 7
US/EU GCN/Wii/NS
“You know, Olimar, I've been in this business for over 50 years, and I've never heard of space bunnies in that shipping lane. I have some doubts about Louie's accident...”
“Hmmm. The more I think about it, the stranger it is. I've been in the shipping business for 50 years, and I've never seen space bunnies on that route. I'm beginning to wonder if it was really an accident.”
Olimar's son Up to 2999 Pokos 2
US/EU GCN/Wii/NS
“Papa! There's this girl at school who's kind of nice, and I've been bragging all about you to her. So, I need you to bring me back the coolest souvenir ever!”
“Papa! Bring home some kind of cool souvenir! There's this girl at school that I'm interested in. I've been bragging to her all about you. Please bring me an awesome souvenir!”
President Up to 2999 Pokos 8
US/EU GCN/Wii/NS
“Yet another lonely day at the office. I have nothing to do here, so I'm just counting the hairs on my head. Like my employees, I have precious few left...”
“Today, I am again alone in the office. I was counting the number of hairs on my head because I had nothing else to do. Remaining hairs, remaining employees, I have to be careful with them because they are precious few.”
President 3000-4999 Pokos 1
US/EU GCN
“Olimar! Good work so far! I hereby promote you to Perennial Manager! Press to divide up work, and to delegate more to your subordinate leader. Hope all goes smoothly!”
US/EU Wii
“Olimar! Good work so far! I hereby promote you to Perennial Manager! Press to divide up work, and to delegate more to your subordinate leader. Hope all goes smoothly!”
Nintendo Switch
“Olimar! Good work so far! I hereby promote you to assistant manager! Press to divide up work, and to delegate more work to your subordinate leader. Hope all goes smoothly!”
“Olimar, you have collected quite a few treasures. Well done!! You've been promoted to perennial assistant manager! You are finally in management. You'll be splitting up with , switching leaders with , and devising new ways to work.”
“Olimar, you have collected quite a few treasures. Well done!! You've been promoted to perennial assistant manager! You are finally in management. You'll be devising new ways to work, such as working separately with and switching leaders with .”
President 3000-4999 Pokos 2
US/EU GCN/Wii/NS
“Olimar! Terrible news! I thought I went to Happy Hocotate Savings & Loan, but it seems my loan came from the shop next door: All-Devouring Black Hole Loan Sharks! Oops!”
“It's terrible!! I thought I borrowed from Happy Hocotate Savings & Loan, but it turns out it was the All-Devouring Black Hole Loan Sharks next door! Those were some real scary debt collectors. I'm already shaking with fear! Hurry up and collect treasure!”
President 3000-4999 Pokos 3
US/EU GCN/Wii
“I just took a call from my loan agent! He has the scariest voice I've ever heard. While you two are dawdling about, my life hangs by a thread! Get to work, slackers!”
Nintendo Switch
“I just took a call from my loan agent! He has the scariest voice I've ever heard. While you two are dawdling, my life hangs by a thread! I know it's hard out there, but hurry up!”
“Just a few minutes ago, I received a phone call from those debt collectors! They sounded terrifying. I'm in danger if you're too slow... It doesn't matter if your health is destroyed! Do your best all night long!!”
“Just a few minutes ago, I received a phone call from those debt collectors! They sounded terrifying. I'm in danger if you're too slow... I understand the hardship of being in uncharted land, but please, hurry up and collect treasures!”
Olimar's son 3000-4999 Pokos 1
US/EU GCN/Wii
“Hi, Papa! Mama heard you got a promotion, so now she's very happy. You have lots of people under you now, right? So, does this mean you're a Super Captain?”
Nintendo Switch
“Hi, Papa! Mama heard you got a promotion, so now she's very happy. You have lots of people under you now, right? So, does this mean you're a super captain?”
President 3000-4999 Pokos 4
US/EU GCN/Wii
“Louie, your auntie sent me some cookies. Now, I only meant to taste one, but...then I ate them all. Sorry. To make up for it, I shall officially make you a Cookie Specialist.”
Nintendo Switch
“Louie, your grandma sent me cookies. Now, I only meant to taste one, but... then I ate them all. Sorry. To make up for it, I shall officially make you a cookie specialist.”
President 3000-4999 Pokos 5
US/EU GCN/Wii/NS
“Some say that you should look to the past, to places you have been already, in order to make new finds... Of course, extraordinary people like me always press onward.”
Olimar's wife 3000-4999 Pokos 1
US/EU GCN/Wii/NS
“Hey, you should know... I didn't get that part-time job. That stupid store is only hiring teenagers who wear too much makeup, apparently. Maybe I need a new look or something”
President 3000-4999 Pokos 6
US GCN/Wii, EU GCN
“Louie... When I was about your age, I made my name thunder through the universe as a great explorer. Model yourself after me, son, and you'll go places. Persevere!”
EU Wii
“Louie... When I was about your age, I made my name thunder through the universe as a great explorer. Model yourself on me, son, and you'll go places. Persevere!”
President 3000-4999 Pokos 7
US/EU GCN/Wii
“All I do is take calls from debt collectors! Thinking it was OK to work at a leisurely pace was a big mistake. Work isn't about quality, it's all about speed. Hop to it!”
President 3000-4999 Pokos 8
US/EU GCN/Wii
“The phone is off the hook again today... Darn debt collectors! I'm becoming neurotic! I've begun to lose track of days. What day is today? And what month is it?!?”
Nintendo Switch
“The phone is off the hook again today... Darn debt collectors! I'm becoming neurotic! I've begun to lose track of days. What day is today? And what month is it?!”
President 5000-7999 Pokos 1
US/EU GCN/Wii/NS
“Olimar! You're my hero! You've erased half of our debt. Still, things have become a bit dangerous, so I'm going into hiding. Focus on work...and don't slack off!”
President 5000-7999 Pokos 2
US/EU GCN/Wii/NS
“Hello... I am still on the lam from debt collectors. For the time being, I've decided to live under the bridge, but if they catch me, I don't know what they'll do to me...”
President 5000-7999 Pokos 3
US/EU GCN/Wii/NS
“Some wild animals are nesting under the bridge now. They think I'm their pal or something. My stylish suits are covered in hair. I'm pitiful...but at least they're warm...”
President 5000-7999 Pokos 4
US/EU GCN/Wii/NS
“Well, the animals that adopted me are actually rather cute once you get used to them. Once we get the debt paid off, I might build a refuge for them. What do you think?”
President 5000-7999 Pokos 5
US/EU GCN/Wii/NS
“When you're down, you find out who your true friends are...and I think I finally have. Maybe I'll just fire you two ingrates and hire these nice animals...”
President 5000-7999 Pokos 6
US/EU GCN/Wii/NS
“Today, a group from the government offices paid me a visit. They kicked me out from under the bridge as if I were trash. The animals left... I have nowhere left to turn...”
President 5000-7999 Pokos 7
US/EU GCN/Wii/NS
“I found some tasty grass today. It was the first time in a while that I could eat until I was full. I've become one heck of a grass and root chef... Maybe I'll write a book.”
Olimar's son 5000-7999 Pokos 1
US/EU GCN/Wii/NS
“Dad! Mom is not fair! She said that this month I don't get any allowance! And there's this game I really want to buy! She said I'd get more money when you got back! Hurry!”
Olimar's wife 5000-7999 Pokos 1
US/EU GCN/Wii
“Today, as I cleaned the bedroom, I found your secret cash stash. With thanks, I'll accept it gladly. I'll just pretend I didn't see that journal of yours...”
Nintendo Switch
“Today, as I cleaned the bedroom, I found a little cash you tucked away. I’ve spent it on something nice. I found that journal you scribble in too. Don’t worry. I didn’t read it!”
Olimar's son 5000-7999 Pokos 2
US/EU GCN/Wii
“Dad! Dad! Thank you so much! Mom is giving me an allowance again! She had this huge smile when she gave it to me, too. You had a TON stashed away, didn't you?”
Nintendo Switch
“Today, I just missed getting nabbed by the debt collectors. I was able to escape them thanks to my all-grass diet! You should try it too!”
President 5000-7999 Pokos 9
US/EU GCN/Wii
“All day, every day, it's the same old thing: dodge debt collectors! I can't take it! My pleasantly plump face has gotten deathly skinny. Hurry up and collect treasures!”
Nintendo Switch
“All day, every day, it's the same old thing—dodge debt collectors! I can't take it! My pleasantly plump face has gotten deathly skinny. Hurry up and collect treasures!”