“The Memory Card in Slot A is not formatted for use in this market. It must be formatted. Is this OK?”
ENG GCN
“The Memory Card in Slot A is corrupted and needs to be formatted.”
ENG GCN
“Formatting the Memory Card...”
ENG GCN
“Do not touch the Memory Card or POWER Button.”
ENG GCN
“The Memory Card has been formatted.”
ENG GCN
“The Memory Card could not be formatted.”
ENG GCN
“Continue without saving”
ENG GCN
“There is no Memory Card in Slot A, so you won't be able to save your game. Continue without saving?”
ENG GCN
“The Memory Card in Slot A does not have enough space available. Pikmin needs 1 file and 19 blocks of memory to save. Continue without saving?”
ENG GCN
“The Memory Card inserted in Slot A is damaged or corrupted. You can't save. Do you still want to continue?”
ENG GCN
“The Memory Card in Slot A is not compatible with Pikmin. You can't save. Continue without saving?”
ENG GCN
“The device in Slot A cannot be used. You can't save. Is this OK?”
ENG GCN
“Some Pikmin save data is corrupted. The Pikmin file will now be repaired.
Do not touch the Memory Card or POWER Button.
The Pikmin file has been
repaired.
Some Pikmin save data could not be repaired.”
Intro dialog
tu_tx00.blo
ENG GCN
“My name is Captain Olimar. While traveling through space, my ship was struck by a meteor... I must have blacked out, and I awoke on the surface of a weird planet. With so many parts lost, the skeletal hull of my beloved Dolphin is a painful sight. The engine is gone... I'm stranded.”
tu_tx01.blo
ENG GCN
“To make matters worse, my atmospheric sensors indicate this planet's environment contains high levels of poisonous oxygen. My life-support systems can function for only 30 days. If I can't repair the Dolphin by then... No! Better not to think about it. I must find the missing ship parts!”
Discovering red Onion
tu_tx03.blo
ENG GCN
“A strange thing has appeared before me. I had barely begun my search when it reared up as if it were waiting for me. It then dropped a single seed. What is it? Is it alive? Is it a machine? It resembles a vegetable on my home planet that we call an onion. I shall call this an Onion, too.”
Discovering red Pikmin seed
tu_tx04.blo
ENG GCN
“The seed that the Onion dropped took root in the soil and has now produced an adorable little sprout. This sprout emits a strange light, and it sways back and forth without benefit of wind. I cannot help but think it is calling to me. I am compelled—I must approach it and press ...”
tu_tx05.blo
ENG GCN
“The seed that the Onion dropped has turned into an enchanting sprout that gives off a mysterious light. Could there be a reason the Onion waited for me to arrive before sowing its seed? Perhaps something will happen if I approach the bud and press . Courage, Olimar!”
Meeting red Pikmin
tu_tx06.blo
ENG GCN
“Extraordinary! When I plucked the sprout, it turned out to be a living creature, not a plant! Picking it has done no visible damage... It just stands there, staring at me. Its shape is similar to the Pikpik brand carrots I love so much... I believe I shall call it a Pikmin.”
tu_tx07.blo
ENG GCN
“Here I am, stranded on a toxic planet, fighting to survive, and yet I'm intrigued... I must research this fascinating creature! I shall try to grab it and throw it with , and I will call it to my side with . Hmmm... Perhaps it will react to and as well.”
tu_tx08.blo
ENG GCN
“The following controls appear to allow me several viewpoints:
Rotate Camera
(Hold to follow the cursor)
Zoom In and Out
Change Angle
I must survive! I need to familiarize myself with these controls and my surroundings.”
Controls review
When Olimar hasn't assigned the Pikmin to the pellets yet.
tu_tx09.blo
ENG GCN
“What does this Pikmin think of me? I must observe its reactions—the more things I try, the more reactions I can catalogue. I shall attempt to grab and throw it with and call it to my side with . Perhaps it will also respond to and ...”
Pellets
tu_tx10.blo
ENG GCN
“Astonishing! The Onion has sown more seeds! The small red pellet the Pikmin harvested after cutting down a flower appears to be some type of food that can propagate more Pikmin. The Onion seems to be a sort of incubator... Needless to say, I must study this strange life-form more.”
Cooperation
tu_tx11.blo
ENG GCN
“The Pikmin are as curious as children! They form groups to perform tasks that would be impossible for an individual. A glimmer of hope has begun to shine in my heart—if I can make use of their skills, perhaps I can fix my ship! I shall sum up all I've learned of Pikmin conduct.”
tu_tx12.blo
ENG GCN
“Approach and press to pick sprouts. Press to grab Pikmin, release to throw. Press to call them, to dismiss. Use to command and control the group. , , and control perspective. I shall record all of this in my computer. I can press to access the computer.”
Discover Main Engine
tu_tx14.blo
ENG GCN
“Amazing! There's no mistaking it! My ship's engine rests before my very eyes! By a stroke of pure luck, I have already stumbled upon the most important piece of my damaged craft! Fate has smiled upon me! But... How will I get it back to the Dolphin?”
Collect Main Engine
tu_tx15.blo
ENG GCN
“Oh, glorious! With the help of these Pikmin, I've taken a huge step back toward home. My ship can once again lift off! The glimmer of hope is beginning to burn more brightly... But what has become of the remaining parts? That search...starts tomorrow.”
“My Dolphin has returned to the surface along with the Pikmin's Onion. Being alone on this strange planet makes me somewhat uneasy, so I shall call the Pikmin out of the Onion. All I need to do is stand in the light beneath the Onion and press .”
Pikmin Extinction
tu_tx20.blo
ENG GCN
“When the Pikmin become extinct, the Onion releases a single seed. How does the Onion know that the Pikmin have all been lost? I do not understand this mechanism, but I have no time to try to decipher its riddle. I must do all I can to protect the lone Pikmin. And, of course, I must prevent such an extinction from ever happening again!”
Meeting yellow Pikmin
tu_tx21.blo
ENG GCN
“The color is different, but it seems to be a Pikmin nonetheless. First glance suggests this one has what, in some circles, could be considered very large ears. It looks like it may weigh less than the others... In what other ways might it be different from the red Pikmin? No matter. They are obviously quite similar, so I shall call this one a Pikmin as well.”
Meeting blue Pikmin
tu_tx22.blo
ENG GCN
“It is a Pikmin of yet another color. Near this one's cheeks is what appears to be a set of gills. This trait suggests to me that this blue type of Pikmin can enter the water without any trouble whatsoever. There's only one way to find out...”
Bomb-rock introduction
tu_tx23.blo
ENG GCN
“The yellow Pikmin have picked up some peculiar stones. Why did they decide to grab them? This action seems to be instinctive to the yellow Pikmin. But just what are these strange glowing stones? Brightly glowing cracks cover them. Perhaps these cracks indicate that there's tremendous power locked away within. This merits further research.”
Recovered ship parts
tu_tx24.blo
ENG GCN
“I have now recovered _/30parts! If I can find just _more, I should be able to increase my ship's capabilities!”
Increase Dolphin's capabilities
tu_tx25.blo
ENG GCN
“I have recovered _/30parts, increasing the Dolphin's capabilities! My search can now cover a wider area!”
Increase Dolphin's capabilities
tu_tx26.blo
ENG GCN
“My clock is indicating the approach of sunset. Pikmin waiting beneath the Dolphin and Onions will probably enter the Onions on their own, but if I don't call the stragglers and add them to my group, they may not be able to get back. I am sure that the Pikmin still planted are safe, but I am somewhat concerned about leaving Pikmin to fend for themselves in the darkness.”
Discover bomb-rock explosions
tu_tx27_00.blo
ENG GCN
“The glowing rocks the yellow Pikmin picked up seem to be explosive stones! Perhaps they know that these stones can be used as powerful weapons. The bomb-
rocks are dangerous, so I must take care when using them, but they should be able to blast open the stone walls that block the pathways! I may even be able to use them against some of the wild creatures.”
tu_tx27_01.blo
ENG GCN
“I must be vigilant! Pikmin I dismiss by pressing bring their bombs when I call them back. Pikmin I throw by pressing drop their bombs when I call them back. (Keep clear of the explosion!) When I touch Pikmin directly, they keep their bombs and fall in line.”
Discover Pikmin limit
tu_tx28.blo
ENG GCN
“I have made yet another Pikmin-related discovery. Just when I was about to exceed 100 Pikminin the field, the Onion stopped expelling seeds, yet the total number of Pikmin continued to climb. It seems that once there are 100 Pikminin the field, subsequent seeds get stored inside the Onion. Thus, no more than 100 Pikmin can be in the field at one time in any area.”
Discover nectar
tu_tx29.blo
ENG GCN
“Another intriguing discovery! A local variety of grass produces a sort of yellow nectar—when the Pikmin drink this delicacy, they instantly mature into flowers! This apparent Pikmin favorite seems to be full of nutrition. Closer observation is needed to determine the strengths and peculiarities of these flower Pikmin.”
First carry path blocked
tu_tx30.blo
ENG GCN
“The Pikmin that are carrying our spoils seem to be milling about in one place with their loads. It appears that their path back to the Onion is blocked, and faced with what seems to be an insurmountable obstacle, they have lost their focus. This is unacceptable. I will have to determine what is blocking their way and do what I can to resolve the problem.”
Enemy reel/Complete creature record notes
Armored Cannon Beetle
ENG GCN
“Armored Cannon Beetle This migrant lithopod has developed a stronger carapace than its relatives.”
JP NGC
“通称:フタクチドックリ 和名: クロガネオオイシツツミ 大陸から飛来、 帰化した外来種。”
Beady Long Legs
ENG GCN
“Beady Long Legs Waxy secretions form this creature's distinctive armored shell.”