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Pikmin side-scroller announced for Nintendo 3DS, coming 2017
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What makes the comparisons worse is that many people complaining about Fed Force said they are pissed because there is no mainline Metroid announced. I heard this time and time and time again. They don't have any reassurance that a standard Metroid is coming at all so that makes them more scared and sad and whatever else. People said that is why Fed Force got a different reaction that Triforce Heroes.
Now here we have a clear Pikmin spin-off and people are freaking out when we KNOW Pikmin 4 is in development! Why would you think this is Pikmin 4??? Why do people think this is a ruined version in 2D when it's just taking the basic mechanics and putting it into a 2d puzzle/action/ platformer?
Get a grip.
Now here we have a clear Pikmin spin-off and people are freaking out when we KNOW Pikmin 4 is in development! Why would you think this is Pikmin 4??? Why do people think this is a ruined version in 2D when it's just taking the basic mechanics and putting it into a 2d puzzle/action/ platformer?
Get a grip.
https://twitter.com/mike_brach/status/771372776036917248
Well, at least there is another Pikmin game done by Miyamoto's team, right? Right?
Well, at least there is another Pikmin game done by Miyamoto's team, right? Right?
Yeah, I know this is not Pikmin 4 and one is still coming to NX.
I'll probably not play this one, because it doesn't look good to me, but I'll still play Pikmin 4 when that comes out.
With that out of the way, I'm kinda baffled how they turned Pikmin, a series that has amazing and unique gameplay, into another generic 2D platformer. Of all the things they could've done with the series on 3DS they choose to shit out what to me looks like "3DS 2D platformer template with a different skin". This game looks extremely uncreative and devoit of anything worthwhile to me
I'll probably not play this one, because it doesn't look good to me, but I'll still play Pikmin 4 when that comes out.
With that out of the way, I'm kinda baffled how they turned Pikmin, a series that has amazing and unique gameplay, into another generic 2D platformer. Of all the things they could've done with the series on 3DS they choose to shit out what to me looks like "3DS 2D platformer template with a different skin". This game looks extremely uncreative and devoit of anything worthwhile to me
Hope you like hearing shitty music and washed out visuals.
And bad bosses.
And boring levels.
chaobreaker
Member
Yoshi's New Island is trash because Yoshi side-scrollers are trash.
This is a new frontier for Pikmin. Arzest is not a instant L.
This is a new frontier for Pikmin. Arzest is not a instant L.
These people have a history, man. They developed both my least favourite DS and 3DS games. I can't ignore that.
R
Rodin
Unconfirmed Member
So it's not Pikmin 4 considering Miyamoto stated that the Pikmin team was working on the next entry.
Anyway i really hope Arzest steps it up, because their latest efforts have been pretty underwhelming and i want this to be good.
On the bright side: This game likely isn't what Miyamoto was talking about.
GameFreak117x
Banned
Do not want
Jeff Gertsman is that you?
ViewtifulJC
Banned
hey at least this means Pikmin 4 is still real and this will just be...some unfortunate side game thing...
While that looks good for this not being Pikmin 4, that doesn't bode well for the game itself. I think I'll wait for impressions.
mikefrails
Banned
I always thought they'd do this since 2. Brawl only drove the point home even more that the Pikmin concept is kind of cool in 2D.
purseowner
Member
So it's not the Miyamoto-spearheaded game. Hype restored.
That was also my immediate reaction. Closest we'll get to confirmation that this isn't Pikmin 4. I never thought it was, but it's nice to have more evidence that it's not.
Early in development? That's that Artoon™ patented stylistic touch.
Spyder_Monkey
Banned
The entire crux of your argument relies on a quote that Miyamoto never said. He said a fourth installment was in development. Nintendo wanted a Pikmin game on 3DS, they said in interviews the traditional style didn't work. This style does.
You're also acting like the sky is falling. Pikmin is a major series backed by Shigeru Miyamoto. Something Chibi-robo isn't. So I'm pretty sure we'll get another new game after this one. Probably a more traditional one at that. But if there is it's either not in development or so early in development that it contradicts Miyamoto's "close to completion" quote. There's never more than one major franchise game in active development at the same time unless it's like Mario or Pokemon. I'd doubt Nintendo would risk cannibalization by releasing two games in a smaller franchise at the same time. So yes this is probably the "Pikmin 4" Miyamoto was referring to. It's going to get shown off more and receive the same level of promotion as all their other first party games. Something you have to deal with. Although keep in mind this isn't the end of Pikmin. Just like how Federation Force wasn't the end of Metroid.
Lightningboalt
Neo Member
Nevermind. Optimism killed. All hope is lost.
Fuck Artoon/Arzest. They're awful. I'm willing to give this game a shot still but, goddamn. Those guys already repeatedly did an awful job with Yoshi, Yoshi's Island is one of my favorite games ever and they consistently disappointed me with their followups. Please get your shit together for Pikmin, Arzest, I want to actually enjoy this game. This may turn out okay but, I'm instantly skeptical now that we know the developer here. Please defy my expectations, Arzest.
ALSO - this seems like pretty definitive proof that this isn't Pikmin 4, because Miyamoto was working on 4. Arzest is a separate studio, so yeah. This is a separate Pikmin.
GiantBreadbug
Member
So I guess nobody here probably played any of the games they're comparing this to to shit on it, but joke's on you I guess because the 3DS sidescrollers are fucking immaculate.
If this is anywhere near as fun as Zip Lash then fuck yeah. I can handle a platforming Pikmin game. It sounds pretty fun.
I know this isn't Pikmin 4 so I'll continue to look forward to that (NX launch pls).
However, if all existing Pikmin are not in the campaign then why? It only increases the breadth of puzzles you can do come on now.
Also maybe we can see some new types? That'd be super cool I think.
If this is anywhere near as fun as Zip Lash then fuck yeah. I can handle a platforming Pikmin game. It sounds pretty fun.
I know this isn't Pikmin 4 so I'll continue to look forward to that (NX launch pls).
However, if all existing Pikmin are not in the campaign then why? It only increases the breadth of puzzles you can do come on now.
Also maybe we can see some new types? That'd be super cool I think.
SinCityAssassin
Member
I can deal. It ain't Pikmin 4, let 'em make more titles.
What a relieve actually! Two reasons for that:
1.- Pikmin 4 could still exists and being an NX launch title
2.- Will save me $30 bucks because I disliked Yoshi's' New Island so much. That "music"......
Labrynian Rebel
Member
First impressions are really bad for me. Looks boring and tedious. And I say this as a hardcore Pikmin addict.
We'll see how it looks closer to release.
We'll see how it looks closer to release.
For one it doesn't have a release date other than "2017".
what
this is not pikmin 4 in any way, shape, or form
this isn't a major franchise game, and it's highly doubtful that it's being developed by the main pikmin team
and no one cares whether or not this is given equal promotion space to an actual pikmin 4, although that would be absolutely bizarre and so far there's no evidence of that, but rather about the implications for an actual pikmin 4 if this were that game (surely you know this, or why would you keep accusing people of "denial"? are you telling them they're in denial that this is going to be an important game, as if that's the point or meaningful at all?)
seriously, this thread
this goddamn thread
wild wild rice
Member
fuck
Labrynian Rebel
Member
Allan Holdsworth
Member
What's his source? The copyright notice at the end of the Japanese direct just mentions Nintendo. Arzest is doing one of the new Mii Plaza games.
wild wild rice
Member
You'll wish it did when it ends up like Yoshi's New Island instead.
Nocturnowl
Member
Yay, can we now stop pretending the sky is falling on Pikmin because this was totally Miyamoto's Pikmin 4?
Boo, can I dial back my expectations a fair amount because this is totally being handled by Arzest?
Boo, can I dial back my expectations a fair amount because this is totally being handled by Arzest?
This is gonna suck if true.
Spieler Eins
Member
Miyamoto has no team. He just assigns projects across all of Nintendo now and looks at them before eventually ,,upending the tea table". Even in the supposed ,,more hands-on" Pikmin 3 he wasn't credited in any significant role. And when he reveals a game, it's just marketing.
Godzilla's Left Toe
Member
lol what trash
Spyder_Monkey
Banned
The irony is that Yoshi's Island DS and Yoshi's New Island are considered sequels to the original Super Nintendo game.
Ewwwwww....
ElectricBlanketFire
Member
Because you get called a hater, toxic, whiny fanboy, etc...
And I LOVE 2D games. Tropical Freeze, Kirby ATRC and Yoshi's WW are some of my favorite games on the Wii U with TF possibly being the best 2D platformer of all time.
Actually, by looking at the final frame of the Japanese Direct, where there is a list of games with related teams developing, there's only "Nintendo" attached to the title. Azrest is in, but for a StreetPass game, I suppose.
...However, since they didn't release full details on the title, and if it's actually developed externally, I think it'll get updated. Something similar happened when they announced, with no title, Yoshi's New Island: the temporary trademark had just Nintendo, no Azrest involvement discolsed at the time.
That tweet is probably about how the look of Pikmin reminds of how Yoshi's New Island looks and, well, it's definitely true. It would fit as well in terms of development schedule.
...However, since they didn't release full details on the title, and if it's actually developed externally, I think it'll get updated. Something similar happened when they announced, with no title, Yoshi's New Island: the temporary trademark had just Nintendo, no Azrest involvement discolsed at the time.
That tweet is probably about how the look of Pikmin reminds of how Yoshi's New Island looks and, well, it's definitely true. It would fit as well in terms of development schedule.
The moment that the GBA port of Yoshi's Island removed the ability to see red coin tint which they then kept for DS and New Island was when i knew the downfall of Yoshi began.