Pikmin - (GC) GameCube [Pre-Owned]

Pikmin is one of the first games that came out for Nintendo Gamecube. I remember playing it at my neighbor's house and it was instantly one of my favorite games.It is about seven years later, and owning only a Sega Genesis and an Xbox, I decided that I had to own the Cube. The first game I bought was Pikmin!In Pikmin you play as a very small man named Captain Olimar. His ship crash lands on a planet (Earth, which is never exactly stated but is pretty obvious for numerous reasons). Olimar figures he will die there because important parts to his ship were scattered everywhere and he only has 30 days before his space suit fails and the poisonous oxygen that permeates the planet kills him. Just when it looks like all hope is lost, he stumbles upon a red object that, once he approached, appeared to come alive.The red object he deems an Onion, and out of this onion comes a seed that implants itself into the ground where seconds after a small sprout shoots up. Olimar picks the sprout and that is where the first Pikmin is discovered. It isn't long before Olimar realizes these Pikmin could help him search and gather up the pieces of his ship, and the hunting begins!There are three different kinds of Pikmin and a huge load of enemies looking to eat them. The red Pikmin, the very first Pikmin you acquire, is the strongest out of the three and they are immune to fire. The yellow Pikmin can be thrown very high and far and they can use bomb rocks, which can be found inside tin cans or skulls, to defeat enemies or to knock down rock walls. Last, the blue Pikmin, can go in water without dying.Pikmin is a great game to play and I will continue to enjoy it's awesomeness.

If you are a GameCube owner, chances are you chose your console partly because of the innovations usually found in titles produced by Nintendo itself. Nintendo's track record for first party titles is virtually untainted and is completely un-challenged. While owners of Nintendo's consoles may have less titles to choose from than competitors, the percentage of garbage titles to appear on other consoles far outstrips that of Nintendo's systems. That being said, Pikmin is an innovative masterpiece that should not be over looked. The gameplay is fantastic and very addictive. I read many reviews referring to the game as being short. While I cannot say the game is long, I must admit that it wasn't as short as I thought it would be, based on other's feedback. It incorporates two genres (platform and strategy) successfully into what is really a unique new play experience. You do have to think about how you will go about several tasks, or you won't be able to complete them. Pikmin's graphics are wonderful as well. It is a game that makes me smile rather than feeling down after playing. Many thanks to Nintendo for not re-hashing the same stuff over and over again as competitors do. Just when I think innovation in the game market is becoming dull, a title like Pikmin, or Animal Crossing, or Metroid Prime comes along to challenge this notion. I only hope there is a sequel. Until then, lets hope the Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker delivers.

game and case came in better shape then expected, arrived early, played thru whole game and worked great

I was so exited to play this game because so many people said it was a great game. I was so sad when that popped up.

This game was delivered 5 days ahead of schedule with speed I really appreciated. Amazon continues to impress me with its efficient, serendipitously ahead of schedule shipping service.The game stands out in my mind for its visuals, atmosphere, and story. The graphics are simple, crisp, and bright which makes seeing in-game enemies and resources simple. The game's atmosphere envelops you with lush foliage and wondrous natural terrain everywhere. The lighting also adds so much to the environments. Sun filters through tree tops while glistening, rippling pond water splashes about your feet. The game is a magical experience in many ways.Many people complain about the short day length (15 minutes), but I feel the game is designed well enough to facilitate victory in face of the time crunch. Also the short days really add to the overall feel of the story. At times I felt nervous that Olimar might not make it, and others I raced and raced to secure a part before the sun dropped out of sight. Indeed, the game always had you doing something. But in all, the game is clever, has fluid controls (albeit sometimes frustrating when under pressure), and is very entertaining.It is a GameCube classic packed with nostalgia.

Was a clean copy as advertised and arrived fast.

Loved this game when I was a kid. I got reminiscent and went searching the internet for it. It was used but came in great condition. I played for HOURS the first night I got it. It was just like I remembered it. Very decently priced too. Highly recommend!

Guter spiel, kein problem.

Price was great, service was quick and it works perfectly! Thank you very much!

Great game

Perfect

Das spiel ist natürlich schon etwas älter aber immernoch ein must-have für jeden nintendo fan. Kniffliger schwierigkeitsgrad macht das Spiel besonders attraktiv für etwas erfahrerene Spieler, bei Neulingen kommt schnell frust auf!