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  John  
Pikmin 3 on the Wii U
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  kriswright  

Just thought this title needed an official thread.

Yesterday, while browsing the interwebs at work, I found a hands-on of the game that mentioned something that I had not heard of anywhere else. Unfortunately, I don't remember where it was, but here's the gist...

Pikmin 3 now has an evade move! From Nintendojo "Handy, then, that our new lead character has a nifty dodge ability that sees both him and his band of Pikmin roll to the side in perfect unison whenever danger’s about to rear its ugly head. It took a while to master, especially since there seems to be a small amount of recovery time before you can initiate another one, but it brought a welcome sense of drama to the fights, as well as a greater feeling of control over your large army."

Let's give this launch window game some love! ERRR..... Releases August 4th!


Well, I tried to post the trailer. Thanks Renjaku!


Now lets take a look at Gamexplain of the newest video



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10/13/12, 20:05    Edited: 02/17/14, 04:24
 
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  Deerock69  
Jargon said:
Here's where the digitalness of DLC hurts. I really like playing the challenge missions with my niece, but I wouldn't be able to bring them over to play on her Wii U.

It's like 1.99. Spoil her a little.
10/09/13, 20:39   
  Mr_Mustache  
@TheOldManFromZelda

I wonder how much I have left.. I beat that underground molehill making trout guy to get the cell phone, and now I'm on the next area after a few days of moving stuff around, just got flying pikmin. How many more days? 20?
10/10/13, 02:06   
  TheOldManFromZelda  
@Mr_Mustache

Well, depends on how anal you want to be getting all the fruits. If you're more interested in accomplishing the story objectives, 10 days may be doable. But if you were like me, and wanted to make sure your juice was well stocked, 20 sounds about right. Maybe sooner. I think I finished the game in 33 days (35? 38? I can't remember. But I know it was in the 30's.)
10/10/13, 13:39   
  achhibbar  
Finally finished this - I collected all the fruit and it really was a lovely game.
That end section was nerve-wracking up until I understood a straightforward technique of dealing with it.
Loved the end where you can see how stacked up against others who have finished the game. Evidently I like to take my time.
11/14/13, 02:28   
  TriforceBun  
@Mr_Mustache

20 sounds like a lot. The game isn't particularly long so I'd say you're maybe halfway through, depending on what you aim for.
11/14/13, 05:27   
  Mr_Mustache  
Hopped on and got the DLC last night! Yeahhhhh.

Still gotta finish the main game, haha.
11/15/13, 02:36   
  Marsh  
I love this game, might be my favorite Pikmin yet. These DLC are so awesome, I want more! Give me more bosses to battle, maybe from previous games.

@Secret_Tunnel I enjoyed this a little too much, haha.

@TheOldManFromZelda I agree, very strange. I'm happy you completed it!

@Mr_Mustache I'd hold off on playing Mission Mode until you finish the main game, there's some minor "spoilers" with some enemies.
11/15/13, 05:24   
Edited: 11/15/13, 05:25
  Mr_Mustache  
@Marsh

Yeah, I think i'll do that. I had no excuse to NOT buy it right now though. I think I have 26 bucks in my jar and nothing to spend it on. I don't think I'm doing the Season Pass on Batman, and that's really the only thing I'd spend it on (not buying any Wii U games digitally, and I don't re-buy cartridges in VC form). And a buck 99? Come on, hard to refuse.

EDIT- For the record, I'd rather EARN those Quests through gameplay: OLD SCHOOL.
11/16/13, 03:05   
Edited: 11/16/13, 03:05
  cooliocuneo  
I've held off on the DLC so far (besides the free one ) but the new DLC they've announced, now THAT'S what I'm talking about! Completely new levels and play as Olimar and Louie, yeah baby!
11/16/13, 18:13   
  DrFinkelstein  
How much is ALL of the DLC in total? I'm quite tempted but I might wait till my girlfriend and I move in together, when I'll have a dedicated gaming partner around to play it all with.
11/17/13, 15:04   
  VickiL  
I don'tthink they announced the price of the upcoming DLC, did they? It's twice as many levels as the two $1.99 sets, and it sounds like a lot more work went into them. Or did I miss the price?

Meanwhile, I've yet to acheive a medal in the free Battle enemies stage. I'm a lover, not a fighter!
11/17/13, 17:23   
  Mr_Mustache  
@VickiL

...awww. The stuff I downloaded the other night WASN'T the new stuff?

..When is the new stuff!?
11/18/13, 00:20   
  cooliocuneo  
@Mr_MustacheWell, it is fairly new, but it isn't the stuff that was just announced. The new levels (Christmas tree level) comes out December 2nd I believe. That will be 8 levels, and it's the first DLC that isn't just a remixed level.

@VickiLCorrect, they have not announced the price.
11/18/13, 00:51   
  Guillaume  
Anyone played the new DLC?

The Christmas level is FREE, so go download and play it.

I did get the rest of the DLC. This time, for $5, you get both the four Battle and the four Treasure missions, as opposed to paying $2 for each set separately. I haven't put that much time in these missions, but right now, I'd say hold off on buying them. The Christmas one is so far the most interesting. The rest are kind of grey and unappealing (Rusty Scrapyard? Really?). And only the fifth level has something somewhat interesting to it: conveyor belts.
12/05/13, 16:48   
  anon_mastermind  
I'm gonna pop Pikmin 3 back in when my friend visits for a few days. I haven't played much of the multiplayer since the wife can't really get into it (although she enjoyed Pikmin Adventure in NL). I'm gonna grab the free DLC and maybe buy a few maps.
12/05/13, 17:17   
  cooliocuneo  
@Guillaume Sucks to hear the othjer levels are a little bland, but sliding down a Christmas tree, makes me feel all giddy inside. The others were just meh, I'll take the free stages, but not going to pay for a remix.
12/05/13, 18:54   
  TriforceBun  
I really like Pikmin 3 and especially its challenge modes, so I think I'll grab all this DLC.

I'm still not sure if it's my favorite Wii U game of the year yet or not, gotta finish Mario (and try out TW101 and Rayman at some point).
12/05/13, 19:41   
  Mr_Mustache  
Played some more last night after a LONG layoff (Beat the Bees), and now Louie has stolen all of our fruit. NO! Will try to log some more time tonight, but who can know for sure..
12/05/13, 23:55   
  Marsh  
I loved that Louie part, lol. So appropriate for that odd little character.
12/06/13, 04:48   
Edited: 12/06/13, 04:48
  Mr_Mustache  
Can someone give me a vague hint on how to get the Orange/Tangerine near the bouncy things (there was a lime encased in crystal that I broke open on the same level/floor/whateveryouwannacallit), not too far from the ship? When I did "Go Here," a pink x appeared where it looks like something can go...but I don't see anything to build, or pieces to build it with. Hmmmmm...

I don't recall seeing the pink x before, and I know that I gotta walk up there as there is a yellow file up there (and I'm confused about ANOTHER yellow file in the same stage. Whats up with that, Tundra?!). Thanks in advance, should be done with the game next session. (~4 more fruits and whatever follows.)
12/08/13, 10:43   
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