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Pikmin 3

Pikmin 3 was released in 2013 and is the third title in the Pikmin franchise. Players will one again collect an array of Pikmin and use their puzzle solving skills to overcome obstacles.

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Puzzle
Strategy
Released
August 4, 2013
ESRB
E10+ for Everyone 10+: Mild Cartoon Violence
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
Unreal Engine
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
Franchise
Pikmin

Command a capable crop of different types of Pikmin™ to strategically overcome obstacles, defeat creatures, and find food for your famished home planet! You can even bring a second player along to divvy up tasks as you explore a world that seems larger than life from a pint-sized perspective. Pikmin at your pace

Return to your ship before time runs out, or you (and your Pikmin) could be in big trouble. If you prefer a more casual approach, a variety of difficulty settings, lock-on targeting and optional hints have been newly added. With less pressure, you have more time to strategically command your Pikmin and take in the lush scenery.

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