{"product_id":"pikmin-4-switch","title":"Pikmin 4 - Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eESRB Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e E (Everyone) 10+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-21-2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoby Score (1-10): \u003c\/strong\u003e 8.3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Action, Strategy \/ tactics, Sci-fi \/ futuristic, Real-time, Fantasy, Puzzle, 3rd-person (Other), Direct control, Multiple units\/characters control, Contemporary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia Type(s): \u003c\/strong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuide pint-sized creatures in an endearing expedition!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMeet Pikmin: small, plantlike creatures with distinct abilities that you can grow, pluck, guide, and overpower enemies with! Use your Pikmin's miniature might (and a bit of strategy) to explore this mysterious planet in search of your crew—and treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLead your loyal and curious squad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTo succeed, you'll have to balance caring for the Pikmin with leading them into dangerous situations. Do your best out there!\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGrow\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePikmin grow from pellets and wildlife that you can bring to your ship. Pluck them from the ground to have them join you. Go team!\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGuide\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eLead your squad through vast explorable areas to find treasures, discover new paths, and battle enemies of all sizes. You can also direct the Pikmin to collect and carry resources that are helpful for your mission. Up to three Pikmin types can be with you in the field at a time—the rest will hang back until you need them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGather\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWhen their task is done, the Pikmin will wait in place for you. Get close and blow your whistle to summon them to your side! This handy action can also help you protect the Pikmin from danger, do a headcount, or simply bring them with you to your next task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Pikmin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eA mysterious mix of plant and animal, these creatures are loyal, clever, and ready to follow your lead. Be sure to call forward the right ones for the job!\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rescue Corps needs you!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCustomize your own explorer and lead the charge each day to find your crew and fix the Rescue Corps ship, the S.S. Shepherd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTrack down your crew—and others\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFind and rescue your Rescue Corps crew and other castaways who find themselves in a bind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eExplore caves\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eStrategize your way through multiple floors of puzzles and critters. Time seems to work differently when you're exploring caves, so there's no need to rush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCollect resources\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTreasures are a great source of Sparklium, the mysterious element that powers the S.S. Shepherd. You can also collect raw materials that are handy for construction in the field, or build new equipment to make exploring more manageable!\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eRescue Command Post\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTake your time to prepare for the day's excursion! You can chat with Rescue Corps members and castaways, accept side missions, and build new equipment to assist you on your expedition. You can also choose to go on Night Expeditions from here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho's a good Oatchi? Oh, yes you are!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eResident good boy and dependable partner Oatchi can help get the job done throughout your adventure. You can even train this Rescue Pup to become more helpful!\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWith the Pikmin and a powerful pup at your side, no challenge is too big!\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTricks of the trade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery in-game day brings different adventures, but there's only so much you can do before you must return to the safety of your ship at night. Remember: If you can't get everything done that you wanted, there's always tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eRewind and retry\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSomething go sideways? No worries! Give yourself a do-over with the new Rewind Time feature and try a different approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBring your ship to you\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThere are multiple landing spots for your personal ship, the S.S. Beagle, in each of the expansive areas you can explore. Once you find a spot, you can freely land there. Helpful for cutting down time going to and from your ship!\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eStay safe at night\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWhen alone, Pikmin are easy prey at night. Keep them safe by returning them to your ship before it gets dark. If you can't make it back in time, simply whistle the Pikmin in the field to your side—if they're with you, they're protected!\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDandori Challenges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e“Dandori” is a practice centered around planning things out in advance and working efficiently. (You can even put good dandori to work for you in your daily life!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn your expedition, you'll come across Dandori Battles and Challenges. Use your time wisely and efficiently to collect the most items before time runs out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring a friend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTwo players on the same system* can work together or battle it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDandori Battle\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTake on—or team up with—a second player to collect the most items before time runs out. 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