Perry Burkum
Nintendo World ReportHey! Pikmin (3DS) Review
Published 7/26/2017
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80
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3DS - 7/28/2017
Hey! Pikmin
Captain Olimar has crashed on an unknown planet inhabited by Pikmin and his first 2D platformer will give you a new perspective on his adorably fierce partners. Touch the screen to throw Pikmin into action: swim with Blue Pikmin, fly with Winged Pikmin, and more to survive hostile wildlife, solve ecological puzzles, and escape! •Help Captain Olimar explore and escape a new world by guiding him and his Pikmin with the stylus •Olimar is a half-pint Hero on a personal mission to save himself •Get a new perspective on the powers and personalities of Pikmin •Tap the touchscreen to choose Pikmin and toss them at objects or enemies
- Developer
- Arzest
- Publisher
- Nintendo
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Whimsical / playful / lightheartedDefining · Curated baseline
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Critic avg
70
23 scored reviews
Total coverage
23
All coverage currently scored
Score range
50–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 70 across 23 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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23 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 4%
80–895 reviews · 22%
70–798 reviews · 35%
Below 709 reviews · 39%
Showing 11-20 of 23 matching critic reviews. 23 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 3.
Dave Irwin
TheSixthAxisHey! PIKMIN Review
Published 7/26/2017
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50
-20 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Carter
DestructoidReview: Hey! Pikmin
Published 7/26/2017
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70
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Read originalJason D'Aprile
GameSpotHey Pikmin Review
Published 7/26/2017
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60
-10 vs critic avg
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Read originalSean Colleli
Gaming NexusHey! Pikmin Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 7/26/2017
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85
+15 vs critic avg
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Read originalJanine Hawkins
PolygonHey! Pikmin review
Published 7/26/2017
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70
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Read originalSean Anthony
GamingTrendHey! This isn’t the Pikmin we were expecting, Hey! Pikmin review
Published 7/26/2017
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70
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Metro GameCentralHey! Pikmin review – portable gardening
Published 7/26/2017
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50
-20 vs critic avg
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Read originalDave Aubrey
WccftechHey! Pikmin Review – Fun, Though Not Quite Great
Published 7/26/2017
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78
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalRemington Joseph
CGMagazineHey! Pikmin (Nintendo 3DS) Review – Imitation gameplay
Published 7/26/2017
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65
-5 vs critic avg
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