I tried 1 for the first time to prepare for 4. I instantly understood why so many love this series. 4 can’t come soon enough.

Don't forget the single most important improvement over the GameCube / Wii versions: they flipped the fractions to be in the correct orientation, with the number assigned on top and the number required on the bottom. Thank goodness.

The games felt so mysterious as a kid. I love that vibe.

Bought them both. Never played Pikmin 2 before but Pikmin 1 was one of my all time favorite games as a kid. Excited to replay it almost 20 years later

I played Pikmin 1 for the first time with these re-releases and it *immediately* penetrated my top 20 favorite games. It's been a while since I played a game that immediately enthralled me in the way that Pikmin did.

Yes. Yes they are. BUY THEM! BUY PIKMIN!!!!!!!!!

The release of these got me interested in Pikmin in general. It got me to try the demo for 3, which got me to buy 3. So while I don’t have these, it at least got me into the series.

One huge positive about replacing the branded products is that this version of Pikmin 2 can very easily be brought over to future Nintendo consoles, with copyright no longer being an issue

I kinda hope that they get updated for online leaderboard for both story and mission mode, i would also like the e-reader minigames

I completely agreed with everything except with Pikmin 2 being easier than 1. The overworld may be a little easier, but let me tell you, caves will eat you alive if you're not careful and strategic. Some bosses have decimated my pikmin too, like the Man-at-Legs, which made me go from around 80 to 8 pikmin. Trully brutal

Pikmin is me and my brother’s favorite Nintendo series! He moved away but when I texted him about Pikmin 4’s announcement along Pikmin 1 and 2’s release on the Switch, he invited me over to his house just to gush with joy about it with me. We love you Pikmin! Thank you Miyamotto and team for making me and my brother’s childhood so wonderful!

What's great about Pikmin is that every game can be the best. Some people love the first one, others prefer Pikmin 2 and I like Pikmin 3 the most. I didn't really like the caves in Pikmin 2 (which makes me a little anxious about 4, even though I'm sure it'll be awesome nonetheless), but hey, I know that caves are loved by a lot of fans, which shows that this series is always good and even a "bad thing" actually comes down to personal preferences.

I played the demo for 3 and didn’t really click with it. Bought these to give it another go, and I literally love it. I’m not even finished with my first playthrough of 1 and I already want to play it again

I haven’t played these games in almost 15 years so yes, it’s absolutely worth it. Pikmin is probably one of Nintendo’s most underrated franchises

Alex, your experiences with pikmin, identically, mirror my own. 1 has such a special place in my heart. My first GameCube game as a 12 year old child. The simplicity and tone of that game will never be replicated again. I still enjoy the sequels and respect them mechanically, but it’s also those additional mechanics that remove them from what I love about the first one.

Always wanted to try this series just finished one and now moving on to two. I like the series and will be getting 3 deluxe next paycheck and 4 there after. Looking forward to more pikmin fun

If you haven't played them then yes!! If you have played them then YESSSS

Coming from someone who played pikmin 3 and started to play pikmin 1 & 2 it is 100% worth it just a warning for those who are new playing the games don't expect Nintendo to pull their punches even if this sound like a bad thing it's actually a good thing I loved that Nintendo didn't hold my hand throughout the journey but instead made me figure it out all by myself making me feel like an actual person instead of a baby.

im sad i never gave this series a try. after i tried out the demo last week(pikmin 3)i am in liking what i'm seeing! i ended up buying pikmin 3 thats coming in the mail in 2 days since i couldnt find a copy in stores. got a little impatient yesterday and went ahead and preordered physical copies of 4 and 1+2😊

I do find the aiming a bit awkward. I played this on the Wii first so I’m used to aiming with motion controls. This port does have them but it can only be done when holding the a button.

Pikmin is one of my favorite games, and I'm so glad Nintendo is finally giving it the attention it deserves. Though I am a little sad that they didnt give it the Metroid Prime Remastered treatment, and I really would have loved a co-op story mode option for pikmin 2.

Pikmin was the first game I ever played as a child and I think everyone should experience it

They're a bit pricey but at the same time I'm all too happy that Nintendo is finally starting to port Gamecube games in earnest. I dearly hope that F-Zero rumor is true.

This was a great video highlighting the amazing classics, but I want to help make known one point about pikmin 1's port. There were some major gameplay updates for whistling and throwing pikmin. The whistle is so much more responsive, closer to how it is in 2 and 3. Throwing pikmin feels better than ever since they snap to you much much faster than the original. Something else thats small is that pikmin will pick up pellets after knocking down posys automatically. I couldnt believe my eyes when i saw this lol. Just want to help spread this for pikmin fans that are on the fence about these ports. I personally couldnt put 1 down, these changes go such a long way and made me love the pikmin game that started it all even more.

This is my first time playing these games and all i can say is wow... I'm honestly baffled Ive never played these until now.

Pikmin is such a unique and special franchise. I’m obsessed with exploring a “big” world from a plant sized perspective and hopefully Pikmin gains more traction on the Switch : )

I beat both pikmin 1 and 2 and got all parts/treasures in under week. Never played a pikmin game but I’m glad I did. I had so much fun and I plan to play pikmin 3 before 4 releases in july

Think I'm going to grab a physical copy when they release. September is not a good release time though

I'm glad they ported these. Hopefully more people can try these games and help pikmin 4 sell more

I fell in love with Pikmin when Pikmin 3 deluxe came out on switch and I got it for Christmas from my grandma. When Pikmin 4 was announced I was so excited to have another game to play as I've never played 1 or 2, so you can imagine my excitement when 1 and 2 for switch got announced. Gonna start new saves and try and 100% all three games before 4 comes out.

I bought this bundle 2 days ago. I was already considering buying a wii again so I can replay these. Pikmin 1 was so much better than I remember. I had never beaten it until now. Pikmin 2 was just as good as I remember. Pikmin 1 is shorter, but to me it’s on par with Pikmin 3. Definitely worth 50 bucks.

Exciting! It's surprising that they released not one but both GC pikmin games, and so close to Pikmin 4's release. Your commentary matches the president's animation at the beginning

I recomend try both games if you are just getting into the series,these are also great to play while waiting for Pikmin 4

Pikmin 1 and 2 were some of my favorite games as a child. Never played 3, but got excited for 4. Replaying them now. It's just as great as I remember. Even aside from the nostalgia, it's amazing.

I love Pikmin 2 sooo much, and the brands swapping out doesn’t bother me as much as I thought it would. My only real complaints are the battle mode map generation is screwed up, and the worst one… the wollywogs being renamed wollyhops😭 Either way Pikmin 2 is by far the best in the series no matter which version you play imo

This is my first time playing Pikmin 1 and two soon. My first play through of 1 was stressful. I had some wasted days. Lots of days behind on parts. I ended up with 29 out of 30 parts on the last day. As of now on my 2nd play through I’m on day 6 with soon to be 8 parts and maybe more. Pikmin is about improving your times and resource managing. I can see myself replaying 1 a lot based on how short it is. Something I can’t quite say for 3 which was my first Pikmin game. Tha game is less stressful but much longer. So speedrunning it doesn’t sound as fun to me.

I’ve been waiting for your thoughts, thanks 😊

The rerelease looks great but I think playing it emulated with the HD texture pack/widescreen hack is still superior

Ive only ever played the deluxe version of 3 and i loved it so much so ofc i had to cope it. 3 days later and i already replayed the first one twice.

I would love to play them if the physical version was released before September :(

My biggest question is how good the controls are in handheld mode. I played a lot of Pikmin 3, and I always felt that the controls were clearly not built for handheld.

YES I noticed the audio thing too, I thought I was going mad. It's very warped lol

I bought 2 when it dropped on switch since its my favorite and love the cave explorations. I always liked 2 for a long time and havent played it until now.

13:30 it’s probably just vibrato in the music that you didn’t hear before, but now that you’ve heard it you can’t unhear it. Idk though, could be something else.

I am glad to have them on the switch and while the hd upres is nice i do wish they would have been completely remade in 3's artstyle cus that game looks gorgeous and the fact we waited a decade between 2 and 3 and a decade between 3 and 4 there was plenty of time to completely remaster these. For what they are it does feel a bit too expensive but they are still very good games.

I’m really enjoying these re-releases of old games. One more addition to a list of great games they’re giving us the chance to play again, like never before (handheld mode).

Funny how the main complaint was that they removed the ads. Leave it to Nintendo to use brand placement in a way that will have fans missing it.

I would love to play 1 and 2, since I never did on the GC, but the price is insane, 50€ for a port with upscaled assets...

Can you still somehow activate pointer-style controlls, like in the Wii Versions and Pikmin 3 and 3 Deluxe? That you can just move the cursor over almost the whole screen by just moving the controller, and without holding additional buttons? Cuz if they don't have that, and with the brand-items missing in Pikmin 2... I think the Wii Versions are just better. And I thought maybe I just missed how to activate them. Some secret button combo or whatever, like in NSMB.U DX where you could deactivate the twirl on the jump buttons... I need them pointer controlls in Pikmin Games

I have the physical copy pre-ordered. Looking forward to it!

For years, I've wanted Nintendo to give us Pikmin 1 & 2 with Pikmin 3 gameplay. Like shoulder-button targeting, sending Pikmin to rush enemies with X, better map, better Pikmin AI, the whole package. Porting the Gamecube (well... Wii) originals instead, with nothing but an upscale added to the visuals? I mean, I'll take it. But I'm also slightly disappointed.

I have been waiting so long for modern port of these games with normal controls. I've been having so much fun.

Even though I've been playing Pikmin 1 and 2 on the smaller retroid pocket , I am 100% picking this up on the Switch as well! Fingers crossed that we'll see Metroid Prime 2-3 to celebrate the launch of Prime 4 as well!

The original has a special place in my heart even though Ive played and enjoyed them all. Everything from the miniature sized viewpoint of an insect brought to life, or the textures and water or even the time limit which imo makes you want to replay the game again to beat your last effort was amazing. Then I replayed with the wii version and pointer controls were so useful, cant wait until I have time to grab the switch releases, especially the Pikmin 4. One of my fave Nintendo games ever

never played either of these games before the switch port and now i’m over halfway through with 2 and i’m obsessed

Still disappointed that they didn't think to give these games the Remaster face lift they so badly deserve. When Metroid Prime Remastered released I was hoping for a Pikmin 1 + 2 Remaster as well. If Nintendo played their cards well they would have released a remaster in Spring. Giving hype to Pikmin. I am glad that they did release these on the Switch, but I am going to hold out until the physical release to replay them. Still can't wait to play Pikmin 4!

Unfortunately the product placement wasn't the only thing to go from 2. The Ai no Uta easter egg that played whenever you had 20 of each Pikmin type is absent, there's a few odd changes like the gemstar husband and gemstar wife being renamed to not include husband and wife, and of course the wollywog/wollyhop change present from the PAL version. Pikmin 2 is one of my all time favorite games and I guess I'm just a purist 😅

When I found out pikmin was on switch like an hour after getting home from work and 4 hours after the direct I bought it IMMIDIATELY

Buying these as soon as I catch up on my backlog. Been grinding to finish tears of the kingdom. Plan is to finish Mario + rabbits sparks of hope, then buy pikmin 1 & 2

I've never played a Pikmin before, but I'm looking forward to finally trying it when the physical version drops!

Like always, great adaptation of the written review! This is getting me hyped for Pikmin 4

I haven't played pikmin 2 yet.. at all but pikmin 1 I remember there was a teaser In luigi's mansion and I played a little back In the day as soon as I turned It on the switch and heard that title music I felt an unexpected rush of nostalgia the low res ground texture, the onion, the pikmin.. It took me right back to 2001 It's Just a barebones port but what were you expecting?

Do these ports support the original controls if you play with gamecube controller?

The only thing I did not like about 2 is the cave diversity, bs rng, and how long some of them are. But it's still a great improvement over 1 (even if I prefer 1 over 2).

Yea im one of those gamers that loves having physical copies of my games soooooo i guess im waiting until they finally release those in September :/ i played original pikmin and 2 on gamecube that got lost back in my nostalgic memory lockbox. Obviously im very excited to re experience all pikmin games when sept rolls around. Shockingly enough i just got my pikmin 3 game in the mail a couple days ago and only played a tiny bit so far but know that i think i finally found SOMETHING to intrigue me to actually play my switch i fricken love pikmin. Cant wait to have all 4 in my collection eventually :) ❤😊

the switch version of pikmin 1 definetly has some kind of audio difference in it. To me, the forest of hope has this like casset sound with it. As if it's like being played on an overused tape. I haven't listen to the rest of the soundtracks deeply to see how huge of a difference there is.

I'm waiting for the physical release on September!

As with many of Nintendo’s beloved franchises, the Switch exclusive Pikmin 4 is my introduction to the franchise, as I was never a big Nintendo gamer growing up. I played the PlayStation and PC primarily. However, I now see why many love the Pikmin franchise. I just immediately fell in love with Pikmin 4, it’s a very unique, fun, and exciting take on the RTS genre. And that’s why I find myself playing my Switch more than my PS5 or PC, cause literally each game is a different genre and type, and it makes for a very fun and fresh experience each time. I’m definitely going to pick up the Switch ports of the first three Pikmin games.

Bought both when they were released. Love these games can't wait till 4 comes out.

I would buy them, Alex, except I already own the Wii versions and I replayed them both just a few months ago. Great games!

I've only played Pikmin 1 so far but I think the best thing about it is how short the game is, making it more of a Speedrun Indi game than a Nintendo game.

When is the physical version of these games coming out?

About 2 years ago I took my Wii U out of storage with the intention or playing Pikmin 1 & 2 only to find it didn't work anymore, after looking online I discovered the internal memory of the Wii U degraded over the years even while unplugged. Since then I have been waiting and hoping they would bring Pikmin 1&2 to the switch, its like free money for Nintendo. I used the voucher deal to buy TOTK and preorder Pikmin 4. Then today while surfing KZfaq I see Pikmin 1 HD video, I am very confused because how could it drop without me knowing, well they did. I felt like Fry in the Futurama episode "shut up and take my money".

I have both New Play Control Pikmin games (North American versions), and I still plan to pick up the physical version of these HD ports.

While Pikmin 2 is arguably the pinnacle of the series - there's something undeniable about the original in presentation and that 30 day timer. Both are such fantastic games.

What's the song that plays on 0:26? Can never remember the name of it for the life of me

I already emulated and beat these games pretty recently but bought them for the Switch anyway just to show that I want more Pikmin games in the future

The only thing I wasn't an immediate fan of were the controls. You have to use L and the right stick to swarm unlike the old method of just using the right stick. The camera controls in-game and on the Piklopedia are also different from the original and you have to basically forget how the old game used to handle the camera. One thing I was disappointed in is the insane glare in the Piklopedia. Don't expect much else besides the original content from both games because aside from visuals, everything is still the same 20 years later. Other than that, this is an amazing port, even some HD versions on Dolphin don't come close to looking this beautiful. Also Pikmin 1 has been fixed so the crushing glitch is near impossible now. As a fan of this series for literally two decades, I would get these so you can have all 4 games on switch including Pikmin 3 Deluxe and Pikmin 4.

Is the C stick control of Pikmin 2 gone?

Never played a Pikmin game. I'm gonna' wait until 1+2 get a physical release then play through all 4

I just have hope Nintendo didn't announced this AFTER I finish my run of the Wii versions while I'm preparing for Pikmin 4, I just started Pikmin 3 deluxe again to honored this amazing franchise before the new title comes home, but I'll make sure to pick this games up the next time I needed my old Pikmin fix ❤❤

I believe you when you say you hear the wobbling of the music

I played the first one and had a glitch transporting a ship part that I had left alone and suddenly I came back and all my pikmins along with the part were gone and taking more pikmins in and out of the onions would instantly die

I got them the day after they released, took me 1 and a half days to beat Pikmin 1 on Day 19. I played Pikmin when I was 7 years old. Need I say more about how much I adore these games? :)

I tried to play pikmin 1. I was able to complete all the ship parts at Day 29. I'm f proud how I completed it.

Iol funny thing abothe blue pickmen in 2 is that the blue ones are the only ones with literally only one use and that they can just survive under water . But all the others have more than one perk to them haha. Why ?

Got them day one. Been a fan of the series for years. Great remasters. Only gripe is the lack of licensed labels on items. 7up will always be the real "quenching emblem".

I wish they'd also add proper GameCube Controller Support on these GameCube Games on Switch. Not that I would need them personally, it just bugs me, that they bring over GameCube Games, then patch in GameCube Controller Support for Sunshine, but not for Metroid Prime or Pikmin 1 & 2...

I've never played any Pikmin game, but I'm really excited for Pikmin 4 - it seems absolutely adorable!

I hate these kinds of "hd remakes/ports" like a slight upres and that's about it. It might be even worse than just a simple port, mainly because with a straight up port, there are no changes, whilst with these "Hd remakes/ports" It is kind of a middle finger, It is like hey remember this game you like and would love to see updated ? well here you go, we got rid of some blur and pixelations hope you like it. I would rather wait an extra year for a complete make over.

2 criticisms: 1; I hate the new logos/icons. 2; I do not like the new camera controls and wish I could change them back to the classic controls so that I can issue orders with the c-stick instead of L+c-stick.

Music at 0:28 - its been BUGGING me which game is this from?!?!

If portal 1+2 can be $20 then why wouldn’t Pikmin 1+2 be around that? I know they’re great games but these can barely be considered remastered lol

is the pikmin 2 remaster capable of having 2 player coop in the story? or is it still just challenege mode

I'm SO happy to pick these games up on the Switch.

When I grew up I LOVED Pikmin 1 and 2 . When I got older I never got 3 because I thought I’d not care anymore to play those games . I tried the demo for 4 and instantly bought 1 and 2 on switch and plan on buying 3 and 4 as soon as I beat the remakes

I've never played any pikmin game before should I get 1+2 or 3? Or wait for 4.

Finally the full pikmin collection is on switch.

If you are jumping from the GameCube version to switch being able to throw different Pikmin types in Pikmin 1 is a godsend

I bought it and beat Pikmin 1 and working on Pikmin 2 I been waiting a decade to play this game I didn’t want to play the GameCube version because it was to expensive but I am finally playing it and I am loving it