Pikmin 4

It’s sad it took nearly ten years for us to get another Pikmin game, as the series is always a delight when it shows up on the eShop. Pikmin 4 continues the series’ trend of being an approachable but reasonably challenging spin on the RTS genre, all while letting you watch in horror as the titular little guys drown, get crushed, and fall to their deaths. Sometimes you can facilitate this on purpose, but then you’ll be out of resources as you try to move treasures to your ship, take down giant foes, and engage in the whimsical camaraderie of having dozens of adorable little bug-like creatures to vibe with you. Pikmin 4 isn’t the biggest of Nintendo’s franchises, which is probably why we’ve only gotten four of them on consoles in over 20 years. But every time one shows up, it’s wonderful, and Pikmin 4 is no exception. — Kenneth Shepard

A Good Match For: Someone looking for an approachable take on the genre

Not A Good Match For: Anyone who would rather not watch little guys die painful deaths

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