Pikmin 3 Deluxe Reviews

Pikmin 3 Deluxe is ranked in the 93rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8 / 10
Oct 28, 2020

As fun and refreshing as it was on the original Wii U, Pikmin 3 Deluxe offers a second chance to a very good strategy game. Despite the loss of a second screen, this Switch port add many extras, like an entire bonus arc with well tied challenges, but also very interesting difficulty modes.

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Oct 8, 2020

After playing through the opening hours of this new and improved classic, I'm already smitten with its clever mixture of strategy and resource management. It does a tremendous job of making the genre accessible for a younger audience while seldom taking your intelligence for granted.

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8 / 10
Oct 28, 2020

Pikmin 3 Deluxe manages to have cheearfull and colorfull style of Nintendo titles, while at the same time presenting quite unique take on real time strategy genre. If you never tried Pikmin before, this game can be a perfect starting point. And now we just can't wait for Pikmin 4.

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Oct 28, 2020

It's great to see such a different game that revels in its weirdness ported to the Switch, but disappointing that is still full price despite being a game from 2013. Pikmin 3 is a breath of fresh air, offering simple yet addictive gameplay as you explore a massive, magical world full of surprises. Despite the age of the game, this is defiantly an adventure not to be missed.

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Nov 2, 2020

Pikmin 3 Deluxe is another successful upgrade of an already enjoyable Wii U release. If this were a trilogy release or even just the first two games it'd be a home run. But it's a solid hit anyway.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 28, 2020

One unforgettable experience, that unfortunately comes too soon to an end. But still, this is one journey everyone should embark on.

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8 / 10
Nov 3, 2020

Pikmin 3 feels like the strategy game for people who aren't really into strategy games, sort of like how Hades is the roguelike for people who don't dig roguelikes. After a while, you forget that you're playing a strategy game and you become enraptured by the beautiful environments, the adorable Pikmin creatures, and the chaos that gradually descends on you as the day goes on. That's the Pikmin 3 Deluxe experience and it's one worth checking out if you haven't already.

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Nov 5, 2020

Pikmin 3 Deluxe does what Starcraft 64 could not: make a real-time strategy game work well on console. It does have its aggravating flaws and quirks, but these are balanced out in part by robust quality-of-life features and sensible design. Despite its flaws, Pikmin 3 Deluxe gets most of its gameplay right and will hopefully serve as the blueprint for the continuation of the franchise on the Nintendo Switch.

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8 / 10
Oct 28, 2020

One of Wii U's earliest gems remains a delight to play on Nintendo Switch.

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Metro GameCentral
Top Critic
8 / 10
Oct 28, 2020

After years out of the limelight Pikmin 3 has resprouted, with its mellow take on real-time strategy more enjoyable than ever, especially thanks to the expanded co-op options.

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Oct 28, 2020

Even if it's not brand new, Pikmin 3 Deluxe deserves a place in your Nintendo Switch library.

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8.3 / 10.0
Oct 29, 2020

Pikmin 3 Deluxe may not be a huge step up from its previous incarnation but it's such a wonderful adventure that it's a must-have for anyone who missed out on the Wii U version. If only Switch had a GamePad peripheral...

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GamePro
Top Critic
83 / 100
Oct 28, 2020

Pikmin 3 Deluxe is below expectations technically and compensates gameplay weaknesses with a new co-op mode.

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Geeks Under Grace
Wesley Lantz
8.5 / 10.0
Nov 20, 2020

Pikmin 3 Deluxe's main strength is the incredible quality of the original game, though the lack of many additional features makes the "deluxe" ring a little hollow.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 28, 2020

Pikmin 3 was already a delightful and charming adventure on Wii U, and it has only gotten better with the jump to the Nintendo Switch. It was a pleasure to revisit this polished and relaxing experience, especially considering the several adjustments made to improve quality-of-life and to make it more gratifying to both newcomers and veterans. Couple that with a sizable dose of side content, Pikmin 3 Deluxe is an excellent addition to the Switch's expanding library and it's probably the Wii U port most deserving of the subtitle "Deluxe" since Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

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85 / 100
Oct 28, 2020

With the Deluxe edition on Nintendo Switch Pikmin 3 remains a wonderfully cute and clever real-time strategy game. On the technically side the WiiU title in the first place could have been more enhanced for the new platform. But if you did not play it so far, the Switch version is best way to catch up on Pikmin 3.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 22, 2020

Pikmin 3 Deluxe is worth it for the co-op alone even if you have already played it on the Nintendo Wii U.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 28, 2020

Pikmin 3 Deluxe is very close to being the definitive version of a modern classic. Now please, bring me more Pikmin adventures. I would like to visit more areas with these little plant aliens.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 28, 2020

This deluxe edition of Pikmin 3 brought up many quality of life improvements that made playing a pikmin even more enjoyable.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 28, 2020

‎Pikmin 3 Deluxe was one of the best Wii U games and becomes one of the best Nintendo Switch games. The adaptation is good although it could have been deeper at a technical level, as well as a control that despite the improvements continues to be imprecise of more. But what a pleasure it gives to complete each new day on this planet with these wonderful creatures. Hopefully Pikmin 4 soon.‎

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