Pikmin 1 + 2 on Switch Are GLORIOUS

Pikmin 1 + 2 are FINALLY on Switch and there's never been a better way to play.

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This video was edited by the wondrous @KanestheName

"Reloaded Installer #11" by LHS.

[DanGamingFan]

I just know Arlo's in Pikmin Heaven right now with these ports. I'm also glad that I finally have an updated way to play, and have enjoyed it immensely.

[yosher]

Man I’ve already 100% completed both of them, and it was my first time actually beating pikmin 2, so I think it’s safe to say that I’m addicted to the little plant guys once again

[mangotree]

As a pikmin fan from the first game released on GameCube. I can say that you are the biggest role model to any pikmin fan out there!

[Lucky_RFMDA]

1:25 You know you are a true pikmin fan when seeing those purples running at the anode beetles while charging electricity makes you panic a little bit.

[grant]

whenever I see anything pikmin related I always think how is arlo reacting. it's amazing

[PenCatStudio]

Hey Arlo! Just wanted to swing by and say THANK YOU SO FREAKING MUCH for getting me into pikmin. Because of YOU I got into 3 deluxe and since then went all the way back to the Wii to play 1 and 2. And now we’re finally here at pikmin 4. So uh, yeah. Thanks a ton dude!

[Zultzify]

i love seeing people on twitter get confused with the games or get demolished by one enemy. the one where the guy watches his pikmin drown for the very first time as he sits there shocked is so relatable! i played the games when i was 5. it took me years to get all the parts in 1, id always get like 21 before day 30 came. my pikmin 2 save file has 242 days! i dont even know how i got THAT much play time out of it with one file.

[jonathand.]

Those glitches always existed in past versions, the Switch just has a button that let's everyone take videos and post them to twitter directly so you'll see weird janky stuff happening more now

[CalvinBremer]

Pikmin 2 is one of my all-time faves too. No one ever talks about the 2-player vs battle mode but me and my brother had a lot of fun fighting each others’ Pikmin armies as kids and all the fun power ups you got from the cherries.

[nathonso_edits]

I can't imagine how many people Arlo has gotten into pikmin, Nintendo needs to give him a medal or something

[brandonscott]

I finally played pikmin for the first time with these remasters and I fell in love I seriously can’t wait for 4 now I am now a pikmin fan thanks Arlo!

[Gfp]

When I first got a switch I started looking for switch content creators and obviously fell in love with Arlo. Fast forward a bit and I came across some videos of Arlo nerding out over Pikmin and Paper Mario and I knew I found a good one. Growing up Pikmin and Paper Mario were my FAVOURITE but no one around me liked them as much as I did. I'm so glad we get to experience new Pikmin in 2023, and I'm glad I get to experience it alongside Arlo

[Glockenspheal]

I feel the games are as glitchy as the original, but the fact we can now easily record and share these instances has just made them seem that much more common.

As for the ports themselves, I kinda wanted a Metroid Prime Remaster treatment for these, basically Pikmin 1 and 2 made in 3's engine, but I guess that would've changed the core experience a lot. They are amazing, my only nitpick is that there should be an option to toggle Swarming by default and Swarming with L, I still sometimes forget how to swarm.

[eeveeongirl]

So happy to get to play these finally. I started with pikmin 3 on the wiiu after hearing arlo gush about the series way back. Finishing up pikmin 1 only have the last main area to collect ship parts from. Only "glitch" ive encountered is that blues seem to struggle at getting things out of the water. Took forever to get the floatation thing out from under the blue onion, guess it was clipping on the waters edge. So excited for pikmin 2, ive found 1 to be a little stressful with the 30 day limit. I like taking my time and in 3 i never felt like i was running out of juice except for that one day....(im going to blow louie up in 2 at least one time for every juice he snatched), so i think 2 will better fit my needs to take time even if it loves being pikmin 2 from time to time. Cant wait for 4!

[Twig_the_Blue_Pikmin]

One of my favorite things that specifically the Pikmin 1 port fixed is the INFAMOUS CRUSH GLITCH! I can now fight Bulborbs and stuff without worrying about my Pikmin falling through the floor and it's AMAZING

[dragoon]

Now that you mention it. It is kind of weird how Nintendo retroactively added a one to its title.

Also i remember in like 2012 buying new motion control Pikmin 2. I can't believe how long its been since the last port. Time flies.

[Danominator]

Always found it funny how so many of Arlo's Pikmin videos have Hey Pikmin music in them. Perhaps he or Kane don't mind it so much after all...

[benjamindennis]

Surprised you didn't talk about the changes for the textures of some of the treasures in Pikmin 2 due to expired licensing. It's minor but removes that extra sparkle from the world.

[Moryo]

2:40 Dolphin actually does have both a widescreen patch and a 60fps patch for both games. That's why emulating will still probably be my preferred way to play, but as far as official ways to play; These remasters are nice. More then anything I'm just happy that people can get a chance to enjoy the entire franchise on one platform.

[s.bregnest]

I’m so glad these were released. I never got the chance to play these on other consoles, and I didn’t want to start on the third game. But now I’ve fallen in love. I’ve played through Pikmin 1 twice in a row, and I’ve now started Pikmin 2. I’m excited to play all the games now, and so sad I’ve missed out on this series until now.