Which Pikmin Game Is the Best One?

A new Pikmin game is here! We’ve been waiting quite a while. Shigeru Miyamoto did announce it was in development back in 2015. While we debate which one we should play, let’s all talk about the Pikmin games we liked best.

So, I mean, I’d say it is Pikmin 4. (I did just write a whole review talking about how much I loved it.) Other entries would sometimes stress me out so much that I couldn’t appreciate anything I’m doing. This entry still features fun challenges, but does so in a way that I’m not constantly worrying my time is about to expire.
Not to mention there’s so much game here! — Jenni

While I have a soft spot for the earlier titles in the series, Pikmin 4 appears to be the most comprehensive and content-packed entry yet. I haven’t had the chance to check it out, though, so for me, it’ll go to Pikmin 3 for now. It removes the stress of a time limit, tightens the gameplay, and features sharp colorful HD graphics. — Cody

Pikmin 3 has been staring at me from my backlog alongside a million other games for a while, so I’ve only played the first two games in the series. However, of the two, I found Pikmin 2 to be the more enjoyable of the two. The first Pikmin was a stressful experience due to the persistent time limit, so Pikmin 2 providing more room to breathe was a huge improvement for me, and the introduction of caves helped add more variety to the gameplay. This may change when I eventually get round to the third game (and now the fourth!) but for now, Pikmin 2 all the way! — Leigh