Pikmin 2
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(Gamecube - JP, Action & Adventure)
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Nintendo
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Nintendo
Released On:
24 Apr 2006
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Pikmin 2 follows Captain Olimar and his assistant Louie as they return to the planet where the Pikmin live in order to save their employer, Hocotate Freight. Their goal is to collect as much treasure as possible, which can then be sold to keep the company afloat.
The gameplay is similar to the previous game, but with the added ability to command the Pikmin, plant-like creatures that are able to perform various tasks such as moving obstacles, battling enemies, and dragging treasures back to your ship. There are different varieties of Pikmin, each with unique abilities and characteristics, which must be used in order to overcome challenges and recover treasure.
UPC-A:
045496961220 (USA)
Part #:
DOL-GPVE-USA (USA)
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a real-time strategy adventure game where players control Captain Olimar and Louie. They must explore an alien planet, utilizing plant-like creatures called Pikmin to recover treasures and repay a massive debt.
Story
Olimar's Return
My name is Captain Olimar. I recently returned from a terrible vacation. My spacecraft was hit by an asteroid and I crash-landed on an uncharted planet. My ship was pulverized into dozens of pieces.
With the help of alien creatures I named Pikmin, I was able to find and collect all of the ship's components and repair it. I then returned to my home world at the Hocotate Freight offices.
Hocotate Freight in Peril!
Hocotate Freight faces a threat of great magnitude. As president, it is my responsibility to ensure profitability. My veteran employee, Olimar, was on vacation, so I sent young Louie on an important delivery.
Louie reported that a space bunny attacked his ship and devoured his cargo of Pikpik carrots. To pay for the loss, Hocotate Freight had to take out a massive loan. We even sold Olimar's beloved ship in his absence.
I thought we were doomed until Olimar returned. When I told him about his ship, he dropped a souvenir. The old ship's sensors scanned it and appraised it at 100 Pokos. The alien planet must be full of such items.
Olimar, you and Louie must return to the planet immediately. Recover as many treasures as you can to repay the debt and save Hocotate Freight!
Controls
START/PAUSE
Pause game and access Radar Screen, Menu Screen, Item Screen
Control Stick (tilt fully)
Move the leader
Control Stick (tilt slightly)
Move the cursor
Control Stick (press left or right while holding A Button)
Switch between Pikmin colours
Control Stick (press up)
Use the ULTRA-BITTER SPRAY and petrify enemies temporarily
Control Stick (press down)
Use the ULTRA-SPICY SPRAY and supercharge your Pikmin temporarily
X Button + Y Button + START/PAUSE (hold simultaneously for 3 seconds)
Reset the controller to neutral position
R
Zoom camera
R (hold)
Change the perspective to the leader's eye level
Z
Switch camera angle
Y
Change leaders
X
Dismiss Pikmin under your control and separate them by colour
B (move cursor over Pikmin and press)
Call Pikmin to attention with your whistle
B (hold)
Expand the radius of your whistle
C
Move the group (issues movement commands to all of your Pikmin)
A
Punch (delivers a small amount of damage to enemies, only usable when no Pikmin are following closely behind you)
Control Stick (Radar Screen)
Move the map
C Stick (Radar Screen)
Zoom in or out on the map
R Button (Radar Screen)
Reach the Menu Screen
L Button (Radar Screen)
Reach the Items Screen
How to Play
Getting Started
Place the PIKMINT™ 2 Game Disc into your NINTENDO GAMECUBE and insert a NINTENDO GAMECUBE Memory Card into Slot A. Close the Disc Cover and press the POWER Button.
When the Title Screen appears, press START/PAUSE to access the Main Menu.
In-Game Language
The in-game language depends on the one set on your NINTENDO GAMECUBE. You can choose between five different languages: English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian.
If your NINTENDO GAMECUBE is already set to one of these, the same language will be displayed in the game. If your NINTENDO GAMECUBE is set to another language, the in-game default language will be English.
You can change the in-game language by changing the language setting of your NINTENDO GAMECUBE. Refer to the NINTENDO GAMECUBE Instruction Booklet for instructions on how to change language settings.
60Hz Mode
This game can be set to a better display with higher quality on TVs that support 60Hz Mode (PAL60 compatibility). To activate 60Hz Mode, select 60HZ MODE when the message THIS GAME IS COMPATIBLE WITH 60HZ MODE. PLEASE SELECT MODE. is displayed.
The mode last used when playing with the NINTENDO GAMECUBE will appear highlighted. If you do not make any choice, the game will choose this mode automatically.
If the TV display does not appear properly after you selected 60HZ MODE, turn the NINTENDO GAMECUBE off, turn it on again, and select 50HZ MODE.
When you connect the NINTENDO GAMECUBE RGB cable (sold separately) to a TV which has an RGB terminal and PAL60 compatibility, you can enjoy a smoother game screen with less flicker.
Starting a New Game
Select BEGIN and press the A Button to create a save file and access the Ship's Log Selection Screen. Choose NEW to begin a new game.
Continuing a Game
If you want to continue a game that you have previously played and saved, select the Ship's Log you want to play on the Ship's Log Selection Screen and press the A Button.
You can save up to three game files.
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The Memory Card in Slot A must have at least 27 blocks of memory free in order to save your progress.
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Make sure that the Memory Card containing the PIKMIN 2 save file is correctly inserted in the NINTENDO GAMECUBE.
Please refer to the NINTENDO GAMECUBE Instruction Booklet for directions on how to format and erase Memory Card files.
Saving
How to Save
At the end of each day, you can save your progress by selecting SAVE from the Save Screen and pressing the A Button.
When you venture underground or descend to the next sublevel, the game will save automatically.
Do not remove the Memory Card or turn the power OFF when saving. Doing so can damage the NINTENDO GAMECUBE and the Memory Card.
Copying and Deleting Save Data
From the Ship's Log Selection Screen, press the Y Button to copy a Ship's Log to another save file. To delete a Ship's Log, press the X Button.
Erased files cannot be restored, so please be careful!
Camera Control
Use the camera buttons to play from a wide variety of camera angles.
L Button
Move the camera behind the leader. Press the L Button fully to move the camera behind the leader.
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Hold and press the L Button and rotate the camera using the Control Stick.
Remember to change the camera angle if you're having a hard time seeing the on-screen action. Zoom in and play close to the action!
R Button
Zoom camera.
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Press the R Button to shift between the three levels of zoom.
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Press and hold the R Button to shift the view to the leader's eye view.
Z Button
Change the camera view. Press the Z Button to shift the camera view between angled view and overhead view. Zoom out for an overhead view!
Goal of the Game
The company is in grave danger of going under! There's only one way to save the company: return to the planet of the Pikmin and salvage valuable treasures!
Collect as many treasures as you can to repay the company's 10,000 Pokos debt!
The best way to find and collect treasures is to learn the unique abilities of each type of Pikmin and use them to your advantage. Caves and lairs may be dangerous, but they often hold a trove of treasures!
There is no limit to the number of days you can spend exploring! Good Luck!
Hocotate Freight's esteemed president
All About Pikmin
What are Pikmin?
Captain Olimar first discovered Pikmin, a curiously helpful alien species, after crash-landing on an alien planet. These indispensable life-forms make locating and salvaging valuable treasures a breeze.
Large hordes of Pikmin can swarm and conquer even the most massive beasts!
Commanding Pikmin
Command up to 100 Pikmin! Pikmin follow closely behind their leader. Though you can have a maximum of 100 Pikmin under your control at any time, this number decreases if there are any Pikmin planted in the ground, working elsewhere, or wandering freely.
If you can't add more Pikmin to the field while the counter shows you haven't reached your maximum of 100 Pikmin, there may
Tips & Maps
Pikmin Growth
Pikmin left in the ground will grow and bloom into flowers, moving faster as they develop. Flower Pikmin can lose their flower if they take damage, and if left in the ground too long, they will return to leaf Pikmin.
Flower Pikmin
Flower Pikmin carry pellets, enemies, and treasures faster than less-developed Pikmin. Feeding Pikmin nectar will instantly bloom them into flower Pikmin.
Red Pikmin
Flame-resistant Pikmin with excellent attack ability.
Yellow Pikmin
Big-eared Pikmin that can be thrown high in the air and are resistant to electricity.
Blue Pikmin
Aquatic Pikmin that feel at home underwater.
Purple Pikmin
Burly Pikmin with ten times the muscle and weight of other Pikmin, but slow moving. They can daze and stun enemies when thrown.
White Pikmin
Small and fast, resistant to poison, and good at finding buried treasure. They are also highly poisonous.
Defeating Large Creatures
Attack large creatures with a large group of Pikmin. Some creatures require special tactics, like attacking from behind or using Pikmin resistant to their special attack.
Selecting Pikmin to Throw
Press and hold the A Button and press left or right on the + Control Pad to select the type of Pikmin you want to throw. Tap the A Button repeatedly to throw the same color of Pikmin.
Increasing Pikmin Numbers
Pikmin carry pellets and defeated creatures back to their same-colored Onion to increase their numbers. Purple and White Pikmin do not have Onions and must be increased by other means.
Dismissing and Separating Pikmin
Press the X Button to dismiss your Pikmin and separate them by color. Press the B Button to use your whistle to call only the color of Pikmin you want to use.
Directing Pikmin
Direct Pikmin to an object with the C Stick or throw them by pressing the A Button.
Navigating Holes
Defeat all creatures in your path before running to a hole. You can also throw Pikmin onto elevated areas to avoid dangers and regroup later, using the unique terrain of underground caves to your advantage.
Working Faster
You have an unlimited number of days to explore, so don't worry too much about time. Separate Pikmin to do different tasks simultaneously to make more effective use of time.
Dividing Pikmin Between Leaders
Press the X Button to dismiss your Pikmin and divide them between Olimar and Louie, having each take a squad to a different area to eliminate long walks. Press the Y Button to switch between leaders.
Finding White and Purple Pikmin
White and purple Pikmin cannot be found on the surface; you must explore underground to find them. They are not bred in an Onion and must be born another way.
Candypop Bud
A candypop bud will eject a Pikmin seed matching its color if you throw a Pikmin into it. Use them to increase the number of a specific color of Pikmin by throwing in Pikmin of a color you have in abundance.
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