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Pikmin 3! The third installment in the cult favorite Pikmin series is finally arriving, and it's only on WiiU! Using the enhanced graphics of the WiiU system, the words and monsters look more detailed than ever.

With the Wii Motion + technology you have more precision in how you throw your Pikmin and team-mates, letting you create better strategies for defeating enemies or solving puzzles! You may also use the WiiU Game Pad to control the action if you wish, or use it as a second view of the entire map!

Pikmin 3 also introduces Rock Pikmin who can break down tough barriers. The video which you can watch here also hints at a possible new flying pink colored Pikmin! Don't forget to check our gallery for beautiful pictures of the delicious looking Pikmin...

The Return of an Army

Pikmin 3 is a fully reimagined, mass-action strategy title from the critically acclaimed Pikmin series. Players will discover a beautiful world filled with strange creatures and take command of a swarm of ant-like Pikmin trying to survive. The world is densely packed with treasures and enemies, which makes the game much more action focused and fills it with layers of potential strategies and paths, adding greater replayability to challenge modes.
Features:

Players can play using Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk-based controls or the Wii U GamePad controller. With new intuitive controls that make it possible to aim at objects directly, players can command their tiny, yet powerful, squads in different ways.

The GamePad acts as an overhead map and radar to track Pikmin movements in real time. Players can slide a finger across the touch screen to quickly switch between areas, giving greater flexibility in commanding multiple groups of Pikmin.

The greater processing and HD capabilities of the Wii U console are put to extensive use, resulting in a more intricately designed world, enhanced ant-like movement of the Pikmin and precisely detailed overhead views for enabling easier strategic use of the Pikmin.

After completing a stage, the replay feature allows players the option to review their results using the GamePad and TV. Fast-forward, rewind or pause while assessing the previous mission to decide on other paths.

In addition to the five original types of Pikmin encountered in previous games, the new Rock Pikmin bring powerful new abilities and are able to crack hard outer shells of enemies and break through solid barriers.

Mission Mode challenges players to earn the most treasure in a given time.
- Nintendo