Pikmin 3 Deluxe

Press StartShannon Grixti

9/10

When it comes to Wii U ports that have made their way over to the Nintendo Switch, Pikmin 3 has probably received the most love, care and new content of any of them. The game is much more accessible than it was before, making it perfect for newcomers to the series with enough new content to give fans of the series a reason to come back.

WayTooManyGamesEdmond Aggabao

9/10

With the recent release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars and the announcement of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury coming out in February 2021, Nintendo has been on a roll porting older games onto their flagship system. Pikmin 3 Deluxe is Nintendo’s latest port in a long line of Wii U ports (not like there’s many games left to port). The only question I have to ask is: why did it take me almost twenty years to discover this amazing franchise?

GamingTrendSean Anthony

90/100

Pikmin 3 Deluxe is truly the definitive version of Pikmin 3 with plenty of additions and quality-of-life changes that will make it difficult to go back to the original Wii U version. The side stories provide creative level design that was missing from the base game, all of the DLC missions are present, and the story can finally be played entirely with two players. Even if this doesn’t lead to a Pikmin 4, it would be a great high point to end the series on.

Game SkinnyJosh Broadwell

9/10

Pikmin 3 Deluxe is the best the series has to offer, a showcase of creative design and smart strategy. It's one of the most enjoyable experiences on the Switch.

Pure NintendoKirk Hiner

9/10

If you didn't play Pikmin 3 on the Wii U, it's a must-play here. Pikmin 3 Deluxe is as cute, clever and challenging as any game available for the Switch. If you have already played it, however, there's only one real reason to double-dip. Thankfully, it's a pretty solid reason.Read More

Game RantDalton Cooper

9/10

Any Switch owners that have never played the Wii U version of Pikmin 3 should definitely pick up Pikmin 3 Deluxe. The game has aged incredibly well, with an engrossing story mode that's an absolute blast (while it lasts) and is greatly enhanced by the addition of local co-op. And even those that have already played Pikmin 3 extensively on the Wii U may want to consider double-dipping for the Switch version, as the new side story missions with Captain Olimar and Louie are a great deal of fun and definitely worth checking out.

Worth PlayingChris "Atom" DeAngelus

8/10

Pikmin 3 is a reimagined, mass-action strategy title. Players discover a beautiful world filled with strange creatures and take command of a swarm of ant-like Pikmin trying to survive.

MonsterVineNick Mangiaracina

While this is clearly a bare-bones port, simply making Pikmin 3 work on the Switch, it offers an unbeatable experience for first-time players and anyone who really enjoyed it the first time around. Despite having thoroughly beaten Pikmin 3 on the Wii-U (seriously, I spent way too much time playing that game,)

GamingBoltShubhankar Parijat

8/10

Pikmin 3 Deluxe improves what was already a great game in small but smart ways.

Game RevolutionRobert N Adams

8/10

The Pikmin franchise attempts something that many games have tried and failed to do: make a fun real-time strategy game playable on a console. With the release of Pikmin 3 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch, a new generation of gamers are discovering a game that manages to do it right, but it’s not without its flaws.

GameSpewBecca Smith

8/10

Pikmin 3 Deluxe is a wonderful adventure, and even if you’ve fond memories of the game on Wii U, the new content makes it well worth returning to. While some issues that have shown up in previous titles are still present here, there’s nothing that ruins the fun of commanding your little army of Pikmin. Whether you’re a fan of the series or picking it up for the first time, there’s a lot to love here. With its extra content, co-op play and some truly excellent boss encounters, Pikmin 3 Deluxe might just be the best in the series.

Attack of the FanboyKyle Hanson

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.