'Pikmin' get their first handheld adventure next year
After three full-sized games in their past, the diminutive Pikmin -- and Captain Olimar -- are coming to a Nintendo handheld system for the first time.
Instead of giving you vast levels to explore in any direction, the yet-to-be-titled Pikmin game is a side-scrolling affair. Olimar uses the Pikmin to solve problems in front of, below or above him, and the action doesn't seem to be limited to just one 3DS screen. Nintendo announced the game showed off gameplay during its 3DS-focused Direct on Thursday.
Just like in previous Pikmin games, the little creatures have different powers based on their color, essential for getting through a variety of obstacles. Also, the same Pikmin munching monsters seem to be back for more.
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The Pikmin 3DS title will be out sometime next year.
Topics Nintendo
Chelsea Stark was the Games Editor for Mashable, where she covered everything from AAA titles, mainstream consoles, indie gems, mobile games and gaming culture. She handled news, feature stories and reviews. Before that, Chelsea was Mashable's Multimedia Producer, where she helped develop visual storytelling aids, whether they were photos of video. She came to New York in 2010 to pursue her master's degree in journalism at NYU's Studio 20 program, which focused on innovation as journalism is changed by new technology. Before coming to New York, Chelsea lived in Austin, where she did online journalism and social media for the local CBS affiliate. She loves good beer, classic Nintendo games, and all things geeky, and spends her time attempting to find anything close to good Tex-Mex in Brooklyn.
