Pikmin 2

Developed by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo, Pikmin 2 first arrived on GameCube in Japan in 2004, with North American and European releases following that year. It brought Captain Olimar back to the Pikmin’s planet, this time with coworker Louie and a less heroic assignment: collecting enough treasure to rescue their employer from debt. Everyday objects become valuable discoveries at miniature scale, giving the exploration a wonderfully odd mix of backyard archaeology and corporate bookkeeping.The sequel dropped the original game’s 30-day deadline, leaving more room to explore, build your squad, and work through its underground caves. Switching between two captains added flexibility to puzzle-solving and resource management, while Purple and White Pikmin introduced new strengths and hazards to consider. A separate two-player battle mode also gave the series a competitive streak. This is the Japanese release, with Japanese-language text, intended for Japanese-region GameCube hardware; an unmodified North American system won’t play it.This complete-in-box copy is in good condition, and Pikmin 2 is an uncommon find in our shop. It was inspected, cleaned and tested by hand at Broad Street Exchange in Woodbury, NJ.