It’s also, thanks to a cute doggie and some tweaked game mechanics, the bestPikminyet.
Q: How do you control children and stop them all dashing off in all directions?
But first, let’s talk about the doggie.

Pikmin 4.Nintendo
One is to find treasure, which is also fuel, which gets you access to more levels.
Yes, harvest them like plants.
Exactly like plants, in fact, plants that you pluck from the ground to add to your horde.

The dog, Oatchi.Nintendo
Plants that are colorful and cute.
Oatchi and Less Pressure
There are different kinds of Pikmin, with different abilities and strengths.
Some are resistant to water, for example.

Pikmin jumping off Oatchi the dog like fleas.Nintendo
Some can carry bomb rocks; others might poison enemies when eaten.
Oatchi is new inPikmin 4.
She’s a dog it’s possible for you to ride, and that can carry items for you.
The dog can also carry Pikmin in her fur, like fleas.
Check out the in-depth Pikmin wiki (called, somewhat inevitably, Pikipedia) tosee Oatchi’s extensive abilities.
Oatchi, then, can totally change the dynamic from previous games, adding extra depth and strategic options.
There’s one other fundamental changeyou no longer have to work to a deadline.
Previously, you had to get the spaceship back together in 30 days.