2nd September 2003, 5:50 PM
Quote:Pikmin 2, the sequel to Nintendo's hit simulation title Pikmin, could be in for a great big delay. The title, formerly scheduled for a "Q4 2003" release date, has been pushed to May 1, 2004, according to numerous credible electronics retailers.
We contacted Nintendo of America to confirm the rumors but the company did not return our queries in time for publish.
Pikmin 2 situates players as space hero Olimar and his new pal Loojie as the duo travels to a planet infested by small creatures called Pikmin who act out orders like Lemmings. Players must orchestrate the Pikmin to defeat foes, build canals, dig through wall barriers, and more, in a real-time-strategy-like fashion. The first title received high praise for its intuitive blend of action and RTS mechanics and the sequel, complete with a two-player cooperative mode, looks every bit as poised to garner similar marks.
We all know that Nintendo delay games, but seven months?! And it isn't even that big of a game! I suppose it's possible they have something big planned for it, but marketting seems a more likely cause.
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Sometimes you get the scorpion.