Explosive New Gameplay Innovation in Pikmin 4 Could Split Fans

Nintendo introduces the rewind time feature to Pikmin 4, which may cause a division within the community. In previous Pikmin games, players faced a race against time to collect spaceship parts with the assistance of color-coded Pikmin. However, Pikmin 4 is set to revolutionize this progression. Originally released for the GameCube in 2001, the first Pikmin game established the concept of time constraints, emphasizing the need for urgency in helping Captain Olimar escape the hostile planet. With the recent availability of Pikmin and Pikmin 2 on the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo Switch, players who missed out on these classics now have the opportunity to enjoy them. With the release of Pikmin 4 scheduled for July, some Nintendo fans who have gotten their hands on an early demo of the game have discovered a noteworthy addition to the gameplay: the rewind time feature.

Go Nintendo has recently acquired Pikmin 4 in advance of its upcoming July release and demo launch. As revealed by Go Nintendo, this new installment introduces a unique time rewind feature, enabling players to promptly undo any errors and optimize their achievements within the day/night cycle. Since Pikmin 4 continues to incorporate the crucial daily time limit found in previous titles, this innovative rewind functionality serves as a valuable tool, eliminating the need for players to revert to earlier saves for minor slip-ups.

Players can utilize the rewind mechanic in Pikmin 4 without any limitations, whether it is day or night. This feature may alleviate anxiety for players who dislike in-game clocks. Unlike previous Pikmin games, Pikmin 4 introduces nighttime gameplay, where players can access Glow Pikmin by exploring in the dark. It remains uncertain whether there are additional hazards in Pikmin 4 that make the rewind feature more crucial compared to previous games, as the game and its demo have yet to be released.

Pikmin 4 is not the first Nintendo game to incorporate the rewind feature. Nintendo Switch Online's collection of retro games also includes this function. Since most new Nintendo releases do not provide players with the same rewind feature as Pikmin 4, it opens up possibilities for this mechanic to appear in future Nintendo games.

Pikmin 4 releases for Nintendo Switch on July 21.

Source: Go Nintendo