They initially debuted in 2014

Bear in mind the 3DS/Wii U period? It was a bizarre time, proper? Tons of unique video games have been being launched left and proper, and though the 3DS was serving to Nintendo keep related, the Wii U sadly by no means caught on. All through that point the corporate tried all types of experiments, together with promoting three Pikmin shorts in a bundle for $4.99 on each of the aforementioned platforms. Whereas these eShops went kaput some time again, Nintendo didn’t simply pull a tax writeoff and chuck them into the ether: no, they put them up on YouTube totally free. In anticipation of Pikmin 4, you possibly can watch them now!

In case you’re curious, one of many causes these shorts caught on worldwide is the Mr. Bean/Shaun the Sheep impact. They comprise no spoken phrases, so anybody can take pleasure in them. Additionally they tie into the primary two video games properly, with out requiring any prior data of the collection to “get.” In different phrases, they’re completely crafted for Pikmin newcomers and veterans alike. Based mostly on stats from a number of Nintendo-based YouTube channels, “Occupational Hazards” is way and away the most well-liked one if you wish to begin there.

You may catch all three of them beneath: no 3DS/Wii U required!

Pikmin Brief: Treasure in a Bottle

Pimin Brief: Occupational Hazards

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Pikmin Brief: The Night time Juicer

[Thanks for the reminder, Nintendo Life]

Chris Carter

EIC, Opinions Director – Chris has been having fun with Destructoid avidly since 2008. He lastly determined to take the following step in January of 2009 running a blog on the location. Now, he is employees!

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