Pikmin 4

Ever wanted to command a tiny, obedient army of plant-people to do your bidding? Pikmin 4 drops you onto a suspiciously Earth-like planet as a stranded space explorer, tasking you with rescuing your crew and hoarding shiny treasures. It is a masterclass in accessible strategy, ditching the usual RTS headaches for a smooth, satisfying loop of plucking, throwing, and managing your colorful botanical minions. With the addition of Oatchi—a photogenic space-dog who is basically the MVP of your expedition—and refined controls that finally feel right, it is a charming, quirky, and surprisingly deep adventure that makes planetary scavenging feel...