Bought it when it was released originally in 2013 and as I didn't write a review back then thought it is time to give the game some justice. The game continues the steps of previous incarnations of the franchise, released only for the Nintendo Gamecube. The excellent gameplay from the previous games returns and it's vastly improved thanks to the combination of traditional Wii controls + the Wii U gamepad (that can be used as a map screen). The new HD visuals are absolutely stunning and the newly added pikmins add greatly to the exploration and strategic factors in really interesting ways. For those who have never played Pikmin before --> The player is commanding a horde of up to 100 plant-like creatures called Pikmin and uses their unique abilities to explore the worlds and uncover treasures within them. Pikmin can be directed to accomplish a great variety of tasks, such as building bridges, destroying barriers, and defeating enemies. The Pikmin themselves also come in various colors that signify their special abilities or immunities to hazards.