Pikmin: Decayed Leaf

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Pikmin: Decayed Leaf
Rating	E 10+
Genre	Real-time strategy puzzle
Platforms	Nintendo Switch
Media	Cartridge
Publisher	Nintendo
Release dates	2023
Creator	Soundwave

Pikmin: Decayed Leaf is a fanon game concept created by Soundwave and for the Nintendo Switch. The game's events place after those of Pikmin 3, being set a few years after Olimar returns home. It features new treasures, two new Pikmin types, and enemies from all three mainline Pikmin games and some from Hey! Pikmin. There are also new concepts, like multi-layered areas, new cave types like towers, and new puzzles.

Plot

After Captain Olimar and his subordinate Louie return to Hocotate Freight, they can finally live their lives out in peace without having to go on any more treasure hunts. That is, until a few years later, when Olimar gets a distressing call from his boss, Schacho. The company is yet again in debt, with a massive price to pay;  × 30,000. The President claims that the money had been stolen, and as for who stole it, he does not know. The crew does not know how they could pay off the debt even after clearing out the main four areas on PNF-404. But that was until the research pod came back with data of seven entirely new areas filled to the brim with rich treasures guaranteed to make them billionaires. So, the President ends up sending his crew to claim as much treasure as they can for themselves. On this trip, Olimar decides to update his Piklopedia logs with new information and notes for the newer treasures, and Louie creates new recipes for each creature.

After the company repays the debt, Olimar and Louie finally return with all the money; this time Louie is thankfully not left behind. After the debt is paid, it seems everything is back to normal. That is until, however, it was finally discovered who stole the  × 30,000; Louie. It was found out by Schacho and the Hocotate ship that not only did Louie steal all the money to start his own cooking show, but he was also responsible for causing the  × 10,100 due to eating all the golden Pik-pik carrots. Olimar was ready to give his subordinate a stern talking-to, but it was too late. Louie stole the Hocotate ship and flew off. Later on, Olimar and Schacho got a distress call from the S.S. Dolphin, which they bought back a long time ago, claiming that Louie crash-landed on the seventh area in PNF-404. Now, Olimar and Schacho must take Olimar's old ship and find Louie and the company ship. While they're at it, they gather the remaining treasures.

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Content

Game modes

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Pikmin

All Pikmin types return from all three mainline Pikmin games. Along with them, two new Pikmin types each with their own unique abilities appear.

• Red Pikmin – these Pikmin do heavy damage and are resistant to fire. Red Pikmin are discovered in The Badlands, being the second type to be discovered.
• Yellow Pikmin – these Pikmin can carry bomb rocks, can be thrown high, and are immune to electricity. Yellow Pikmin are discovered in Mushroom Marsh, being the seventh type to be discovered.
• Blue Pikmin – these Pikmin do weak damage but can swim in water and save drowning Pikmin. Blue Pikmin are discovered in Enchanted Shore, being the first type to be discovered.
• Rock Pikmin – these Pikmin do heavy damage but can not latch onto enemies. They can break down crystal and crystal walls. Rock Pikmin are discovered in Snowstorm Hill, being the eighth type to be discovered.
• Winged Pikmin – these Pikmin do weak damage but can fly over hazards and enemies while carrying objects. Winged Pikmin are discovered in Mystical Fields, being the fifth type to be discovered.
• Purple Pikmin – these Pikmin do heavy damage with stunning properties and can carry objects that are ten times their weight. Purple Pikmin are discovered in Mushroom Marsh, being the fourth type to be discovered.
• White Pikmin – these Pikmin are fast, can dig objects underground, and are resistant to poison. White Pikmin are discovered in Enchanted Shore, being the third type to be discovered.
• Oil Pikmin – these Pikmin can swim in oil pools and can walk on water. However, if they touch any other hazard, they will instantly evaporate and die. Oil Pikmin are discovered in Abandoned Rustworks, being the sixth type to be discovered.
• Earth Pikmin – these Pikmin can only be found in dens. They do average damage and are slow, but gain flowers over time. When they die, they create sprouts of random Pikmin. They can be brought out of dens, but run off at the end of the day. They can be found at any time in most dens.
• Bulbmin – these parasitic creatures are found only in caves. They do good damage and are immune to every hazard. However, they can not be taken out of caves. They can be found at any time.
• Puffmin – these Pikmin are infected by a Puffstool's spores. They will attack other Pikmin and the captains until the Puffstool is killed.

Characters

• Captain Olimar – the main protagonist. He goes off with Louie to PNF-404 to find treasures to pay off the massive debt owed to his company. He ends up returning to the planet to find Louie after he ran off.
• Louie – the true antagonist. After returning from PNF-404, it was discovered he caused both the old debt and was behind the new thievery which caused Hocotate Freight to be in debt. He ends up stealing the S.S. Dolphin and fleeing to the Land of Faith.
• Schacho – the President of Hocotate Freight. He is yet again in debt due to matters out of his own control. He ends up going with Olimar to PNF-404 to find Louie.

Areas

There are a total of seven new areas. These areas are mainly based on different real-world biomes, each area having unique gimmicks and puzzles. Each area, except for the final area, has a new Pikmin type to discover. All areas have caves, dens, and towers to explore.

Enchanted Shore

The Enchanted Shore is the very first area Olimar and Louie land in. The area is a tropical beach, leading to different areas based on rainforests, temples, and oceans. Along with that, many tropical-themed enemies and treasures are found here. The Enchanted Shore is full of water, which is why Blue Pikmin are the first to be discovered here. White Pikmin are found here later.

The Badlands

The Badlands is the second area discovered. This place is a dry, humid plateau, seemingly in the middle of the desert. The area is covered in fire geysers and extremely hostile fire enemies. Most caves and towers here are extremely difficult. Red Pikmin are found in this area.

Mushroom Marsh

This area is a marshy swamp covered in pools of water and some oil. Along with this, poison is also prevalent here. Many mushrooms are scattered around the area, leading to many towers and dens being found in mushrooms. Purple Pikmin, and later on, Yellow Pikmin, are found here.

Mystical Fields

This area is found after Mushroom Marsh. The land is covered in fields of flowers, colorful trees, and waterfalls from elevated ground. Mainly, Pikmin and their leaders can ride creatures or elevators to get up to a whole new area above the Mystic Fields; since there are two floors to the map. Most towers are found on the top floor. Winged Pikmin are found here.

Abandoned Rustbelt

This area is located after Mystical Fields. It is a dark, run-down military base. The area is mainly lit up by numerous Glowstems and electrical hazards. The area is also populated by oil pools leaked from military vehicles. Most caves and dens here are metal themed. Oil Pikmin are found here.

Snowstorm Hill

This area is found after the Abandoned Rustbelt. The area is snow-themed. However, the area is hard to traverse due to the hilly nature of the area. Due to this, Olimar and the Pikmin decide to go into an underground section of the map through dug-out tunnels presumably dug by Snagrets. The underground area is an ice-themed cave, which contains most dens. Rock Pikmin are found here.

Land of Faith

This is the final area where Louie landed after stealing the S.S. Dolphin. The area is filled with every type of hazard and a variety of enemies. There are numerous puzzles, most of which guard the final cave where Louie is presumably hiding. The area is based on the Final Trial, Formidable Oak, and Wistful Wild. No new Pikmin are found here, but the hardest caves, dens, and towers are.

Cave types

Different cave types are present in the game. Each type of cave has its own unique gimmicks and limitations.

• Cave – the main areas to be explored. They are usually longer than five sublevels and contain a variety of treasures and creatures. Caves can be found in all areas. Bulbmin can only be found in caves. Caves contain most of the bosses encountered in the story.
• Den – a smaller version of a cave. They are usually three sublevels or less. A den is sparsely filled with treasures and enemies. Due to this, only fifty Pikmin can be allowed to enter a den. The new Pikmin type, Earth Pikmin, can be found here.
• Tower – these are found all over each area. They are like caves, but travel is upwards instead of downwards, through ladders. Each floor progressively gets much harder than the last. Along with this, there are no rest areas found in towers, and they can not be escaped from before the end without abandoning all of the Pikmin present. Due to this, it is recommended to be ready for anything a tower contains.

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