Pikmin 4 is a treasure-hunting adventure full of sparkling and wonderful treasures to find. However, these treasures are simple and mundane earthly objects, and players are tasked with locating tons of these items as valuable resources. As it turns out, many of these treasures are nods to classic Nintendo games and series. Because of this, Pikmin 4 is brimming with tons of Easter Eggs and secrets for players to find. Whether through the treasures, singing Pikmin, or well-hidden numbers, Pikmin 4 shows that it knows exactly what fans want. For fans of references, here are five Easter Eggs and secrets you may have missed in Pikmin 4.
5. Hidden Nintendo Games And Consoles
As was mentioned before, treasures are a notable source of Easter Eggs, secrets, and references in Pikmin 4. Players are forced to collect a Gameboy Advance SP early in the game during the tutorial. However, many other secret treasures are much harder to spot. This includes a Gamecube disc for the Waverace Blue Storm. Though the series has been forgotten to time, it’s nice that Nintendo will still pay homage to classic games.
Additionally, players can find various Gameboy cartridges. The Spinning Memories Plank seems to be a copy of Kuru Kuru Kururin, while the Masterpiece Plank is Famicom Mini: Shin Onigashima. There are many more references on top of these, so keep an eye out for every treasure carried home by your Pikmin.
4. Pikmin 4’s Music Boxes Shows Some Classic Easter Eggs
Next, the music boxes or Mechanical Harps in Pikmin 4 have their own Easter Eggs and secrets hidden from the player. When listening to the melodies played by the Mechanical Harps, players discovered some interesting tunes.Â
- The Mechanical Harp (Windmill) plays the Song of Storms from Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.Â
- The Mechanical Harp (Lullaby) plays the Piranha Plant’s Lullaby from Super Mario 64.Â
- The Mechanical Harp (Memory Song) is fittingly named, as it plays the intro theme to Pikmin 3.Â
Overall, it’s great to see so much classic video game music hidden in Pikmin 4, especially the references to Nintendo’s older franchises.
3. Pikmin Can Sing Some Familiar Tunes
A staple of the Pikmin series is the expressive and cute nature that Pikmin bring to the table. While working, traveling, or standing idle, Pikmin often perform adorable songs. In past games, like Pikmin 2, this included things like Ai no Uta, a song from the Pikmin commercials, or the main title theme. This secret singing mechanic returns as an Easter Egg in Pikmin 4.Â
When players ride Oatchi with their Pikmin, they sometimes break out into song. One of the most apparent songs discovered so far is the Awakening Wood from Pikmin 2. Hopefully, players with a good ear for music will be able to pick out even more songs in the future.
2. Some Familiar Dates
Although many view Easter Eggs and secrets as big references and huge inclusions, some are very subtle and can go unnoticed by most players. This includes a secret Pikmin 4 Easter Egg that is found whenever players open their menu. While playing as Olimar, the version of his device reads, “Ver. 10.2.6.” This is a direct reference to the release date of the original Pikmin game, which came out on October 26th.
Additionally, the Rescue Crew’s device reads, “Ver. 20.0.1,” again referencing the original Pikmin entry, released in 2001. Though players may see these numbers frequently, without a little research, this can be an easy Easter Egg to miss.
1. Finishing Pikmin 4’s Puzzle Reveals A Great Easter Egg
Finally, the last Easter Egg comes in the form of a secret hidden in the puzzle items of Pikmin 4. Throughout the game, players will find various treasures that are puzzle pieces. These treasures can be collected like normal, and individually don’t amount to much.
However, when players finish the whole collection, they will see the whole image that these puzzle pieces create. Once the pieces come together, it will create the box art from the classic Nintendogs series. More specifically, the box art is taken straight from Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends. Though this may seem like a small reward for a lot of effort, it’s still nice to know that Nintendo hasn’t forgotten about the Nintendogs series.
