Olimar

Shipwreck Tale

Tell me the tale...

Let's chat!

Bye for now.

Ah, there you are.

Just so you know, if you'd ever like to hear more about my shipwreck experience, I'd be happy to share.

Oh, yes. There's something I wanted to tell you.

Given Oatchi's strength, I believe he's a prime candidate to learn
Moss's special technique.

I named it the Swallow. Would you like me to teach you this skill?

So, here's how you use Swallow.

Simply direct your pup to run toward whatever it is you want him to carry, then he swallows it whole to carry it.

It's quite simple. But don't worry—if the
Pikmin are already transporting something, he won't swallow it...or them.

Please give it a try sometime. Alright, well...that's it for now.

Hmm. When I saw Oatchi running endlessly earlier, I remembered something.

I believe Moss can also run at a brisk pace without ever tiring.

I will do everything in my power to help
Oatchi recover.

If you're ever curious about something, please feel free to ask me about it. I would be honored to assist you in any way I can.

I'm shocked that Louie came to this planet too...

If you're not busy, would you like to hear about my time stranded here?

Everything will work out. I'm confident we'll find a way to cure Oatchi.

Oh, Louie... My goodness, what are you up to?

I'm so glad to see Oatchi's recovered.
We can't forget to thank the Koppaites for all their help.

Hmm... You seem to have some time on your hands. Would you like to hear my story? Though I should warn you—it's long.

If only Oatchi was just a little stronger, he could learn a few of Moss's tricks.

When I was a leafling, I saw something that still nags at me. Perhaps if I search my memories, I could piece it together...

I've had the strangest dreams lately.

There's this white leafling standing in front of that cave, saying, "Come, and become my apprentice. You shall be rewarded..."

I'm not sure why, but organisms that have sprouted leaves cannot leave this planet.
At least, that's what I've observed.

Moss already had a leaf on her tail when we first met.

She may have been that way since birth, like the Pikmin.

I never imagined that a meteorite would hit the ship...

It's a miracle that I'm alive at all. I want to thank you again for everything.

Seriously, thank you.

After my life support failed, my memories get very fuzzy.

All I know is that when I awoke, my head was brimming with all things Dandori and nothing else.

I've had more than enough of these types of experiences by now, believe me.

Like me, Louie works for Hocotate Freight.

If he came to this planet looking for me,
I don't understand why he'd run away...

I actually have another dog back on my home planet.

His name is Bulbie, and he's probably the friendliest dog ever.

I'd like to think he and Oatchi would be good friends.

I feel terrible that I've left the search for
Moss solely in your hands.

I'm an adventurer at heart. I honestly wish I could join you in your search.

But the doctor's orders were quite strict.
Rest, rest, and more rest.

The truth about Louie is that he has a good heart...deep down. Beneath all those clumsy and awkward parts.

I'm sure he had his own Louie-like reasons for challenging you to a Dandori Battle.

Do you think you could let it go and forgive him, for me?

I have a son and a daughter.

This was my first break from work in a long time, and look at how it turned out.
They must be worried sick about me.

I wish I could be with them at this very minute.

When I get back home, I was thinking I may write a book about this experience.

I haven't settled on a title yet.

But I hope it will serve as a useful guide to those who visit this planet.

If that gigantic dog truly is genetically similar to Oatchi and Moss, then...

Perhaps Oatchi's ancestors left this planet at some point.

Which would indicate that this planet may have once been home to intelligent life, advanced enough to travel into space!

If not for Moss, I would've given up on trying to get home long ago.

Saying goodbye will be difficult. I'm sad just thinking about it, but that's the way it has to be.

I have a home waiting for me, and so does Moss.

I was lucky the S.S. Dolphin happened to be so close to the Rescue Command Post.

Although things had mostly been resolved by then, restarting a search for ship parts would've been pretty inconvenient.

I'm not sure why, but organisms that have sprouted leaves cannot leave this planet.
At least, that's what I've observed.

Moss already had a leaf on her tail when we first met.

She may have been that way since birth, like the Pikmin.

I never imagined that a meteorite would hit the ship...

It's a miracle that I'm alive at all. I want to thank you again for everything.

Seriously, thank you.

After my life support failed, my memories get very fuzzy.

All I know is that when I awoke, my head was brimming with all things Dandori and nothing else.

I've had more than enough of these types of experiences by now, believe me.

I actually have another dog back on my home planet.

His name is Bulbie, and he's probably the friendliest dog ever.

I'd like to think he and Oatchi would be good friends.

The truth about Louie is that he has a good heart...deep down. Beneath all those clumsy and awkward parts.

I'm sure he had his own Louie-like reasons for challenging you to a Dandori Battle.

Do you think you could let it go and forgive him, for me?

I have a son and a daughter.

This was my first break from work in a long time, and look at how it turned out.
They must be worried sick about me.

I wish I could be with them at this very minute.

When I get back home, I was thinking I may write a book about this experience.

I haven't settled on a title yet.

But I hope it will serve as a useful guide to those who visit this planet.

So there I was...

Oh, right. It feels like it was yesterday...

I know you're busy. Do you want to keep talking?

If you think I can be of any help, please don't be shy.

I'm cheering for you two.

Until next time.

Hello, Oatchi. How are you today?

You know, you're almost as cute as Bulbie.

And that was it. Thanks for listening.

I appreciate you taking the time to listen to the entire harrowing tale. Thanks to you, I've been able to remember so much.

When I first became a leafling, I remember seeing a very interesting-looking cave.

It must be around here somewhere...

So that's how I ended up crash-landing on this planet and becoming a leafling.

I wonder if I could go back to that first day and do it all over again...would I be able to escape, knowing all I do now?

So that's the story of how I was pulled back to this planet...

And how I lost my life-support systems and woke up as a leafling.

Whenever you want to hear my story, come see me.

Those who do not embrace Dandori cannot survive this planet... But if they grow the leaves...they will thrive.

You, skin-having one. Do you believe you do not need the leaves? I will test your abilities to see if this is true.

I invite you to face me in Dandori Battle.

I have provided the Pikmin you will need to support you in the challenges ahead...
Listen closely...

Find objects, and transport them back to your base within the time limit. To win, collect the highest total combined weight.

If you wish to retrieve your "castaway," prove that your Dandori abilities are superior to mine.

Now, the Dandori Battle begins...

The strength of your Dandori power is... magnificent. I will return this one to you.

So, you have come again...

Those who do not embrace Dandori cannot survive this planet... But if they grow the leaves...we can return them to life.

I will determine if you have the strength to save them with a Dandori Battle.

But this time...there will be one more rule.

I have been waiting...for you.

I now have a new rule that I will use to test you.

I will explain it in time. Let us begin!

One must be ready to change tactics at a moment's notice.

This round, an object or creature's value can increase for a brief window. These higher values make them Bonus Finds.

When you transport and collect the Bonus
Finds, you earn double the points. Do you think you can out-Dandori me?

This is a Golden Sniffer.

It is heavy, and its value is high.
A rare treasure indeed.

If you can collect this, it will carry you closer to victory.

This is a Mystery Capsule.

As you now know, Dandori is part luck. This is an item of mystery, so you cannot know what will emerge from its depths.

If you use these items, your Dandori will succeed. Pick up many, use many.

This is a Sneak Bomb.

A forbidden bomb. Transport it to your opponent's Onion to lower their points.

If you steal the Dandorium that results from the explosion, the tide of the battle may turn.

Again you have shown mastery in the art of Dandori... I leave the rest to you.

You have done well to find this place.

Now the final test awaits. Come.

I must admit, your abilities have impressed me. But let us settle once and for all who is the Dandori master.

This will be your final Dandori Battle.
Show me what you can achieve!

I have been...defeated.

If I had Dandori abilities like yours...maybe I could have found my way...home.

I am Captain Olimar. I only...wish...to be reunited with my...wife and children.

Your Dandori powers are insufficient.

But your instincts are good, so you have no need for leaves at this time. Come back if you wish to try your Dandori skills again.

That was a good contest.

But you have yet to pass my test. Please challenge me again in the future.

That was true Dandori.

Dandori Battles with you are very enjoyable. Let us compete again.

Ah, you returned.

Those who do not embrace Dandori cannot survive this planet... Now, I wish to see your Dandori skills in action!

So you have come again.

Dandori Battles are serious competitions where your Dandori abilities are tested.

Now, let us begin!

I see you are back.

If you truly wish to rescue that castaway, use your Dandori abilities to defeat me.

Louie! It's Olimar! Can you hear me?

Louie!

Why is he running away?

We should secure Moss as well. We don't want her to end up back in Louie's care.

Once we get out of here, I'll command Moss to head to the Rescue Command Post.

Moss, can you hear my voice?

Can you find me at my current location?
Track me down?

OK, Moss. I'll see you at the Rescue
Command Post soon.

Oh, she'll make it, alright. She should arrive sometime tonight, I think.

Impressive Dandori skills, bandanna man.
I leave the rest to you.

Impressive Dandori skills, bandanna man.
I leave the rest to you.

Did you see that? It was a Sneak Bomb.

Keeping a close eye on your opponent's movements is a basic tenet of the art of Dandori.

Now your points have been transformed into Dandorium. And with that, I will widen my lead.

Oh no, oh no... A Sneak Bomb!

I must collect the Dandorium quickly before my opponent steals it.

I see you are back.

Come, now. It is time...for your final test.
Let us begin!

I am going to go all out!

I will not be holding back!

I'm going all out!

I won't hold back!

You are pretty good at this thing.

Things are only getting started!

You're pretty good at this!

We're just getting started!

Is that the best you can Dandori?

Not too bad.

Got any other Dandori skills?

Not too bad at all!

The outcome is still not decided...

This is a good match.

No clear winner yet!

This is an exciting match!

If I continue like this, I will lose...

Such Dandori power...

I'm going to lose at this rate...

Impressive Dandori skills!

If I keep this up, it is mine to lose!

Still believe that you can win?

Ha! This battle is mine to lose!

Still think you can win?

In the end, the winner will be me!

Who knows how this will end...

I'll win in the end!

It's still anyone's game!

It is going smoothly...

It's going smoothly!

You believe you can keep up?

Think you can keep up with me?

This is true Dandori power...

This is Dandori domination!

How about...this?!

Now!

Using an item...is good Dandori...

How do you like this?!

Now!

Good move using those items.
That's a classic Dandori practice!

Good Dandori needs a good squad.

So many Pikmin... I'm happy.

Dandori greatness will be mine!

A great squad is crucial here!

Oh! I'll take all the help I can get!

My Dandori skills keep growing!

Now we can transport faster!

Ultra-Spicy Spray is powerful...
Your Dandori skills are enhanced!

We can transport even faster!

The Ultra-Spicy Spray is amazing!
Just look at my Dandori powers!

A Bonus Find can help you a lot!
It can even give you a big lead.

Yes! A Bonus Find!
Now I can go after a big lead!

It's the great Golden Sniffer.
Caution must be observed.

I need to proceed carefully...
The Golden Sniffer can be tricky.

I collected the Golden Sniffer...
I am quite pleased...

I collected the Golden Sniffer!

A Sneak Bomb... This is bad.

A Sneak Bomb?! That's not good.

A Sneak Bomb?! That's not good.

A Sneak Bomb?! That's not good.

I can still change the outcome...

It's not too late to win this battle!

It's not too late to win this battle!

It's not too late to win this battle!

That Dandorium will be mine!

I'll take that Dandorium now!

I'll take that Dandorium now!

I'll take that Dandorium now!

I have to get the Dandorium...

The Dandorium! Give it back!

The Dandorium! Give it back!

The Dandorium! Give it back!

Ugggh...

Ugh...

Oh no! Is Moss...

What?! Is Moss...

Ah yes. I've increased my Pikmin.
They are essential to Dandori.

The more Pikmin, the better.
All Dandori masters know that!

Many Pikmin solve many problems.

This many Pikmin go a long way!

Oh, Pikmin...

How could this be? Pikmin...

Oh, not the Pikmin...

How could this be? Sorry, Pikmin...

Hmm... The S.S. Dolphin crash-landed on this planet after being hit by a meteorite.

But thinking back on it, it did feel like I was being pulled toward the planet by some inexplicably strong force.

My SOS signal probably didn't help matters. I'm sorry to have caused the
Rescue Corps so much more work.

Thanks to the Rescue Corps, I will finally be reunited with my family back home on
Hocotate.

Then what exactly is it that you do want,
Louie? I'm still not sure.

Just be honest with me. I won't get mad,
I promise.

I may never understand you, Louie.
But you can't say that I didn't try.

Hmm... In all honesty, he's always been something of a mystery to me.

You know, back at work I would tell him to watch what I do and try to learn from it.

Where did Louie run off to? I just hope he isn't involved with anything dangerous.

I know he steals and eats food that isn't his, and he is usually pretty annoying.
But Louie's not a bad guy.

Not really. I've never seen him work so hard or so fast.

Hmm. My life would've been a lot easier if he showed them off instead.

Yes. And I explored quite a bit of the surface and many caves. I don't recall seeing them at all.

I don't know, Collin. I doubt the tales of my misadventures on the job would be any help to the Rescue Corps.

Alright. If you insist...

First and foremost, you must understand that the schedule is the most important thing. Nobody appreciates late cargo.

But the real challenge was learning to withstand long-distance travel and all the heavy lifting. Funny story about that—

Shepherd, did I hear that you're a dog fanatic?

I'm a dog lover too! I have a sweet little pup at home named Bulbie.

He's a dog, so anything! But he especially loves Pikpik Carrots. Watching him eat those is the cutest thing in the universe.

Not particularly. It didn't feel bad or anything like that. In fact, it was quite revitalizing.

My chronically stiff shoulders and all the injuries I'd sustained during my explorations healed immediately.

このままだと まずい事になるぞ！

詳しくは 戻ってから話す
急いで 惑星に戻るんだ、早く！

So many space suits... Who are you guys?

Excuse me while I get my bearings.
I must've been shipwrecked...

Looks like I've caused you all quite a bit of trouble. My apologies.

I owe the entire Rescue Corps a massive thank-you. Truly.

Oh! How silly of me! I forgot to mention...

I am Captain Olimar of the great
S.S. Dolphin.

Or once-great S.S. Dolphin. It's currently in disrepair. My employer is going to be... less than pleased when I return home.

We need to head back to that planet right away!

I'll explain later. But right now you need to turn this ship around and return to the planet. Quickly!

Just look...

I think that leaf may be the cause of his troubles.

Before the Rescue Corps received my call for help, I did attempt an escape from this planet on my own.

But unbeknownst to me, Moss had snuck into my ship's cargo hold. She started exhibiting symptoms much like Oatchi's.

I rushed back to this planet, and that's when I shipwrecked yet again.

I don't know why, but organisms growing these leaves are seemingly unable to leave this planet.

Makes sense. She probably wouldn't have come here alone.

But I don't remember encountering any
Koppaites when I was a leafling...

If I had to guess, I'd say they must have crashed in an area that neither the
Rescue Corps nor I have explored.

Huh?! Is that really... And what's he doing with Moss?

It's Louie! He's a coworker of mine at Hocotate Freight.

Argh... What's he doing running around with Moss anyway?

Perhaps... Though Louie wouldn't have been my top choice.

Luckily, Oatchi is already familiar with
Moss's scent.

Moss is with him!

Hrm. What is he thinking?

You need to follow Louie. Oatchi should be able to track the scent.

Well, now that Moss is here with us, it's possible that Louie will try to find and "adopt" that other dog.

If we follow Louie's scent, it could lead us right to the pooch we're looking for.

There's no place left to run, Louie. It's time to give up and give in!

Louie?

Oh, thank goodness! I think he's OK.

It's alright, Collin. This is how it's meant to be.

Moss was born and raised on this planet.
It would be wrong to change what she is for reasons she can't comprehend.

This is her home. It's where she belongs.

I am. And I know it's how Moss feels too.

I hope we meet again, dear Pikmin!

And so at long last...

thanks to the brave efforts of the Rescue Corps...

I finally made my way home.

Until my next adventure...

I believe I speak for all the castaways you've rescued when I say we'll do whatever the Rescue Corps requires.

Increases stamina and reduces one's risk of going down.

Reduces damage dealt to my space suit by half.

Boots that allow me to walk faster.
Just think of how much more exploring
I'll be able to get done.

And a one! And a two! And a three!
And a triple punch can't feel too good.

I bet with increased HP, Moss will be eager to take on the scarier creatures.

This will decrease any damage dealt to
Moss by half.

I can order my squad of Pikmin to charge when I press X, and then they'll quickly surround a ship part or creature.

A mysterious whistle that makes Pikmin fall in line. First I hold down ZL, then I'm able to control my whole squad with R stick.

A sensor that detects ship parts nearby. I could use all the help I can get.

Shows me just how many Pikmin are standing idle. Better round them up!

Moss has the strength of 5 Pikmin.
I think she'll be quite useful for moving and transporting things.

Her strength is considerable. I've noticed she can easily complete physical tasks that usually require 10 Pikmin.

Now she has the strength of 20 Pikmin!
"Super Buff" is accurate indeed!

It's amazing. Her strength is now equal to 100 Pikmin! I'm beyond grateful to have Moss at my side.

Moss can swallow and transport things.
It's almost miraculous. Where does she store these objects in her body?

Big Chomp is a way of harnessing her primal instincts. If she were to bite me even once... Let's just say it would hurt.

Mega Rush is used to stun creatures.
The impact can also break things or make them fall down.

Moss is very proficient at swimming.
If any Pikmin are riding on her back, she can carry them across the water too.

Moss easily jumps over short ledges, even while you're riding on her back.

Moss has quite the knack for plucking
Pikmin sprouts. Not to mention, she gets the job done quick.

She can dig up the ground and excavate holes faster than the average dog.

We can direct each other to gather stray Pikmin.

Moss's self-healing abilities are quite powerful. If she gets hurt, she'll be healthy again in no time.

Moss has gained unlimited stamina!
Having the ability to Rush indefinitely is a game changer.

This is Captain Olimar of the S.S. Dolphin.

I am currently stranded on an unknown planet, trying to recover the ship parts that were lost during the crash.

My space suit's life-support system will only last about...15 more days.

So I must repair the S.S. Dolphin and escape from this planet before it expires.

To find the missing ship parts, I'll enlist the help of the Pikmin...

I've just discovered the most beautiful area... There's something magical about these pink petals falling from the sky.

I shall call this place Blossoming Arcadia.

Silly me! This is no time to get all sentimental. I have to keep looking for those ship parts.

I seem to have stumbled across this planet's sea—or one of them. But where are the waves? It's so peaceful.

I'll call this place...Serene Shores.

It will take a while to explore the area with all this water. I'll need a proper strategy to find all my ship parts.

Oh! What is this creature?

It doesn't look like it's going to attack...
Is something the matter with it?

Perhaps it's hungry? There may be something in my pack that I could feed it...

Oh! It looks like you thought that was yummy! I'm glad to see you've perked up.

This creature reminds me of a dog.
It seems to be quite taken with me.

And I'm taken with that fascinating green fur... I think I'll name you...Moss.

Aha! Look! It's a part from the S.S. Dolphin!

That's one down! Let's hope I can keep up this pace and collect the rest of the parts just as quickly!

Excellent! Now I can use the S.S. Dolphin to broaden our search.

OK! After all these repairs, the engine output should allow us to go even further!

I'm starting to see the faintest glimmer of hope!

At last! I've collected all the ship parts in this area.

I'm only a few pieces away from a fully repaired S.S. Dolphin.

I suppose tomorrow I'll explore a new area to locate the remaining parts.

I've done it... I've done it! The S.S. Dolphin is fully repaired!

Finally! I'll be able to escape this planet!

The time has come to head home! I'm going back to Hocotate...back to my family.

Time flies, doesn't it? Better get back to the S.S. Dolphin before dark.

I think I'll call it a day here.

Huh? There's a problem with the Pikmin...
Can't they go any further?

It looks like Moss isn't able to go any further. I need to do something.

Well, this is a problem. I can't move any further.

Nooo! The Pikmin...they're...

No, no! The Pikmin are...

I guess I'm back to square one...

Oh no! The Pikmin are...

And no others are coming out of the Onion either. If only I could turn back the clock...

Grm... No... Not here...

Moss... Meet me back at the S.S. Dolphin...

Oh no! Moss! You're...

I'm sorry, Moss... I'll pick you up later, OK?

I was so very close... If only I knew how to turn back the clock.

It's the Interstellar Radio! We located it at last!

With this back in my possession, I can finally call for help!

Huh? When did that creature show up?

Could it be the reason why the Pikmin and the Onion are acting so weird?

Thank goodness! The Pikmin and Onion seem to be back to normal.

Now it's time to transport that precious
Interstellar Radio!

My life-support system will run out in 3 days.

I can't afford to dillydally.

My life-support system will run out in 3 days.

There's no point in panicking. I need to keep a clear head and search for the ship parts, one step at a time...

Just 2 days left... I might need to pick up the pace.

Tomorrow my time will be up... Today I'll just focus on this area.

The day has come. After today, my life- support system will no longer be able to sustain me.

Even if I'm unable to gather all the missing ship parts, I'll have to take my chances and launch into space regardless.

At this point, I have no choice.

The day has come. After today, my life- support system will no longer be able to sustain me.

Even if I'm unable to gather all the missing ship parts, I'll have to take my chances and launch into space regardless.

I wish I could go back to that pivotal day...
Wouldn't that be nice?

The takeoff was a success.
But as I exited this planet's atmosphere...

I realized that Moss had snuck onto the ship, and she was clearly suffering.

I rushed to turn the ship around and tried to land.

But at that very moment, my life-support system failed.

I attempted a takeoff with the S.S. Dolphin still in disrepair.

But despite my desperate hopes and optimism, it came crashing down yet again.

I must collect # ship parts in order to repair the S.S. Dolphin, or at least increase the engine's output significantly.

If I want to expand my search area, I will need to collect # ship parts.

I'll need # ship parts to increase the S.S.
Dolphin's flight radius. That's quite...a lot.

Once I have # ship parts in my possession,
I should finally be able to get off this planet!

The S.S. Dolphin can now travel further afield. I should look for parts in that unexplored region.

The rest of the parts should be in this structure. Once I find them all, I can escape this planet!

There are a few places around here that I still need to check out. Perhaps I should keep exploring the area for a bit longer.

I'm sure I've found all the ship parts around here, but I have a feeling there's more to uncover. Perhaps an Onion or something?

I've seen all there is to see here. I believe it's time I focused my energy on finding the rest of the parts in another area.

I must find all the remaining ship parts and take off before the day's over. No time for dawdling, I fear.

I only have 1 day left... It feels like I'm pinning all my hopes on what happens here today.
I need to find the remaining parts!

Well, it's all come down to this. Tomorrow my life-support system will fail.

Is it possible? Will I be able to collect all the remaining ship parts in 1 day?

The only thing I know for sure is that I can't give up! I still have one last day, and
I will keep searching until the very end.

Well, it's all come down to this. Tomorrow my life-support system will fail.

Thankfully, a fully repaired S.S. Dolphin is in reach. If I stay calm and keep collecting parts, I may be able to escape this planet!

Today I made a new friend—Moss.

I've never encountered this strange breed of dog, but we quickly bonded. At this very moment, she's asleep by my side.

It's comforting to have Moss and the
Pikmin with me... With their help, my search for ship parts is sure to go well.

Hurrah! I collected my first ship part!

If I keep finding them at this rate, I won't have any trouble escaping this planet!

With that in mind, I can't risk wasting even a single leftover component while I'm repairing the S.S. Dolphin.

I may be able to combine them with some of the junk I have in storage to make gear and items to aid in my search!

I only have 2 days left to complete my search...and I'm still missing quite a few ship parts.

But I refuse to give up!

I must've overlooked something or some place. Tomorrow I will keep a close eye on the Radar Map to find the missing parts.

I only have 2 days left to complete my search...but I'm happy to report that the
S.S. Dolphin repairs are almost complete!

There's no time for laxness! I need to stay focused and keep my eye on the Radar
Map if I want to find the remaining parts.

Only 3 days remain... So far, my efforts to collect the ship parts haven't gone so well.

But I won't let anything keep me from my family! I have to keep trying, no matter how much time I have left.

Only 3 days remain...and my efforts to collect all my ship parts are paying off!

If I can keep collecting the parts I need at this rate, I'll be home soon enough!

Excellent news! The repairs made to the
S.S. Dolphin have made it possible to fly to more distant areas.

As a result, my search radius has also expanded quite a bit! For now, I need to go about this search strategically...

Huzzah! The S.S. Dolphin's engine output has increased, and it can fly even higher!

Maybe tomorrow I'll extend my search to a new area...

At long last, my goal of collecting all the missing S.S. Dolphin parts is within reach.

According to the S.S. Dolphin's radar, the last pieces are inside some kind of giant structure...

My life-support system is reaching its limit. This is my last chance.

Though I didn't collect a single ship part,
I need to remain patient. One must always explore carefully and thoughtfully.

I should reference the Radar Map while I search to check for nearby parts.

Today I put in a hard day's work.
I wonder how everyone at Hocotate
Freight is doing...

Sometimes I find myself questioning whether I'll ever be able to escape this planet.

Then I remember my family is still waiting for me back at home... I would bear any hardship to see them again.

Pikmin combine the growth rate of plants and the mobility of animals.

As individuals they may appear weak, but when acting together, their species is quite indomitable.

The creatures of this planet breathe a deadly poisonous gas: oxygen. At present, my space suit can filter the oxygen out.

But if the batteries for my life-support system should fail... I shudder to even think about it.

The repairs to my spaceship are progressing, little by little.

It's funny. This ship feels like an extension of my own body... Perhaps a clunky arm?
I need to fix it so we can escape together.

I wonder why the plants on this planet are so large in size when compared to the creatures.

Perhaps, in the far distant past, there lived enormous creatures whose existence is beyond the stretch of my imagination.

Perhaps the collision with the meteor that led to my shipwreck was my fault. Could I have been more cautious? Yet...

When the S.S. Dolphin crashed onto this planet, I felt another force—a force aside from gravity—was at work.

Proper planning is essential in both my day job and in my search for missing parts. Tomorrow, the work continues.

If any of my tasks can be done tomorrow, then I won't be doing them tonight.
I promised myself a good night's sleep.

When things go wrong, I must remember that means I'll do it that much better the next time. Or, at least, I hope I will.

I just need to focus on the small wins I achieve every day. Add them all up, and they should equal a successful escape.

This is Captain Olimar!

I'm currently stranded on an unknown planet in the far reaches of space.

Please send help...as fast as you can!

...

I can only hope this distress signal reaches the Rescue Corps...

Huh? The Pikmin must be blocked...

You OK, Moss? Can't you get past here?

Huh? Looks like Moss is a little confused...

So I can't go any further than this...

Oh no, Moss...
We'll meet up at the base later, buddy.

That Emergency Kit saved my life...

Huzzah! I'm feeling fit as a fiddle.

That was close... Too close.

The Pikmin have been decimated...
I need to get back to the Onion.

The Pikmin were wiped out...

Aaah! I'm sorry, Pikmin...

Oh no! Poor Pikmin...

I'm sorry, dear Pikmin.

What? Did I just hear a Pikmin's cry?

Huh? Was that a Pikmin I heard?

A Pikmin's met its end...

No! The...the Pikmin...
I wish we could turn back time...

So many casualties...

To lose that many Pikmin...
If only I could turn back time.

Hmm, seems there's no use.

Hmph. Didn't even make a dent.

It can't be broken this way. Alas...

It's time I remove these outdated pins...

There's a part here too!

Thank goodness! Another ship part!

Over there! A ship part!

Another ship part! This gives me hope.

This part's not too worse for wear...

You discovered a ship part.

That's 5 down...

I'm far from done, but I won't give up!

Only 10 more to go! Just one last push!

Yes! Now I can send the distress signal!

Hmm, what's this?
It looks like a Yellow Onion.

Oh, what do we have here?
Could it be...a Blue Onion?!

What's this?
Could it be a type of Onion?

Oh! Here's another one.
I should bring it back and examine it.

Excellent! Another flarlic!

Aha! With this I can withdraw more Pikmin!

Yellow Pikmin?!
I wonder what's different about them...

Blue Pikmin! Interesting.
I should try to increase their numbers.

This is a good spot to land the S.S. Dolphin.

The S.S. Dolphin can't land here right now.

Uh-oh. This escalated quickly...

What's wrong, Moss? You OK?

Moss has gotten herself into a scuffle!

Urgh... This might be it for me...

Moss is on the verge of collapse!

Huh?! I can blow on my whistle to fix this.

Huh?! I can blow on my whistle to fix this.

I believe I have Pikmin sprouts to pluck...

Oops! I forgot all about my Pikmin sprouts!

It's time I checked on my Pikmin sprouts...

Ack! I've already investigated this area.
I wish I could start this day all over again...

The Pikmin are unable to transport this!
What's that creature doing to them?

I can get that from my pack with Yhold + L stick.

Good girl, Moss! You made it back to me!

Go, Moss! Follow that scent!

I guess there are no scents to track here.

Excellent! No stray Pikmin out there!

Good. There are no stray Pikmin, then!

So that's where the scent is coming from!

We can't track the scent past here...

Moss! Are you OK?!

Not good. We're out of raw materials.
We can't build until we get some more.

That creature looks pretty tough...
I'll need Ultra-Spicy Spray for this.

This is a good time to use a bomb...

Nice hiding spot.

Wha— Is that thing eating a ship part?

Where are those missing ship parts?
Maybe we could track their scents!

I've found quite a few of my Pikmin.
Better start looking for those ship parts...

Well, look who's up and about. How are things going?

I don't know. I just woke up, I guess.

I'm interested in night expeditions. Is it
OK if I observe?

Bad timing on my part, then. I'll just try again next time.

I had barely begun my search when a strange thing reared up as if it were waiting for me. It then dropped a single seed. It resembles a vegetable on my home planet called an onion. I shall call this an Onion too. Its sprout glows and sways as if inviting me to come closer.

A fascinating creature emerged when
I plucked the sprout! I tried to put some distance between us, but it followed me close behind. It seems quite friendly and looks similar to a
Pikpik Carrot, my favorite vegetable.
I'll call it a "Pikmin."

The seedlike thing I harvested from that flower must be some kind of food that propagates more Pikmin. I will call these condensed nutrients "pellets" and the plant a "Pellet Posy."

As evening fell, the Pikmin climbed back up into the Onion and took to the skies alongside the S.S. Dolphin.
Astonishing! The Onion must be both a nest and a form of transportation!

The Onion stopped releasing seeds!
I went to check on it and saw that the
Pikmin will only propagate inside the
Onion once a certain number are out on the surface. Could limiting the number of active Pikmin be a strategy to avoid extinction?

Wild Pikmin found underground can be brought to the surface and added to an Onion. However, when tasked with transporting a pellet, the resulting seed ends up the same color as the
Onion. I must be careful, as these
Pikmin cannot be propagated right now.

I got careless...and all the Pikmin perished as a result. Horrified, I made my way back to the base, only to find that the Onion had released 1 Pikmin seed! This behavior likely developed to prevent extinction. I've sworn to take better care next time. Cross my heart.

I've noticed that when they consume nectar, a flower immediately blooms on a Pikmin's head. Yet, when they mature in the ground from a sprout, their leaf becomes a bud before a flower. Either way, the more they grow, the faster
Pikmin become. That could be useful...

By working together, Pikmin can carry objects much heavier than themselves.
And if you increase the number of
Pikmin doing the transporting, they will transport objects even faster!
Just think how much our kind could learn from this cooperative species.

After closely observing the Pikmin carrying their prey to the Onion, I saw that the next seeds the Onion dropped were the same type as the majority of the Pikmin that did the transporting.
How fascinating that Pikmin ecology employs a concept like majority rule!

Whenever their underlings are in a bad spot, it's a leader's duty to remain calm, quickly assess the situation, and form a plan of action. For example, when the Pikmin are in trouble and start to panic, I calm them and reengage their focus using my whistle.

It was eerily quiet earlier, and I turned around to see the Pikmin were all just standing there, trembling! Perhaps the cold temperature put them in that state, because even the sound of my whistle only briefly alleviated the issue. I must get to the root of this...

How alarming! For some undiscernible reason, the Pikmin won't look at me!
Even when I call them with my whistle!
They always gladly followed me until now... Have they lost their senses?
I must do something to get them back on my side.

When I brought some wild Pikmin found in a cave up to the surface, not all the
Pikmin exited the research pod. There must be a limit on how many Pikmin can be out on the surface at a time, and it seems there can be 3 types at most.
The rest I'll return to the Onion.

Fire should be a natural enemy of the Pikmin, but Red Pikmin continue through the flames where other Pikmin would burn... Their attacks are also a little bit stronger than those of the other Pikmin. Could these qualities be somehow related?

I've decided to call the yellow-colored
Pikmin with large earlike appendages
"Yellow Pikmin." I liked that name a lot more than Ear Pikmin. They're resistant to electricity, and they fly high when thrown. Plus, they're good at digging!

At a glance, the Blue Pikmin appear to have mouthlike gills and are notably able to function even underwater.
Thanks to their water resistance and swimming talents, I can now transport things found in the water.

I always thought of Pikmin as plantlike creatures, so I never dreamed I'd come across an ice variant! Ice Pikmin can use their icy bodies to freeze water and creatures, but they also float like ice in the water. Don't spray them with water though. They really don't like it.

Ah, the hard, rocky Rock Pikmin. They break crystal walls with their stout bodies and tough headbutts, survive being stepped on, and can't be pierced by needles. Despite their sturdiness, they can still be crushed on hard surfaces or by some creatures' teeth.

As their name suggests, Winged Pikmin have sprouted wings and can fly.
Of course, this means they can transport things by air and can save time that way. Their ground attacks are lackluster, but when it comes to aerial combat, they're unmatched.

One Purple Pikmin has the strength and weight of 10 regular Pikmin. What they lack in speed, they make up for in force! When thrown, their impact is powerful enough to emit gravitational waves. They're only found underground, so I must handle with care.

Rare White Pikmin come from white
Candypop Buds that bloom in caves.
They're small and notably fast on their feet, but their attacks are lacking.
Imbued with enough poison to be lethal to a Bulborb, these wily Pikmin are resistant to poisonous gas themselves.

Sometimes, when they're in a pleasant mood, the Pikmin will start to sing a little tune. Feeling inspired, I tried to join in...until they went noticeably silent. I suppose my singing doesn't appeal to their musical tastes.

When an Onion absorbs this whitish bulb, it seems to perk up and increases the Pikmin you can lead by 10. The scent reminds me of the garlic on my planet. I'm tempted to have a nibble, but for now I'll just call it "flarlic" and leave the taste test for another day.

After being transported, the new
Onion I found was absorbed by the first Onion! Could this be cannibalism?!
I investigated the matter, and it looks like a new type of Pikmin can now be withdrawn from the Onion. This must mean that Onions can fuse together.

I found another Onion the same color as a previously fused Onion but had it transported anyway. When fed to the other Onion, 20 Pikmin seeds of its color were propagated! Absorbing one of your own species for nutrients is a horrifying yet impressive power move.

As we approached the giant flower, the Pikmin looked at me as though begging to be thrown inside. So I tried it, and with a POP the flower released a Pikmin seed the same color as itself.
The sound reminded me of my favorite candy, so I'll call it a "Candypop Bud."

Upon closer inspection, I was shocked to discover that an Ultra-Spicy Berry contains a large quantity of ultra-spicy essence! I've collected 1 bottle's worth of nectar from 10 berries, but what do
I do with it? This stuff is way too hot for us sweet-toothed Hocotatians.

On rare occasions, a red nectar will emerge from nectar eggs, and it contains quite a lot of ultra-spicy essence! Considering that it holds 10
Ultra-Spicy Berries' worth of it, I'm not surprised I'm already sweating. I'll have to bottle this up with extreme caution.

The Pikmin and Moss were sprayed with Ultra-Spicy Spray today. I quickly ran to clean it off, but when I saw that their movement had become animated and that the Pikmin's flowers had bloomed, I realized the spray must be a source of energy for these species!

After thorough investigation into the shiny objects found on this planet,
I have deduced that they must contain sparklium. I feel giddy to have found real-life treasure, but my focus must remain on my main objective—finding the missing parts of the S.S. Dolphin.

One could mistake this raw material for a simple stone, but it has more in common with amber and other fossilized biological matter. When heated, it melts into a brown clay and becomes malleable. I should be able to find many applications for it.

Battling creatures on this planet is hard work, but it would be a lot easier if they didn't move so much. That's why
I plan to freeze them with Ice Pikmin or an Ice Blast! Then I'll charge them all at once. If I can freeze the flying kind in midair, I'll strike once they fall!

Harnessing fire is the cornerstone of civilization. With a fire starter, you can burn things or create warmth. I could also use it to build fires in other areas, as long as I light them before the fire starter itself goes out.

I've often heard the saying "Don't push it, pull it!" But I might like "Don't hit it, tug it!" even better. I have a theory that I could use the suction mechanism used for collecting ship parts to knock a breadbug's head into the ship's hull. That'd do some damage.

Upon returning to the surface after exploring underground, I noticed the hands of my clock had barely moved at all, and I had been down there for hours! I can only assume that on this planet, time flows differently on the surface than it does underground.

Many creatures become more active at night, so Pikmin left on the surface are doomed to be eaten. If you're close to the Onion, you can return them safely inside. Stray Pikmin, on the other hand... l must remember to call them back to the squad before sunset.

I was sure I had scoured 100% of a cave before returning to the surface, only to casually reenter it and find it teeming with the creatures I thought I had defeated! Or perhaps others of their kind have claimed the territory.
The underground bursts with life!

Bomb Rocks show no signs of working against this creature, never mind
Pikmin attacks! Does its body not actually exist in this dimension?
Maybe if I hit it with a gravitational wave, the dimensions will converge and it will show itself. But is that possible?

I entered a cave to look for S.S. Dolphin parts and found a creature that defies the logic of space! It further surprised me by expelling frigid-cold air. Imagine if there were Pikmin that had been acclimatized to that cold air... This planet's ecosystem is full of mysteries.

I was feeling hotter than usual in my space suit, and when I looked down, the ground was on fire! I panicked, but a
Red Pikmin just gave me a sidelong glance, totally unfazed even as the fire licked at them. They're clearly capable of more than just skillful attacks.

The ground...it started moving!
I groped for a way forward, but
I couldn't make any progress on my own. I wonder if Moss may be able to help me out of this mess...

I found a hole that should lead out to the top of the mountain, but the inside was more convoluted than expected, and only now do I see a light at the end of the tunnel. If I ever make it out of this place, I'll deserve a good rest.

Someone or something built a rough wall inside the cave. The Pikmin and I were able to scramble up, but Moss was unable to climb up the wall.
I'll have to leave her behind for now and hope we can find a way or a place to meet up.

Beneath the passage, all I can see is an interminable darkness. I tossed a pebble into the abyss but never heard it hit the ground. I must proceed with caution here. I don't want any Pikmin accidentally thrown to their demise, let alone shaken off by some creature.

In the natural world, there are many examples of strategic mimicry, where one lulls their prey into perceived safety...but I never thought I would witness it firsthand! I now know danger can lurk in even the jiggliest of places.

A cave of utter darkness into which almost no light filters. I explored for a bit, relying on the glowing mushrooms to guide the way, but I turned back to avoid unnecessary risk. I wish I had a better Headlamp at my disposal. I'm starting to regret this bargain buy.

Many types of Bulblax have settled in this cave. Perhaps they're building their empire... To them, I'm just a foreign invader that must be eradicated. If the danger becomes unavoidable, I'll need to rely on some of the items I brought with me.

What beautiful scenery! When I'm surrounded by water, I can't help but feel at one with the sea. Sadly, there aren't many places to land in here, so nonswimming Pikmin aren't able to do much. At least I got to pretend I was on vacation for a little while, right?

The temperature keeps dropping the further I dive underground. It's as if I'm in a sauna, but the air is stiflingly cold instead of hot. My space suit protects me, but the Pikmin keep shivering.
I wonder if there's a way I could warm them up down here...

While traversing the darkness, I came upon a delightful yet nostalgic object of mystery! Powerful streams of light, nonstop beats that assault the senses, a haze of smoke and music, and dancing Pikmin! It's like being back in the discotheques of my youth!

Shortly into my explorations, a loud
BANG echoed throughout the cave.
My memory's been clouded by fear, but I do recall that there was nothing
I could do with the Blue Pikmin I'd brought with me, and I ran away in desperation. The rest is a mystery...

I keep commanding Moss to follow a scent, and she keeps leading me completely off track! There must be some creature down here emitting an unusual smell that can trick not just
Moss and the Pikmin but my sensors too! What a deceptive ecosystem...

The flaming entrance was so hot,
I never could have made my way in without a Scorch Guard. The true surprise was that once I got further into the cave, it was like walking into a cold refrigerator. Hopefully the Red
Pikmin, Moss, and I get through this...

Everywhere I look in this cave reminds me of home. Playing together with the children. Sitting around the table, sharing a meal as a family...as the dog pilfers my side dish. Just that humdrum, routine, irreplaceable everyday life.

I don't believe I've ever seen a space dog like Moss before. First of all, she's huge, but she also has an adorable leaf at the tip of her tail. She seems to get on quite well with the Pikmin. I can't help but wonder if there's some kind of connection between them.

After training Moss to track a variety of scents, she can now not only sniff out the missing parts of the S.S.
Dolphin but also Pikmin of whatever type I specify and even stray Pikmin.
She's already proving to be a trusty partner.

Moss has shown herself to be a very talented swimmer. She can transport nonswimming Pikmin across the water by carrying them on her back. To be honest, she could probably teach me a thing or two. I can't even swim in space if I don't have my favorite space float.

Since the first time I shared a
Scrummy Bone with Moss when she was acting hungry, she wags her tail furiously and starts begging as soon as I start opening our bag of space food. It's delightful to watch, as long as our food supplies last...

Some of the objects I call treasure seem to be more complex than they initially appear. It makes me wonder...
Who made these? And where are they?
I don't sense their presence here at all, but I suppose they could be hiding in the shadows, secretly watching me.

I keep coming across ruins of some sort...rings made of stones. I've been using them as a base to land on, and the more I think about it, they seem to be designed exactly for that purpose!
Could it be a coincidence? I'd like to know who made them in the first place.

The atmosphere on this planet contains large amounts of poisonous oxygen. I doubt that my space suit's life-support system can hold out for more than a few days now. Maybe if I had a leaf, like Moss or the Pikmin...
What a silly thought.

I was so hungry earlier that I mistook a Pikmin for a Pikpik Carrot and almost bit right into it! The Pikmin are friendly to me right now, but who knows how long our relationship will last?
I quickly apologized to the terrified
Pikmin and gave it a hug.

This area is blooming with radiant blossoms. I recall how, in the spring,
I would go for a stroll just to enjoy the flowers in my neighborhood on Planet
Hocotate. Imagining my dog frolicking underneath the falling petals seemed to put my troubled mind at ease.

Under a setting sun, I've played catch with my son and comforted my daughter as she fretted over the growing darkness. It's where I first fell in love with my wife's smile, long ago.
The twilight of this planet brings back distant memories of Hocotate.

Last night, I dreamt that one of my subordinates made a terrible mistake that put the company in a huge amount of debt. Too big for Hocotate Freight to pay back quickly... This is why I never take on debt. Anyway, when I woke up, I burst into a fit of laughter!

My wife loves my cooking. Whenever I whip something up in an effort to do something special, she asks me,
"Why can't you do this every day? Not just for the holidays!" I always take it as a compliment. I really miss those days. Simpler times...

Though I find myself stranded here,
I know my daughter must be getting lovelier by the day. It's a terrible shame that I can't be there to see her grow up... Of course, if I was there now, I'm sure she'd just brush me off and yell, "Go away, Dad!"

My son constantly picks up bugs and animals, and my wife always scolds him for it. But I'd like him to pursue his interests and treasure his curiosity for living things. If I showed him the notes I've made about the creatures here, I'm sure his eyes would light up!

It is very strange... The scenery of this planet, which I once found hostile, now sometimes strikes me as surprisingly serene. Perhaps I owe this feeling of peace to the Pikmin and our friendship.

I wonder if these Pikmin were waiting for me to arrive. On this planet, they are a weak species, but if they're trying to use the power of an alien brain to climb to the top of the natural order... I have to wonder if it isn't me who is being used by them.

I had a horrific dream last night.
After I met my doom facing off against a creature, the Pikmin carried me back to their Onion. I've often thought that we might share a powerful bond, but perhaps that was only wishful thinking.

I am so very tired...

At long last, my goal to collect all lost
S.S. Dolphin parts is nearly complete.
According to the ship's radar, the remaining pieces are inside a giant structure... My life-support system is reaching its limit. One last push now.

I'm so close to fully repairing the
S.S. Dolphin. The remaining parts should be somewhere inside this giant structure that I've never seen before.
It's as if the rules of logic I've come to understand may not apply here.
I'll have to explore carefully now...

When I arrived at this area, the Pikmin started acting quite strange. They flew out of the Onion and immediately hid!
I can't find my spaceship parts without them... I suppose I'll just keep looking for them and can call them back using my whistle.

I've noticed that there are several items labeled with a strange code strewn about this area. I'm not quite sure what they are to be used for, but I should take thorough notes in case it becomes obvious later.

I found a bunker inside the building!
Thankfully, the entrance has a lock, so unwanted creatures won't be able to get in. I can rest easy now, knowing that I have a safe place to go if I get stranded here on this planet.

Moss has been guarding the outside of the bunker for me while I rest. She's also been gathering up Pikmin, though it's unclear where she's finding them.
Either way, I feel so lucky to have
Moss by my side in all this.

This is Captain Olimar! I'm currently stranded on an unknown planet in the far reaches of space. I'm in dire need of assistance! Please send help as fast as you can!

I am Captain Olimar.

I command a spaceship called the S.S. Dolphin.

This is the story of how I crashed onto an unknown planet...

and how I was ultimately rescued.

After the crash, I woke up to find my ship was in pieces, scattered everywhere.

I had no way of returning home to my beloved family.

I thought I was doomed...

until I encountered a strange species, which I named Pikmin.

The Pikmin had an innate desire or will to carry objects.

With their help, I was able to find and transport my missing ship parts.

Time passed, and I met yet another mysterious creature.

It appeared to be malnourished...

so I tossed over a treat.

After that, we quickly bonded.

She is a steadfast partner in the quest to find the missing pieces of my spaceship.

A quest that was nearing its end...

We arrived at the last area we had left to explore.

What is this place?

Something about this area is different from the others we've explored so far...

That can't be a good sign. The Pikmin don't usually scurry off like that.

I suppose I'll have to call them back while I search for the missing ship parts.

I saw some of the Pikmin head this way.

They could be hiding behind those things.
Let's break them and see.

When we jump, I'll start charging up my pup's strength...

I just need to press X and holdhold down, then take aim. When she's at full strength,
I'll let go and let her Rush!

Aha! I knew it!

Now I'll use Bhold to call them back to me with my whistle.

I just wish I knew why the Pikmin ran away and hid in the first place...

Hmm. I better make a note of this in my
Voyage Log.

Record in Log

Record Later

You never know when this kind of information will prove useful. Now, how to phrase it...

No, no. I'll save future Olimar the trouble and record it while it's fresh in my mind.

I need to find my missing ship parts, but it will be much easier if I have more
Pikmin to help me.

OK, there has to be a ship part around here somewhere...

This is the perfect situation to rely upon my pup's powerful nose. Track down one of those ship parts, girl!

We need to stay on that scent...

A creature?!

I don't see any ship parts... Could that thing have swallowed one whole?!

Those spiky things are going to make this tough. I have to find an opening...

Maybe I should use Xhold to build up energy so we can Rush the creature when the time is right...

In the meantime, let's circle it and wait for a chance to strike!

It's the Interstellar Radio! We located it at last!

With this back in my possession, I can finally call for help!

I had recovered the Interstellar Radio!

So I immediately sent out an SOS signal...

and attached the latest version of my Voyage Log.

Days and weeks passed.
But one month later...

my signal reached the Rescue Corps.

They took off toward this remote planet with noble plans to bring me home safe.

Unfortunately, fate had other ideas.

The Rescue Officers sent to rescue me crash-landed during their arrival.

Double shipwrecks are rare... and extremely unlucky.

At this point, you might think that all hope was lost.

But there was one last Rescue Officer left at Rescue Corps HQ. A rookie. You.

That's right. You are my last hope.

Not only my fate...

but the fate of the Rescue Corps...

rest in the hands of one inexperienced adventurer.

There's something I'd like to chat about.
Stop by later, OK?

Oh, Louie. What am I going to do with him?

Wait! Where are you running off to?

First, I need to look for the Pikmin...

I'll have to collect more Pikmin...

Now, if we follow this scent...

It's time to focus on finding that ship part!

I need to collect that ship part quickly.

The Onion's also acting strange...

Use Xhold to Rush!

OK, just aim using L stick.
Then sound the whistle by pressing B.

I better call the Pikmin back.

We should search the area below...

No parts around here.

Hmm... Nothing here.

I'm not finding anything.
Let's see where this scent takes us...

Don't look before you leap!

At least I have a few more Pikmin now!

Good! I have over 50 Pikmin now.
Time to track the ship part's scent...

I have plenty of Pikmin now...
But where are those ship parts?

What a relief! I've found all my Pikmin!
Now I just need to find my missing parts!

Using R stick helps keep track of the scent.

I can't lose the scent now!

One good Rush could break those!

You can't hide from me...

I knew I'd find you here!

Aha! Found you!

Did that grass just...move?

Feel that gust of wind!

I can't see much right now...
I'll try looking around with R stick.

I can't see much... I'll move around with L stick.
I can always press SL to face forward.

Could those Pikmin be playing?

I wonder what's behind this...
Let's Rush with Xhold and check it out.

Ah... They were trapped inside.

I just tap X to Jump over small ledges!

This area has some complex terrain...
I need to change my perspective with R stick.

Here are more!
I'll use Bhold to call them back.

Look at this gap underneath...
I can take a peek with R stick.

I hear voices... I can check the area with R stick.

Huh? Do I hear voices up there?

Made it to the top. I'll look around with R stick.

There's something curious up there...

They're hiding here too.

I hear something... I'll use R stick to take a peek.

Something up there's making a racket...

Huh?! Let's get them down with a Rush.

I should tap X to Jump and climb up.

Do I want to know what's up here...

We'll get that thing and take back my part!
Use Xhold to Rush now!

I wish I had more Pikmin with me...

Keep running while charging up with Xhold!

At the right time, let's Rush it with Xhold!

I've got to get that part back!

I'm not a fan of those spikes.

Time to Rush by using Xhold!

This creature looks pretty tough.
Maybe I should find a few more Pikmin.

Yes! This is going to work!

Ugh, these spikes keep getting in the way!

Almost there... We can do this!

No! I've lost Pikmin...

I need to call the Pikmin with Bhold now!

Awww... Those poor Pikmin.

There's a significant chance that
Captain Olimar is here! Keep an eye out for him as you explore!

According to the Voyage Log entry Bernard found, Captain Olimar should be in this area!

Shouldn't you be looking for Captain Olimar?
If you have other things to do, please finish them up quickly.

This area doesn't seem to match the coordinates in Captain Olimar's log.

That leafling is probably Captain Olimar. We should try to cure them as soon as we can.

Based on what Olimar said, there haven't been any Koppaites sighted here.

Rescue...Olimar?

Exit Olimar's Shipwreck Tale?

Olimar's Shipwrecked!

Olimar's Been Rescued!

Olimar's Shipwreck Tale: Farewell

Olimar's Shipwreck Tale: Escaped?

Olimar's Shipwreck Tale: No Escape

Olimar's Shipwreck Tale

Olimar's Gear

Olimar's Shipwreck

Olimar Knockouts

Olimar's Shipwreck Tale

Olimar Knockouts

Olimar

Ask your pup to sniff out Olimar.

It's that leafling again, isn't it?

Huh. They're hiding in a bunker... Could that mean that after all this time...

The leafling is Captain Olimar?!

If that really is Captain Olimar, then he needs to come home with us...by force, if necessary.

Rescue Officer! Oatchi!

It's go time! Follow that leafling!

I am Captain Olimar. I only...wish...to be reunited with my...wife and children.

No way! Did he just say "Olimar"?!

Our suspicions were correct! We located
Captain Olimar!

Let's bring him to the Rescue Command
Post and get him back to his old self.

Huh?! It's gone! It ran away!

So it goes. Right now our top priority is rescuing Olimar.

Time to clear out of that cave already.
Rescue Officer, you've got this.

It's been a long road to get here...

And we're not done yet. Let's get Olimar to the S.S. Beagle!

Louie! It's Olimar! Can you hear me?

You can do that? Huh!

OK, head back up. You can leave Moss to Olimar.

Captain Olimar needs to communicate directly with Moss.

Louie is as much of a Dandori master as Olimar.

Which means you can beat him! Don't even think about giving up now.

This guy... His Dandori skills may be even better than Olimar's.

Captain Olimar must be somewhere inside that structure...

I can't believe it... That leafling is really
Captain Olimar?!

Eheheh! The only thing left to do now is administer the cure to Captain Olimar... or that leafling that may be Captain Olimar.

Ready, new blood? I'll need you to collect the glow sap that will one day run through his veins.

Captain Olimar isn't the only castaway out there in need of rescue.

Don't worry about it, Captain Olimar.
This is our job after all.

It doesn't matter how many castaways we come across on this planet. We'll save every last one!

Speaking of which, we've also discovered a few castaways besides our own Rescue
Officers and Captain Olimar.

There may be more. What should we do about them, Captain?

I'm still shocked that Captain Olimar isn't the only castaway on this planet.

Well, Olimar's SOS signal was transmitted across the entirety of outer space.

So it's not completely unexpected that the message would capture the attention of adventure seekers and draw them here.

At last, we finally rescued Captain Olimar!
Or rather, a leafling that could be Olimar!

It sort of looked like he was imitating you, Captain Olimar. Or your leafling self, that is.

Olimar, you told us you haven't seen any
Koppaites on this planet. Is that right?

Um, heh heh. I didn't want to hear stories about freight management, Olimar. I want to hear about your time as a castaway!

Captain Olimar is from Hocotate, isn't he?

This dog, Moss, comes up quite a lot in
Captain Olimar's Voyage Log.

I'm veeery intrigued. Perhaps we'll encounter her somewhere on this planet!

By the by, Olimar, is there anything you remember from right before or after you became a leafling? Any additional details?

Unbelievable! She's truly amazing.
I need to ask Captain Olimar about his training methods.

All things considered, our primary mission, the rescue of Captain Olimar...has run into some roadblocks.

Captain, what about our search for
Captain Olimar? Should we officially put it on pause?

Good, good! Finally, all the members of the
Rescue Corps are together again.

I hereby reinstate our primary mission— the rescue of Captain Olimar!

Excuse me, Captain. This may pertain to the SUBJECT of a certain Captain Olimar's whereabouts...

I found a logbook entry that CAUGHT my interest.

If this entry is accurate, Olimar must be hiding in a very large structure...

However, I haven't detected any place that fits that description using our radar.

While searching the area with the newly restored S.S. Shepherd, we discovered a very large structure and an SOS signal.

I'm positive we'll find Captain Olimar there!

While searching using our newly restored radar, we received a very strong SOS signal from inside a large structure.

It must be coming from Captain Olimar.

Collin here. It looks like you're safely inside the structure.

Based on your current location, we were right to conclude that Captain Olimar is in this area.

I found a log associated with your exact coordinates.

And we've got one MORE piece of surprising news!

The SPACESHIP we found at the Rescue
Command Post is Captain Olimar's!

After analyzing its flight logs, we can
CONFIRM it came from Hocotate!

Which means we can now track down
Captain Olimar by scent!

Before you set out, I had Oatchi memorize any smells associated with the ship so we might be able to find its castaways.

So find Captain Olimar, Oatchi! We're counting on you, Rescue Officer!

Of course, we still can't read his ID badge due to the leafification.

But if this is Captain Olimar, then it's mission accomplished!

Now all we have to do is administer the cure to Captain Olimar.

Time for another night expedition to collect more glow sap.

I am Captain Olimar of the great
S.S. Dolphin.

Olimar! What's going on?

We'll take that explanation now,
Captain Olimar.

Actually, while making the cure for Olimar,
I had a hunch and tested it on Oatchi too.

Sadly, it had no effect.

Perhaps your employer sent him here to help you, Olimar.

But, Olimar...

Hmm... Plus, we have yet to hear the remainder of Olimar's Shipwreck Tale.

Almost done...

Huzzah! We've detected multiple
SOS signals!

I hope this gets us closer to finding our missing officers and Captain Olimar.

I'm glad to hear our search radius has increased.

Let's not waste any more time. We need to get out there and find our missing
Rescue Officers and Captain Olimar.

After we find Captain Olimar, of course.

I wonder if this is the cave he was talking about...

While Olimar was recounting his adventures, I spotted the entrance to a cave right here.

For whatever reason, our radar never picked up on it.

That must be why we didn't know it existed until now. What could be inside?

Rescue Corps HQ lost contact with the team sent to find Captain Olimar, so you were tapped for an emergency mission to track them down.
What could have happened to such a capable rescue team?

The whereabouts of 3 Rescue Officers are still unknown. During your search, you were surprised to find an unidentified castaway. Apparently, the Rescue Officers and Captain Olimar aren't the only castaways stranded on this mysterious planet.

You found Bernard, the pilot! Now the original mission to find and rescue
Captain Olimar can begin in earnest. Sadly, none of the SOS signals match the location mentioned in Olimar's last Voyage Log entry. You'll need to finish repairing the S.S. Shepherd to expand the radar's range.

One mission remains: rescue Captain Olimar. According to the
Voyage Log, he had been searching for ship parts inside a large structure in the exact area where a new SOS signal was recently picked up. It has to be him!

After opening the locked bunker in Hero's Hideaway, you found something interesting inside... The leafling you've been looking for lying in wait! Could they be Captain Olimar?

You emerged victorious in the final Dandori Battle against the leafling presumed to be Captain Olimar. Now it's time to bring them back to the Rescue Command Post and return them to their original form.

Could that leafling you rescued really be Captain Olimar? If that is their true identity, once you restore him to his non-leafy state, the Rescue
Corps's mission will be complete! All that stands in the way now is a dangerous night expedition to harvest glow sap for the cure.

You rescued Captain Olimar! With all the Rescue Officers and other rescued castaways on board, the S.S. Shepherd can finally depart this strange and dangerous planet.

Having rescued Captain Olimar, you were on your way home, when Oatchi suddenly started showing signs of distress! You turned back to find the
Koppaite veterinarian Nelle, who might know how to help poor Oatchi.

Soon after setting out for a new area to look for the veterinarian Nelle, you came upon Captain Olimar's subordinate, Louie, and Moss. They made off with a castaway that looked a lot like a Koppaite.

Louie escaped, but thankfully he left Nelle and Moss behind. As Moss heads for the Rescue Command Post at Olimar's command, you need to hurry up and rescue Nelle so she can treat Oatchi's tail.

This is Captain Olimar of the S.S. Dolphin.

I am currently stranded on an unknown planet, trying to recover the ship parts that were lost during the crash.

My space suit's life-support system will only last about...15 more days.

So I must repair the S.S. Dolphin and escape from this planet before it expires.

To find the missing ship parts, I'll enlist the help of the Pikmin...

Olimar's Shipwreck Tale

This is Captain Olimar!

I'm currently stranded on an unknown planet in the far reaches of space.

Please send help...as fast as you can!

...

I can only hope this distress signal reaches the Rescue Corps...

Olimar was knocked out.
Return to the base to wake him up.

Olimar's Shipwreck Tale

Relive Olimar's shipwreck experience alongside the brave adventurer himself.

Reunite with Rescue Corps Officers who crashed on an unknown planet while you search for the missing Captain Olimar. Be sure to rescue any other castaways you find along the way.

Relive Olimar's time spent gathering parts of the
S.S. Dolphin, scattered after an unfortunate accident. This feature becomes available after you progress to a certain point in Story mode.

A place to peruse Captain Olimar's Voyage Log.
Keep progressing through the story to collect more Voyage Log entries and work on unlocking the Voyage Log of a certain someone else.

Huh, another circle of stones. We keep finding them in the most opportune locations. How interesting.

Maybe Captain Olimar left them behind for us so we could track him down...

At any rate, this seems like another good spot for a base. Use A to call the S.S. Beagle here.

Huh, another circle of stones. We keep finding them in the most opportune locations. How interesting.

Maybe Captain Olimar left them behind for us so we could track him down...

Never mind that for now. I wonder if we're in this creature's territory.

Is this a new type of Pikmin?!

I should check to see if Captain Olimar's log says anything about them!

We haven't seen Pikmin like these before.

I wonder if Captain Olimar ever encountered anything like them.

That's a pretty rock, isn't it?

It doesn't seem like treasure, but it might be useful. I'll check Captain Olimar's
Voyage Log.

Aha, this must be the raw material we were talking about.

It looks like Captain Olimar was investigating this too.

Kee-hee! Olimar must be very wise indeed to have recognized its value.

Please collect as much of this material as you can find! It will be beyond useful for my work in the Lab and for building things!

You remember the Voyage Log that arrived with Captain Olimar's SOS signal?

Maybe they ended up like Captain Olimar too—shipwrecked and stranded. That's my hunch anyway.

I'd like to think this appraiser is the only one, but...

According to Captain Olimar's Voyage Log,
Pikmin will be safe as long as they make it back to this area around the base.

Take a look at this! That Captain Olimar certainly is thorough, isn't he?

According to the log, anytime you enter a cave, you should take Pikmin with you.

The S.S. Beagle can bring the Pikmin, so you can enter the cave without stopping by the base first.

The Pikmin that remain on the surface can't just be left out here, so let's return them to the Onion for the time being.

I am Captain Olimar.

No, no. I'll save future Olimar the trouble and record it while it's fresh in my mind.

We came here to find Captain Olimar, whose own ship had crashed, only to suffer the same fate.

It's almost embarrassing...

So we have no way of getting off this planet, let alone searching for Captain Olimar.

Not necessarily... I think I saw something in
Captain Olimar's Voyage Log that may prove useful...

Here it is! Take a look at this.

Could this be that thing Captain Olimar wrote about in his Voyage Log?

He called it an Onion.

Oh my! I think this could be a Pikmin!

According to Captain Olimar's Voyage Log, they're friendly and helpful creatures.

...

I'm picking up multiple SOS signals!

They could be coming from our lost
Rescue Officers and even Captain Olimar!

It doesn't look like Olimar made this base...
Then...who did?!

Olimar's family must be so worried...

Huh. What did Olimar think of this place?

I gotta keep working on my Dandori skills so I don't fall behind you and Mr. Olimar!

Even when Olimar was leafed out, he was still trying to RESCUE folks!

And there I was with my head focused on nothing but Dandori stuff. HOO, he's one tough cookie!

Have you ever looked into the eyes of
Captain Olimar? Ordinary folks might think he's just an average company man...

But those eyes show he's survived some life-or-death situations. There's a hint of darkness in them.

Have you ever looked into the eyes of
Captain Olimar? Ordinary folks might think he's just an average company man...

But those eyes show he's survived some life-or-death situations. There's a hint of darkness in them.

Captain Olimar's experiences are certainly leading-role material. In fact, I'm terribly jealous I couldn't go through them myself.

It would be nearly impossible to recreate such circumstances, so I'll just ask if I can interview him for a character study.

Who would have thought there would be others here besides Captain Olimar and the Rescue
Corps? If we find more, we should save them.

Search for Olimar

Captain Olimar is shipwrecked on this unknown planet. Discover his whereabouts while you search for missing Rescue Corps Officers.

There's been no sign of Captain Olimar in any of the places we've explored so far. If we gather more energy to expand our radar's range, I'm sure we'll find a clue.

It appears that Captain Olimar visited a place called Hero's Hideaway right before he went missing. Search carefully for the SOS signal inside the building.

That leafling was inside the bunker! Could it be Captain Olimar after all?

Defeated...Olimar?

Secured...Olimar?

The leafling is still unconscious. Hurry and bring them safely back to the S.S. Beagle so we can find out if it's truly Captain Olimar.

Rescued...Olimar?

We need more medicine to cure the leafling claiming to be Captain Olimar. Head out for a night expedition, and harvest some glow sap.

Cure...Olimar?

Fantastic work, everyone! We can use the cure to see if this is Captain Olimar. Let Yonny take it from here. You've earned some rest!

Rescued Olimar!

That was quite the adventure, but we finally rescued Captain Olimar. Mission accomplished!

As if we didn't have enough work finding
Captain Olimar and the Rescue Corps, there are also civilian castaways on this planet.
Rescue any that you come across.

According to the rescue-request list from HQ, there are 43 civilian castaways besides Olimar.
The Rescue Corps's reputation is on the line!
Let's get out there and save every last one.

There are castaways and leaflings on this planet beyond Captain Olimar and the Rescue
Corps. No matter who they are, it's our job to find them, rescue them, and cure them.

You did it! That means we can cure
Captain Olimar!

Olimar?! Why are you awake at this hour?

This is Captain Olimar! I'm currently stranded on an unknown planet in the far reaches of space. I'm in dire need of assistance! Please send help as fast as you can!

I'm supposed to find Olimar. Boss's orders. Hmm. I don't really remember what he looks like.

The stories Olimar told were always boring, but he never got too angry when I messed up... Still drawing a blank on his face.

Saw something sort of Olimar shaped.
It was pretty shaggy and seemed happy enough. I'll leave it alone for now. I'd like to ride that green dog thing it had with it.

A green dog thing came up to me.
It could be the one I saw with that
Olimar-ish creature. Must've been abandoned. Guess I'll keep it.

We've picked up an SOS signal from a Captain Olimar.
I never thought there might still be undiscovered planets out there. Yes, this mission is going to be a dangerous one. I can feel it. The new Rescue Officer recruited to join our team will stay behind at HQ while we investigate. Rescue Officer, I think.

Hmm, that's interesting. I'm detecting even more signals in that recently discovered area.

That may be where Captain Olimar and our missing Rescue Officers are.

Now that the Rescue Corps is properly reassembled, we can finally put our minds and efforts toward our main mission.

Despite the delays, I'm confident our search for Captain Olimar will be nothing if not successful!

I look forward to the day when the Rescue
Corps is reunited and we can finally focus on rescuing Captain Olimar!

Do you know where you're going next?
OK! Time to rescue Captain Olimar!

I had no idea that anyone else had received Captain Olimar's SOS signal and decided to come to this planet.

But it doesn't matter who's stranded or why. It's our job to get them home safe.

I hope we're able to rescue Captain Olimar soon. His family must be so worried...

There are 43 individuals on this planet, not counting Olimar.

That's...a lot. I just hope we can rescue them all. I mean, I'm sure that we can!

I was surprised to learn that Olimar is quite reticent in person, weren't you?

Though I must admit, he does have a certain air of gravitas about him.

I was surprised to learn that Olimar is quite reticent in person, weren't you?

Though I must admit, he does have a certain air of gravitas about him.

Rescue Pup training is a deep subject.
I wouldn't be surprised to find there are skills that even I'm not aware of.

In fact, Captain Olimar is excellent at handling pups too. He might be able to teach you a thing or two.

To my great surprise, Olimar contributed descriptions to my Treasure Catalog!

He provides a different perspective on the treasures than I do. Yes, his entries are well worth reading.

Both Olimar AND Louie contributed treasure descriptions to my Treasure
Catalog! I couldn't be more thrilled.

They each have such a unique perspective.
You really should read their entries not just once but two or even three times!

We reeeally need you to find Moss, that dog who's always with Olimar.

We need that pup for Oatchi's cure, so everyone is counting on you.

I came to this planet with the spirit of adventure in my heart after seeing
Captain Olimar's Voyage Log.

To me, this is a paradise of discovery! It wouldn't be exaggerating to call it a heaven full of beautiful beasties!

I got to hear from Olimar about the creatures here.

Take a look at the Notes section. You'll find it full of Olimar's brilliant observations!

I had the pleasure of hearing about creatures from both Olimar and Louie.

Their rather disparate Notes sections are brimming with love and enthusiasm! Be sure to read them in their entirety!

According to Olimar's log, an "Onion," as they're called, will fuse with Onions of other colors.

Extraordinary!

For the sake of my research, if you fuse any Onions, please let me know.

According to Captain Olimar's Voyage Log, the Onion grows whenever you give it some flarlic. Interesting!

Look out for whitish bulbs while you're out searching different areas!

What is that tune Mr. Olimar is humming?
It sounds oddly familiar... Could it be the jingle from that noodle spot? No... Maybe?

Mr. Olimar's humming has this...unique quality to it. And the melody...

The universe is such a diverse and beautiful place, isn't it?

What is that tune Mr. Olimar is humming?
It sounds oddly familiar... Could it be the jingle from that noodle spot? No... Maybe?

Mr. Olimar's humming has this...unique quality to it. And the melody...

The universe is such a diverse and beautiful place, isn't it?

Once I learned about Olimar's Voyage
Log, I changed course and flew to this planet right away.

Then, right before we landed, the ship became inoperable. All I could do was make a quick escape.

As soon as we found out about Olimar's
Voyage Log, we started packing up our things for a journey to this planet.

But I still don't know why our ship crashed.
I keep it in tip-top shape...

As soon as we found out about Olimar's
Voyage Log, we started packing up our things for a journey to this planet.

But I still don't know why our ship crashed.
I keep it in tip-top shape...

You must gather 30 ship parts within 15 days' time. Olimar's fate rests in the strength of your Dandori practice.