Nintendo definitely demonstrated their continued confidence in the 3DS system by announcing several new games during today’s Nintendo Direct. One of these surprise announcements was for a new side-scrolling Pikmin game headed to the 3DS next year. Demonstrating an interesting new approach for the series, the Pikmin 3DS announcement trailer shows how the new game blends platforming, puzzle-solving, and classic Pikmin gameplay.
While looking very different from other games in the series, this new Pikmin 3DS title aims to apply the series’ unit management and strategy elements to a completely different genre. In what looks like an interesting combination of Yoshi’s Island and Mario Vs. Donkey Kong games, this new 3DS title will hopefully offer satisfying reflex-based challenges and puzzle-solving within the unique world of Pikmin. You can view the Pikmin 3DS Announcement Trailer below.
The new Pikmin game is scheduled for release in 2017 for Nintendo 3DS.