Pikmin Bloom review

Pikmin Bloom is an AR adventure game. It is a part of the popular Pikmin series where you have to take care of cute Pikmin creatures. The game was created and published by Niantic. It was released in 2021. You can download Pikmin Bloom on Android and iOS mobile platforms.

Graphics

Once you install Pikmin Bloom you appear in the world filled with flowers and cartoonish adorable small creatures you have to take care of. This is an AR game, which means you see the real world you are in with multiple decorations from the game. Pikmin Bloom mobile makes you the gardener of rare plants that turn out to be magical and alive. They are all vivid and adorable, designed perfectly up to every small detail. There is an option that allows you even to take pictures and admire the beauty of the mixed worlds. You will be turned into a customizable Mii as well and can have fun by changing your face or outfit.

Controls

There is no Pikmin Bloom for Xbox and no Pikmin Bloom on PC. The controls were originally created for Android and iOS. It means that while you can’t play on PS or Xbox, you still can learn all the controls in no time. You will be able to choose the plants you want to grow. If you are completely new to the AR world, Pikmin series, or any mobile games, you still can learn step by step how to download Pikmin Bloom and grow the flowers there. After you master your skills, you can enter the multiplayer challenges with your friends.

Gameplay

The game is totally free. You don’t have to order Pikmin Bloom. Use the free download option on the official app store of your platform. You may need to grant access to your location and camera to the game. It is required strictly for turning your regular world into a Pikmin world. Once you are there, you turn into your Mii character and have to take care of the flowers you see on the map. You may plant anything you want, turning your usual gloomy neighborhood into a beautiful park or secret garden.

Although the game is free of charge, you still can preorder Pikmin Bloom’s in-game currency to buy more flowers for the garden, box of the starter, or storage. You may play the game together with friends. Take part in huge events by planting flowers everywhere. The game is highly competitive since you can show your results to your friends and compete with them in multiple challenges. Don’t forget to provide daily photos of your garden. To do it you have to use your phone camera. This game is also connected with Google Fit and Apple Health, counting the steps you’ve made while taking care of the plants.

Pros

• High replay value
• AR in your neighborhood
• Wide range of plants
• Your personal Mii
• You can play with friends

Cons

• It requires numerous permissions in your phone
• You have to stay connected to play with friends

Conclusion

Pikmin Bloom is fun entertainment for the whole family. It does not only cheer you up with beautiful plants you can grow on your own street, it makes you healthier. Walk with this game around your city, growing flowers. Check out the result, taking photos on your phone. You may later share it on your social networks. The game is free to play, funny, and contains well-developed graphics.