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Coming in pairs, Emperor Bulblax are mighty foes in Pikmin 4. You will need to keep your wits about you if you want to make it out alive.

There are many larger-than-life enemies to be found in Pikmin 4, but few match the sheer heft of the Empress Bulblax.

Pikmin 4 pulls the rug from under your feet on numerous occasions, but the introduction of the Nonexistent Entity is on another level.

There are a whopping 9 types of Pikmin to find in Pikmin 4. Returning from the second game, Purple Pikmin are both strong and elusive.

Whilst most of Pikmin 4's bosses are hidden in Sublevels, some live on the surface. Burrowing Snagret is one such monster.

Finding all the Castaways in Pikmin 4 can be a bit of a head scratcher, but you don't want to miss out on this chap in Hectic Hollows.

Exploring the deep places in Pikmin 4 is fraught with danger. Delve too greedily, and you might find yourself face to face with Foolix.

Oatchi is one of the best new features added in Pikmin 4, and teaching him how to swim is something you should do ASAP.

There are a whopping nine types of Pikmin in Pikmin 4, getting your hands on as many as you can, as early as you can, is vital.

Oatchi is the best addition to Pikmin 4, but our helpful doggo can get even better with a little bit of training.

Controlling your army of carrot-people in Pikmin 4 is a smooth process - especially once you've set your own custom shortcuts.

With a whopping 9 types of Pikmin available to use in Pikmin 4, players have never had this much power at their fingertips.

Pikmin 4 is finally here. Here's our top-tips to get your started on your journey to rescue Captain Olimar.