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[Jakester897]

Just think about this for a second. While most situations are more adapted to the same view from the other two games, a first-person view could really immerse the player during combat sequences. Imagine seeing a Bulborb up close or chucking PIkmin from the viewpoint of Olimar. With the Wii U controller, this works twice as well; one screen could display a third-person view while the other displays what the captain is seeing, in addition to gyroscope control.



I mean, this mod is almost halfway there regardless. What do you guys think?

Edited by Jakester897, 27 February 2012 - 07:06 PM.

[Auzzie Wingman]

But doesn't this series have you controlling a small army (essentially).

I really don't see how 1st person helps the player, if anything, makes a player less aware of what is happening.

[Jakester897]

You're probably right, but you could get a lot of information or plain eye candy from seeing things closer up and above you, and other games don't seem to have a problem with the lack of awareness.
Plus, I likely won't be using this myself. It's just a suggestion.

Edit: Oops. I forgot to mention that the first-person view would be entirely optional.

Edited by Jakester897, 27 February 2012 - 08:02 PM.

[Garolymar]

I don't think a first person view could work with Pikmin. Although it's a simple RTS there are still quite a lot of things you got to keep track of. Like enemies and traps and where your treasures are at any moment to make sure your Pikmin aren't about to wake a bulborb up and destroy all your progress. Plus the series already has sort of a real close up camera if you want to get on Olimar's level view. You can just Press and Hold R and you're right in the action. Though it's still in third person.

[Soul]

You're probably right, but you could get a lot of information or plain eye candy from seeing things closer up and above you, and other games don't seem to have a problem with the lack of awareness.
Plus, I likely won't be using this myself. It's just a suggestion.

Edit: Oops. I forgot to mention that the first-person view would be entirely optional.

I would like a 3rd person from behind view. Like Ghost Recon Online.

Like this:

Edited by Sportsgamer, 28 February 2012 - 03:52 PM.

[Joshua]

I like Pikmin the way it is. It's perfect for such a game.

[Zok]

Perhaps some parts of the game will utilize first person view while most will be the normal third person.