command a capable crop of different types of pikmin? to strategically overcome obstacles, defeat creatures, and find food for your famished home planet! you can even bring a second player along to divvy up tasks as you explore a world that seems larger than life from a pint-sized perspective. pikmin at your pace return to your ship before time runs out, or you (and your pikmin) could be in big trouble. if you prefer a more casual approach, a variety of difficulty settings, lock-on targeting and optional hints have been newly added. with less pressure, you have more time to strategically command your pikmin and take in the lush scenery. play side-story missions, head-to-head matches and more! this deluxe version of the pikmin 3 game includes new side-story missions featuring olimar and louie, the ability to play story mode with a friend and all dlc stages from the original release. feeling competitive? enjoy fierce head-to-head bingo battles and online leaderboards for mission mode.