Pikmin 2 is an action-adventure real-time strategy game for the GameCube, featuring Captain Olimar who returns to the planet to gather valuable treasures and save his company. Players control both Olimar and Louie, utilizing their unique abilities to navigate challenges. The game also includes cooperative challenge missions and competitive multiplayer modes, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
In Pikmin 2, Captain Olimar returns to the planet he was originally stranded on, to collect trinkets for his failing company to sell back at home. The game features a 2-character mechanic, which allows players to switch between two spacemen while collecting items. Two-player co-op challenge missions and a competitive mode are also available.