Hey! Pikmin is a side-scrolling adventure-puzzle game for the Nintendo 3DS, diverging from the real-time strategy roots of its predecessors. Players control Captain Olimar, who has crash-landed on a mysterious planet, and must collect Sparklium to refuel his damaged spaceship. By utilizing various types of Pikmin, each with unique abilities, players solve environmental puzzles, collect treasures, and navigate through a series of diverse levels to help Olimar return home. The game employs touchscreen controls and is known for its charming, colorful aesthetic.