Pikmin 2 is an innovative real-time strategy video game released in 2004 for the Nintendo GameCube. It is the direct sequel to the 2001 game, Pikmin, and retains the core elements of its predecessor, where players control a vast army of tiny creatures called Pikmin. The player takes on the role of Captain Olimar, accompanied by Louie, to collect valuable items to pay off a company debt. The game features multi-level underground dungeons and introduces new Pikmin types, improving upon the original game's formula with more strategic depth and a two-player split-screen mode.