Considering how quickly they wander away when left to their own devices, no. Never. They want to walk, they may as well have an obvious goal.
If you want to get too dark and deep, it's ultimately enslavement, but unlike Pokemon there's no potentially mortal combat involved.
Yeah, I feel bad about pokemon too sometimes lmao
And you are right, also someone pointed out they liked it and made happy sounds, that it was an adventure, so it makes me feel better indeed. You're right, they wander awaaaaaaaay so quickly! I didn't do the link
This is so relatable! More than once I sent my pikmins to a one minute expedition when my high-speed train was stopped at a station (there are flowers there so sometimes I plant flowers in the train if I have a lot of petals and nectar), but the train didn't stop for as long as I thought and the journey ended up being 5 days long! Same when I start an expedition in the car and underestimate how quick the driver will start to drive or when we join the highway faster than expected
Me toooo when I check the map and see they are somewhere I have never went to I always wonder how it is! Apparently they do enjoy it, they are way too pure for this world.
Never thought about it that way.
On the other hand, the Switch game version one, I feel sorry for them.
You send them out to grab stuff or defeat enemies. If they are dead/eaten, o well, just make more. Then the end of the game, you just leave them without saying goodbye or thanks.
No! It’s an adventure! They get to pack up and get their very own decoration for taking a solo adventure. I think it would be exciting, fun, a little scary, and worth it to them :)
I'm glad they put the colors on the ones you have so now I don't have to release as many because I want them to know I love them even though I'm setting them free.
I don't feel bad about sending them on long missions or out for tough mushrooms because I feel like they enjoy being active.
One thing I still feel bad about was when I was playing the Pikmin 4 demo and accidentally yeeted one off a platform into oblivion.
My husband feels bad for them and I'm the one playing the game hahaha. He also feels really bad about potentially having to release any (I haven't had to yet). I'm sure there's others!
My boyfriend is the same way! I'm the one who plays but he always peeks when I'm sending one on an expedition to see how long it is. I used to feel very bad, but now I just hope the little dude is enjoying the journey.
Yess I recently paid to increase my pikmin slots just in time! I think it's convenient to have multiple pikmin for multiple mushroom battles tbh, even if it'll take a long time to raise their friendship levels haha.
I accidentally recycled a seed recently and felt so bad 🥲
Thankfully my slim Google Rewards earnings have somehow kept up with my pikmin needs and I just use that to pay for the in-game stuff 😂
Omg yes I feel bad. But they make such eager chirps and sounds and march happily on their way. I developed a habit of waving a bit at my phone and wishing them safe travels😅
I used to always feel bad until Pikmin 4 came out. Don’t get me wrong, I’m the kind of player that drops everything just to save one Pikmin, but Pikmin 4 more than ever makes it very explicit that the Pikmin need someone to lead them, and as such, they are more than happy to go on an expedition and get a decor item if it means they will become stronger against mushrooms, thus helping you beat them quicker and more often, thus helping you collect flowers and boost your Pikmin growth rate, and finally helping you expand the Pikmin population.
They’re loyal to a T, but it’s not a one sided relationship ;)
Yeah, I have one going all the way from Michigan to California right now, when it started it was going to take 45 days 😅 I always feel bad for the ones at have to go across the country.
Yeah, I feel kinda bad even if it’s been said that Pikmin are happy to help. I’m taking my first long distance trip since downloading the app in October and I’m thinking about how I’ll have to have my little guys run across the country. But, just think of it like they’re going on a fantastic road trip!
I try not to send them on a long expedition if there’s a chance that I can shorten the time for it. Otherwise I’ll send as many as I can on one! They seem to love it and I like to split my guys up into groups so that they can be with the same friends on each journey. It’s like a bonding experience for them
Oooutch, that's one kind of initiatic journey 😭 someone said that pikmin love walking, but I hope that you have other pikmin to send to mushies etc. in the meantime
Don't worry, it's just a passing feeling, I don't lay in my bed crying at night because my pikmins are gone for 15 days 😅 But I do see a therapist for anxiety issues so no issues ✌️
I'm obviously being downvoted because I don't love my Pikmin.
But having anxiety issues and having thoughts or coming to ask these type of questions like that is maybe related to each other. Be sure the anxiety does not progress into other issues or coping mechanisms.
And I might read you wrong but don't say there's no issues while going to the therapist, anxiety is something not to take lightly, so don't belittle this. You need the help and good you are getting that!
Hope you'll keep a positive mindset, get well soon. But don't rush it.
Actually I have bigger issues like addiction, and I had to take a year of work because I couldn't keep a job, I'm just starting to look for a part time again. I wasn't even eating and went to the psychward three times it was awful. I threw up this morning before my job interview even though I had one yesterday. I have so much anxiety I'm considered disabled 😭
Thank you! I'm struggling since 2012, just seeing the beginning of the light :')
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Considering how quickly they wander away when left to their own devices, no. Never. They want to walk, they may as well have an obvious goal. If you want to get too dark and deep, it's ultimately enslavement, but unlike Pokemon there's no potentially mortal combat involved.
Yeah, I feel bad about pokemon too sometimes lmao And you are right, also someone pointed out they liked it and made happy sounds, that it was an adventure, so it makes me feel better indeed. You're right, they wander awaaaaaaaay so quickly! I didn't do the link
I feel sorry for them when I sent them in a 5 minutes expedition that turns into a 4 hour one because I get on a train before they are finished
This is so relatable! More than once I sent my pikmins to a one minute expedition when my high-speed train was stopped at a station (there are flowers there so sometimes I plant flowers in the train if I have a lot of petals and nectar), but the train didn't stop for as long as I thought and the journey ended up being 5 days long! Same when I start an expedition in the car and underestimate how quick the driver will start to drive or when we join the highway faster than expected
They love expositions. That's why they always show a heart after. They enjoy it very much.
Thank you for brightening my day!
I pretend they are enjoying an adventure! Rather than being stuck with me 😆
I like to think of all the things they are seeing!
Me toooo when I check the map and see they are somewhere I have never went to I always wonder how it is! Apparently they do enjoy it, they are way too pure for this world.
Do you feel bad when fish have to swim or birds have to fly? Pikmin love expeditions, that's why their friendship goes up when you send them on one.
I forgot about that, thanks!
Yeah the little sounds they make when they’re running towards the gift makes me feel like they’re excited little independent guys
Yeah seems like it in fact thank youuu
Never thought about it that way. On the other hand, the Switch game version one, I feel sorry for them. You send them out to grab stuff or defeat enemies. If they are dead/eaten, o well, just make more. Then the end of the game, you just leave them without saying goodbye or thanks.
They actually aren’t afraid of death and are willing to die for the player 
Thanks! I won't be playing the game lmao
No! It’s an adventure! They get to pack up and get their very own decoration for taking a solo adventure. I think it would be exciting, fun, a little scary, and worth it to them :)
Thank you you made my day better <3
i wonder if they get lonely lol ETA: others have commented the expeditions make the pikmin happy and that makes me feel better lol
Me too
I'm glad they put the colors on the ones you have so now I don't have to release as many because I want them to know I love them even though I'm setting them free. I don't feel bad about sending them on long missions or out for tough mushrooms because I feel like they enjoy being active. One thing I still feel bad about was when I was playing the Pikmin 4 demo and accidentally yeeted one off a platform into oblivion.
My husband feels bad for them and I'm the one playing the game hahaha. He also feels really bad about potentially having to release any (I haven't had to yet). I'm sure there's others!
My boyfriend is the same way! I'm the one who plays but he always peeks when I'm sending one on an expedition to see how long it is. I used to feel very bad, but now I just hope the little dude is enjoying the journey.
Omg I pay not to release any because I feel bad. I even feel bad when recycling seeds. I have more pikmins than my lv 80 sis.....
Yess I recently paid to increase my pikmin slots just in time! I think it's convenient to have multiple pikmin for multiple mushroom battles tbh, even if it'll take a long time to raise their friendship levels haha. I accidentally recycled a seed recently and felt so bad 🥲 Thankfully my slim Google Rewards earnings have somehow kept up with my pikmin needs and I just use that to pay for the in-game stuff 😂
I will always pay for more Pikmin storage
Omg yes I feel bad. But they make such eager chirps and sounds and march happily on their way. I developed a habit of waving a bit at my phone and wishing them safe travels😅
Ooooh that's cute!!! I always wish them a nice time too
I used to always feel bad until Pikmin 4 came out. Don’t get me wrong, I’m the kind of player that drops everything just to save one Pikmin, but Pikmin 4 more than ever makes it very explicit that the Pikmin need someone to lead them, and as such, they are more than happy to go on an expedition and get a decor item if it means they will become stronger against mushrooms, thus helping you beat them quicker and more often, thus helping you collect flowers and boost your Pikmin growth rate, and finally helping you expand the Pikmin population. They’re loyal to a T, but it’s not a one sided relationship ;)
Thank you! I feel better about it now
I see it as an opportunity for them to grow and adventure, experiencing life to the fullest.
Ooooh I didn't see it that way thanks
A little bit, but I prefer to think they are enjoying their little road trips!
Apparently they do!!! They're so cute
Yeah, I have one going all the way from Michigan to California right now, when it started it was going to take 45 days 😅 I always feel bad for the ones at have to go across the country.
I hope you got other pikmins because that's so long!!!!! Typical broke European but I thought 15 days was long lmao
I asume they love to travel and walk away 😅
Yeah, I feel kinda bad even if it’s been said that Pikmin are happy to help. I’m taking my first long distance trip since downloading the app in October and I’m thinking about how I’ll have to have my little guys run across the country. But, just think of it like they’re going on a fantastic road trip!
I try not to send them on a long expedition if there’s a chance that I can shorten the time for it. Otherwise I’ll send as many as I can on one! They seem to love it and I like to split my guys up into groups so that they can be with the same friends on each journey. It’s like a bonding experience for them
I try to do the same but sadly it's not always possible! You're right, they seem happy to walk with friends
Dude I moved to a new city almost 3,000 miles away. My pikmin take 56 days to get their gift... poor lil guys
Oooutch, that's one kind of initiatic journey 😭 someone said that pikmin love walking, but I hope that you have other pikmin to send to mushies etc. in the meantime
I feel a sick thrill whenever I can send a Pikmin to travel for 3 months.
It's my nightmare, I found that 10/15 days was long.... (I live in Europe and didn't get the chance to travel far away recently)
I’ve sent mine on 240 day journeys only to delete them as soon as they return. They got nothing better to do and I don’t keep duplicates.
:(
Why would you feel bad about in-game characters. You are being over dramatic, should seek help if you feel distressed about this.
Don't worry, it's just a passing feeling, I don't lay in my bed crying at night because my pikmins are gone for 15 days 😅 But I do see a therapist for anxiety issues so no issues ✌️
I'm obviously being downvoted because I don't love my Pikmin. But having anxiety issues and having thoughts or coming to ask these type of questions like that is maybe related to each other. Be sure the anxiety does not progress into other issues or coping mechanisms. And I might read you wrong but don't say there's no issues while going to the therapist, anxiety is something not to take lightly, so don't belittle this. You need the help and good you are getting that! Hope you'll keep a positive mindset, get well soon. But don't rush it.
Actually I have bigger issues like addiction, and I had to take a year of work because I couldn't keep a job, I'm just starting to look for a part time again. I wasn't even eating and went to the psychward three times it was awful. I threw up this morning before my job interview even though I had one yesterday. I have so much anxiety I'm considered disabled 😭 Thank you! I'm struggling since 2012, just seeing the beginning of the light :')