Summary
A passionatePikminfan has recreated the Hocotate ship fromPikmin 2, creating the detailed model out of clay. This latest fan creation has caught the attention of nostalgic fans and comes on the heels of thesuccessful launch ofPikmin 4in July.
While much of the focus might be onPikmin 4, whichwon Best SIM/Strategy game at The Game Awards 2023, many fans are still fond of the first two journeys of Olimar on the GameCube. Both games, released in 2001 and 2004, saw Olimar crash land on PNF-404, albeit in different spaceships. The first time around, it was the S.S. Dolphin, while he returned to the planet in an older ship from the Hocotate Freight company inPikmin 2. Recently, a gamer paid homage to the second game in the series by creating an impressive piece of fan art based on this interplanetary vessel.
In a YouTube video, aPikminfan known as Sculpted Nostalgia shared a picture of their incredible model of the Hocotate ship fromPikmin 2. The replica of the craft featured an immense amount of detail, such as its two cockpits, research pod, and thrusters. While the creation was molded out of clay, the creator managed to make it look almost metallic, even replicating the areas of rust that had developed on the dilapidated ship’s hull.
In addition to showcasing the final design, Sculpted Nostalgia gave a deep dive into the creation process in their YouTube video. The over 11-minute-long video began by revealing the artist making a rough shape similar to the Hocotate ship out of aluminum foil. Following that, they added and shaped various layers of clay to form the proportions of the craft. Several coats of paint were then applied to the design, adding the iconic pink coloration to the vessel. To finish the look, the player added clear domes to make transparent cockpits for Louie and Olimar.
While this Hocotate ship is stunning, it is not the only Nintendo-themed artwork Sculpted Nostalgia has made over the years. The artist has previously shared other incredible models on their YouTube channel, including real-life recreations of King Boo fromLuigi’s Mansion 3,Kyogre fromPokemon, and Gooper Blooper fromSuper Mario Sunshine. They even created a diorama featuring Master Hand and Crazy Hand from theSuper Smash Bros.series.
As this most recent fan art of the Hocotate ship from Sculpted Nostalgia suggests, some fans are still nostalgic for the classicPikmininstallments from the GameCube days. Fortunately, Nintendo has made it easier to play these classic titles, as the company has releasedSwitch versions ofPikmin 1andPikmin 2. Based on the current uptick in the series’ popularity, it is possible that gamers will be able to take part in more adventures featuring Pikmin in the future. Hopefully, the wait for moregames in the franchise will not be as long as the previous one forPikmin 4.
Pikmin 2
There and back again: A captain’s work is never done! Return to the strange planet and hunt for precious treasures, using the talents of the Pikmin and your new assistant to lighten the load in Pikmin 2 on Nintendo Switch, an HD version of the Nintendo GameCube classic.Two’s company: On a quest to pay off the debts of their employer, Captain Olimar and his new assistant Louie head back to the strange planet to recover valuable treasures. Split Olimar and Louie up into separate squads to cover more ground and achieve goals faster – teamwork makes the dream work!As well as exploring the planet’s surface, you can also now dive underground into challenging caves full of treasure, and dangerous bosses. Defeat them to earn special items that Olimar and Louie can use to expand their repertoire of skills.A crop of new creatures: Once again, the Pikmin are here to help! By throwing them at a task, they can destroy obstacles, build bridges, recover treasure and defeat creatures. Both Olimar and Louie can command their own teams of Pikmin, so use strategic co-operation to tackle any task.
