Pikmin 1 is the first Pikmin game and orginally released in 2001 for the Gamecube. Pikmin 1 has been rereleased on the Wii and Switch. The plot of Pikmin 1 follows Captain Olimar, who is a pilot who got into a crash landing with his spaceship, the S.S. Dolphin. After crashing landing Olimar only has 30 days to collect his ship parts with the help of the pikmin. There are a total of 30 ship parts to collect. Pikmin 1 is unique because it has multiple endings unlike other games in the series.
In Pikmin 1 there are 3 types of Pikmin; Red, Yellow and Blue. Each color has their own strengths and weaknesses.
Red Pikmin are immune to fire and have a higher damage output than other pikmin.
Yellow Pikmin can carry bomb rocks and can be thrown be higher than other pikmin.
Blue Pikmin can swim and save other pikmin from drowning.
Puffmin will attack Olimar and are a result of the Puffstool's spores.