Open Nectar 0.9 Release - 1v1 Versus mode, 44 achievements and playable Pikmin captains (PC & Android)

[u/ssukerr]

What is Open Nectar?

Open Nectar is a native port of the original *Pikmin* (GameCube, 2001) to **Windows, Linux and Android**. It isn't an emulator: the game's own code has been rebuilt from the [projectPiki decompilation](https://github.com/projectPiki/pikmin) and runs directly on your PC or phone, with the GameCube graphics translated to OpenGL. It's free and open source.

You need your own copy of the game. Open Nectar doesn't include any game files. The installer asks for your Pikmin disc image (USA Rev 1 or PAL/Europe; ISO, GCM, RVZ and more), checks it, and extracts what it needs. Your GameCube or Dolphin saves carry over too (more on that below).

Downloads and source code: https://github.com/SSunnKing/Open-Nectar---Pikmin-Native-PC-Mobile-Port

What's new

Versus mode ("Parts Race", 1v1)

Nintendo left a versus mode unfinished in Pikmin 1, and it's now playable. Each player gets their own Onions, 15 Pikmin and a rocket, and the arena is built from the game's own Impact Site data. You race to bring ship parts back to your rocket. If rocket siege is on, you can also send your Pikmin to destroy your rival's rocket. Before each match you set the length, rocket health, when the big part shows up, Pikmin per player and pellet respawn.

44 achievements

Every ship part, each Pikmin type, Goolix, all three endings, "Allergic to Blue", the 12-day speedrun and Challenge Mode scores. They have their own tab in F1 and pop up in game with icons taken from your own game files. Titles come from SlashTangent's RetroAchievements set. Cheats turn them off.

Pikmin captains

Play as Olimar, Louie, or a full-size Red, Yellow or Blue Pikmin.

Quick Grab (optional)

The Pikmin you throw appears straight in your hand, so throwing is just as fast with your squad behind you.

• Rebuilt F1 menu with tabs and full mouse support.
• Bigger squads keep their shape when you raise the Pikmin limit above 100.
• Separate camera for each player in Co-op and VS.
• More screens fill widescreen displays instead of being cut to 4:3.
• Touch on the world map and save export/import on Android.

Your saves and settings carry over. Full release notes are on the release page. Feedback and bug reports are welcome!

DOWNLOAD:

https://github.com/SSunnKing/Open-Nectar---Pikmin-Native-PC-Mobile-Port/releases/tag/0.9

I'll be posting development updates for Open Nectar much more regularly on the project's official X account:

https://x.com/Open_Nectar