Pikmin Bloom

-0.29
Neutral
Price: Free
Ads: Unknown
In App Purchases: Yes

iOS App Store

Temporal Dark PatternsTemporal Dark Patterns

This game has 8 reported Temporal Dark Patterns. There are 55 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

2.88

2 votes
7 votes
Daily Rewards -
2 / 7 votes
Encourages return visits every day and punishes you for missing a day.

2 votes
7 votes
Grinding -
2 / 7 votes
Being required to perform repetitive and tedious tasks to advance.

2 votes
7 votes
Wait To Play -
2 / 7 votes
In-game timers that make you arbitrarily wait for something.

1 votes
8 votes
Playing by Appointment -
1 / 8 votes
Being forced to play according to the game's schedule instead of yours.

1 votes
8 votes
Infinite Treadmill -
1 / 8 votes
Impossible to win or complete the game.

9 votes
Advertisements -
0 / 9 votes
Forced to watch ads or given rewards for watching ads.

9 votes
Can't Pause or Save -
0 / 9 votes
The game does not allow you to stop playing whenever you want.

Monetary Dark PatternsMonetary Dark Patterns

This game has 38 reported Monetary Dark Patterns. There are 60 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

-0.6

9 votes
Premium Currency -
9 / 0 votes
Exchange rate between real money and in-game currency disguises the real price of items.

7 votes
1 votes
Anchoring Tricks -
7 / 1 votes
Placing a cheap item next to an expensive item to make it look more affordable.

7 votes
2 votes
Artificial Scarcity -
7 / 2 votes
Limited time offers with unnecessary urgency.

7 votes
2 votes
Waste Aversion -
7 / 2 votes
Capped inventory forces you to destroy items or upgrade inventory. Also, having small amounts of left over premium currency.

6 votes
3 votes
Pay to Skip -
6 / 3 votes
Spend money to avoid waiting for a timer to expire.

1 votes
8 votes
Pay to Win -
1 / 8 votes
A player can spend real money to purchase something that gives them an advantage in the game.

1 votes
8 votes
Gambling / Loot Boxes -
1 / 8 votes
Spending real money to play a game of chance for a reward.

9 votes
Accidental Purchases -
0 / 9 votes
Making it easy to accidentally spend money with no confirmation or ability to undo or refund the action.

9 votes
Recurring Fee -
0 / 9 votes
Encourages players to play as much as possible to get their money's worth.

9 votes
Power Creep -
0 / 9 votes
A permanently purchased item in the game becomes less valuable over time.

9 votes
Pay Wall -
0 / 9 votes
The game becomes impossible to continue playing without payment.

Social Dark PatternsSocial Dark Patterns

This game has 13 reported Social Dark Patterns. There are 49 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

1.56

5 votes
4 votes
Fear of Missing Out -
5 / 4 votes
If you stop playing you'll miss out on something or be left behind and unable to catch up.

4 votes
4 votes
Social Pyramid Scheme -
4 / 4 votes
You get a bonus for inviting your friends and then they have to invite their friends.

2 votes
7 votes
Social Obligation / Guilds -
2 / 7 votes
To avoid letting down your friends, you are obligated to play when you don't want to.

1 votes
8 votes
Reciprocity -
1 / 8 votes
Feeling obligated to return a favor, share resources, trade an item, etc.

1 votes
8 votes
Competition -
1 / 8 votes
The game makes you compete against other players.

9 votes
Friend Spam / Impersonation -
0 / 9 votes
The game sends spam to your contact list or social media account.

9 votes
Encourages Anti-Social Behavior -
0 / 9 votes
The game incentivizes players to lie, cheat, or backstab other players to get ahead.

Psychological Dark PatternsPsychological Dark Patterns

This game has 25 reported Psychological Dark Patterns. There are 36 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

-0.74

9 votes
Badges / Endowed Progress -
9 / 0 votes
Reluctancy to abandon a partially completed goal, even one forced upon the player.

7 votes
2 votes
Complete the Collection -
7 / 2 votes
The urge to collect all the items, achievements or secrets in a game.

5 votes
4 votes
Variable Rewards -
5 / 4 votes
Unpredictable or random rewards are more addictive than a predictable schedule.

3 votes
5 votes
Invested / Endowed Value -
3 / 5 votes
Having already spent time and money to improve your status in the game, it's difficult to throw it away.

1 votes
7 votes
Aesthetic Manipulations -
1 / 7 votes
Trick questions or toying with emotions or our subconscious desires.

9 votes
Illusion of Control -
0 / 9 votes
The game cheats or hides information to make you think you're better than you actually are.

9 votes
Optimism and Frequency Biases -
0 / 9 votes
Overestimating the frequency of something because we’ve seen it recently or memorably.

App Store Ratings

iOS:  (0.00) with 0 votes.



Recent Dark Pattern Reviews

Daily Rewards reported on Mar 2, 2023
you get 3 chances a day to attack mushrooms for rewards. there is also a radar that reveals items in an area and replenishes once a day
Competition reported on Mar 2, 2023
in group quests, it tallies how many steps/flowers each person contributed at the end and ranks players accordingly
Fear of Missing Out reported on Mar 2, 2023
new events pop up frequently with limited time pikmin, and once a month they have a community day where you have to hit a certain step count to receive a badge
Anchoring Tricks reported on Mar 2, 2023
the shop has "bundles" that group a few basic items together to make it look like a good deal
Waste Aversion reported on Mar 2, 2023
you have a limited amount of storage for nectar/petals/pikmin that you can buy expansions for in the shop
Variable Rewards reported on Mar 2, 2023
there are a few types of seeds (particularly event seeds) that give you a random pikmin when it finishes growing, so it's impossible to determine when or if you'll be able to finish an event with limited time pikmin
Complete the Collection reported on Mar 2, 2023
there are 7 different types of pikmin and many different kinds of decor that are unique to each type of pikmin so you are encouraged to grow and collect as many pikmin as possible
Badges / Endowed Progress reported on Mar 2, 2023
you are rewarded badges for arbitrary goals (such as a certain number of steps or new pikmin decor) and there are also frequent events you can earn badges from by accomplishing tasks
Reciprocity reported on Mar 2, 2023
you can send postcards from locations you've visited to friends once a day
Pay to Skip reported on Mar 2, 2023
you can spend in game currency on tickets that allow you to refresh certain things, like mushroom battles, the radar, and weekly quests, as well as getting extra slots to grow seeds more quickly


Report a Dark Pattern

Screenshot Grow your Pikmin, make flowers bloom, and keep track of your precious memories, all through the simple act of walking. Whether you’re going for a short walk around the corner or commuting to work, today’s the very first day of the rest of your Pikmin adventures! Gather your squad and embark on a journey of rediscovery where every step counts.

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Walk to grow more Pikmin. Pikmin grow from seedlings with every step you take. Once they are big enough, pluck them out to have them trail along. The more you walk, the more Pikmin will join your squad!

Walk to make flowers bloom. Collect flower petals from your Pikmin’s heads and plant them as you walk to leave trails of beautiful flowers in bloom everywhere you go.

Walk to log your memories. At the end of the day, check out your step count along with the path you walked, and revisit the pictures you took throughout the day. Don’t forget to send your Pikmin out on expeditions to pick up the fruit and seedlings you passed on your way back home!

Lots of Pikmin to meet. There are seven types of Pikmin in total, and all of them have their own unique characteristics. For example, some can fly, and others are incredibly strong. When your friendship level reaches a certain threshold, your Pikmin may bring back a gift with an item that will help them become a Decor Pikmin.

Tackle challenges with Pikmin. Nearby mushrooms are a great way to get lots of fruit. When you come across mushrooms blocking your path, you can send your trusty Pikmin squad to charge forth and make way.

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With the player’s permission, Pikmin Bloom uses the Apple HealthKit to enable the player to earn walking distance when the app is closed.

Notes:
- This app is free-to-play and offers in-game purchases. It is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.
- It is recommended to play while connected to a network (Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, 5G, or LTE) in order to obtain accurate location information.
- Compatibility is not guaranteed for devices without GPS capabilities or devices that are connected only to Wi-Fi networks.
- Enabling Apple HealthKit permissions is necessary in order for Pikmin Bloom to accurately track your steps. (iPad not supported.)
- Compatibility information may be changed at any time.
- Information current as of October 20, 2021.
- Compatible with iPhone® 5s or higher devices with iOS Version 12 or later installed.
- Not compatible with jailbroken devices.
- Compatibility is not guaranteed for all devices.
- Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically reduce battery life.

- Some functions require support for the following services:
ARKit - For optimal performance, it is recommended that you use a device with at least 2 GB of RAM. If you are experiencing frequent problems such as device crashes or delays while using the Pikmin Bloom app, please try the following troubleshooting steps.
Close all apps except the Pikmin Bloom app while you are playing.
Use the most recent operating system available for your device.
If the problem persists, please check the iOS troubleshooting guide. If you continue to need assistance, please contact us with details.
Note: Many devices that do not have a built-in data-network connection do not include a GPS sensor. In the event of mobile-data network congestion, such devices may not be able to maintain a sufficient GPS signal to play.