I still had a fun time with pikmin 3 deluxe.
Pikmin 3 deluxe joy con. Second controller for player 2 and you can use a variety of control methods such as a switch pro controller or a single joy con. In terms of controls i think pikmin 3 deluxe does a perfectly serviceable job too. Thankfully deluxe does well to emulate the wii remoteplus using the joy con s motion controls allowing players to aim and toss pikmin in a system like that seen in super mario 3d all stars port of super mario galaxy. To do this you have to play in any mode in dock mode chose 2 player get in stage or story day turn off switch take into handheld mode turn on switch play pik.
It works well and does a good job of replicating the original even if it doesn t surpass it. It s one of nintendo s most unique franchises and i respect its creativity. The worst offender is the controls as you try to aim with the joy con. You can play with a pro controller split joy con or even with a single joy con and all of these options are available to both players in co op as well instead of forcing you into using a single joy con each like certain other games.
No touch controls in handheld mode is a missed opportunity but.