Pikmin is one of the best games out there. I can't wait till they make Pikmin three. I have beaten the first Pikmin many times, and yes, it is a thinking game. Here's a tip: Try to get more than one piece of the ship in the day. The reason why this needs to be done, is because there are times in the game where you won't get anything. Also, they end beast is hard, and you can only beat him with the power of 100 yellow Pikmin. If you have an extra day, before you fight him, just clear away the path, and then return to space. The next day, you'll have one whole day to fight him.