Pichu Bros. Mini

About

Pichu Bros. Mini is a compilation of bite-sized games designed for quick bursts of play. Each title uses simple controls tailored to the Pokémon mini’s hardware. Shake the device to punch in a boxing minigame. Tap buttons in rhythm to a musical track. Race to hit a jump button first for speed challenges. Some modes let multiple players compete locally. Others test timing or strategy with minimal rules. The variety leans into novelty over depth, with most games lasting under a minute. A few titles stand out for their creative use of hardware. The boxing game’s motion control and the DDR-inspired dance game feel ahead of their time for a handheld. Battlefield mode supports up to six players, making it a rare local multiplayer option on the system. Despite its 2002 release, the collection’s charm lies in its quirky, experimental spirit. Longtime Pokémon fans might recognize it as a lesser-known but inventive companion to the mini’s other titles.

Storyline

A collection of several minigames, included with the Pokémon mini. The minigames include: Hitmonchan's Boxing, where you shake the system to 'punch'; Pikachu's Rocket Start, a game where you have to launch off a starting line before another Pokémon; Bellossom's Dance, a Dance Dance Revolution-like game; Chansey's Dribble, kick the ball to the finish line as quickly as possible; Slowking's Judge, predict if the tennis ball will land in or out of the court; Sneasel's Fakeout, a rock-paper-scissors-like game for two players; Battlefield, where two to six players battle for the highest score; and Celebi's Clock, which is essentially a clock with date, alarm and stopwatch function.