LocoRoco 2 is a platform video game developed by Japan Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation Portable. It is the sequel to LocoRoco and the third game in the series after LocoRoco Cocoreccho!. It was released in Japan and PAL regions in 2008 and North America in 2009.[2][3][4] A remastered version was released on December 9, 2017 for the PlayStation 4.[5]
| LocoRoco 2 | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Japan Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Sony Computer Entertainment |
| Director(s) | Hiroya Matsugami |
| Designer(s) | Tsutomu Kouno |
| Artist(s) | Keigo Tsuchiya |
| Composer(s) | Nobuyuki Shimizu Kemmei Adachi |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 4 |
| Release | PlayStation PortablePlayStation 4 |
| Genre(s) | Platform, puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Plot
editHaving successfully defeated the Moja Corps, the LocoRoco settled back into their peaceful life. However, Bon Mucho, the Moja Boss, is not willing to accept defeat, so he devises a terrible song that can suck the life force out of living things, as a new attack on the LocoRoco. Armed with this fearsome song, the Moja boarded their meteorite and set off once more on a mission to conquer the LocoRoco planet. Back there, the LocoRoco finds the new MuiMui house, but right after, the meteor comes crashing down onto a Nyokki, and the Mojas start attacking again (sucking the life force out of living things, and as usual, eating LocoRoco). The LocoRoco then set off on an even more epic journey to restore the life force into living things and defeat the Moja Corps.
Gameplay
editLike the original LocoRoco game, the player controls are the same, as they once again play as the planet. The shoulder buttons are used to tilt the world to maneuver the LocoRoco, and pressing both of the buttons simultaneously causes the LocoRoco to jump. The single large LocoRoco can be separated by pressing the circle button or through specific points on the level, while individual LocoRoco can merge back into a single being by holding down the circle button.
New features
editLocoRoco 2 has many new features added from its previous game, including the ability to swim underwater, squeeze through crevices, and gain many new abilities. Noticeable new characters in the game include Bonmucho's mother, Majolinè, the BuiBui (who were MuiMui, but got kissed by Majolinè, turning them evil and have a red color to distinguish themselves from the MuiMui), Viole, a new purple LocoRoco, and an old lady named Galanmar.
Locations
editThe location 'backgrounds' are seen in the first LocoRoco, except for the BuiBui Fort and the MuiMui Home. These include The flower garden (Franzea), the big mountain (Perculoka), the ice mountain (Shamplin), the tropical island (Tropuca), the land of stars (Chapo-Wahr), the dark, spooky land (Dolangomeri), the sunny/rhythmic land, (CaloCaro), the jungle/ancient ruins (Jaojab), the large tree (Yamboona Tree), and the fungus-forest (Kelapton).
Reception
editLocoRoco 2 received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic. During the 13th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated LocoRoco 2 for "Outstanding Achievement in Portable Game Design".[6]
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | PSP: 85/100[7] PS4: 79/100[8] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Destructoid | 8.5/10[11] |
| IGN | 9.1/10[9] |
| Push Square |   [10] |
| VideoGamer.com | 9/10[12] |
References
edit- ^ PlayStation Blog (November 7, 2017). "LとRの"コロコロ"アクションがパワーアップしてPS4®にやってきた！ 『LocoRoco 2』12月14日発売決定". Sony Interactive Entertainment. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ Lyndon M STAFF (October 8, 2008). "Loco Roco 2 Hits Japan December 4". Absolute PlayStation News. Archived from the original on October 10, 2008. Retrieved October 29, 2008.
- ^ "LocoRoco 2 US PlayStation page". Archived from the original on December 9, 2008. Retrieved December 13, 2008.
- ^ "LocoRoco 2 for PSP Rolling to North America Soon". December 24, 2008. Archived from the original on December 25, 2008. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
- ^ "LocoRoco 2 Remastered - Announce Trailer PS4". YouTube. Archived from the original on July 22, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ "2010 Awards Category Details Outstanding Achievement in Portable Game Design". interactive.org. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- ^ "Puppeteer for PSP Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on September 5, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ "LocoRoco 2 Remastered for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on September 7, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ Haynes, Jeff (September 5, 2021). "LocoRoco 2 Review". IGN. Archived from the original on September 5, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ "LocoRoco 2 Remastered Review (PS4) | Aces high". Push Square. September 5, 2021. Archived from the original on September 5, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ Nicholson, Brad (September 5, 2021). "Destructoid review: LocoRoco 2". Destructoid. Archived from the original on September 5, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (September 5, 2021). "LocoRoco 2 Review". VideoGamer.com. Archived from the original on September 5, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.