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Arcade classic Pocky and Rocky returns

Arcade classic Pocky and Rocky returns

<p>Shoot them up!</p>

Written by Ross Locksley on 07 Mar 2022



A classic from my SNES days is returning to modern consoles courtesy of Natsume - Pocky & Rocky Reshrined. A top down shmup featuring a shrine maiden and her faithful raccoon pal, the game was known as Kiki Kaikai in its native Japan and was released in arcades and on a variety of consoles, including the SNES. I've spent a lot of time playing this game over the years, so it's one I'm particularly eager to see remastered.

Featuring a 3D isometric viewpoint and a huge assortmentof ghouls to dispatch, the game has a colourful pastel hue and is cute as a button.

Features include:

Classic 16-bit style graphic & sound

5 playable characters

Story mode for one player action

Free mode for 2 player co-op

Unlockable Easy Mode

Various unique stages to master

Online Leaderboard

Trailer:

The game will be released via ININ games, and will be available to download, purchase physically and even in a collectors edition courtesy of Strictly Limited Games.

Keep yourself updated via the official Pocky & Rocky website.


Ross Locksley
About Ross Locksley

Ross founded the UK Anime Network waaay back in 1995 and works in and around the anime world in his spare time. You can read his more personal articles on UKA's sister site, The Anime Independent.


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