While
LocoRoco 2 was only
officially announced
yesterday, it's been in development for quite some time. According to Famitsu (via
1UP), the title is already 75% complete. The sequel will feature the return of the original's Moja Troop, but this time they have some tricks up their sleeves. They'll be after the adorable LocoRocos with the power of music. Uh-oh! "The Moja Troop are back with some new bosses, but this time they've also learned some songs," director Tsutomu Kouno says. "They've been practicing as hard as they can, and they've learned how to use music to sap the energy out of everyone. Now nobody feels like doing anything, so the LocoRoco have to go around the world and pep everyone back up again."
According to Kouno, the game will retain the same simplistic charm of the original. "We've tried our best not to change the core gameplay too much," he says. "We're being careful to keep it from getting too complex, and in addition to that, we're putting in lots of new features for people who played the first game to enjoy." But, expect new moves, such as the ability to go underwater and the ability to bite things.
Will we get to play it at E3? We hope so. Sony plans on showing new PSP games at E3, undoubtedly. This would be an ideal candidate.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
7-10-2008 @ 9:26AM
RockerAnimeFreak said...
I want this game so badly! I loved the 1st Loco Roco! (see there still are dedicated psp fanboys lol) oh and to be off topic, today is my 18th bday! WOOOT! =)
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7-10-2008 @ 9:40AM
lego91994 said...
I'll probably end up getting this once it comes out as I enjoyed the first one, but I hope they don't make the gameplay alot more complex, the simplicity of the first game was what made it so good and addictive.
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7-10-2008 @ 11:41AM
Dan said...
This is probably the only current-gen child-like/looks game I'll ever get. I cant wait for this one.
Now if only there was a pixel junk monsters for psp....
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7-10-2008 @ 12:07PM
Alien said...
I cant wait to put my hand on this game :D It will be freakin awesome :D
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7-10-2008 @ 12:39PM
Jacksons said...
Bite things? Interesting..
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7-10-2008 @ 12:44PM
Mr.ESC said...
Awesome.
They should give the Loco Rocos Power ups.For example each loco roco can do different things for example the yellow loco roco could jump higher,the red one bounce,the green one stick in different surfaces and so on.
Also a system like the one in Munch Odyssey to order Loco Rocos to hold,jump or attack.That would be great.
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7-10-2008 @ 1:27PM
Don said...
Awesome, nice to have a rough figure to completion rather than simply "coming soon"!
So the Locos are into biting now, eh? They're getting a bit mean in the sequel. By Loco Roco 4 they'll be jacking peoples cars.
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7-10-2008 @ 1:45PM
Joe said...
I really hope LocoRoco 2 is 20 bucks just like Patapon was. I really think 20 dollars would help sell this game a lot more. Plus then I could get both this and Patapon 2.
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7-10-2008 @ 6:08PM
The Fatass of Kickassness said...
Nice. I'll be sure to pick this one up. Never got to own the original (can't find it for some reason) though I've played it through my friend's hacked PSP.
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7-13-2008 @ 12:44AM
supa_s said...
What about Patapon? oh well, i love Loco Roco too!
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