The initial trio will eventually be joined by four more characters who will join you in each level such as Tengy, Scarecrow, Digger, and Ottobot. Rocky returns and is unchanged and is joined by Bomber Bob, whose name is self-explanatory, and Little ninja. The game is still two-player coop however in single player you will always have a partner character with you at all times who can be switched out at the start of each level or by collecting an item. Lastly the two divergent paths your Hanafuda cards could take has been simplified but for the better, with the cards at first gaining rapid fire and then doubling in size and strength. It’s a change that means you’ll have to focus on using your wand to deflect attacks more frequently as well as always be on the move, especially since you can no longer slide. At the most basic level you can sustain two hits before death but can purchase armor to absorb three blows and bunny ears (!) for one extra.
There is no longer a life bar and instead damage is based on how much armor you have. Pocky sets out with a new set of allies in tow to rescue the princess and defeat this mysterious new threat.įeaturing the same top down action as the first title Pocky and Rocky 2 features a few sterling changes that will alter your approach to the game. Unfortunately a group of demons use this as an opportunity to kidnap her.
The harvest festival is held every year, with this year in particular being special as Princess Luna has come down from the Moon to join in the festivities. But apparently it sold well enough to warrant a sequel that brings more of the same action but also incorporates a number of features to make it an even better experience. Pocky and Rocky was one such title, an enjoyable top down shooter and awesome sequel to a bad arcade game. It isn’t as easy for most games to fly under the radar these days due to social media but back in the 80s and 90s we still relied on magazines for coverage and they only had so much space, meaning many lost classics never received the exposure they deserved. One of the greatest joys of being a gamer is coming across a hidden gem every now and then that is an absolute blast to play.
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