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LocoRoco 2 cover

2008 · Japan Studio · Adventure · Platformer

LocoRoco 2

PlayStation exclusive

The LocoRoco are in danger again, the evil Moja have returned and this time they've brought with them a terrible song that sucks the life out of living things! The LocoRoco must once again save their planet - this time by making lots of sweet music. LocoRoco 2 is easy to play, instantly addictive and guaranteed to make you feel all warm and fuzzy while you hum along to the soundtrack! Explore 25 new stages, including hidden challenges, and meet a colourful cast of new characters.

Released
21 November 2008
Platforms
PlayStation Portable
Genres
AdventurePlatformerPuzzle
Developers
Japan Studio
Publishers
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Modes
Single-player
Themes
Comedy
Country
Japan
Age ratings
GRAC ALLESRB E
Languages
Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese (Portugal), Russian and 2 more

About

LocoRoco 2 is a platform video game developed 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. A remastered version was released on December 9, 2017 for the PlayStation 4.

Keywords

  • minigames
  • abstract
  • sequel
  • digital distribution
  • collectibles
  • non-humanoid protagonist
  • secret area
  • playstation tv support
  • reversible cover art
  • collection marathon

Media

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Gameplay

Like 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.

LocoRoco 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 (Former MuiMui who were kissed by Majolinè, making them evil and sporting a red color to distinguish themselves from the MuiMui), a new purple LocoRoco named Viole, and an old lady named Galanmar.

Story

Having 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.

Reception

LocoRoco 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".

Releases by platformdates and regions as published

PlatformReleasedRegions
PlayStation Portable21 November 2008Europe · Australia 27 November 2008 · Japan 4 December 2008 · North America 10 February 2009

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