The LocoRoco is a species of round creatures living in peace on their planet far away somewhere in the universe. Together with their friends the Mui Mui they care for the planet's vegetation and make sure that everything is alive, colorful and pleasant. One day, of course, evil forces called Moja arrive to the planet and want to take over. The LocoRoco have no idea how to fight this new mysterious creature army and thus put their fate in our hands to play the role of the planet. Meaning we get to tilt the ground to the left and right using the shoulder buttons L and R. Pretty soon the army is defeated and the LocoRoco can continue their happy lives in peace. That was part one. Pretty soon a sequel was released, because LocoRoco was such a success that it even feels a bit like a defining title when it comes to the PSP library.
The Moja have regrouped from their defeat and they are now ready to once again try to take over theplanet where the LocoRoco live. This time they have learned a new song that let them suck the lifeforce out of things to effectively spread chaos. The basic controls are identical, but this time around there is also a few new things. Among other things the LocoRoco, which are more in number, can now swim under water. This opens up to completely new kinds of challenges. The player can visit the Mui Mui house through the main menu to build new rooms and craft all sorts of interiours for the little creatures to enjoy. Sometimes it is also neessary to defend the house against Moja attacks. LocoRoco 2 is just as difficult as the first one when it comes to collecting everything that can be found in the stages, so do not judge the game by its cover - players craving difficult challenges should have plenty to do if they aim for a 100% completion.
Initially I was a bit skeptical about playing the sequal as it seemed like "more of exactly the same" to me. But again, the saying "If it ain't broke don't fix it" proves to be true. With just the right amount of new innovations, coupled with familiar mechanics and even more of the adorable LocoRoco - who jump, roll, swim and sing - the game rolls straight into my heart. LocoRoco 2 is undoubtedly one of the console's finest titles.
The Moja have regrouped from their defeat and they are now ready to once again try to take over theplanet where the LocoRoco live. This time they have learned a new song that let them suck the lifeforce out of things to effectively spread chaos. The basic controls are identical, but this time around there is also a few new things. Among other things the LocoRoco, which are more in number, can now swim under water. This opens up to completely new kinds of challenges. The player can visit the Mui Mui house through the main menu to build new rooms and craft all sorts of interiours for the little creatures to enjoy. Sometimes it is also neessary to defend the house against Moja attacks. LocoRoco 2 is just as difficult as the first one when it comes to collecting everything that can be found in the stages, so do not judge the game by its cover - players craving difficult challenges should have plenty to do if they aim for a 100% completion.
"LocoRoco 2 is undoubtedly one of the console's finest titles."
Initially I was a bit skeptical about playing the sequal as it seemed like "more of exactly the same" to me. But again, the saying "If it ain't broke don't fix it" proves to be true. With just the right amount of new innovations, coupled with familiar mechanics and even more of the adorable LocoRoco - who jump, roll, swim and sing - the game rolls straight into my heart. LocoRoco 2 is undoubtedly one of the console's finest titles.
