Sony's PSP title LocoRoco is back with a cleverly named sequel: LocoRoco 2. And it's brought annoyingly catchy music with it! If you watch this trailer at least twice, you'll have that tune stuck in your head all day. Once, even.
@bobtheduck: Agreed, I played that game once. However that games music still sticks in my head whenever it is brought up more than the music in this video.
JohnnyHash
DigiMish
Posted 10:32 AM 21/8/08
Awesome, looks like they'll be more environment interaction in this one. Cute claymation at the end too.
I could only take so much of locoroco 1 before it was "I'm never playing this fucking game again." I really hope they change the gameplay up in this one.
I wouldn't be surprised if the king of the cosmos showed up and rapped.
suya123
Ad-hominem
Posted 10:11 AM 21/8/08
Well, I actually looked closely, and it looks like they finally decided to switch things up a bit.
The incredible, unwavering dedication to the base gameplay in the orignal LoccoRocco made it boring for me.
Sure, the whole "rotating platforming" thing is cute for an hour or two, but that's literally what the entire game consisted of.
There was nothing else there. They never switched up the gameplay or added anything new. What you got in the first level was what you got in the 67th.
I don't unterstand what you mean. The tune has no intelligible words and there is no consistent chorus hook that would keep it playing in my mind. I DEMAND a disclaimer for the statement about catchy music.
Anyway, LocoRoco 2, yay? I don't have a PSP (yet) so I can't say I'm particularly interested when there are so many other good games I could buy for the system.
the background of the song (maybe the bass part) sounded alot like Patapoon
quyrean
Fyrinn
Posted 10:48 AM 21/8/08
It's a shame Cocoreccho sucks so much because these games would be perfect for SIXAXIS. Hopefully they'll release a PSN-exclusive title that is actually good and uses that feature. But I seem to remember the creator saying he didn't want to do that, which is disappointing.
Fyrinn
RawnevetSbboD
Posted 11:32 AM 21/8/08
I think i would get too many wierd looks 6" dude playing LR2
It would look weird to see a 6" guy playing Locoroco. Heck, you'd be smaller than the PSP.
azriel11
zoesch
Posted 1:12 PM 21/8/08
@eqhara: You'd probably need two extra pancreases and a bottle of insulin in case of emergency, their games are so cute, sweet and sugary... AND I CAN'T HAVE ENOUGH OF THEM!
I'll buy all of them. The first Loco Roco had me so wound up; I was sad when it didn't do as well. Patapon was a fantastic follow-up, and while I realize they're completely different gameplay-wise I thought they were both novel concepts and that the artwork was what really made them stand up. And I love the music!
For all the people that like the trailer and own a PSP: you owe it to yourself to buy LocoRoco, it's very cheap, and certainly one of the happiest, awesome games ever.
I, for one, cannot wait for LC2! Wheee!
Horusz
MelodyKitn
Posted 6:17 PM 21/8/08
And people used to wonder why the Chipmunk's were popular at one point? Gah the music, it causes addictions!
@bobtheduck: Meh, Cocorecho isn't that bad... if you're on drugs. Which you should be anyways. And probably are, which explains why you bought a PS3 :-)
is that 3d bit at the end a lil teaser at a console version .... ¬_¬ either way i love this game for the music, crazy japs they know how to make the inner child come out in me
Love the music, even more adorable than the first one. Liked the demo's but never bought the first one. Hope it goes down in price soon before this one hits stateside.
Panda_Cross
Mericana
Posted 11:24 AM 21/8/08
Ive never seen a game trailer with so many subliminal sexual references.
Mericana
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JohnnyHash
Posted 10:35 AM 21/8/08
@bobtheduck: Agreed, I played that game once. However that games music still sticks in my head whenever it is brought up more than the music in this video.
JohnnyHash
DigiMish
Posted 10:32 AM 21/8/08
Awesome, looks like they'll be more environment interaction in this one. Cute claymation at the end too.
DigiMish
Ahsayuni
Posted 10:31 AM 21/8/08
I could only take so much of locoroco 1 before it was "I'm never playing this fucking game again." I really hope they change the gameplay up in this one.
Ahsayuni
GoalieLax
Posted 10:27 AM 21/8/08
can't wait!
GoalieLax
CitizenInsane27
Posted 10:26 AM 21/8/08
@Aex: I believe the term is "cute-tastic" or if you prefer "cute-tacular". And yes. It is. Very much so.
CitizenInsane27
ShaggE
Posted 10:23 AM 21/8/08
@Thassodar: You win, sir. Haven't seen those in a.... dog's age. *snrt*
ShaggE
Cess007
Posted 10:19 AM 21/8/08
And now i'll be whistling the music for what left of the day.
Damn song!!
Cess007
Amazon_Chris
Posted 10:13 AM 21/8/08
NIIIIIIIICEEEEE!
Amazon_Chris
eqhara
Posted 10:12 AM 21/8/08
No opinion on LR2, but Japan Studios must be the funnest place in the world to work.
eqhara
Thassodar
Posted 10:11 AM 21/8/08
@Thassodar:
+ Watch video
Thassodar
suya123
Posted 10:11 AM 21/8/08
I wouldn't be surprised if the king of the cosmos showed up and rapped.
suya123
Ad-hominem
Posted 10:11 AM 21/8/08
Well, I actually looked closely, and it looks like they finally decided to switch things up a bit.
The incredible, unwavering dedication to the base gameplay in the orignal LoccoRocco made it boring for me.
Sure, the whole "rotating platforming" thing is cute for an hour or two, but that's literally what the entire game consisted of.
There was nothing else there. They never switched up the gameplay or added anything new. What you got in the first level was what you got in the 67th.
Ad-hominem
LastNinja
Posted 10:10 AM 21/8/08
so that 3d at the end? tease for PS3 version?
LastNinja
Thassodar
Posted 10:07 AM 21/8/08
THE COLORS, DUKE! THE COLORS!!!
Thassodar
bobtheduck
Posted 10:06 AM 21/8/08
Sweet... A REAL sequel, unlike that Cocoreccho crap... I can't believe I wasted money on that thing...
bobtheduck
CarbonFalcon
Posted 10:06 AM 21/8/08
I don't unterstand what you mean. The tune has no intelligible words and there is no consistent chorus hook that would keep it playing in my mind. I DEMAND a disclaimer for the statement about catchy music.
Anyway, LocoRoco 2, yay? I don't have a PSP (yet) so I can't say I'm particularly interested when there are so many other good games I could buy for the system.
CarbonFalcon
axiom
Posted 10:06 AM 21/8/08
Since when did the Chipmunks learn Japanese?
axiom
Kicken
Posted 10:02 AM 21/8/08
LocoRoco does have a aesthetic appeal, not unlike Patapon.
Kicken
Aex
Posted 10:02 AM 21/8/08
Buy Loco Roco Today, it is Cute-tastic!
*This message has been approved by Aex.
Aex
Jorw
Posted 11:08 AM 21/8/08
That's adorable. Can't wait to play it.
Jorw
goliathvv
Posted 11:03 AM 21/8/08
The music! Make it stop!(no, don't!)
goliathvv
Patient
Posted 11:01 AM 21/8/08
Best game every made!
Wait what's this? I had Mute on?
Nevermind.
Patient
quyrean
Posted 10:49 AM 21/8/08
the background of the song (maybe the bass part) sounded alot like Patapoon
quyrean
Fyrinn
Posted 10:48 AM 21/8/08
It's a shame Cocoreccho sucks so much because these games would be perfect for SIXAXIS. Hopefully they'll release a PSN-exclusive title that is actually good and uses that feature. But I seem to remember the creator saying he didn't want to do that, which is disappointing.
Fyrinn
RawnevetSbboD
Posted 11:32 AM 21/8/08
I think i would get too many wierd looks 6" dude playing LR2
RawnevetSbboD
Placentasaurus
Posted 11:18 AM 21/8/08
Was that a HAPPY OTTER FRIEND!? And a DETACHABLE AFRO CAR!? Good god, how could they survive all that LSD!?
Placentasaurus
jfm3
Posted 11:53 AM 21/8/08
So... is drug use rather common in Japan?
jfm3
darktorns
Posted 11:46 AM 21/8/08
:3
darktorns
komoki
Posted 11:46 AM 21/8/08
oh god.
So cute.
it hurts.
komoki
cheesecake000
Posted 11:40 AM 21/8/08
Significance of the claymation at the end?
cheesecake000
Master_Achilles
Posted 12:14 PM 21/8/08
Passed on the first one in favor of Patapon. If I have enough money after Patapon 2 then this might be a buy for me.
Master_Achilles
Samwisest
Posted 12:09 PM 21/8/08
Penis passing confirmed
Samwisest
VixDiesel
Posted 12:09 PM 21/8/08
looks to have much more depth this time around.
VixDiesel
ALT
Posted 12:07 PM 21/8/08
Was LR a good game? This trailer is fucking gorgeous!
ALT
azriel11
Posted 12:31 PM 21/8/08
@RawnevetSbboD:
It would look weird to see a 6" guy playing Locoroco. Heck, you'd be smaller than the PSP.
azriel11
zoesch
Posted 1:12 PM 21/8/08
@eqhara: You'd probably need two extra pancreases and a bottle of insulin in case of emergency, their games are so cute, sweet and sugary... AND I CAN'T HAVE ENOUGH OF THEM!
This is a day 1 purchase for me, like Patapon 2!
zoesch
zdevex
Posted 1:22 PM 21/8/08
@suya123: How do I buy that game?!!!
zdevex
Pablos102030
Posted 2:29 PM 21/8/08
@darktorns: >:3
Pablos102030
yargh
Posted 2:43 PM 21/8/08
The music had me giggling like a little girl. I enjoyed the first one, I don't have a PSP anymore though, sold it. Hopefully it'll come to PSN.
yargh
Fierfaerie
Posted 3:29 PM 21/8/08
I'll buy all of them. The first Loco Roco had me so wound up; I was sad when it didn't do as well. Patapon was a fantastic follow-up, and while I realize they're completely different gameplay-wise I thought they were both novel concepts and that the artwork was what really made them stand up. And I love the music!
Fierfaerie
Horusz
Posted 6:00 PM 21/8/08
For all the people that like the trailer and own a PSP:
you owe it to yourself to buy LocoRoco, it's very cheap, and certainly one of the happiest, awesome games ever.
I, for one, cannot wait for LC2!
Wheee!
Horusz
MelodyKitn
Posted 6:17 PM 21/8/08
And people used to wonder why the Chipmunk's were popular at one point? Gah the music, it causes addictions!
MelodyKitn
nemo
Posted 7:29 PM 21/8/08
Flying and shooting?! LocoRocoScramble!
And did I see a hint of multiplayer in there?
nemo
Ilia Chentsov
Posted 7:50 PM 21/8/08
@axiom: That's not Japanese.
Ilia Chentsov
L_K_M
Posted 12:06 AM 22/8/08
@bobtheduck: Meh, Cocorecho isn't that bad... if you're on drugs. Which you should be anyways. And probably are, which explains why you bought a PS3 :-)
L_K_M
crazy_jim
Posted 1:25 AM 22/8/08
is that 3d bit at the end a lil teaser at a console version .... ¬_¬ either way i love this game for the music, crazy japs they know how to make the inner child come out in me
crazy_jim
ST19AG_WGreymon
Posted 4:08 AM 22/8/08
I can't wait for this to come out. My mom loves the game, I'll probably have to give up my PSP for about a week.
ST19AG_WGreymon
gencid
Posted 6:49 AM 22/8/08
This game is so cute that it hurts. When I think of PSP I always think of LocoRoco.
gencid
mrrobsa
Posted 11:15 PM 22/8/08
I have a smile 2x bigger than my face for this.
mrrobsa
rdj
Posted 1:03 AM 23/8/08
It's like Yoshi's Story just vomited in my ears.
rdj
Panda_Cross
Posted 2:17 PM 21/8/08
Love the music, even more adorable than the first one. Liked the demo's but never bought the first one. Hope it goes down in price soon before this one hits stateside.
Panda_Cross
Mericana
Posted 11:24 AM 21/8/08
Ive never seen a game trailer with so many subliminal sexual references.
Mericana