Pocky &a; Rocky Reshrined
April 20, 2022
Pocky the shrine maiden and Rocky the raccoon are back together in the latest game in the long-running classic shooter series! As the evil Black Mantle attacks, Pocky and Rocky need to team up once again, this time with some new friends to take on the upcoming challenges! With 8 …
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"Pocky &a; Rocky Reshrined is definitely the best entry in the long-running albeit sporadic KiKi KaiKai series. It may have its shortcomings but the modernized gameplay and lovely presentation make it a must-have if you enjoy classic games that are …"
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"Pocky &a; Rocky Reshrined is a honest new take on a classic from the 16-bit era bringing back that desire to play a challenging and fun game with a friend for many hours. However, for modern standards, it doesn&s;t offer …"
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87.0
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90.0
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"Anyone looking for an arcade-style cooperative game definitely needs to check out Pocky &a; Rocky Reshrined."
Read original review"Despite some strange design choices, Pocky &a; Rocky Reshrined captures the charm of the original game and still feels great to play all these years later. Added variety makes this the best version of Pocky &a; Rocky and makes me …"
Read original review"For those who don’t mind a short runtime and a somewhat steep price tag, Pocky &a; Rocky Reshrined’s old-school cool is a retro revival that evokes nostalgia while still being new. For those that appreciate a challenge, its insistence on …"
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"Despite a few questionable design choices, Pocky &a; Rocky Reshrined delivers a thrilling and satisfying experience. The blend of nostalgia and modern polish makes every stage a visual and mechanical extravaganza. New characters and stages keep replays fresh, while the …"
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"Still, as a solo experience, and as an overall package? Reshrined still manages to be incredibly fun, and while I’ll never get why Natsume-Atari insists on making the multiplayer experiences as inaccessible as possible, the core gameplay loop is still …"
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"Pocky &a; Rocky Reshrined provides a lot of nostalgia towards the titles that came before, especially the first one on SNES. This sentimental longing towards the past has merits, but when put side by side with the new things it …"
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"Pocky &a; Rocky Reshrined is what all fans of the Natsume franchise could expect, a remake of the Super Nintendo game that has been reimagined giving rise to something quite different from the original in terms of playability. New and …"
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"Despite the impression of being an unpretentious and simple game, Pocky &a; Rocky Reshrined provides a great time. The gameplay is functional and challenging in the right measure. The graphics are good and the animations are excellent. The soundtrack is …"
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"Due to the graphic overhaul since its original SNES version, plus other multiple additions to its system has made this remake feel like a whole new original title. While it&s;s unfortunate for not having online co-op, players will still be …"
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""Pocky &a; Rocky Reshrined" is an indication of the series&s; successful revival. Delicately drawn characters and stages are more than enough to introduce a charming world of pixel art for those who are familiar with latest video games, As well …"
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"Though at times it plays things too closely to the original game for its own good, that’s in testament to how rock solid it was to begin with. Even 35 years after the fact, this game is still unlike anything …"
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"There&s;s certainly nothing wrong with the gameplay, which remains just as enjoyable now as it did almost 30 years ago, but Reshrined feels like a missed opportunity to add in new elements or mechanics. While the inclusion of an online …"
Read original review"Coming to the Reshrined experience without any dog in the fight, Pocky &a; Rocky is an SNES classic I&s;ve heard quite a bit about but haven&s;t experienced for myself..."
Read original review"For fans of the shooter genre, Pocky &a; Rocky Reshrined offers something a little different, and it’s well worth jumping into. Despite being almost 30 years old, it still feels fresh and compelling – helped by its wonderful visuals and …"
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"If you’re a fan of retro shooters, there’s a lot to like in here. If you’re a fan of the 16-bit era of gaming, you’ll love these slightly revamped graphics. The game is cute as all hell, I can’t deny …"
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"With this third of Tengo Project&s;s revivals of classic 16-bit Natsume releases, the team has certainly saved the best for last. Pocky &a; Rocky Reshrined takes what was already a fantastic run &s;n gun experience, and expands, enhances, and improves …"
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"Pocky &a; Rocky Reshrined is a great comeback of the series, featuring new characters, an interesting plot, a very crunchy pixelart, and fast, varied and very rewarding gameplay that gets really addicting especially when played in co-op. The only points …"
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"My Pixels Bring All The Boys To the Yard"
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"Pocky &a; Rocky Reshrined&s;s ability to seamlessly segue from what seems like a simple remaster into a full-blown remake is brave – and it does it beautifully, too. This looks and sounds like you remember the Super Nintendo release, but …"
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"Pocky and Rocky Reshrined is a gorgeous run-and-gun shooter, lovingly and faithfully reimagined. It’s just as much fun as it was back in the nineties, but little in the way of extra content and decidedly old-school controls hold it back …"
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"Despite us making numerous comparisons to the Super Nintendo game, Pocky &a; Rocky: Reshrined is, for the vast majority, a completely new entry in the series. And that&s;s worth celebrating for several reasons. Tengo Project, well aware of the original&s;s …"
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"Pocky &a; Rocky Reshrined successfully marries the charm of the original with contemporary gaming expectations. The dedication of the TENGO PROJECT shines through in every aspect, resulting in a game that feels both familiar and fresh. Whether you’re a longtime …"
Read original review"Solid and definitely have an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun."
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