Loco Roco Review

GAME:Loco Roco
DEVELOPED BY: Sony Computer Entertainment
PUBLISHED BY: SCE Studios Japan
ESRB Rating: Everyone

Well there are certain games that say that they utilize innovative gameplay and controls, they fail to deliver their promises just like the game named "NBA Live 07" which stated that Freestyle controls will definitely improve the game. Well, it botched up the series even more!

Enough NBA Live talk for now. Well, there was really this innovative and revolutionary game that really piqued my interest. That game was Loco Roco. Loco Roco really relied on the gameplay for it to be successful. It really used innovative controls in a sense that you only use the L and R shoulder buttons to tilt the game world and control your adorable Loco Rocos. Using the L and R shoulder buttons at the same time causes the Loco Roco to jump. If you can't fit into a small space, use the circle button to arouse some lightning to make your Loco Roco separate into smaller ones to fit into the said small space. You increase your Loco Roco count by eating those fruits, which can be obvious and at times, hidden in the stages. It's much like that popular brick game called Tetris. It's easy to learn but hard to perfect. It's not exploration all the way mind that. There are also nasty monsters called the Moja. If it successfully squeezes one Loco Roco away from you, say good bye to that one Loco Roco of yours. And boy, the game really did amaze me and left me astounded.

Well, it's also one of the best games in the PSP format graphics-wise. Sound-wise, the sounds that the Loco Roco make are really cute. Also, you might even sing along with them and memorize what they say.

Lifespan-wise, it really lasts a long time. If you were done with the story mode, there are still lots of secrets to be found in every world like those Mui Mui and those secret Loco House parts. Also, if you want to improve your past performances, you can do so by replaying the stages.

Now the lowdown of the review:

Graphics 5/5 - This is a game that runs smoothly considering the fact that the PSP can slow down if the graphics are really lush. All I can say is that the PSP really flexed its muscle for this game. This game is eye candy and a luscious treat to all those PSP users.

Gameplay 5/5 - Using only the L and R shoulder buttons to tilt the game world and subsequently control your Loco Roco, this is really an innovative game. If you get tired with the story mode, there are also mini-games which can be unlocked and also you can build your own Loco House using the parts that you acquire in the main game.

Sound 5/5 - Games usually don't have a good sound attached with it but exempt this one from that description. The Loco Roco's voices are really cute and top-notch. Since I've mentioned that, you might be able to talk and sing like a Loco Roco! Believe me on that sentiment.

Replay 4/5 - The story mode ends just before you get bored. Well, there are really lots of unlockables and secrets like those rare Loco House parts, hidden Mui Mui and those mini-games which really add up to the game's replayability. If you get bored with the story mode, you can also build your very own and unique Loco House!

Overall 5/5 - If you have a PSP and you don't have this game, you are totally missing all the fun that the PSP can supply you. This game is one of the PSP's top-rated games and you better not miss this.