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LocoRoco=Fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 19
Date: September 05, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I've been playing the single stage Demo for the last couple of weeks and love this game. I can't wait to get the full version. The controls are SOOO easy to use and the graphics are simple enough to make you understand right away what you're supposed to be doing. The only thing that annoys me about the game is finding the hidden areas, but hey, that's part of the game and also what makes it fun. If you aren't sure if it's for you, download the demo first. I know that I'm glad I did!
(I gave it 3Stars for fun only because I have not played the full version as of yet.)

Innovative gameplay and music that sticks in your brain...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 30 / 32
Date: September 06, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Two ingredients for a classic game. Much like Katamari Damacy, this game makes you play in a new way. As opposed to games that really require additional fingers to play properly, this one uses only three buttons; the L and R shoulder buttons and the "O". With the shoulders you tilt the world so you can roll back and forth along the brightly-colored landscape, and with the "O" you spilt into little blobs and join back up again.

The levels are works of art, each one unique. It's a shame there's no hint book for the game - poster size copies of each level would be a delight to see. (In Japan they actually posted the entire first level as a mural-sized ad in subways)

The obstacles are as cute as they come; not since the Mega Man series have villains been so cute and infuriating.

And the music...oh god the music. All gibberish (so they didn't have to be translated) and all adorable, you'll be humming them for days.

This little diversion will dominate your life. The replay value is infinite - you'll spend days trying to get that last berry.

Mui Mui!

LocoRoco Best PSP Game, Clearly a Hit...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 25 / 26
Date: September 09, 2006
Author: Amazon User

At TGS (Tokyo Game Show) 2005, Sony of Japan announced that they were developing an original game for PSP: LocoRoco. Instead of the usual ports or re-creations or compliations of retro games, LocoRoco is a completely new venture. It focuses on a fictional planet where happy LocoRocos (yellow blobs) and MuiMuis (blue figures) live. One day, it is invaded by the Moja Troop, who eat LocoRoco. Your job is to tilt the surface to lead LocoRocos through their planet without getting eaten. You collect flowers, which gives you another LocoRoco. You can combine and separate LocoRocos, as well. You collect bugs as a food source for LocoRocos. Additionally, when you collect MuiMuis, you can get house parts.

The game is very easy. As a PSP player of Tekken:DR, complicated combo moves and annoying nuisances with the analog stick make PSP games hard to play--especially ports that we're used to seeing on PSOne and PS2. With LocoRoco, you use 3 buttons during gameplay. The shoulder buttons (LEFT and RIGHT) are used to tilt, tapping the circle button separates LocoRocos, holding the circle button combines them, and holding down both shoulder buttons makes your LocoRocos jump. A lot easier said than done. A demo disc found at EBGames and a demo for download on the PSP Memory Stick show these capabilities and can be found for download at http://www.us.playstation.com/locorocopcdemo. You must have v2.71 for this to work, I might add.

Besides a "career" mode, which pivots you into different courses with different color LocoRocos, there are "mini-games" like a Mui-Mui Crane, Chuppa game, and more. You must collect a certain amount of bugs/pickories every game to play these games. Also, there is the LocoRoco House Editor feature that allows you to create a house for your LocoRoco. I haven't yet tested it out but it is an excellent feature, I presume. By collecting MuiMuis in games, you get house parts and you can build a house for your LocoRoco.

Besides all of the gameplay features, a large soundtrack is full of bubbly, interesting, and catchy jingles with unique voices. While some find it annoying, it is very catchy and it gets stuck in my head. LocoRocos even sing along in gibberish while the song goes on. MuiMuis do, as well. The graphics are 2D like Mario, which make loading times non-existant and shows off the capability of the PSP's high-performance graphics.

In the end, LocoRoco is a game that is intuitive, simple, and beautiful to look at. It is fitted only for the PSP, and it should. Additionally, the gameplay is excellent, pivoting you into many different scenarios with many different characters (like Moja, who attack you or Chuppa, who catapults you into hidden areas). It is clearly worth $40--clearly.

PROS-
Intuitiveness and Simplicity: Easy to play, fitted for the PSP
Shows off PSP Graphic Capabilities: Beautiful to look at
Different Maps, Characters, Colors: Very unique and fresh
Not a Port or Re-creation/compliation: A completely original game
No Long Loading Times: 2D graphics prevents this
Mini-Games: Lets you take a break from main gameplay

CONS-
Longevity: Only 40 levels makes you wish for more...
Should've Used Characters More: Some characters pop up once...
You have to pay money made in career to access mini-games

5/5: FUN
5/5: GRAPHICS
5/5: GAMEPLAY
4/5: PLAYABILITY
19/20: TOTAL

Good Game......?

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 8
Date: October 15, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is alot of fun,but i beat it in like 2 hours. Its way to easy. It was an awsome game tho. I stink at games for the psp and this one was way to easy. I think they should put some challenges in it.

Graphics- 5/5

Fun- 5/5

Length- 0/5

that is what i think about the game

Totally Different

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 10, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I came upon this game as a demo from SONY. I downloaded it onto my PSP and was hooked within 5 minutes. I needed to have the full game. Don't let the child-like voices and images steer you clear of this game if you are an older gamer. Trust me, you will have some fun.

The only thing is, I did beat it a little too fast. Still very fun.

Loco Roco is innovative and fun, but it's charm wares off.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 8
Date: November 10, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Loco Roco is one of the more interesting games for the PSP. You don't control the creatures, but you control their environment by tilting it left and right to make the little buggers flow. You can seperate and combine them. There are tons of secrets and mini-games and you can improve upon your score, but the game itself offers no challenge and loses its charm quickly. Good for a rental though.

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Pros: Innovative fun gameplay. Tons of secrets and unlockables. Mini-games and lots of levels. Great level design.

Cons: Gameplay lacks a challenge and loses it's charm quickly.

If you appreciate good game design this game is for you!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 13, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I appreciate games that are designed well and look great and this is tops in that regard. The game makers have managed to create a compelling world that is believable and makes sense yet at the same time is far out and unreal. Loco Roco is a bit puzzle, a bit side scroller, and a bit arcade. It's both challenging and fun to play, beautiful to look at and listen to and is certainly one of the most unique and artistic creative games you will play.

I recommend this game to anyone, including kids. It's cute but not in a cutesy way like some other games that try too hard to be cute. The game is refreshingly not violent and is like candy to the eyes.

This game is just amazing in terms of the design and playability. It's difficult to describe but it is way more fun than most games I've played and the look of it is just 'right on' somehow. Loco Roco emits positive energy and vibes to those who play it. If you are depressed or feel hurt, there's something about this game that will actually help you to feel better. After playing a game of Loco Roco, I get that feeling like I just woke up from a good dream!

Addictive and Innovative

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 10
Date: December 18, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Simple yet extremely fun to play, LocoRoco is an excellent contender for the most innovative game of any platform this year (Okami is the only other contender in this area). With a unique graphics style and easy to use but difficult to master gameplay, LocoRoco at first seems easy. You just use the shoulder buttons to shift the world and help the LocoRocos escape the evil invaders. Then you try to find all the LocoRocos per level, all of the MuiMuis and other bonus items and this game suddenly becomes a lot harder. The brilliant thing is you can still advance even if you do not find all of these items. With fantastic music and gameplay, this game is rapidly becoming my favorite for the PSP.

Back to Basics

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Remember when games had simple controls with engaging gameplay and catchy music that you couldn't get out of your head? You will remember if you play Loco Roco. It's good, non-specific culture, fun.

Easy to Play - Hard to Master

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 30, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is such an original piece of work. It goes right up there with Katamari Damacy and it's sequels. The Loco Roco are just so cute and cuddly. They are up against a dark, evil force. There are three buttons and that is all you need. This is what the Nintendo was supposed to have, but couldn't because they have a stupid dual screen set up. I hear all the time that Nintendo has the most original games. My friend brings a DS over, I ask him what is the best game for DS. He shows me a modified tetris game. There inlies the problem of the format of the DS. The PSP is a classic, albeit awesome widescreen format that allows for engaging and fun games. I bought my PSP for this game and I don't regret the purchase.

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