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Each one also has a different special attack, which is performed by having Pocky hurl the secondary character at her target. As you explore the levels, more become available, so your friends aren’t left completely cold. On the other hand, player 2 has a wide variety of characters to choose from, each with a different set of skills and weaponry. It’s not as bad as forcing someone to play Tails in a Sonic game, but some people may feel insulted in that role. They can’t pick up upgrades or other items, nor do they have the ability to sweep away projectiles and enemies like Pocky can. They are, most notably, unable to fully die. This time around, however, player 2 takes the role of more of an accessory. They took damage, grabbed upgrades, and rationed their super-powers just like player 1. Formerly, player 2 was restricted to working as Rocky and was placed on an even playing field. This marks the game’s most substantial deviation form the previous title. This time around, she’s assisted by more than just the other titular character, Rocky, but also a growing cast of side characters including a ninja, a mole, and a scarecrow. Series’ hero and Shinto shrine maiden, Pocky, jumps into action. Princess Luna, the moon princess, has been captured by the evil Dynagon, who is attempting to force her to marry him. Names have been changed to appeal better to a western audience, but the story is largely the same. Once again, Pocky & Rocky 2 is an extremely Japanese game that draws on the culture’s sounds, folklore, and imagery. There are still some pretty solid boss battles here. What’s offered is a bit of a mix, and the game’s value will shift greatly based on player preferences. Again developed by Natsume (though a mostly different team), the sequel actually makes a lot of substantial changes to Pocky & Rocky’s run-and-gun formula. Pocky & Rocky 2 was released roughly two years after the first. That’s when I learned there was a sequel that I completely missed out on.

It stuck in my mind for years until I was old enough to drive and buy insurance, so I looked it up to reconnect with it. I probably would have been 6 or 7 during the time I rented it and played it with my mom. P&R 2 features 9 levels, including 2 levels that are single-player only, and 1 practice level.Pocky & Rocky and I go way back. Unlike the prequel, the first player always controls Pocky (except when using Magic) and the second player controls her partner. If the second player is not present, the partner is controlled by the AI. In each level there is a shop in which Pocky can buy keys to open chests, clothes and even guides to the boss. Instead of the hearts of the first game, Pocky's life is measure by her clothes and rabbit ears, and she can also improve her power by collecting orbs. In boss battles, Pocky can throw her partner into the boss for a special move.

Pocky throw her scrolls and shake her wand to kill the enemies, and can also use Magic, which replaces her for the partner temporarily. Pocky is joined by Rocky the Tanuki, Little Ninja, Bomber Bob and other characters unlocked during the game, such as Tengy, Scarecrow and Digger. Pocky & Rocky 2 is an overhead shooter, featuring Shinto shrine maiden Pocky and a number of sidekicks in their quest to rescue the kidnapped Princess Luna.