ININ Games and Natsume, under license by TAITO, have announced the upcoming title Pocky & Rocky Reshrined. It is the brand-new title in the beloved classic series and fans will be glad to know that pre-orders are now live for the game as well. Pocky & Rocky will release in both Europe and North America for PS4 and Nintendo Switch with normal as well as Limited and Collector’s Editions by Strictly Limited Games.
Pocky & Rocky was originally called Kiki Kaikai in Japanese and it allows you to take control of the young shrine maiden Pocky and her raccoon companion Rocky on their adventures. The colorful shoot ‘em up series is making a return after delighting many generations dating back to the 80’s arcade scene. Pocky & Rocky Reshrined is a brand-new title in the franchise, and it is now aiming to delight the modern video game generation as well.
For North America, Natsume will be managing the publishing rights however for the European market, ININ Games will take over and has already started pre-orders for the boxed editions of both the PS4 and the Nintendo Switch version of the game. The official press release details the game as:
The adventures of the heroine and her companion continue in this third installment of the original shrine maiden shooting series! Pocky & Rocky Reshrined is a multi-directional scrolling shooter with outstanding retro-style graphics and sound.
Key features of the title include:
- Classic 16-bit style graphic & sound
- 5 playable characters
- Story mode for one player action
- Free mode for 2 player co-op
- Unlockable Easy Mode
- Various unique stages to master
- Online Leaderboard
Apart from a digital and normal boxed release, Strictly Limited Games will also announce its own Limited and Collector’s Editions of Pocky & Rocky Reshrined. Additional details will be shared at a later stage by the developers so keep checking back for more information.
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