Pocky And Rocky Reshrined Review (PlayStation 4)

by Jim Smale · June 22, 2022

Our Pocky And Rocky Reshrined Review have us revisit the legendary adventures of Pocky and Rocky – also known to some by the original Japanese name Kiki Kaikai – the player controls the young shrine maiden Pocky and her raccoon companion, Rocky, on their adventures. The shooting game series, with roots going back to the original Taito-released ‘80s arcade game, has delighted many generations of gamers. Now, the brand-new Pocky & Rocky Reshrined developed under license from TAITO Corporation, finally brings the iconic duo back.

Pocky And Rocky Reshrined Review Pros:

Decent graphics.
510.2MB download size.
18 Trophies.
Can be played on PlayStation 5.
Graphics settings – aspect ratio percentage slider, aspect scale percentage slider, and scan line effects.
Shooter gameplay.
Can rebind controls for both player 1 and player 2 individually.
Game stats show total coins, total playtime, and the best high score.
Online rankings support.
Two game modes – story and free mode.
The free mode has to be unlocked by either finishing story mode or by collecting 10,000 coins.
3 difficulties – extra easy, normal and hard.
Actions – you have projectiles, a slide button, a special move and deflect to send projectiles back at the enemy.
Mid and end-of-level boss fights.
Coins and power-ups drop from enemies and crates.
3 hits then you die, 3 lives then you start the level again.
Earn more hearts as you play and beat bosses.
In-game cutscenes can be skipped.
Full eight-direction shooting.
As you power up you get different shots like flames, ninja stars, and spread shots.