A few days ago leaked images of the newestWeekly Famitsutold us that bothPatapon 2andLocoRoco 2were confirmedfor the PSP in Japan. UnlikePatapon 2,LocoRocodoes not even have a tentative Japanese release date. Thankfully, someone at1Upfinally decided to start reading theFamitsuthis week. Among the smattering of information about the title, it has been revealed that it is already 75% complete. That figure means that I am currently 175% excited about the impending release.
The article also features a decent interview with director of the game, Tsutomo Kouno. One of the key things Kuono reveals is thatLocoRoco 2will remain consistent with the original experience:
We’re being careful to keep it from getting too complex, and in addition to that, we’re putting in lots of new features for people who played the first game to enjoy.
One of the new features that Kuono alludes to is the ability to bite more stuff than just a rope. He doesn’t detail what kind of stuff, but biting is always an excellent mechanic in a game. Also, the LocoRoco can now dive underwater, possibly while biting at the same time. What more could a person ask for on their PSP?
UPDATE:It appears the LocoRoco 2 website is nowlive. Go there and marvel at the pretty pictures. It’s probably a plus if you know Japanese.
