ININ Games along with Natsume Inc., under license from TAITO, are delivering a brand-new adventure to a classic franchise with Pocky & Rocky Reshrined. Available now on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, this newest franchise entry brings all the retro feels with 16-bit style graphics and sound.
In this all new adventure players can pick from five adventurous characters. Joining the beloved duo of Pocky and Rocky are Ame no Uzume, Ikazuchi, and Notaru Gozen. Single-player Story Mode will challenge players to master the various stages solo. Local two-player co-op Free Mode allows a friend join where both players can battle against enemies together.
Players can collect coins to unlock Easy Mode. This reduces the difficulty and allows for smooth play to the end. Those who are looking for a challenge will want to master various unique stages filled with many different enemies. An online leaderboard allows players to compare their scores against others and even climb to the top.
A number of Pocky & Rocky Reshrined Limited Edition and Pocky & Rocky Reshrined Collector’s Edition physical versions that are bundled with or without a plushie are available from GamesRocket with prices ranging from $34.99 to $109.99.
Pocky & Rocky Reshrined is available digitally on Nintendo Switch from Nintendo and on PlayStation 4 from the PlayStation Store for $29.99. Visit https://www.iningames.com/games/pocky-rocky-reshrined/ for more information.
ININ Games (@ININ_Games Twitter) is a video game publisher that focuses on the digital and physical publishing of high-quality retro and arcade games. The German based publisher’s parent company is United Games Entertainment GmbH.
Natsume Inc. (@Natsume_Inc Twitter, @NatsumeInc Facebook) is a worldwide developer and publisher. Specializing in unique and family-oriented interactive entertainment on a variety of platforms, the company is known for publishing Reel Fishing and Harvest Moon.
NatsumeAtari Inc. (@NatsumeAtari Twitter, @NatsumeAtariInc Facebook) is a veteran Japanese game development company. Established in 1987, the company continues to develop video games and gaming hardware. NatsumeAtari is the original developer of the Pocky & Rocky series.
TAITO Corporation (@TaitoCorp Twitter, @TAITO.Eng Facebook) is a subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company’s core business includes game arcade operations, manufacturing coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. TAITO is cemented in gaming history with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS, and has developed other classic titles such as ARKANOID and PUZZLE BOBBLE.