The WhatsNext verdict
LocoRoco 2 is a joyful, singular platformer for players who want tactile rolling movement, irresistible music, and a world overflowing with charm and secrets. Its short, familiar campaign is the tradeoff for an experience this consistently delightful.
What it does best
A visual identity impossibly bright, strange, and charming
Nonsense-language songs that become part of the world
Rolling, bouncing, swimming, and splitting feel uniquely joyful
Secret-packed levels reward poking into every odd corner
What might put you off
Short and familiar sequel structure
Easy bosses and occasional unfair collection losses
The setup
What you are walking into
The LocoRoco are in danger again, the evil Moja have returned and this time they've brought with them a terrible song that sucks the life out of living things! The LocoRoco must once again save their planet - this time by making lots of sweet music. LocoRoco 2 is easy to play, instantly addictive and guaranteed to make you feel all warm and fuzzy while you hum along to the soundtrack! Explore 25 new stages, including hidden challenges, and meet a colourful cast of new characters. Enhance your LocoRoco through music and song, learning new actions to overcome the Moja. Perform new actions such as climbing inside shells to destroy thorns, jumping from grass blade to grass blade and swimming underwater. Expand your fun with six new mini games, including an Ad-hoc four player game.
Where it lives
Genre
Vibe
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