
| Console | PlayStation Portable (PSP) |
| Publisher | Sony Computer Entertainment |
| Developer | SCE Japan Studio |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Region | World |
| Size | 327 MB |
Overview
LocoRoco 2 is a charming side-scrolling platformer released by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2008 for the PlayStation Portable. SCE Japan Studio developed the title as a direct sequel to the original 2006 hit, keeping the same colorful art style and joyful soundtrack that made the first game a cult favorite. Players do not control the round, singing LocoRoco creatures directly. Instead, they tilt the entire world using the L and R shoulder buttons, rolling the blobs across hills, through tunnels, and over obstacles. Pressing both buttons together launches the LocoRoco into the air, while holding a button makes it split into smaller pieces or merge back into one large form. This tilt-the-world mechanic remains the standout idea, and the sequel polishes it with smoother physics and more responsive controls. The game looks like a moving picture book, and every stage bursts with cheerful music sung by the LocoRoco themselves in their own made-up language. The mood stays light and welcoming from the first stage to the last.
The sequel adds several new features that expand on the original formula. Underwater sections introduce swimming physics, and rhythm based segments ask players to tap buttons in time with the music to clear hazards. The story follows the LocoRoco as they fight back against the returning Moja Troop, who now use sound to drain happiness from the planet. Players visit five worlds split across forty main stages, each filled with hidden Pickory fruits, MuiMui collectibles, and secret rooms. Clearing levels unlocks mini games, house building tools, and music tracks that can be played in a small jukebox. A local multiplayer mode lets friends race through bonus stages using ad hoc wireless. The combination of bright visuals, catchy songs, and simple two button controls makes the game easy to pick up yet rewarding to master. LocoRoco 2 stands as one of the most cheerful and creative platformers on the PSP library.
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