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LocoRoco Ships for the PSP
Colorful platformer rolls onto North American soil.

By News Staff, GamingExcellence
Posted September 5, 2006
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Sony Computer Entertainment announced today the North American release of LocoRoco, available exclusively for the PSP system. Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, Japan Studio, LocoRoco is a 2D platform/action game that allows players to control the unique and quirky world of the LocoRoco and guide them through more than 40 vibrant, lush levels filled with slippery slopes, swinging ropes and secret passages while they grow, divide, sing, change shape, and overcome obstacles. Inspired by Director Tsutomu Kouno’s fascination with oil and water in classic toys, LocoRoco’s simplified 2D graphic style is paired with complex physics so that these blobs of joy fluidly morph and respond to the environment in various ways.

"LocoRoco's charming characters, colorful environments and addictive play make will make it hard to resist the urge to share this game with friends," said Susan Nourai, director, online and product marketing, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "Even its whimsical soundtrack will have players humming the infectious music for the rest of the day!"

Featuring uniquely simple controls primarily utilizing the PSP’s “L” and “R” shoulder buttons, LocoRoco tasks players with controlling the game world by “tilting or bumping” the landscape in order to help the brightly colored LocoRoco navigate through each level, save more LocoRoco and keep them all out of harm’s way. The six different types of LocoRoco each have their own voices and actions, as well as their own enchanting theme songs that capture the happy creatures’ colorful world. Bonus features include three mini-games, wireless game sharing features, and the LocoHouse, a customizable playhouse with dozens of pieces collectible throughout the game.

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