Loco Roco -- the PSP's next big hit?

by James Ransom-Wiley { Sep 20th 2005 at 4:30PM }

Loco Roco made a big impression at this year's TGS and could very well be the next sleeper hit for Sony's PSP. Currently only slated for release in Japan (we're confident this will change), Loco Roco is a quirky action platformer that has the potential for greatness.

Players assume the role of an orange blob, rolling across levels, consuming flowers, and growing ever larger. It's like Kirby's Tilt 'n' Tumble meets Sonic the Hedgehog & Katamari Damacy with (according to GameSpot) a dash of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat. Sweet!

Watch the trailer [via GameSpot]

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

PickyPants @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM

Wow that looks rad!

I didn't know Sony made innovative games. Did someone from Nintendo jump ship?

Atrix @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM

Kinda looks like a rip off of Gish.

Not Impressed (Dmitri) @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM

In order for it to be the "next big hit", there would already have to be a "hit".

PickyPants @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM

Oh snap Dmitri!

Not Impressed (Dmitri) @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM

Swing and a miss

Mark @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM

It sucks! It's not for "mature" gamers! When will Ninendo just roll over and ... what? Its for PSP. Nevermind, it rules!

Scott Canoni @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM

How is it controlled?

Ombre @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM

It's controlled using only the trigger buttons. Press one button to tilt the level some for the blob to roll in that direction. Press both at once to make it jump.

kiddanger @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM

agreed with atrix, as soon as i saw it, i thought of gish

Jason Anderson @ Dec 18th 2005 10:00PM

I am totally looking forward to this. Even if I have to import it.

As for being the Next hit, remember, the PSP had its first hit with Lumines. You can't say Lumines wasn't a big hit. It pretty much sold a lot of the early PSP's.

This and the next Katamari game will totally make my purchase worth it.