LocoRoco Is Coming To The PS3

We have just had confirmation that the charming LocoRoco is coming to the PS3. It will now have 200 LocoRoco’s, 10 times more than previously, and a new SIXAXIS tilt function. No release date as yet for this one. Roll on.

Official Press Release follows…

LocoRoco Interactive Screensaver

KEY FACTS

Genre: Platform
Players: 1
Developer: SCE Japan Studios
Supported peripherals: SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller
Age rating +3 PEGI

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The LocoRoco are back in this easy to play new interactive screensaver! And this time there are more than 200, 10 times more than in previous versions of the title. This is a simple, entertaining game, filled with gameplay elements of the original game but now enhanced by the new Sixaxis tilt functionality for a brand new rolling and bouncing experience.

GAME OVERVIEW

The aim of the game is to collect the highest number of LocoRoco and lead them to the goal of the level. The player controls and moves screen features such as branches or platforms by simply tilting the controller, making in this way the little creatures roll and bounce around. The LocoRoco are woken up, attracted and lead in the right direction by a butterfly that the player can call and move around to show them the way. Mini games show up along the route and by playing them it’s possible to multiply the number of LocoRoco. The player will also encounter some threats as they progress in the game, such as the nasty Moja which love to eat LocoRoco. If the player loses too many LocoRoco, the big boss BonMucha wakes up and the game is over!

KEY FEATURES

High resolution at 1080p HD
SIXAXIS™ tilt functionality
3 Mini-games

Ranking modes:

Total score ranking: The player competes using the total number of LocoRoco collected plus the score of the mini-game.

Time Attack ranking:
The player competes using the total time taken to get to the goal. So all depends on the route chosen to reach the end of the game, the shortest it is, the better.

Characters:

LocoRoco: The mysterious creatures who love to bounce and roll around.
Moa: Loves to gobble up LocoRoco! Don’t let the LocoRoco get eaten!
Muumuu: LocoRocos friends.
BonMucha: The big bad Moja boss!

Online features:

Online ranking board