Pocky & Rocky: Reshrined Nintendo Switch Review

[@SwitchUpYt]

Will you be picking this one up? Let us know in the comments section! Looking for eshop credit? Get OFFICIAL Nintendo Eshop Cards and other bits and bobs, at our new website and online store here - switchup.gg/ - Save 10% using code 'SWITCHUP' until the end of July 2022 If you are a physical collector you can use code "SwitchQ3" to save 5% at PlayAsia www.play-asia.com Happy gaming! Glen

[@Kraken54321]

I will at some point.

[@rowleda1]

Hopefully will get it delivered tomorrow 🤞

[@kaidorade1317]

What a weird title…love it!

[@kylepacker3270]

Nope. Still have a working copy for my SNES

[@flyingsquadron]

​@@kylepacker3270This is not anything like the SNES original, its a sequel

[@koxonutboy]

A Taiwanese friend told me about this game a few months ago and I just saw it in local game stores here in Taiwan. It was a big piece of gaming nostalgia for him when he was younger. Unbeknownst to him I secretly bought the game for his birthday in a couple of days. He's gonna love it.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Ah that’s very cool! Mark

[@DekuDude]

Nice, dude!

[@AikuraShardless]

You're a good friend.

[@koxonutboy]

@@AikuraShardless Am I? 😂

[@777StarrySky]

Wow your friend is so lucky! He loved the gift didn’t he? 🥳

[@eggman1586]

The sprite artwork is just absolutely gorgeous to look at and the game’s a real blast to play. The difficulty surprisingly doesn’t pull back any punches and even on normal it’s still a bit of a struggle, which I totally appreciate.

[@Nedwig747]

Having to unlock easy mode by needing to not only beat the game, but then play more is perplexing to me. That being said this game looks far more fun than I thought it'd be at first glance!

[@SwitchUpYt]

It's a really odd choice in an other great game!

[@michaelshourd653]

It's unlocked because it takes all difficulty out of the game. You have infinite lives. The difficulty of monsters isn't much different. You're basically unlocking infinite lives.

[@cheatboy111]

@@michaelshourd653 accessibility options should NEVER be an unlock. This game's really hard, and even with the checkpoint system it can be really intimidating to newcomers. Easy mode being unlockable actually does deter some people from playing it, and a game this good deserves as many people playing it as possible.

[@seant1326]

The condition is just to grab 3000 coins. You could just fail stage 1 on loop, and grab as many coins as possible each attempt before you unlock it.

[@bigcade554]

The correct way for a game to have easy mode as an unlockable would be how Devil May Cry does it. You unlock easy mode after dying a few times.

[@that80ssongyoulove84]

The original Pocky & Rocky is in my top 10 SNES games of all time. Regardless of the strange decisions by the developers, it is a very fun game. I was surprised to learn that some of the developers that made the SNES version came back to work on this game.

[@sevensyns7732]

I just don't understand the philosophy of locking the multiplayer mode behind the completion of the game. Makes no sense and devalues the game on such a high level.

[@michaellane5381]

This particular game was always harder with 2p due to the fact you could bash each other off the stage and fight for or gimp your build with certain resources, so it does make some sense you should try 1p first. I am so hyped for this, this is the game I always said they should have had on NSO from the start and now I can get a physical copy, with local co-op.... Feels like x-mas.

[@divertedgamer1050]

Cough pokemon cough

[@sevensyns7732]

@@divertedgamer1050 Pokemon?!?! I can't stand Pokemon.

[@klausschwab11]

This game is awesome. I bought the physical version and have no regrets.

[@dat_lamp]

Game is one hell of a classic revival, I so glad that I snagged a physical copy day one. Brings me back to the old days of SNES beating me to a pulp!

[@SwitchUpYt]

It looks great too. old school graphics with a modern twist. Glen

[@lalu613]

How you get a physical copy for switch?

[@Screwtape6_27]

@@lalu613 limited run

[@thejet4672]

@@lalu613 gamestop is selling physical copies.

[@ChrisLT]

Really cool game. Never played the original but I'm having a blast with this one.

[@TheLeetCasualGamer]

This game takes me back to the simple and challenging arcade like games. Between this and Turtles, makes me happy this month.

[@lenarmangum8630]

4:25 The game is making you have to play better and be a better player, you have to unlock the luxury of easy mode first by going through the hardships first! This is a classic challenging game so making you have to unlock easy mode is part of the games design.

[@NicolausCamp]

The game really is more of a sequel than a remake. While the first level and most of the second are more or left lifted from the SNES original, after that, it goes in a completely new and original direction, with entirely new stage designs for the remainder of the game.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah I did hear that it was effectively a new game but without having played the original myself I couldn't elaborate on the point too much. Good to hear the effort that they've put into it. Glen

[@Kriss_ch.]

This game's great. I feel like its thunder got stolen by Shredder's Revenge, but this game does just as good a job on following up Pocky and Rocky on the SNES as Shredder's Revenge did for Turtles in Time.

[@MegaMan4141]

So much nostalgia behind this game. Rented over and over from Blockbuster to play it with my brother, but never beat it. Now I have the chance :)

[@slimetime8273]

YOOO same but we did beat it on a long late night

[@blacksunshine7485]

I grew up with the Snes games and the Kiki Kaikai arcade games and I always thought that any sequel or re-release would benefit with twin stick support so a shame that it's still not incorporated. However, some may argue that it would change a defining factor of the series. Maybe. I'd still like the choice.

[@SiobhanR28]

Great review as always. Used your site for some credit last night to get AI Somnium on the US eshop. Its so so fun. Highly reccomended

[@SwitchUpYt]

I need to grab that one at some point! Glen

[@SiobhanR28]

@@SwitchUpYt you won't regret it!

[@los5517]

Forgot I had the physical version pre-ordered lol, but it arrived a few days ago and I'm excited to play with friends.

[@theoctavecollector3495]

Looking forward to picking this up. The SNES original was always somewhat of a hidden gem.

[@tanigarcia100]

Good luck with that it's expensive be careful on buying one make sure it's original

[@rorz999]

I've had the physical version on pre-order for a while, looking forward to it arriving

[@deigning]

the sounde effects over the video credits made me skr8 up emotional

[@markharrison2315]

I'd have been all over this if it had a twin-stick shooter control scheme option. Great review. I'll keep my eye on the Sunday Sales videos for a price drop I reckon.

[@simonpotticary7658]

Same here, man. I really wish this was a proper twin-stick shooter along the lines of something like Nuclear Throne. As it stands however, I’ll buy it for sure, but probably in a future sale rather than at the full £26.99 price tag.

[@nemA96]

This game looks really awesome! As soon as I get paid, I'll be buying this. Great review

[@SwitchUpYt]

Thanks mate!

[@neoflashjf]

This is a remake just as much as "a link between worlds" or "Sonic mania" are remakes. it uses some old locations and is set in the same world, but with a new story, new levels, 3 extra playable characters, new modes, new moves and specials attacks, and new bosses, this is a new game

[@stormrider1049]

Seems neat with its style and decently challenging! However I agree it’s odd to lock multiplayer behind

[@slw2222]

I agree the original games let you play multiplayer from the start!

[@maroXUprising]

I’ll pick the Japanese physical version at some point. Had the western release not been censored, I’d pick it up much sooner.

[@Crcvmbdfl]

Hi i was about to get the western one, could you elaborate on what is specifically censored? Thanks

[@maroXUprising]

@@Crcvmbdfl this is in regards to the censorship I’m not entirely sure if they altered the sprite of the character but since the gameplay your running n shooting that’s probably not gonna matter... any ways, the western version has one of the characters cleavage covered up via the character select screen when you obtain that character.

[@DarkAxel1]

I remember playing this when i was like 5-6 years old. I loved this game. Its been so long

[@rlim1309]

I like the history and the gameplay, thanks for the review.

[@WorldBurningTime]

I tried to play this with my brother on the SNES and later with my boyfriend on the SNES mini and it was too hard. It’s disappointing to hear you have to unlock BOTH easy mode and multiplayer. I guess I’ll wait for a sale.

[@billcrabtree8700]

Rambustuous? Did Mark write this review?;) I really want to get this game but $30 seems a bit expensive.

[@cultofpersonality1145]

I had been so excited to play this game. I'm still in contact with a friend who I played the original with on SNES. Once we saw that you had to actually beat the game solo in order to even play 2 player, we decided to just not get it at all and play the old one on emulator together. So disappointed.

[@cheatboy111]

You'll be happy to know you can now unlock co-op with a cheat code. At the main menu, press left left left left, right right right right, left right, left right, left right, left right. You'll see the free play option unlock. You'll only have Pocky and Rocky to play though, you gotta beat story mode twice to get all the other characters.

[@xelthos2051]

Definitely grabbing this nostalgia trip, I played 1 and 2 on the SNES so much as a kid.

[@egberteil8462]

I suck at games like this but if I ever find this game on sale, I will get it. Presentation and setting are absolutely my jam and I can't wait to battle through this game with a friend. EDIT: You have to unlock co-op and easy mode? That's so stupid.

[@michaellane5381]

Co-op is rather like hard mode for this game, competing for resources and the ability to push each other to your deaths makes it slightly challenging. Fun as hell though.

[@christophergardiner7372]

Nice review. Hadn’t heard of it but this put it on my radar for sure.

[@ConditionallyUsed]

Looks really interesting. Actually nice art this time as the nice pixel art is beautiful seems to be over used lately . Some pixel art versus today's standards are crud. This one looks nice , the little rocky tail and the font is so nice. I'll add it to my wish list as it's new to me and looks fun for sale single player

[@lenarmangum8630]

5:50 This isn’t a remake of the original Pocky & Rocky it’s a new game/remaining you may recognize certain parts, enemy’s and bosses but overall this is a brand new game with brand new characters and levels.

[@tanigarcia100]

I got a physical version too lol played it for like 2 hours till I finish it so I unlocked the co-op

[@jacobchristian8943]

I’ve been looking forward to this review!

[@sageen]

Haven't got my 60fps games video yet, but maybe we can get a video on the hardest first party games? For us that want a challange🙂

[@djcomo13]

Yeah man. I will grab the physical for this one.

[@julialandin6441]

I have this game. Its awsomes and the graphics are really beautiful.

[@jeanvictorhajjar]

Reminds me of Goemon, I wish they'd also re-release on the switch

[@rorz999]

A collection of the SNES Goemon games would be great

[@MrJimithee]

Totally agree that it would be great to have a choice between the new and old graphics... So many games do, Dragon Quest 11, Mana, even Alex bloody Kid... And don't get me started on Links Awakening :[

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah, I love games that allow you to switch on the fly. It's a shame it's not just a standard feature for remakes. Glen

[@tonberrymasta]

It's impossible to do that because it is a completely new game, none of the levels are the same as the original (even the first level has differences).

[@cheatboy111]

@@tonberrymasta Alex Kidd remake had an old graphics option even though it has differences from the original game(bosses and some assets are new or different). I just don't think the option would work here cause it's already sprite art and the sprite art looks AMAZING.

[@Ghoulia.Roberts]

It seems like I always get a Nintendo ad before I watch a review from this channel. It's a bit on the nose.

[@Stanjara]

Looking at recent trash-masters like Sonic Collection and Blade Runner, this game is extremely well made. Its like RE2 reimagining. They should patch it up so you have co-op from the start, but other than that...9/10. I'm on PlayStation, but always check on your reviews.

[@dasboy1ify]

I had seen this a while back and I like top down shooters a lot and this art style is just so neat.

[@teneesh3376]

Question. Did the add saves to this game? Cause I tried finishing the original with a friend. And I mean we really tried. But it was too hard and could beat it in one run

[@teneesh3376]

@@OriginalMasters is it between levels or something backwards? Just want to make sure that the save system is normal and reasonable

[@teneesh3376]

@@OriginalMasters so I can close the game, open it and go to that save point?

[@teneesh3376]

@@OriginalMasters thank God. Don't know why they kept that for Wild Guns and Ninja Savior. Better late than never. That saying doesn't really work in this case but you get what I mean

[@acidriott]

This game looks sick! I don't know how I've never heard of it. I really hope they put the original on SNES online.Thank you for this review!

[@icanhazgoodgame3845]

The SNES version was fairly hard and was based around obscure Japanese folklore and yokai creatures. It never got more than a cult following until the recent retro gaming boom.

[@fernandotorres5092]

I love so much this game, of course gonna buy it but I want moreee

[@fernandotorres5092]

@@OriginalMasters More pocky rocky games!!

[@lenarmangum8630]

3:23 If you accidentally dash of the side of the stage that’s not the game’s fault but rather your own! You can’t blame that on the game!

[@Fearwolf2013]

This game actually looks awesome. I. Definitely picking this one up.

[@getnutritionsmart]

Does it have online multiplayer?

[@michaellane5381]

I am so hyped for this, this is the game I always said they should have had on NSO from the start and now I can get a physical copy, with local co-op.... Feels like x-mas. Fyi: the graphics for the characters look like kind of a step down, but that seems to be countered by characters having MORE abilities, being more numerous(bigger roster), in a world with better graphics in general. Definite buy for physical if I can.

[@ZamWeazle]

I remember playing this and loving it although there was a difficulty spike about 3/4 through the game. Wait I don't think these graphics are a downgrade if you compare the original. They are a slight upgrade 👍

[@DadBod3000]

I read Pocky and Rocky and thought "shhhuuut uuup...." I bummed Pocky&Rocky 2 pretty hard back in the day

[@Astronic]

great video as always!

[@chaosdestructionlove]

Gating easy mode is super strange, I like the look of this game but it might be a little too difficult for me listening to the quirks it has. The design and graphics are so beautiful too...

[@Foxentails]

Git guuud

[@pixelsandwich4104]

This game is beating my ass.

[@ppbunt]

So you can only unlock easy mode after you finish the game on normal… Kind of defeats the purpose eh? Very strange choice. Anyway, cheers for the review!

[@michaellane5381]

He did say you save points between runs, so if you beat a runs worth of points but can't beat the game, that is why it is unlockable at that point value.

[@patogordo1385]

Was waiting for this one ! Thnx

[@Tochinden]

It is really sad that we have to play through story mode or collect 10.000 coins before multiplayer mode is unlocked, what a unnecessery bummer ide.... also I would really have needed Easy mode to begin with xD

[@Kletian999]

That's mad that easy and coop modes are unlocks... hope they patch it out.

[@SwitchUpYt]

It's a crazy decision. Glen

[@TheKharymusic]

Having to finish the game before multiplayer mode is unlocked is even more asinine than having to earn easy mode. Player 2 just has to sit there while I finish the entire game...

[@TaigaGalette]

is the co op also online?

[@SwitchUpYt]

Not 100% sure but I don't think so.

[@UndeadEggmiester]

The game looks great and I'll have to pick it up at some point.

[@Sleepysnorlax1]

I picked this up and it’s a lot of fun. I do wish it had twinstick controls though. Almost all the play mechanics would be cleaned if you had the option

[@vcfreek]

Great review Glen :)

[@SwitchUpYt]

Thanks mate!

[@danberry746]

Looks decent this will add it to the wishlist

[@rafaelrodriguez8922]

Co op +?

[@Segaton]

get this, SNES version was killer.. this is probably even better.

[@MEDUSAvsSHOE]

Censorship is bad.

[@Mckhus]

Not sure how people justify such high prices for remasters of old games. The game is already made, story is written, marketing was done, coding is sorted. You just add some eye candy and more convenient menus and charge 30 🥶 When there are Spyro or crash trilogies on switch within same price where you get 3 games for price of one it puts it a bit into perspective. Looks like fun game tho and if 75% off hits anytime I might pick it, otherwise skip especially for 3hrs of gameplay

[@noskoolikeoldskool]

Pocky and Rocky 4 Smash bros.

[@tonypratt1023]

I realized that there's an evade button (B button) 😅

[@robdiquattro5590]

Locking multiplayer and easy mode is unreal

[@Crcvmbdfl]

there is a cheat code

[@Ser-Smiley]

Oh. Some weird things they did there. Easy mode after beating game on normal mode? 🤔😅

[@pilzhut1562]

Can't justify the full price if the coop is locked :( I will wait for a sale

[@plasmi9]

Say no more, I'm sold 1/5 of the way through the vid

[@JoshuaDesean1992]

This game looks GREAT to be 30

[@metaf2pgamer654]

I miss kikikaikai game :')

[@matthuck378]

You...Have to unlock easy mode? That's literally backwards.

[@artaleasham4105]

I know the game is called Pocky and Rocky, but Rocky and Pocky sounds so much better lol. We always said it this way in my childhood.

[@yourrudeyoutubewatcher]

It began as an arcade game in 1996 and was adapted to the SNES in 1992? What?

[@SwitchUpYt]

I said 1986, not 1996.

[@yourrudeyoutubewatcher]

K. My bad.

[@johnbazan8674]

I recieved my copy today, I'm excited to play this. Dont listen to those folks about not buying this version because it censored one part of the game. Remember this is a game for kids, there complaining about not seeing breasts in a kids game. Censorship exists in all kinds of forms in different countries. America its sexual content, Japan its violent content.

[@greyowl3787]

Where did you see this is a game for kids ? And I’m a European thx, why am I getting censored like I’m some uptight American ?

[@johnbazan8674]

@@greyowl3787 I dont know what the age rating is in pegi. But here in America its rated for kids E10+.

[@AngryMiddleAgedMan]

Not a fan of turbo trigger button games

[@amitramsingh3565]

Just subscribe

[@grahamwalker2168]

Original game also reviewed on SNES Drunk

[@SwitchUpYt]

Cool. He has a very good channel. Glen

[@grahamwalker2168]

@@SwitchUpYt he does indeed. I hope you enjoy the rest of your day

[@SwitchUpYt]

You too mate! Glen

[@maxthrust88888]

Still hoping for a new Goemon game

[@SwitchUpYt]

That would be good!

[@maxthrust88888]

@@SwitchUpYt with some more absolute musical bangers.

[@ThePlob]

yes more reviews

[@postmodernerkindergartner960]

Regret buying this, could've done more research beforehand tho. This game would be a lot more fun, to me, if it was a twinstick shooter, or had a button to lock in your shooting direction while moving. Also as mentioned, wth would you unlock easy and coop mode? Holy shit..30 Bucks

[@ericm215]

I love cutem ups

[@ryproar11]

30 is a bit steep tbh. 20 would have been fine but 30 for a digital game? I'll wait for a sale. I've got Sunbreak until then.

[@spear-twirlingbokoblin7390]

Lmao this game looks hilarious 😂

[@michaellane5381]

It always was, you could nope out like tanuki suit Mario as Rocky and hurl each other like pinballs to death or glory in multiplayer.

[@Kraken54321]

👍

[@blizmo2]

😎🤙👍👍