Pocky & Rocky Reshrined Review

[@SwitchWatch]

If this review feels a bit "off" it's because I wasn't in a particularly great mood when I made it. Like, 5 minutes before I sat down to record, I got some bad news from my job. Hope you enjoy it still, anyways. Support with the links below! (I may need it...) Physical Switch releases update: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ7IdoyJjKqDja8 ***5% OFF YOUR ORDER*** ➡ Use our link （If you don't, it doesn't support us) ➡ Use coupon: JORDAN Pocky & Rocky Reshrined (JP ver.) Switch bit.ly/3KTbuAv PS4: bit.ly/36xBUsK eShop credit 9000¥ eShop credit: bit.ly/2GQw7Pw 5000¥ eShop credit: bit.ly/2V6VMLG 3000¥ eShop credit: bit.ly/2vDMhsd 1000¥ eShop credit: bit.ly/2V2bur4 300HK Dollars eShop credit: bit.ly/3iXrDYk 100HK Dollars eShop credit: bit.ly/326kWiL Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:18 Pointless History 02:24 Gameplay 05:47 Physical v Digital Price 07:54 Review Score

[@lun_r]

Don't they understand you are a legend. Time to find you next locale of employment. Flee!

[@yusofplayed]

Hope everything is well mate, and if not, hoping you bounce back better off. Godspeed.

[@Boxnoid]

Pocky throws paper talisman, not cards ;-)

[@MyRetroLife]

This looks beautiful. An HD remake done with the original pixel art which helps it stay true and authentic to the original - BUT LOOK BEAUTIFUL! I will be picking this up physical in May.

[@SwitchWatch]

Yeah they did it great justice!

[@Forzalanes]

I'm glad they priced it correctly as it is a 'reshrined' release. £20.95 from Amazon and a few other stores. I've already pre-ordered from The Game Collection with free delivery.

[@mat4303]

Thanks 👍

[@maroXUprising]

The sprite work is just stupendous. It’s games like that these that you just gotta take a moment and take in on all the effort went into these graphical sprite design. Definitely want to get this game, specifically physically. Oh boy. Lol

[@SwitchWatch]

Have to admire their work!

[@IvanIvanov-uo8xm]

I bought it today for only 20£ physically brand new ,After a few years will cost more than 60-70£

[@simonspeed1288]

Fantastic review Jordan, informative and pure comedy gold. 100% will be picking this up in May. Just looks fantastic

[@SwitchWatch]

Thanks bud 😊

[@TheInternetIsDeadToMe]

Love this old school cute em up and will definitely be grabbing this. I’m still hoping for a new Twin Bee game or Parodius might appear on Switch someday.

[@SwitchWatch]

This team are great at remakes

[@MarioIgnazioCigna]

They did the same with Wild Guns and I love them for this awesome Rework.

[@NP-ip3nj]

I'll be picking this up this week. Looking forward to it.

[@SwitchWatch]

Nice!

[@cgrooney9945]

I wish there was a lock position button you can hold down opposed to having to let off the direction control...cool review btw

[@SwitchWatch]

Would be nice!

[@Thebluedud]

I'm super excited to play this one here soon. The original was one of my favorite games on the SNES and selling my childhood copy is one of my big gaming regrets. Not just because it goes for a few hundo now and I probably got like $20 for it circa 2008, but because I gave up a part of my childhood that now can't be replaced without plunking down some SERIOUS cash... At least I still have some of my other childhood treasures like Super Metroid and Kirby's Dreamland 3. I have an import physical copy coming in any day now and I can't wait. I doubted it would get a physical release in North America, so I decided to hedge my bets.

[@SoupySnax]

Watched you video of this and SOLD! Just ordered!

[@SwitchWatch]

Nice!

[@RiggsHB]

I got this game a few days ago for about $10 on Amazon. It's great! So much oldschool fun.

[@NickkTran]

Already preordered for $20, it was $30 but I had a couple for $10 off for Amazon if I pick it up, just hope it's out before I go on vacation because they don't hold lol

[@SwitchWatch]

Physically? Yeah that’s a decent price all day long!

[@NickkTran]

@@SwitchWatch Yes physically, I dont buy digital games on my Switch it's physical only

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Huge Fan of Pocky & Rocky and have both copies on the Super Nintendo. I preordered my copy with play Asia last month and hopefully it will arrive this week. Super excited for this game as it’s a fantastic arcade game.

[@SwitchWatch]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@dariusq8894]

This release completes the Natsume Remake Trilogy which also includes Wild Guns and Ninja Warriors. All of the remakes are the superior versions to own. I was contemplating which region version to get for Pocky & Rocky and hadn't even considered censorship until you mentioned it. Play Asia import it is. =)

[@SwitchWatch]

Look forward to seeing what they do next

[@LittleBigKid707b]

Is the censoring just the cleavage basically? Or is it other more substantial things in the game? If it's mainly the cleavage, then I don't care. I'm not a 24-hour horny teenage anymore. LoL. I went ahead and pre-ordered both PS4 and Switch version from Gamestop.

[@teddym2808]

Damn this is hard! Also if they added a simple strafe lock to a trigger button, it would have truly transformed the game. I still like it a lot however. One thing I can not get working is the sort of lock aim with repeatedly tapping the attack button. I have turbo on my switch with the hori split pad pro and it still doesn't work. Does this come later in the game Jordan? Right now I have only played for 10 or so minutes and died a lot LOL.

[@SwitchWatch]

In the story mode you get it in the third level I think

[@markg155]

Pre-ordered the physical release from Play-Asia months ago. Now the long wait starts :D

[@melvinblackburn195]

Nice Review. I hate to hear about the news, and I wish you the very best. In my world of arcade style titles being AAA titles, this is the sort of game that may compete for a personal game of the year. These are made by Natsume Atari/Tengo Project and are in the same vein of the Wild Guns and Ninja Warriors SNES remasters. Those games instantly became the glorious definitive versions. This game looks no different. I have already ordered the Japan physical from Play Asia. I truly appreciate what you do, and again all the best.

[@SwitchWatch]

Best thing Natsume have been involved with in years

[@techknow9237]

I dont have a Seitch but I always watch Switch reviews, esp 2D arcade like games and then hoping theyll cone on XBS - and this game did :)

[@SilverShion]

In short ,the guys from Tengo Project are the kings of 2D remakes. Wild guns, Ninja Saviors, Pocky and Rocky. All gorgeous remakes.

[@SwitchWatch]

Can’t wait to see which Taito game they do next! 😛

[@cirmothe9]

The censorship on the western release is really leading me towards either importing this or getting it from the japanese eshop.

[@SwitchWatch]

Up to you if cleavage is important to you. (It’s important to me 😏)

[@chocolocojames213]

Just picked up my copy. I love it 😆😆😆

[@SwitchWatch]

Glad you’re enjoying it!

[@seant1326]

I didn't know there was a physical release.

[@stricknine6130]

I bought the Japanese version. Thanks for the review.

[@SwitchWatch]

Woo!

[@jeffcox6539]

There were 5 characters in the game, and all he talked about was how stacked one of them is. 😂

[@SwitchWatch]

You mean I got distracted? 😂

[@guynah7871]

Anyone know how to unlock the fox?

[@dangunheadachron1603]

I hope they'll remake Pocky & Rocky 2 next. This looks amazing

[@MultiTimetravler]

This item will be released on May 31, 2022. US

[@SwitchWatch]

I saw that, but I also saw June in other places

[@justino6054]

This is my favortite SNES game. I have the Japanese version (cart/booklet/box) in a display cabinet. I am here watching this as my Bestie just surpricsed me by buying me the Japanese version of this! I am so stoked! I saw the Racoon plushie in the vid, I hope to get my hands on one!! I love Kiki KaiKai!! :)

[@OmegaPrime-xt5rg]

Looks great!.I've got the Japanese version on pre-order. They actually censored the covet for the western release.

[@Forzalanes]

It looks the same cover as from Amazon and half price after import fees

[@OmegaPrime-xt5rg]

@@Forzalanes Girl in white on the left is censored. The US version covered her up. I'll pay extra for a uncensored cover.

[@Forzalanes]

@@OmegaPrime-xt5rg they look the same apart from a bit of shoulder.

[@ssmelche]

Does the switch lite d pad work for this game?

[@SwitchWatch]

Should do!

[@WMARUoriginal]

Picked this up and used your code. Cheers!

[@SwitchWatch]

Legend!

[@lunadimoona1755]

After the Chrono Cross Radical Dreamers disaster it's big relief to see a classic remastered in a far more thoughtful way.

[@Kraken54321]

Looking forward to buying a physical copy in the not too distant future. 👍

[@SwitchWatch]

Shouldn’t be too long!

[@youngthomasyorke4074]

What does "shaint" mean?

[@SwitchWatch]

You mean shite?

[@Ser-Smiley]

This actually looks good. Like really good.

[@SwitchWatch]

It is! 😊

[@Ser-Smiley]

@@SwitchWatch a tad too expensive though. 😅

[@zockeromi1970]

Thought about buying it, but i still can play they original

[@Ferroreo]

🦝🦝🦝 sorry I'm tuning in late!! Life happened hehehe great stuff, as per usual!

[@Ferroreo]

Also, sorry about the bad news regarding your job. Fingers crossed for you. I struggled the last two years when it came to having a stable job. Whatever happens, just know you are a multitalented man. You can do ANYTHING you set your mind to, you have already proven it.

[@AngelGomez-il2ro]

Can a 2nd player join in like on the original? That would be a lot of fun

[@SwitchWatch]

Yes in free play mode after you’ve completed the story once

[@digitalboy80]

2:39: Those are not cards, though. They are most likely ofuda. Paper slips that are commonly used as talismans, e.g. to ban ghosts, which would align with Pocky obviously being a shinto priestess.

[@SwitchWatch]

Yeah I know, it was just a quickly non-thought through joke.

[@digitalboy80]

@@SwitchWatch No problem, I just felt the sudden urge to be the „Well, akchewly“-guy

[@kacheek9101]

I preordered this physical the moment I heard about it. I absolutely love the SNES Pocky & Rocky. Never beat it, mind you, but that's fine lol It's one of the few games I still bust out my old SNES to play every once in a while

[@SwitchWatch]

The original is rather tough however this one is a bit easier on the standard difficulty. There’s a mid-level checkpoint and more power ups

[@joelparker5388]

This is looking great!!

[@SwitchWatch]

It’s a gorgeous looking game

[@tonyc3282]

I’d buy it digitally for under a tenner & no more!

[@FunkyBandana]

Thanks my friend, nice review

[@SwitchWatch]

Thanks for watching bandana!

[@dragonskull9043]

Jordan I have to ask where in the UK were you from it sounds southern but can't pin point it?

[@SwitchWatch]

Sheffield, but I’ve lived in China for 9 years so it’s definitely not as strong as it used to be

[@celesgriner2411]

This looks adorable

[@SwitchWatch]

It’s super cute!

[@lun_r]

@@SwitchWatch Jordan, you're adorable too.

[@sweet_sukeban4022]

Just wish they didn't censor the art in the US version.

[@SwitchWatch]

I do wonder if that’s just for the trailer or will be in the game too 🤔

[@sweet_sukeban4022]

@@SwitchWatch the portraits in game are altered but not the sprites the last time I checked.

[@sdfghgtrew]

They should do more games in this style. Imagine a new Final Fight game with nice HD pixel graphics =)

[@jumpingbear]

I have this game for the SNES, and I Played it a lot as a kid. is it worth a double dip?

[@SwitchWatch]

It will be nostalgic but fresh at the same time

[@CrimRui]

Thanks for the heads up. Pixel boobies had a huge influence on this decision so I'll be getting it off Play Asia as always. Game looks awesome and super fun!

[@lun_r]

🌕🌕

[@weebnerdgaming4908]

With all due respect… This game is a time-traveling SEQUEL! Not a remake! The “original” game is “The Mysterious Black Mantle”. This new game is “The Mystery of Black Mantle”. It also explains the origins of the Black Mantle itself.

[@MattyS54]

great review thanks!

[@larelare1]

Man this game flares up the Geomon, legend of the mystical ninja itch.

[@SwitchWatch]

I’d like another one of those too!

[@drowningin]

Its censored in west. Buy playasia or not at all

[@mononom]

🦝been waiting for this game for a while, one of my top games all time🦝 Hope I can get all the versions haha great review, I'm more hyped now can't wait for my preorder to arrive :D :D

[@SwitchWatch]

Wow all versions!

[@teddym2808]

Am I the only one wishing they made a twin stick option with this?

[@SwitchWatch]

I kinda wish there was a strafe button, not necessarily twin stick

[@Crcvmbdfl]

Will definitely get the physical japanese version, as the western one got censored

[@lap456]

Although thier's no word yet on the rellse of us ps4 version i will get that version just to be self.

[@wolverinescratch]

Switch sports is so much fun online

[@lun_r]

Thank you professor.

[@SwitchWatch]

Thanks for watching!

[@mezomoza7]

Thanks for the video

[@SwitchWatch]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@kymd2738]

One of my fav snes games. Pre ordered the play Asia version of this as soon as I seen it. Didn’t even bother to look into it. Was just a must , lots of nostalgia. After watching this Jordan I am hyped to give it a play now.. lol and I have the boobies version! Even better.

[@drifter4training]

hmm sounds like the japanese version is better off than the western version, the soundtrack rocks

[@SwitchWatch]

I should have mentioned the music. So awesome!

[@ppfclark]

🦝 Thanks!

[@SwitchWatch]

🦝

[@MrJimithee]

Love the look of this, haven't played the original since the 90's... Definitely on the wish list Keep up the good work Jordan, you big ol' racoon!

[@SwitchWatch]

🦝

[@realmiltonbradley8365]

-If you're a millionaire 🤣 -a "croupier" on cocaine 🤣

[@BushinRyuCat]

Lets see the price during the 💰 *Golden Week* 💰 sale!!

[@SwitchWatch]

When’s that?

[@kevinn4450]

Pocky and 🦝 japanese version is the best version.

[@celesgriner2411]

I literally just bought it

[@SwitchWatch]

Nice!

[@celesgriner2411]

@@SwitchWatch It has 2 players right?

[@smurfy_chicken3938]

Awesome 👍

[@Estorium]

I have been waiting for this review. I am definitely going to pick this up physically. I love what they have done with the graphics. Edit: 🦝 I should finish videos before commenting 😁

[@SwitchWatch]

Have to give them a lot of credit for the effort put into the art work

[@Estorium]

@@SwitchWatch Agreed. I wish that the devs of the upcoming Snow Bros remaster had gone this route. This looks gorgeous. Also, boobs.

[@nanggoputro307]

this game looks fun

[@SwitchWatch]

It is!

[@SpyderBlackOfficial]

Pre-ordered

[@SwitchWatch]

👍

[@Peter-gu9ph]

04:12 wow thanks for pointing that out! So you played the game all the way through on Standard Difficulty and ended up with about 800 coins but you need 3,000 coins to unlock Easy mode? That means you'd need to complete the game about 4 times on Standard to unlock Easy? That is completely illogical and ridiculous... Why on earth would anyone want to unlock Easy if they have already completed the game 4 times on Standard? That makes this game a definite "no" for me! I loved this game back when it came out on SNES but could never get more than halfway through it - I was hoping this would offer me a chance to complete it but clearly not.

[@hellboy1976]

Hopefully your bad news wasn't too bad.

[@WhatAboutTheGame]

Not end of the world stuff, just put me in a bad mood.

[@lun_r]

A messed place that's head down the giant slalom, skis in the air tumbling. Save yourself. Japan does it best.

[@Jease_]

Great review, will definitely get the Japanese physical! 🦝

[@SwitchWatch]

🦝

[@kaikiske7436]

I find it interesting that you mention that the digital version is "too expensive" multiple times, while also asking the viewers to use promo codes to support your channel. I personally will be buying the game Physically & Digitally to support the devs and insure that more awesome games like this, that rely on fan support, get made. I'd rather buy this twice at $30 ea than some yearly disposable junk like Call of Duty once at $60.

[@SwitchWatch]

I think I made the point fairly clear. Physical always offers more value over digital. I also pointed out that there’s a western physical coming (differing variations too) in the near future. I didn’t push the affiliate earnings version very much outside the obviously better box art.

[@lun_r]

@@SwitchWatch Jordan is a legend. He does a great job of hoovering up the facts so we don't sleep on releases. He helps me catch the games that the publishers aren't sending me direct emails about. I happily use the affiliate code to repay Jordan for his work and because Playasia is a great and friendly company. Pam is a cutie! I can't believe she runs the whole company. Besides...Jordan's little girl needs ice creams!

[@kaikiske7436]

@@SwitchWatch I'm not being critical and love what you guys do. It's all good. In general terms, I also feel that digital versions should sell for less than physical. But in cases like this, where we're being blessed with something that probably almost didn't get made, I'm fine with paying a few bucks more to help out the devs & publisher.

[@The_Badcompany]

🦝🦝 Rocky!

[@SwitchWatch]

🦝

[@neoflashjf]

I don't think its a remake. I think its a sequel with similar locals in the same way that a link between worlds is held in the same world/environment, but its a different game. even from the trailer and your own game play, there are major differences and lots of new stuff

[@jessragan6714]

Natsume has a fun habit of remaking Super NES games that SEEM the same as the originals at first blush, but turn out to be a lot prettier and a lot more nuanced than they were in the 1990s. The NinjaWarriors is the same way, with sharper graphics and more attacks for your android ninjas.

[@SwitchWatch]

They do a great job with these remakes

[@StiffAftermath]

No Racoon emoji. :(

[@SwitchWatch]

(Just copy and paste someone else’s 😉)

[@HeNnEsSy_HiCcUpS]

If it was multiplayer I would of bought it.

[@SwitchWatch]

You have to complete the game first to unlock multiplayer

[@HeNnEsSy_HiCcUpS]

@@SwitchWatch you mean couch coop

[@Nicomanism]

Some said its a direct sequel to Pocky Rocky 2. Then again, who cares. This is such an awesome remake . Must buy.

[@SwitchWatch]

Eh, to me it’s a reimagining of the first SNES game

[@Sola4883]

@@SwitchWatch only the first three stages are the same but then it'a a entirely new game. The developers confirmed too that this is a brandnew game in the series. You could say Pocky & Rocky 3.

[@noskoolikeoldskool]

Pocky & Rocky 4 smash bros

[@squiithefishslandoftrash6476]

R a c c o o n emoji

[@SwitchWatch]

🦝

[@totororobkaye50]

The arcade game is great, especially for under 7 pounds

[@SwitchWatch]

😬

[@andreblanco345]

Wasaaaaa

[@SwitchWatch]

哇塞！

[@lun_r]

@@SwitchWatch some sort of secret code.

[@lun_r]

Wow!

[@bleachsh0ts13]

Comparing to REmake is a boooold statement lol

[@Itransformit]

Had the SNES game. Bought it cheap, think I sold it quite cheap too. 300 dollars for a retro game with box isn't unusual if it's a rarer title, but getting it without box shouldn't be too hard, nor expensive. Although, expensive depends on what you compare with...retro consoles and games are a luxury.

[@shocknawe]

2:39 - She uses talismans, mate. She's a bloody shrine maiden. Cards? Really?

[@SwitchWatch]

It’s just a joke

[@shocknawe]

@@SwitchWatch I did sound like a knob. Sorry about that. Thought you were being earnest. Guess if you said "tarot" I may had picked up on the joke, but still prolly not. Anyhow, love the content. Keep it Up.

[@realmiltonbradley8365]

🦝

[@SwitchWatch]

🦝

[@lun_r]

👨‍👩‍👧 🔜 🇨🇳 🔜 ✈ 🔜 🇯🇵 ❗❗❗

[@getcraig55]

Game looks fun, awesome review Jordan 🦝

[@SwitchWatch]

🦝

[@HerAddiction444]

🦝 Thanks for the heads up, Jordan 👍 I'm a huge fan of the original SNES, and this one's gonna be on the library... Soon... When is on sale of course 😂 Tempting, but $30 is a little pricey at the moment

[@LittleBigKid707b]

Compared to what the Snes game goes for, this is a steal. And it looks to be the best version from everything I've seen. I'd pay $60 and honestly still feel I got my money's worth.

[@HerAddiction444]

@@LittleBigKid707b I hear you, not denying the game isn't worth it, but how much would I play it now is the real question, with the tons of games I have to catch up thanks to SwitchWatch lol. I own the original, physical and emulated, so it'll only be a matter of time til I get this version

[@plastikloser]

awesome review. but there not cards she throws, there paper with wards to repel and purify evil spirits 🦝

[@chadbaileyisawesome]

Great review! I’m one of the lucky ones who has the physical copy on SNES still. I may still pick it up after seeing this review. Thanks, Jordan. 🦝

[@SwitchWatch]

Might be time to cash in 😂

[@patogordo1385]

Michael Jordan

[@snk500]

your reviews are the best 🦝

[@SwitchWatch]

Thanks 😊 🦝

[@nori7032]

🦝 here you go!

[@SwitchWatch]

🦝

[@EricKlein]

game slams. cleave is perfect

[@GameAddict84]

Really good review, I went for the Collector's Edition with plushie bundle. Sorry to hear about the bad news, hope it gets solved with a good outcome whatever it may be. 🦝

[@SwitchWatch]

That plushie looks cute! 🦝