Pocky & Rocky Reshrined - Official Gameplay Trailer
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.พ. 2025
- Meet the new characters, learn more about them, and take a look at gameplay in this latest trailer for Pocky & Rocky Reshrined. Pocky & Rocky Reshrined, the multi-directional scrolling shooter, is headed to PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in spring 2022.
The new trailer re-introduces the shrine maiden, Pocky, as well as her best friend, Rocky. We also get a look at the new characters such as the goddess from the Land of the Kami and founder of the shrine maidens, Ame-no-Uzume, as well as Ikazuchi, and the female samurai, Hotaru Gozen.
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Never in my wildest dreams did I think I was going to get a modern rehashing of Poky & Rocky. I used to play the hell out of this game on my super Nintendo when I was a kid. I am 1000% getting this game when it comes out. Wow this is amazing. I can't wait to try all the new characters and venture in the levels.
I can gladly see I was not the only one excited with this remake, I played and finished both games back in the SNES days so this is a must have for me, I just hope there's a physical version
Yeah and original was better than GBA and SNES sequel. Nice surprise
But where's Becky?
@@ramiromercadotello2047 I'm sure there will be a physical. Either Limited Run or someone else.
I grew up around the same time you did. I never played it back then but it looks interesting. Glad you got the game you wanted
I love the way this looks! HD pixel art games often look fantastic, so it's awesome to see Pocky & Rocky getting this treatment.
I don't care for the term pixel art. Overused and overrated. Also not the best term to describe this graphical style. Yes, it does look amazing but i don't particularly care for usage of that term.
@@derek-64 it's the correct term for this style though. Art made through pixels is called pixel art
@@derek-64 ...then what do you call to an art style made with pixels? It's not all 8-bit or 16-bit, y'know? This seems to be 32-bit, a style I don't see that often nowadays given the whole retro craze, but welcome with open arms and a grin!
@@idunno_ so would you call 3d games with polygons polygon art? Polygonal art? No, they're just 3d games. These are simply pixels.
Needs to be played via CRT or using an SLG for maximum effect!
This is incredible! Never in my life would I ever thought that this game would see the light of day again. Everyone please support this to your best ability~
I’ll definitely be buying it, I’ve never actually played a Picky & Rocky game before, but I’ve always been interested in the series. This game looks like fun so I’ll give it a try.
@@lenarmangum8630 There's a pocky e rocky game on snes, and it's very good
Hinako
Touhou main character Hakurei Reimu had Pocky as an inspiration from what I know.
Nice to see Pocky & Rocky in a new game. I played this a lot on the SNES when I was a kid.
Yeah, Pocky & Rocky is one of the inspirations for the first 5 Touhou games
She didn't have pockets hitbox though lol, or that series would be impossible.
the original game in general is what inspired the first touhou games the most
@@RaphielShiraha64 Yeah. I would say Kiki Kaikai has similar color palettes to the first Touhou Games, and the ghost mobs looks very similar.
Brought a tear to my eye.
I remember playing this so much as a kid.
Wonder how my collector friend will think about this
When I played this series a while ago I thought it was impossible. You gotta dodge lots of stuff without getting hit more than twice, but I guess that’s like a lot of the games I play now. Great to see this get the wild guns treatment.
The famous "bullet hell"
I heard that Pocky&Rocky was one of the main inspirations for Touhou, which is one of the most famous bullet hell games ever
There's even Reimu, who's based off Pocky
watching this trailer i was hoping it would be a hard game!! looks super cute but i want it to be challenging too :))
The most famous and one of first hell bullet kind.
It look friendly with its animation and music, but not! It is a bait, excellent bait.
I have to use save load on emulator to clear it
@@morgboat744 do you think snes version is not hard enough for you?
I can't think of a retro game more deserving.
I fell so had for this game's charm on my raspberry pi. Can't wait to see how the new version reviews!
Dang! This looks even better than I expected. Natsume are killing it with these 16-bit revivals.
First wild guns and now this. My life is complete ;-;
@@massimomaitan9976 & ninja warrior
@@dattranthanh4813 I just searched it after you posted, it's like a Christmas present because I didn't know :D
@@dattranthanh4813 I don't think Natsume did Ninja Warriors on switch?
@@chrisbest2155 it did.
Yes, please. We want our loved and memorable "Standing Touhou", from the time before Touhou was a thing.
Seems that they might compete against Touhou or better said ... Make the Bullet Hell a thing
If ZUN keep working at Taito, Touhou might stop at the 9th game
@@supreme_xenon believe or not, this game series is what inspired touhou in first place, ZUN said touhou was supposed to be his own original "fanfiction" based on this series
@@RaphielShiraha64 I know that one. Touhou also serves as a platform for his musics.
We need developers to do this more. Not only to allow old games have new life, but to screw over the second hand market.
Glad to see this revitalized.
So much childhood memories playing Pocky and Rocky back in the SNES days. I will gladly purchase this day one to experience this new modern version of the franchise. I never thought this series would get another chance in this current generation of gaming. I’m really looking forward to this one!
I do love the image of a shrine maiden killing hordes of monsters by very energetically throwing things.
Natsume/Taito, I swear I’ll be supporting the heck out of this. Probably getting it on all platforms, but please have a North American physical release😀 perhaps the next remaster could be SNES Harvest Moon? Or Spanky?
Play Asia is doing preorders for the Nintendo Swtich physical copies
@@retrorocket7247 yeah I already preordered it, but was hoping for a North American release rather than Japanese release with English subs
PSA: Natsume doesn't own "Harvest Moon" and never has, technically, it's always been Marvelous's Story of Seasons but rebranded for the USA by Natsume, up until a few years ago. Their Harvest Moon at this point is a completely different series and they don't even have rights to the originals,
You're Gonna want Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town probably.
@@Vee_Astra in that case I’ll pick Spanky’s Quest or Casper 😂
@@retrorocket7247 except it's a Japanese import with english support but no word on a western release.
James Rolfe: “It’s....Rocky Balboa and the Japanese snack?”
I played a lot of this with my brother and cousins, so much nostalgia. The game looks like it plays a lot like the original!
Pocky and Rocky would make great smash fighters....but then I realize they would be the most projectile spamming fighters in the game.
About a week ago I was thinking "I want these games for pc and switch" I can't describe how happy I am right now!
PS, not PC 😢
@@NotCthulhu yeah i know but I'm happy enough that is being re-released, Nintendo Switch its a perfect fit for that type of games too :)
I am waiting patiently, and I can't wait for this to finally come out!!!
Gosh, I can't wait to play this game! I've so many good childhood memories with the old Pocky & Rocky games. 'Reshrined' looks amazing! ♥
Wait, this is a series? I only know of the first SNES one
@@themojogamer75 There was a sequel on snes and also a gba game
@@themojogamer75 Pocky and Rocky wasn't even the first in the series. Before that was the Japanese-only Kiki Kaikai.
SPOILERS: 'Pocky' fought against 'Rocky' who was impersonating her and was the last boss in that game.
@@themojogamer75 , yeah, and Pocky & Rocky is essentially Kiki KaiKai 2. Moreover, there is also a whole list of games that are a part of the series.
1985 - Kiki Kaikai (Arcade)
1992 - Pocky & Rocky/Kiki Kaikai 2 (SNES/NSFC)
1994 - Pocky & Rocky 2/Kiki Kaikai 3 (SNES/NSFC)
2001 - Pocky & Rocky With Becky/Kiki Kaikai Advance (GBA)
2007 - Heavenly Guardians (PS2)
2022 - Pocky & Rocky Reshrined/Kiki Kaikai 4 (or possibly 5) (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch, PC, Mac, Android, Tablet, iPad, iPhone)
@@paxhumana2015 aparently Reshrined is a reboot of the main game.
Oh wow, I remember reading about Pocky and Rocky for the Super Nintendo in Nintendo Power, ages ago. It just caught my eyes because it looked so unique, with bright, colorful monsters and environments. I'll definitely be getting this one on the Switch.
Same here. I always wanted to try it, but I never remember seeing it at the game store or video rental store
I’ve never played a Pocky & Rocky game before sadly but they’ve always interested me, I’m excited to finally dip my toes into this series and see what all the fuss is about!
@@lenarmangum8630 good luck, according to projared, it is tough as nails
@@calvintan8877 I like a good challenge….
I am so very happy, I never thought I'd see a new Pocky & Rocky :')
I’m excited to finally get into this series, I’ve always had an interest in Pocky & Rocky but never played them. This new game looks very polished and fun!
After countless hours of playing this as a kid, you bet I'll support a game that went the extra mile to add new characters!
Not just new characters, levels, enemy’s bosses, new phases to existing bosses, redone gorgeous pixel-art and more!
@@lenarmangum8630 Of course! I factored all of this in my own mind and forgot for a split second that the internet can't read my own mind despite how excited I am to buy this product haha!
I never heard of this. But after watching this, it looks like a good game.
It's on the SNES as well
It's one of games that showcased why the SNES was better than the Genesis back in the day during the 16-bit marketing war. It's a good game.
P&R on the SNES is awesome but on Genesis Twinkle Tale is way better!! I'm getting this version thou
WTF....
@Shin Shaman lol snes had 32,000 colors😆😆
First Wild Guns, then Jinja Warriors; Pocky & Rocky. I wonder what Natsume underrated classic will be remastered next.
I never got to play the original, but I am psyched for this!!! A cool game you can pick up and play. Refreshing.
Cute game :)
this is not a sequel to the original game it's a remastered port with additional content so your missing anything by playing this over the snes original o3o
This is truly something I never expected!! It looks so fun to play, and the art is incredible. I'm glad this series is getting revived!
Me too I’ve never played a Pocky & Rocky game, but Pocky & Rocky Reshrined looks AMAZING!
Man, that redone pixel art is magical
Living in the future really is something
I'm so glad the new characters names weren't changed just for the sake of making it fit with Sayo, Manuke, and Miki's renamings as Pocky, Rocky, and Becky (I'm a little surprised Miki/Becky isn't in this game, but to be fair she wasn't in the SNES games which this was heavily based on). I personally prefer the Japanese names for the OG protags too since this is a game series that references a lot of Japanese culture and it fits better, but eh, it doesn't really affect the game much. I'm just happy Kiki Kaikai/Pocky and Rocky has a new game at all.
Wow al the childhood throwbacks are coming back this week
This brought back a memory, which is a Vietnam flashback of me getting hit by projectiles from 720 different directions
This is the first time I've ever seen this game, but holy cow this looks really cool. Definitely going to be on my radar!
Fun fact, there is a spiritual sequel to the Kiki Kaikai/Pocky and Rocky games that is called Heavenly Guardians for the PS2, and, yes, it is also available in NTSB-U regions legally.
Oh wow! I am no longer an avid gamer but this game marked my childhood too. Especially the music which is engraved into my memory forever. I can't remember which version of it but it was on Super Nintendo.
Man, we went from just Pocky and Rocky to loads and loads of characters.
If you've seen the Japanese trailer, you'll notice that Ame-no-Uzume is censored in this video.
It's all because the West has wanted Pocky & Rocky: Reshrined to be "for good boys and girls of many different ages".
@@OrbisAetherum it's not even "new". It's just poorly edited.
Do you have a link to the Japanese trailer?
@@seant1326 th-cam.com/video/zINdpPjkGbI/w-d-xo.html
The sprite isn't edited so whatever.
@@laziestoldman The artwork is. Ame-no-Uzume's chest is more covered up in the Western version than the Japanese version. In the Japanese version, her chest is more revealing.
I used to play this game on the SNEStation on PS2. I'm only 18, but the rush of nostalgia made me feel twice as old XD
This game is so underrated, I love this as a kid when I used to rent it from the video store. Yes anyone remember those stores we could rent games and movies
Only ever saw this game in magazines... I didn't even realize it was a shmup!
All I remember is renting movies from blockbusters but then they shut down sadly
"Pocky and Rocky, she's coming for that cocky...!"
Whoa!!! I can't wait for this! Pocky & Rocky for the SNES was a great surprise of a game back in the day and still a wonderful classic! I'm so happy to see this game coming!
Oh my God I have so many good memories playing this with my sister. Can't wait for spring now
One of my favorite games from my childhood gets remastered in the right way?! 2022 is looking really good :D
Grandma... I can finally sit down and play this with you in mind again...
I could not be more happy to see this game come back! I absolutely love the first two games and this looks incredible. I'm almost speechless!
We now need a remake of The Legend of Valkyrie
I'd take any new mainline game about Valkyrie really, she's one of Namco's best mascots but has been nothing but a costume cameo for forever and a day now. I'd also welcome a non-phone entry of Glory of the Valkyrie or a new overhauled remake of Adventure of the Valkyrie
I had no idea they were doing this. I would like to play this game again. I played it once or twice as a rental on SNES and liked it but was never able to actually buy it. They should do this with more classic games.
Who else remembers DashieXP's Pocky&Rocky freestyle?
Gaijin Goomba is going to have a field day with this.
God, I forgot about this game. I remember spending hours with my best friend playing this on his old SNES. Didn’t even know I needed this but thank you.
Yo this looks so delicious, Maaaaaaan. There is one thing that bothers me though, the newer characters retain their original names, yet Pocky and Rocky keep their localized names. I understand it's for branding purposes but even still, it's a glaring inconsistency. Putting that aside I hope this game does well so we can get a "reshrined" version of the second game. The chance to fight Impy/Miruki again would be awesome 👌
I’m glad they kept the names for the English version for brand consistency, I’m new to this series so I just assumed they were new characters.
For those who don't know, Pocky's Japanese name is Sayo and Rocky is Manuke (Ma-noo-keh)
Rule 34 seeing Ame-no-Uzume character: "Ah, s###t... Here we go again."
Ame-no-Uzume already was a goddess whose most mythologically remembered exploit was saving the world by taking her clothes off and partying really hard.
@@gtf234 ... Yup, she definitely have a hentai fanart in future 🤣
I always thought this game looked cute. I'd like to try it in the near future
This is a pleasant surprise. I randomly stumbled on this for the SNES decades ago, never could have imagined it would get a remaster.
loving the sprite work
The sprite work its the same from thr SNES nothing changed
@@nestor1924 just shows how much better 2d sprites of old used to look compared to today
Oh boy! A new Pocky & Rocky entry after all this years
Absolutely love this game. What a great surprise! Hopefully it comes out on PC as well.
I usually don't get games on pre-sales, but damn, Pocky & Rocky deserves it.
Im suprpirsed they actually considered giving the new characters actual Japanese names instead of some western name like they done with Sayo-chan (Pocky) and Manuke (Rocky). It would actually blow my mind if they had audio or text dialogue where Sayo-chan and Manuke are actually being called by their original names too. Anyway regional differences aside, the gameplay looks really good. I been waiting to see more about this game since i think 2020 or 2021. Gladly its coming soon it seems.
Things changed since the initial game's localization, so there's no real point in "localizing" the names of new characters. That budget can be better spent on other aspects of the international marketing, like reminding people how good the old games were.
@@cabbusses like censoring art
What's wrong with Sayo and Manuke anyway? If they're afraid that Western audiences would butchered their name just write how to pronounce their name, also changing youkai to monster? Lol
If you were to tell me five years ago that pocky and rocky were gonna make a comeback, I would have called you a liar, but holy BALLS am I here for it!
OH MY GOD YES! This game is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITES!
I hope they'll be some sort of bonus remakes of the first and third games too.
From what I understand this is a remake it’s more of a reimagining, new game or Reboot. It’s apparently a direct sequel to the original Pocky & Rocky on the SNES, it takes familiar elements, enemy’s, bosses, themes etc from the original game but reimagines it.
Yeah, really not sure about it being a remake. Aside from the SNES's games first level making an appearance, everything here looks totally new.
Of all the obscure... what next, Skyblazer? (Please be Skyblazer)
I remembered renting the SNES version at Blockbuster back then. Such a charming game.
A friend of mine gave me his copy for absolutely free in middle school, since then I absolutely loved playing this with friends, its great to see new life in older games such as this. cannot wait!
Omg can't wait to see PBG and ProJared do this again and relive the horrors.
I can’t wait to see PBG doing some booty shaking
@@CaptianChito that will be a sight to see.
Rocky the Flying Squirrel:"Now here's the game that You really like!"
I remember reading about the GBA entry in Nintendo Power years ago. Neat to see the series returning.
Wishing Konami would get off their butts and make a modern Goemon game. I miss those Impact Battles.
God I hope this comes to steam. Played this a ton and this looks great as hell.
Their previous Ninja Warriors Once Again (2019) remake is still not on PC, I have doubts it and this will ever come.
@@Holammer that sucks, I don't understand why it isn't coming to PC, since PC users are more likely to emulate the old game
one of my childhood favourites
Am so looking forward to this game. Played it a hell lot. And played it with my dad a ton.
I remember a few years ago playing Pocky and Rocky, think to myself how neat if would be to get an updated version. Never thought it would actually happen!
It looks like they've censored Ame-no-Uzume. You can compare this trailer at 0:48 and the Japanese trailer: th-cam.com/video/zINdpPjkGbI/w-d-xo.html
Ah yes, classic case of "exposed breast is a no-no"
The character art is so freaking lovely.
Looks like straight out of a 90's SNES manual. I love it.
That looks really nice, totally got me by surprise! Also, by now I believe we're able to deal with the game's original name, Kiki Kaikai
At this point, I suspect the series has had its localized name for too long.
@@surrealbrain4227 I get that, but other franchises have returned to their original names as well. "Pocky & Rocky" is such a 90s "gringos can't deal with japanese" name. Could even be Kiki Kaikai: Pocky & Rocky return.
I remember this game, I couldn't pass the raft stage when I was a kid
Wow this looks really good! Totally gonna buy it when it comes out
WHAT? Man, I used to play this with my bestie back in the mid 90’s. Such nostalgia! Getting this as soon as it drops!
0:51 censored from the Japanese trailer, hopefully it's just for the trailer... Had a similar thing happen with ninja saviors but it was fine, though.
Not a fan of most Shoot'em Ups, but I might make an exception for this game. New characters might help me stand a chance!....
Wait...Pocky & Rock-JESUS!
YES, FINALLY!!
I can't believe they brought it back... I play it every once in a while- at least once a year. Sometimes I even pull a friend for co-op lol
So happy to see it back!
Yoooo, this is awesome. I’m really bummed that I didn’t see any buzz about this when it was first announced, I just happened to find this browsing TH-cam.
I've always wanted to play this game, and now they're giving it a tasty little remaster!
aww raccoon don't got no giant orbs
LET'S GOOOOOOO, what a surprise this is!! The game looks stunning! Again!
I don't think I'd ever hear those names again in a LONG time! Nice to see they're back again!
Definitely looks like a game I'll be picking up.
Spectacular art direction! Looks both retro and new at the same time. Like a forgotten Dreamcast game
This looks awesome. 😎🤘🏻🕹I’ve always like playing the pocky and rocky games and this new game looks phenomenal. Looking forward to it’s release.
A new Kikikaikai! Thats goooooood
Can't wait for a pc release. Would love to play this!
Beautiful pixel art that faithfully remasters the original. Looking forward to it.
Hopefully the Ame-no-Uzume censorship is only for the trailer...
Thought I was the only one who noticed
My dad and I used to play the original on snes when I was a kid, can’t wait to re live some memories with him on this new game!
That’s so sweet, hopefully you and your dad can enjoy the game together! 😁👍
oh man i love this series i can't believe it's back!!! and it looks great, my favourite was the one from the gba
I shat my pants when I saw this in my feed. I never imagined Pocky & Rocky would make a comeback. I gotta say, I'm hyped.
This looks awesome and I can’t wait to play it!
One thing I do find confusing though: given they have kept the Japanese names for the new characters, and the overt Japanese folkloric themes, I wonder why they translated youkai to monster? With the prevalence of franchises like Youkai Watch, and just general increased knowledge pertain to the roots of much popular culture (like Pokemon, for example), I feel the majority of players would already know roughly what youkai are, so not need the change in terminology?
They just did it for nostalgia's sake since people remember them as Pocky and Rocky than their original Japanese names. That's what I figure.
Well, at least it's better than "goblins."
This makes me smile.
Pocky & Rocky is part of my life, and I have very fond memories playing it with friends and people that I care a lot.
No pc? :(
Dude this game would look like so much fun to play with friends, The fact that this remaster adds 3 characters makes me feel like it's a shame they didn't bump up the player count
Finally there's a way to play this game without dropping 500 bucks. I can't wait
That throwing mechanism was always and still is funny to me