Product Overview
- Product Name: Pocky & Rocky: Reshrined
- New or Used: New
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Brand New
- Notes: Brand new, never opened. Shrink wrap intact!
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What's Included
- Switch Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: N/A (Sealed Game)
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type*: OEM/Original
- Extras:
Game Description
Classic shrine maiden action returns in Pocky & Rocky: Reshrined, a vibrant overhead-style shoot-’em-up built for the Nintendo Switch system that revives one of the most beloved Super Nintendo adventures. Players guide spirited heroine Pocky and her mischievous tanuki companion Rocky across colorful forests, sacred temples, and supernatural realms overrun by mischievous yokai. Fast movement, precise projectile attacks, and constant enemy pressure create a lively combat rhythm where positioning and timing are just as important as firepower.
Developed and published by Natsume, this Pocky & Rocky: Reshrined Nintendo Switch shoot-em-up serves as both a continuation and modern enhancement of the classic 16-bit era series, building on the gameplay style that made the original Super Nintendo release so memorable. The action unfolds from a top-down perspective, combining directional shooting, rapid dodging, and arena-style combat encounters that reward quick reflexes and careful movement. With richly updated visuals, expanded character abilities, and refined stage design, the adventure delivers a modern revival of a retro favorite while preserving its unmistakable charm.
Every stage bursts with personality as whimsical environments and supernatural foes create constantly shifting combat scenarios. Enemy waves flood the screen from multiple directions while hazards and terrain features demand careful navigation. Mastering movement patterns, attack timing, and character abilities becomes essential as encounters grow more intense, delivering the energetic pacing and playful challenge that define classic overhead arcade-style action.
Gameplay Features
- Guide Pocky and Rocky through overhead combat arenas using directional shooting and precision movement control
- Fire enchanted ofuda talismans and magical attacks to defeat waves of yokai across fast-paced battlefields
- Dodge incoming projectiles while maneuvering through tightly designed arenas that reward positioning and timing
- Encounter diverse supernatural enemies inspired by Japanese folklore, each with distinct attack patterns
- Experience enhanced visuals, expanded abilities, and updated stage design building on the original SNES classic
- Battle large-scale boss encounters that demand pattern recognition and sustained movement mastery
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Pocky & Rocky: Reshrined was released in 2022 as a modern continuation of the beloved Super Nintendo title Pocky & Rocky, originally launched in 1992. Members of the original development team at Natsume returned to help shape the new release, ensuring the gameplay structure and overhead shooting mechanics closely reflect the feel of the 16-bit classic. The project was designed to preserve the fast-paced combat flow and whimsical folklore atmosphere that made the original one of the most memorable overhead action games of the SNES era.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Shoot-em-up
- Year Released: 2022
- Publisher: Natsume
- Developer: Natsume
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone 10+
- UPC: 719593180081
- SKU: 3651227
- Format: Nintendo Switch Video Game Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Switch System (NSW Console)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original Nintendo Switch cases. (See photos)
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