Few games can bring a smile to my face like LocoRoco can. The SIE Japan Studio developed title originally released on PSP in 2006, and it instantly became one of my favorite games. I love everything about it, from the adorable characters and the bright visuals to the catchy soundtrack. Just thinking and writing about it right now has me grinning ear to ear.
That’s why one of my favorite announcements from this year’s PlayStation Experience was that the PSP classic was getting new life on PlayStation 4. While I would’ve preferred a new entry in the happy-go-lucky platforming series (or at least a collection with the other LocoRoco games), I’ll gladly take whatever I can get. I need my fix of cute little yellow blobs rolling around, and thankfully Sony is delivering it on PS4 with native 4K support on the PS4 Pro. Happiness in Native 4K
The first thing I noticed while playing the remastered LocoRoco was how crisp the game looked. Sure, it was originally released for the PSP, but you could never tell by looking at the game. Its colorful art style has aged so well over time, and the simple geometry the game uses looks completely smooth here. It’s further proof that a good art style can age like fine wine no matter how far gaming comes forward on a technical level.
The game’s bright color palette really shines as well, as it really has some pop to it on a 4K monitor. I can’t wait to spend more time with LocoRoco on my own PS4 P...