Natsume followed up its overhead shrine-maiden shooter in 1994 with a sequel built around partners. Pocky still throws ofuda cards and swings a purification wand, but instead of a single fixed sidekick she now picks up allies along the way, starting with Rocky the tanuki, and each partner fights alongside her with their own attacks. The original game was based on Taito's Kiki Kaikai, and this sequel keeps its folklore enemies and bright Japanese settings.
The partner system is the hook. Pocky can throw her companion at enemies or ride on their back for a different attack pattern, and in two-player mode the second player controls the partner directly. Coins collected in stages buy upgrades between levels. The game is easier than the first Pocky & Rocky, but late bosses still require careful movement, and it is now one of the more expensive SNES cartridges on the collector market.
Tips for Pocky & Rocky 2
Charge and throw your partner at tough enemies; it hits hard and they return automatically.
Spend coins in shops on extra health before boss stages rather than saving them.
Use the slide to slip through gaps in enemy fire instead of trying to outrun it.
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