Natsume has partnered with ININ Games to release physical retail editions of Pocky & Rocky Reshrined for both PS4 and Nintendo Switch, with Natsume publishing in North America and ININ Games in charge of the European release.

In addition, there are also plans for both a Limited and Collector’s Edition of Pocky & Rocky Reshrined from Strictly Limited Games, the latter of which will almost certainly come with a healthy heap of exclusive collectibles.

Here’s the official breakdown of Pocky & Rocky Reshrined from ININ Games:

The colorful Shoot ‘Em Up series returns!

In the legendary adventures of Pocky and Rocky – also known to some by the original Japanese name Kiki Kaikai – the player controls the young shrine maiden Pocky and her raccoon companion, Rocky, on their adventures. The shooting game series, with roots going back to the original Taito-released ‘80s arcade game, has delighted many generations of gamers. Now, the brand-new Pocky & Rocky Reshrined developed under license from TAITO Corporation, finally brings the iconic duo back!

The adventures of the heroine and her companion continue in this third instalment of the original shrine maiden shooting series! Pocky & Rocky Reshrined is a multi-directional scrolling shooter with outstanding retro style graphics and sound.

The game features:

• Classic 16-bit style graphic & sound

• 5 playable characters

• Story mode for one player action

• Free mode for 2 player co-op

• Unlockable Easy Mode

• Various unique stages to master

• Online Leaderboard

ININ Games has already started preorders of the retail edition for both Nintendo Switch and PS4, which looks to be scheduled for a 31 May 2022 release. You read more of our coverage of Pocky & Rocky Reshrined here, or preorder the game via the ININ Games website here.

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