LocoRoco Midnight Carnival
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Developer(s) | Japan Studio |
Publisher(s) | Sony Computer Entertainment |
Series | Loco Roco |
Platform(s) | PlayStation Portable |
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Genre(s) | Platform, puzzle |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
LocoRoco Midnight Carnival is a platform game developed and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation Portable. The game was released in 2009 as a PlayStation Network exclusive, and is a spin-off that continues the story of LocoRoco 2.
Plot[]
LocoRoco Midnight Carnival is based on a secret carnival-like base, created by the BuiBui, a red, mischievous version of the MuiMui. The title shows that the LocoRoco were quietly sleeping, while in the background, a BuiBui pulls on a nearby lever (cleverly designed to just look like a star), opening a trapdoor under the LocoRoco, sending them into a chute, taking them into a cannon, which shows the LocoRoco "Boing!" power. The cannon sends the LocoRoco into the BuiBui's secret base, the midnight carnival.
Locoroco Midnight Carnival MC[]
This is the PSP ported version of Locoroco Midnight Carnival for the Xperia Play. It was available via PSN store for Japanese Customers whom had purchased the NTT DoCoMo variant of Xperia Play. Code was sent to email after registering through the Campaign Navi application.
Legacy[]
In PlayStation Home, an apartment space was released based on LocoRoco. The apartment space is called "Loco Island" and features different LocoRocos on the island and a shop where users can purchase different LocoRoco themed virtual items such as crowns and glasses. There's also a video screen advertising LocoRoco.[1] It is one of the download-only PSP titles no longer available for purchase on any platform as a result of the PSP and PS3 PlayStation Stores closing on July 2 2021.[2]
Reception[]
LocoRoco Midnight Carnival received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.
Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | 73/100[3] |
Publication | Score |
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GameRevolution | 3/10[10] |
GameSpot | 6.5/10[6] |
GamesRadar+ | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
IGN | 7.5/10[4] |
Pocket Gamer | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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VideoGamer.com | 8/10[9] |
References[]
- ^ "New sense of personal space "Rokoairando" appeared!". Sony Computer Entertainment Japan. Retrieved 2009-11-20.
- ^ Scullion, Chris. "Revealed: The 138 PlayStation games that won't be available anywhere after store closures". Video Games Chronicle. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "LocoRoco Midnight Carnival for PSP Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
- ^ Haynes, Jeff (5 September 2021). "LocoRoco Midnight Carnival Review". IGN. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ "LocoRoco: Midnight Carnival Review (PSP) | Aces high". Push Square. 5 September 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ Chiappini, Dan (5 September 2021). "LocoRoco: Midnight Carnival Review". GameSpot. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ "LocoRoco Midnight Carnival review | Aces high". GamesRadar. 5 September 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ "LocoRoco Midnight Carnival | Aces high". Pocket Gamer. 5 September 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ Orry, Tom (5 September 2021). "LocoRoco Midnight Carnival Review". VideoGamer.com. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ Revolution, Game (5 September 2021). "LocoRoco Midnight Carnival Review". GameRevolution. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- 2009 video games
- Halloween video games
- Platform games
- PlayStation Portable games
- Puzzle video games
- Sony Interactive Entertainment games
- Video games developed in Japan
- PlayStation Portable-only games
- PlayStation Network games